Beach Parents Organization (BPO) | Piedmont, CA

Winter-Spring After School Enrichment

Len Gilbert — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:46:33 +0000

The After-School Enrichment (ASE) program at Beach by the Bay offers fun classes that build kids’ confidence and encourage their creativity and self-expression. Our teachers are professionals with in-depth experience teaching children. Sponsored by the Beach Parent Organization (BPO), this program is separate from Schoolmates and regular daily classes. Due to our bussing schedule, we only will offer classes on Mondays, following the early dismissal time. Classes will end in time for students to take the 3:10 bus to Piedmont.

Class Offerings!

Adventures
Chefs Around the World
Computer Game Design
Hip-Hop/Dance
Magical, Mythical Creatures & Places
Martial Arts with Studio Naga
Sewing & Knitting

Download the brochure for class descriptions and details.

Online Registration!

Register for ASE classes on-line at www.sportability.com/bpo. It’s fast, easy and green, and lets you know immediately whether your child got into the class you selected. All prices are the same regardless of how you register.
While BPO strongly prefers that everyone register on-line, if you are unable (because, for example, you have no internet access or no credit card), you can still register off-line. Just complete a registration form and submit it along with a check made payable to “BPO” for all tuition and materials fees. Completed forms and checks must be received by BPO before registration ends. Please drop them in the ASE box in the Beach by the Bay School Office, or mail them to Beach Elementary School, Attn. ASE, 1275 61^st Street, Emeryville, CA 94608.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 17th and ends Friday, January 27th.

Financial Assistance Scholarships

Financial assistance scholarships are available for families in need. Please contact Beach Principal Dan Bonnin for more information.
Procedure: Scholarship recipients cannot register on-line. Please submit a completed registration form to the ASE box in the Beach by the Bay School office (or mail to the address above), indicating on the form that you are requesting a scholarship. Your request will be submitted to Principal Bonnin for determination. If the class you requested is not yet full, a space will be held for your child pending a decision on your scholarship request.
Donations to the ASE scholarship fund are welcome and greatly appreciated! You can donate on-line during registration or by submitting a check payable to “BPO.” Please indicate that your check is for the “ASE scholarship fund.”

Enrollment and Confirmation

Students will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis. All the more reason to register early and on-line!
Classes with enrollment below the specified minimum may be cancelled. You will be notified if your child’s class is cancelled.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

To cancel a registration, request a refund or transfer classes, you must contact Valerie Villanueva at valerievillanueva@yahoo.com or 415/279-3475. You cannot cancel a registration, request a refund or transfer classes through our on-line registration provider.
All cancellations must be received at least 2 school days before the first day of class. After this time no refunds will be given.
All requests for refunds are subject to a 10% processing fee except requests for refund made because BPO cancelled a class. If BPO cancels a class, enrolled students will receive a full refund.

Class Information

Each class meets every Monday from February 6th through May 21st.
No classes will be held 2/20, 4/9, 4/30 due to school holidays and the 2012 Piedmont Relays.
Cancelled sessions will be made up on Monday, June 4th.
All classes will be held from 1:50 – 3:00 pm, to reflect the early school dismissal time and to allow students to ride the 3:10 school bus back to Piedmont.
Students will be released to their designated school bus following class. Note: If you choose to pick up your child, you must be present before the school bus departs or your child will be placed on the school bus to Piedmont. You must also notify Pear Michaels, our onsite supervisor, either by phone, at 510/517-2974, or in person.

Snacks

Snacks are not provided in ASE classes except for the Chefs Around the World classes. If your child needs a snack during the time of their ASE class, please pack it.

Absences

If for any reason your child was at school but will not attend his/her ASE class, please notify Pear Michaels at 510/517-2974.
If your child was absent from school or left school sick, you do not need to inform the school office or Pear Michaels that your child also will miss ASE.

Questions?

Contact Valerie Villanueva at 415/279-3475 or valerievillanueva@yahoo.com. Please do not contact the Beach School Office with questions about ASE. You can also download the brochure.

Register Now!

Beach Revue Rehearsals begin this Sunday

Len Gilbert — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:26:50 +0000

BEACH REVUE REHEARSALS BEGIN
THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 8, 2012

The rehearsals for the “Beach Traveling Roadshow and Revue” begin this weekend on Sunday, Jan. 8th. Rehearsals will be taking place at Havens in the Ellen Driscoll Theatre and the Havens Mulit-Purpose Room.

Group A should report to the Ellen Driscoll and Group B to the Multi-purpose Room for the first rehearsal. Groups will alternate locations each week. ONE PARENT MUST ATTEND THE FIRST REHEARSAL WITH THIER CHILD.

