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Bahia Vista Elementary School

Weekly Principal Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (05:00 PM)

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Principal Newsletter

October 26-30

Dear Bahia Vista Families,

You’re Invited! Bahia Vista Turf Field Grand Opening & First Walk — Tuesday, Oct 27 at 8 AM

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate a major milestone for our school community! Join us on Tuesday October 27 at 8:00 AM for the official Grand Opening & Ceremony of our new Bahia Vista Turf Field. This state-of-the-art field will provide a safe, high-quality space for our students to play, compete, and grow for years to come.

To mark the occasion, we will hold a special "First Walk" onto the field. Students, parents, and staff will step onto the new surface together for their very first turf experience!
Event Details
  • Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
  • Time: 8:00 AM (Ceremony will last approximately 30 minutes)
  • Location: Bahia Vista Turf Field Entrance
  • Who: All Bahia Vista students, parents, guardians, and staff!
Important Notes for Attendees
  • Footwear: To protect the new synthetic turf, please wear standard sneakers or athletic shoes (no high heels or metal cleats).
We look forward to celebrating this exciting addition to our school with all of you on Thursday morning!

Upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences (October 26–30) — We Look Forward to Connecting!

As we prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences next week (October 26–30), we want to share how excited our teachers and staff are to connect with you! These conferences are an invaluable opportunity to celebrate your child’s successes, discuss their academic progress, and partner together to support their growth. Strong partnerships between home and school are at the heart of our community, and working together ensures every student gets the support they need to thrive.

🗓️ Conference Details & Reminders
  • Dates: Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30
  • Schedule: Please check your scheduled appointment time with your child’s teacher. Minimum-day schedule details for conference week have been shared via separate announcement.
  • Interpretation Services: If you requested translation or interpretation support, services will be provided during your scheduled time slot.

💬 What to Expect During Your Conference
During your meeting, your child’s teacher will share:
  1. Academic Progress & Growth: Insights into reading, writing, and math, along with recent classroom work.
  2. Strengths & Next Steps: Areas where your child is excelling and specific goal areas for the upcoming trimester.
  3. Home-School Strategies: Practical ways we can work together to support learning and regular attendance at home.

Your perspective as a parent is vital to us. We encourage you to bring any questions, ideas, or insights about how your child learns best. Thank you for your ongoing partnership, trust, and dedication to our school community. We look forward to seeing you this week!


In service, 
Julio Villalobos- Principal
 

Important Dates

Monday, October 26 
  • No School 
  • Parent Teacher Conferences Day
Tuesday, October 27  
  • Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:50 am
  • Parent Teacher Conferences Day
  • Field Grand Opening Ceremony Time: 8:00 am 
  • Spirit Day: Sports Day
  • SRCS Board Meeting Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android: https://srcs-org.zoom.us/j/89879395310
Wednesday, October 28
  • Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:50 am
  • Parent Teacher Conferences Day
  • Spirit Day: Twin Day!
  • International Creole Cultural Heritage Day
  • Walker Creek Open House(5th grade)  Zoom meeting: HTTPS://US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/86930963733
Thursday, October 29
  • Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:50 am
  • Parent Teacher Conferences Day
  • Spirit Day: Pajama Day!
Friday, October 30
  • Minimum Day Dismissal at 11:50 am
  • Parent Teacher Conferences Day
  • Spirit Day: Book Character Day Costume Parade Time:8:00-8:30 am
  • Kona Ice at Dismissal Time: 11:50 am Location: Main Office Parking Lot

Save the Date:
  • November 2026- Character Trait: Problem-Solving
  • November 4 - Fire Drill @ 8:45 am
  • November 5- Coffee with the Principal at 8:00 am in the FRC
  • November 6 - PTA Pupusa Sale Event/Fundraiser
  • November 6- Kinder Try it Truck on campus
  • November 9-13- Digital Citizenship Week
  • November 9 -13 - Safe Routes to School - Pedestrian (2nd)/Cycling Education (4th) during PE
  • November 10 - Board Meeting
  • November 11- Holiday- No School
  • November 16- Lockdown Drill @ 9:30 am
  • November 18 - Turkey Trot Day!
  • November 18- Kona Ice on Campus at 12:45pm
  • November 19 - TK/Kinder Information Night Time: 6:00pm Location: MPR (For the 2027-2028 school year)
  • November 20 - Thankful Turkey Door Decoration Contest 
  • November 20- PBIS Rallies
  • November 23-27  - Thanksgiving Week Off (No School)
 
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Registration for Canal FC

We are excited to announce that on November 2, we’ll be kicking off an after-school soccer program right here on campus with Canal FC! If your kids loved Dragon FC, they are going to absolutely love this program.
  • When: November 2-18 Mondays at 3pm and Wednesdays at 1pm. Stay tuned for Spring dates.
  • Who: LEAP students. Players will be grouped TK–2nd grade and 3rd–5th grade.
  • Where: Bahia Vista’s brand new field!
  • What to bring: Players will need to bring soccer shoes, shin guards, and water bottles. Uniforms (jerseys, shorts, and socks) will be provided during the second session (November 4).


On Tuesday (10/20) & Thursday (10/22) Canal FC will be registering interested students between 5:15-5:45 pm in the MPR during LEAP dismissal. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Canal FC:
  • Website: Canal FC Neighborhood
  • Email: canalfc@accessufoundation.org
  • Phone: Mateo (510) 833-516
  • Signup: https://forms.gle/WcWV7DNdFPYDZyjJ7

Upcoming Community Events

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Contact info

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