Bacich Bears News
Dear Bacich Families,
This is one time of year when big classroom projects are wrapped up and special student work is sent home. Some classroom projects are not represented by artifacts that can be sent home. This past Friday, a group of third-grade students hosted a Lemonade Stand during the third and fourth-grade lunch recess. This was the culmination of a math extension project during WIN (What I Need) time.
As you may remember from previous newsletters and Principal Chats, WIN is a 30-minute block of time where students are grouped together based on their academic needs. For some students, this means reviewing or reteaching concepts that have not yet been mastered. For others, it can be a time to go deeper into concepts that have been taught or to apply concepts to real-life situations as an extension activity.
All third graders have been a member of one of 7 WIN groups for the past several weeks. Some groups worked on math, while others worked on reading or writing. Each group is led by a third-grade teacher or paraprofessional. These small-group differentiated learning experiences provide students with learning activities that are tailored to their specific needs.
The Lemonade Stand came out of a WIN group that was working on a Project Based Learning opportunity to apply their knowledge of math concepts to a real-world situation. The students in this group came together from different homeroom classes to work together four times a week with Mrs. Maioriello. The idea for the Lemonade Stand came from the students. They designated a charity, Make-A-Wish Foundation, to donate the profits from the sales. The stand was a huge success, with a long line of students patiently waiting to purchase a cup of lemonade! Thank you to Mrs. Maioriello and the entire third grade team for making this possible for our students.
With gratitude,
Maria Martin
Bacich Principal
mmartin@kentfieldschools.org
Bacich Spirit Week
During the last week of school, we will have a spirit week. Students are encouraged to dress up to match the theme of the day. Participation is optional.
Monday, June 12 - Sports Day (sports clothing, jerseys, athletic wear)
Tuesday, June 13 - Vacation Day (beach vacation, camping trip, snow vacation, city tourist, etc)
Wednesday, June 14 - Grade Level Colors Day (TK/Kinder - Red; First Grade- Orange; Second Grade - Yellow; Third Grade- Green; Fourth Grade - Blue)
Thursday, June 15 - Rainbow Day
Friday, June 16- School Colors Day - Blue/Yellow (Fourth Graders to wear Kent house shirts)
Clean Up Workday
Dear Bacich Community,
Please join us on Sunday, June 11, from 9 to 10 a.m. for a Clean up Workday. Bring your gloves, a pail to collect trash, and a trash picker. If you cannot make it, feel free to swing by Bacich another time. This will be a fun morning to spend time with family and friends before we wrap up the year. We have a beautiful campus to appreciate!
In August, we will plan another Clean Up Workday event as we prepare for the new school year!
With Gratitude,
Bacich Families
The Bacich Art Program is rounding off the 2022-2023 school year with the following projects:
- TK/K: Texture Clay Turtle
- 1st Grade: “Kunterbunt” (German/English translation; multicolored) Buildings inspired by artist Hundertwasser
- 2nd Grade: Tree Wire Sculpture
- 3rd Grade: Hand Sewing Soft Sculptures: Emojis
- 4th Grade: Hand Sewing: Pouches
Please click on this link to read about the objectives, concepts and skills students achieved while working on these projects. Feel free to post a comment on the blog.
In closing this school year I would like to acknowledge parent Sunshine Saul for her help reinstating the Bacich "Art For Bears" volunteer program post pandemic. I would like to thank Sunshine for her countless hours of help and support in training volunteers and helping wherever help is needed in making the Bacich art program run smoothly.
Also a huge thank you to all class coordinators and volunteers for supporting our students in their art making and helping with clean up and set-up of supplies between art classes.
Thank you KSPTA and KiK for their support funding tools and art supplies for our students.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful, creative summer full of splashes of color and fun.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Fall.
Warm Regards,
Barbara Libby-Steinmann
Bacich Visual Arts Teacher
Pizza Wednesdays!
$6 for a slice of pizza, with a serving of organic blueberries and baby carrots
The KSPTA is piloting a fundraiser. We’re selling a pizza lunch with organic fruit and a vegetable on Wednesdays after school. Proceeds will fund t-shirts for all Bacich students and staff for the 2023-2024 school year with the image: We All Belong at Bacich.
Pizzas will be served in the Bacich lunch quad, following your child’s dismissal time.
- UTK & Kindergarten: 12 p.m.
- 1st & 2nd Grades: 12:15 p.m.
- 3rd & 4th Grades: 12:30 p.m.
Projected Dates:
- Wednesday, June 7
$6 or a slice of pizza, with a serving of organic blueberries and baby carrots
$1 lemonade or baked goods for purchase (not included with pizza)
How to Order:
- Order at www.kspta.org/product/bacich-pizza-2023/ by 11 p.m. on the Monday before.
- Pay online or place an order online and pay on the day of with cash or check.
A limited quantity of pizza will be available for purchase without pre-orders. Please ensure your child has a caregiver as food pickup is after dismissal time.
Does your child attend Marin Enrichment? KSPTA volunteers are coordinating with Marin Enrichment staff to have your child’s pizza brought to Marin Enrichment. Please send your child to Marin Enrichment as usual and KSPTA will deliver.
Is your child a budding entrepreneur? Contact VP of Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Vicki Sonu Song, so that both caregiver and child can participate in selling lemonade or baked goods! Proceeds will be donated to the KSPTA and be used to fund projects to promote belonging in our district.
We need volunteers! Please contact Vicki Sonu Song at equity-inclusion@kspta.org.
Family Math Nights
The Marin County Office of Education is hosting “Family Math Nights” for parents and caregivers of children, ages birth to 6 years. The virtual sessions are facilitated by Lisa Kaplan Shaanan from Early Education Equity. Spanish translation provided. The Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the session.
Please join us on one or more of the following sessions on Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration Link
- June 8
La Oficina de Educación del Condado de Marin está organizando "Noches Familiares de Matemáticas" para padres y cuidadores de niños, desde el nacimiento hasta los 6 años. Las sesiones virtuales son facilitadas por Lisa Kaplan Shaanan de Early Education Equity. Se ofrece traducción al español. El enlace de Zoom se le enviará por correo electrónico el día antes de la sesión.
Únase a nosotros en una o más de las siguientes sesiones los jueves de 6:30 p. m. a 7:30 p.m. Enlace de registro
- 8 de junio
Bacich Library - New June Blog Post!
Ms. Warnick's June blog at bacichlibrarybookbuzz.blogspot.com features storytime readings, summer reading picks, the California Young Medal winners, and gratitude for Bacich Library volunteers.
Happy Summer Reading!
Learn more about the library and search for books: sites.google.com/kentfieldschools.org/bacich-library
Susan Warnick
Bacich Librarian
swarnick@kentfieldschools.org
Upcoming Bacich Events
2022-2023 Bacich Bell Schedule
Monday, June 5, 2023: Orders due by 11 p.m. for KSPTA Pizza Wednesdays. Please see the KSPTA section for more details. Orders here.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023:
- KSPTA Pizza Fundraiser, order here
- 4th-5th Step Up Day @ Kent, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 8, 2023: 4th Grade End-of-Year Party, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 2023
- 4th to 5th Grade Parent Step Up Day, 8:45-10 a.m.
June 12-16: Bacich Spirit Week (see above section for details)
Friday, June 16, 2023
- 4th Grade Promotion, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
- Last Day of School - Noon Dismissal