District News: Family

2019 Black History Oratorical Competition BUSD’s Oratorical Fest Committee is proud to announce the 2019 Black History Oratorical Fest Competition. BUSD’s Office of Family Engagement and Equity is partnering with BUSD parents, school staff and the community to host this competition. The BUSD Black History Oratorical Fest Competition is designed to give Berkeley students an opportunity to shine through public […]

Summer Reading! Summer is a Great Time for Reading During the school year, all of our children are learning and growing, and summer is a fun time to keep those reading skills active and strong! Families can make a huge difference by encouraging children to read over the summer. Here’s some quick advice from the district literacy […]

Boosting Attendance Awareness with Rap Aiesha Lockett of the Office of Student Services powered up Rosa Park’s Friday morning on Sept. 22 with a rap song that raises awareness among students and families about the importance of attending school all day, every day. Dressed as “Attendance Hero” with a cape made by students at Jefferson, Lockett toured her rap song […]

Why 9th Grade Matters Event for BHS Families Ninth (9th) grade families were warmly welcomed to the Berkeley High School community at a reception and workshop on September 19. Together BHS Parent Outreach Staff and others in the Office of Family Engagement and Equity (OFEE), as well as several school administrators, shared resources that will support students to navigate and succeed at Berkeley […]

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