Blosser Lane Elementary School

Dear Blosser Lane Families and Friends, We hope you are well and in good health. It is hard to believe we are approaching the end of the 2022-2023 academic year! We are very proud of our students and staff who have worked diligently to achieve academic success! If your students have any outstanding library books, please be sure to turn them in as soon as possible Please note that during the last week of school, each grade will be having an end-of-the-year swim party at the Willits High School pool. Please ensure that permission slips have been returned by the date requested; contact your child’s teacher if you have not received field trip information. Please be reminded of our district’s fingerprint policy for parents attending field trips. We would like to remind you about schedule changes for the last week of school. Tuesday June 6, 2023 is not a minimum day, it is a regular day with release time of 2:40 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023 will be our early release day at 1:20 p.m. 5th grade families – we are having two different promotion times on Thursday, June 8th; classes for each time are mentioned in the upcoming events. Please note the following upcoming events: • Monday, May 29th - no school in observance of Memorial Day • Thursday, June 1st - TK-5 Site Council meeting at Blosser Lane at 3:15 p.m. • Thursday, June 8th - 5th grade promotion, o rooms 10, 24, and 25 - 9:00 a.m. o rooms 16, 26, and 27 – 1:00 p.m. Thank you for your time and attention to our Friday Night Notes; have a great weekend. Sincerely, Mrs. Runberg, Principal

Dear Blosser Lane Families and Friends, We hope you are well and in good health. Next week, through May 26th our students will be taking make-up exams for those who missed any part of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). Thus, we are nearing completion of the assessments. If your child will be attending a field trip, remember to get the parent permission slips to your child’s teacher by the date requested. Also, please be reminded of our district’s fingerprint policy for parents attending field trips. To ensure the integrity of this policy, please do not request an exception to the rule. 5th grade families – we are having two different promotion times on Thursday, June 8th; classes for each time are mentioned in the upcoming events. Please note the following upcoming events: • Friday, May 26th – Crazy Hair Day • Monday, May 29th - no school in observance of Memorial Day • Thursday, June 1st - TK-5 Site Council meeting at Blosser Lane at 3:15 p.m. • Thursday, June 8th - 5th grade promotion, o rooms 10, 24, and 25 - 9:00 a.m. o rooms 16, 26, and 27 – 1:00 p.m. Thank you for your time and attention to our Friday Night Notes; have a great weekend. Sincerely, Mrs. Runberg, Principal

Hello Blosser Families, If you would like to provide input about your child's teacher assignment next year, please complete the document at this link: https://forms.gle/ooNPaY2sdC9A1hJu9. This form is due by 4:00pm on Friday, May 12th for students entering the 4th or 5th Grades. Please keep in mind, many factors go into creating balanced class lists. While we appreciate your input in this process, and every effort will be made to accommodate your wishes, requests are not guaranteed. Please contact me with any questions at blosserlane@willitsunified.com Thank you, Nancy Runberg Principal - Blosser Lane Elementary School 1275 Blosser Lane Willits, CA 95490 707-459-3232 ext. 1301 phone; 707-459-7621 fax

Dear Blosser Lane Staff and Families, This message is to inform you that, after 29 years as an educator with Willits Unified School District, I will be retiring my position as Principal of Blosser Lane Elementary School as of June 16, 2023. I feel that the time is right to move on to the next phase of my life and travel with my husband to spend time with our sons. After a comprehensive interview process and panel discussion, a candidate has been selected for my position. Beginning in July, Margaret Duran will become Blosser Lane Elementary School’s new principal. I am comforted and feel assured that as I leave this wonderful position, Blosser Lane will be led by a capable, student centered, and competent educator and now principal. The following is a message from Mrs. Duran: My name is Margaret Duran and I am excited to transition into this new position as Principal of Blosser Lane Elementary. I have had the opportunity to teach on this campus for the last eight years as a 3rd grade teacher in room 22, and have been an active member of this learning community. I grew up in Willits, and am now raising my two beautiful children here with my husband Chris. I am excited for this opportunity to serve at my site and look forward to the 2023/2024 school year. Mrs.Runberg and I will be working closely to ensure a smooth transition. I look forward to collaborating with the amazing staff and families of Blosser Lane! Warmly, Mrs.Runberg and Mrs.Duran

Dear Blosser Lane Families, Safety of students and staff is WUSD’s utmost priority. During recess today, students reported that they observed a person on the other side of the fence on the walking trail. We alerted the police department, District personnel immediately walked the path and didn't find any individual. The Willits Police Department assessed the area and didn't find any potential threats. Thank you to our students for reporting their concerns, to staff for their quick attention, and to WPD for responding quickly. We will continue to monitor our campus’ surroundings. If you have any questions, please call the school at 707-459-3232. Thank you, Molly Snider, Acting Admin -3/17/23

