Bridges Charter School

http://www.bridgescharter.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=274842 This is a recording of our June 29th Parent Chat where we discuss our priorities for re-opening, we share tentative plans, and we discuss key questions and concerns.

We had a drive-in Culmination ceremony last night to celebrate our 8th graders and it included this fun video they did to share what a crazy year it has been! Many of our 8th graders have been here since kindergarten and 1st grade so it was bittersweet that it ended without the usual ceremony and events. It has been amazing to watch them grow into the young adults they are now and they will be missed by our students, families, and staff. Best wishes to them as they embark on their exciting next chapter - High School!

In this Parent Chat, we discussed tentative plans for the Fall and answered some of your frequently asked questions. www.bridgescharter.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=271671

Don’t forget your gently used sneakers when you come through at your designated drop-off/pick up time for our Got Sneakers campaign. Every pair donated will be more revenue for PAC! Two boxes available. You can’t miss them!

#ThrowbackThursday to Teacher Appreciation week! It was so amazing to see all of our teachers and staff appreciated virtually by their classes and in-person with yard signs from PAC. The teachers gave their appreciation right back to the parents during the virtual bingo happy hour the following week! While we can’t change what we’ve lost this year, we can remember to appreciate what we have as a community

https://www.bridgescharter.org/apps/news/article/1233064 We have heard your concerns around the uncertainty you have about returning to school in the Fall. As we head into Memorial Day Weekend and round the corner to summer, we want to assure you that Bridges is committed to providing a flexible menu of options for our return to school in the Fall. We have discovered that every family has a different concern that they prioritize as the most important. Our Bridges "Return to School Task Force" comprised of 30+ site-based and home school teachers, parents, administration, board members, and staff is at the leading edge of the research and creation of programs that will best meet the needs of our families and that retain our core school values.

Here is a link to the bi-weekly parent update from Bridges admin where we discuss updates to local guidance for re-opening school, I review family survey data and discuss some potential options for hybrid learning. If you have questions or feedback, feel free to post below! http://www.bridgescharter.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=265699

Update: We have had an overwhelming response to our #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW campaign. Amazing job by our community. We have had 23 donors contribute over $2,000 toward our goal of $3,500. We've also had several shoppers drive up our Boon Supply fundraiser to over $200 in proceeds! We are so close to our goal - every donation will make an impact no matter how big or small. Thank you to everyone who has already participated and to those that haven't had the chance yet the links ...are below. Text BRIDGESGIVING to 41444 or visit: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/PXN-lg?vid=7wxcl to donate to the general fund Shop here to send 40% of your purchase back to Bridges: https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/607433-bridges-pac Gather your gently worn sneakers to prepare for your collection drive and we'll get $$ back to our school! Also, a HUGE thank you to STS Education (https://stseducation-us.com/ ) who committed $1250 to support our gala and has agreed to roll t hat into our #GIVINGTUESDAYNOW campaign. We have corporate donations from Edison and Wells Fargo as well but we are unsure who solicited them. Please send me a message if you have any details.

Support Bridges during #GivingTuesdayNow! 1) Text BRIDGESGIVING to 41444 or visit: https://app.mobilecause.com/form/PXN-lg?vid=7wxcl 2) Shop our Boons Supply shop: https://www.boonsupply.com/collections/607433-bridges-pac 3) Gather gently used sneakers for our Got Sneakers campaign... Why do you support bridges? Drop your answer in the comments below!

Here's a recording of our parent discussion this morning explaining the ways that we are navigating end-of-the year activities and thinking forward about planning for the 2020-2021 school year! https://lnkd.in/gZy9qMd #distancelearning #physicaldistancing #planningahead #innovating #wholechild #wholecommunity #publiccharterschool #schoolchoice #charterschool #publiceducation

https://www.bridgescharter.org/apps/news/article/1213993 Our teachers and administration met to articulate our priorities around grading during Distance Learning, and based upon concerns for equity and the vast degree of various challenges families in our community are experiencing, we have decided to implement a PASS/FAIL system for grading for our final semester/trimester in K-5 and Middle School.

Here is a link to a recording from our morning Parent Meeting. In this meeting we discussed new recommendations and guidance from the state in addition to answering Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.bridgescharter.org/apps/video/watch.jsp?v=250172 We also provided some guidance for supporting your child in a Distance Learning setting. ... Please feel free to post any other questions that you still have below, and I will answer them as quickly as I can.

It is with heartbreak and regret to announce to you that Bridges Charter School will be following the recommendation of Governor Newsom, State Superintendent Thurmond, and the Ventura County Health Department in our decision to close our school site through the remainder of the school year. We know the impact of this decision will be felt deeply by all in our community, and with this in mind, we have delayed the decision as much as possible, but recognize that our community safety is the most important factor to consider. https://www.bridgescharter.org/apps/news/article/1202921