Blosser Lane Elementary School Parent and Guardian* Involvement in the Education of Their Children This is page 5 and 6

Dear Blosser Lane Families and Friends, please be advised that our Family Engagement Policy has been posted to our school website at https://www.willitsunified.com/o/blosser-lane If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please call us at 707-459-3232 Thank you

Blosser Lane Elementary School Parent and Guardian* Involvement in the Education of Their Children

Dear Blosser Lane Family and Friends, Contrary to a recent social media post, Blosser Lane does not have PE on Tuesdays, although two classes were outdoors this morning before temperatures were unreasonable. Additionally, to address the excessive heat forecast we suspended afternoon lunch recess, and PE outdoors after 11:00 a.m. for the remainder of the heat wave. We adopted a schedule similar to our rainy day recess schedule, where we have students play, or will have afternoon PE, indoors. Overall, we are limiting outdoor exposure, allowing water breaks often, and watching for signs of dehydration... If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please feel free to contact us at 707-459-3232. Thank you.

Dear Parents and Families, Willis Unified School School District asks parents and families of the District to complete the Education Benefit Form. The California Department of Education (CDE) uses the Education Benefit Form to calculate supplemental funding for our schools which is built into the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). Supplemental funding in the LCAP is used to improve and enhance services to your student, including but not limited to: Student Chromebooks, Tutoring, Advanced Placement Test Fees, additional Counseling services, Career Technical Education programs, and other programs designed to assist students in becoming College Ready and Career Prepared. It is extremely important that you complete this form online at https://willitsunified.rocketscanapps.com/ Every eligible form that is not submitted means lost resources for our students. All information provided is completely confidential and will not be shared or used for any other purpose. Thank you!!

Dear Blosser Lane Families and Friends, please check our school website for our School Compact, and for time sensitive information about our upcoming State assessments. If you have any questions, please call us at 707-459-3232 Thank you

Effective today, Friday Night Notes will only be sent via voice-call; texts or SMS will no longer be used.

In order to successfully increase funding to increase or improve educational opportunities for the students of Willits Unified it’s important to please complete the Educational Benefit Form every year. Please complete the Educational Benefit Form online here => https://willitsunified.rocketscanapps.com/default.aspx Without these forms completed, we may lose funding that directly supports our students' education. This form is also used to determine eligibility for participation in various programs including reduced or free fees for After School Education & Safety (ASES), waiver of fees for taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and other programs.

Back to School at Blosser - some art in 5th grade with Ms. Stoll.

BACK TO SCHOOL !!

Reopening for on-site instruction. This is the phased in process that will be used. March 15/16 There will be no school for students at Brookside, Blosser, BGMS to prepare the staff and site for the return of students. March 17 Wednesday 0n-site and Dist.Learning resumes - Brookside K-2, Blosser 3-5, BGMS 6th grade only. March 22 Sherwood K-8, Sanhedrin 9-12, BGMS 7-8 March 28 WHS 9th and 10th, Ind. Study students where space is available April 12 WHS 11th and 12th Bus runs, start times and schedule changes will be sent out by the schools sites on Friday.

Hello Parents, I hope you're all doing well. We are discussing as a district how we might be able to open school again for in person classes. Please respond to this survey by tomorrow (Friday, February 26th, if possible). We would like to know your choice as to whether or not you will be sending your child back to school or if you want to continue distance learning. Thank you. Also, tomorrow, Friday, February 26th, is an asynchronistic day of learning. Teachers will be meeting for a planning day. There are no morning Zooms, only 12:30 small group reading. Please support students by checking in with them that they are doing the day's assignments in Google Classroom, reading, doing IXL, and catching up on any missing work. Next week we are completing our 2nd report card period. Thanks! Here are the surveys. One is in English, one is in Spanish. Thank you so much! https://forms.gle/skYQLzjTQ8q2XFsz9 English https://forms.gle/uSAgAWLDzX1Ehfd47 Spanish

Brookside had an electrical short in a heating blower that smolder this afternoon. The staff acted quickly got the fire department there to take care of it. It was room 19 in the west wing everything is back in place now. Thank you to the fire department for the quick service.

Brookside had an electrical short in a heating blower that smolder this afternoon. The staff acted quickly got the fire department there to take care of it. It was room 19 in the west wing everything is back in place now. Thank you to the fire department for the quick service.

The Willits teachers will open up today on their online classes if they’re able to and we would like students to connect if they can. We understand that there are still some power issues around town but if you have access please login.