Please contact your class director if you have any questions:

KINDERGARTEN - Patricia Andrews - patriciagatz@yahoo.com, Karen Tellegen - ktell@pacbell.net, Annemarie Miguel
RINEHART- Heather Gonzalez - jcandheather@gmail.com, Bernadette Joseph - bernadette.joseph@gmail.com
ESTRADA & STEPHENS - Patricia Andrews - patriciagatz@yahoo.com, Alicia Elliott - alicia.elliott@ymail.com
V-K - Amy Mckenzie- amy@tomandamy.net,
SNYDER - Annemarie Miguel - amiguel13@yahoo.com
SCHREIBER - Zoe Maduros - maduros.mills@sbcglobal.net
BOMBERG & LASKY/BROBACK (1) - Patricia Andrews - patriciagatz@yahoo.com, Heather Gonzalez - jcandheather@gmail.com, Lynn Wright - lsbourgault@yahoo.com
FORD & LASKY/BROBACK (2) - Cathy Girr - cgirr@earthlink.net, Linda Morell, Gwen Hubbell, Tracey Woodruff
LEE - Marianna Caponigro- mc@roberthouser.com
GARRETT - Karen Franchino - fosterino@sbcglobal.net, Judy Bloomfield- judydb80@comcast.net
5th GRADE- Jackie Gibbons, Cynthia Perez, Teresa Stricker, Teresa Drenick, Parent Communications- Shannon Hanson - smhansen2705@yahoo.com

Download the A/B schedule: Beach Revue 2012 Rehearsal Schedule (updated 1/6/2012)

Beach Revue – Casting Call for Student Performers and Parent Volunteers

Len Gilbert — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 17:53:55 +0000

It’s that time of year again! Time to sign up for the 44^th annual Beach Revue “The Beach Traveling Road Show and Revue”! And this year is going to be an extra special show as we will perform in the lovely Alan Harvey Theatre at PHS. Please register for the Revue using the attached links. New performers and new directors all warmly encouraged to participate! Late registrations will, of course, be taken, but early registration helps us to schedule rehearsal times and determine if we need to combine classes. Parents who are interested in directing or helping in other ways can sign up using the same links. Directors, please sign up or let one of the producers know of your interest by Friday, November 11^th.

The Revue will be the weekend of March 23-24 with rehearsals beginning January 8. All rehearsals this year will be on Sunday 11-6pm at Havens.

If you are new to Beach or the Beach Revue and want to learn more about what it’s all about, please see the Beach Revue Q&A or contact one of the producers. There is no sign up fee for participating in the Revue but parents will be asked for a donation to cover the cost of costumes and other supplies. Scholarships are available for families in need. Contact Dan Bonin for more information.

For kindergarten sign-ups: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZHSDR26
For 1st – 4th grade sign-ups: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZGMFL9N
For 5th grade sign-ups: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZMZ5WBN

A director’s meeting for 5th grade directors will be held at Karen Tellegen’s house on Mon. 11/14 at 7:30 pm. A meeting for K-4 grade directors will be held on Wed. 11/16 at 7:30 pm. Location TBD.

See you on stage,

Zoe Maduros and Steve Mills (maduros.mills@sbcglobal.net or 601.0720)
Patricia Andrews (patriciagatz@yahoo.com or 923-1196)
Karen Tellegen (ktell@pacbell.net or 547.5435)

Beach “Battle of the Bands”

Len Gilbert — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:00:52 +0000

Beach Elementary Capital Improvement Fundraiser

The Beach Dad’s Battle of the Bands features three rocking bands playing familiar cover tunes and upbeat originals:

Xposition (Mark Andrews)
The Thingers (Kirk Markopoulos)
Schnittmeister (Axel Geddes)

Cost: $25 per ticket

Buy Tickets: http://www.sportability.com/bpo then “register” for the Battle of the Bands!

Where: Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley

Doors Open at 7:00 p.m. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m.

The Starry Plough has kindly opened its doors to us, for free, and the bands are also playing gratis so this is a great opportunity to have fun, raise money for the Beach Elementary Capital Campaign, and crown the kings of Baja Rock and Roll!

Harvest Festival and Tri-School Carnival

Len Gilbert — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:11 +0000

Sunday Sept 25th, 11:30am-3:30pm. Piedmont Park

http://piedmontharvestfestival.org/

Featuring: The Tri-School Carnival with crafts and games for all ages, Scare-Crow Alley, Home-Grown Veggie and Cooking contests, Jazz Festival, Art Show, Farmer’s Market, Disaster Preparedness Affair, and new Middle School Green Games.

Look for Tri-School Festival Raffle tickets! 1 for $5, 3 for $10. On sale at the Festival and some school events. Awesome Prizes: 2 Harvest Baskets, 49ers vs.Tampa Bay – 2 tickets, Mobile Supper Club – 2 tickets, Pizza-Pazza party, Mama Spa Basket, and a Fabulous Fall Flower arrangement.

NEW this year: FallFest 5k on Saturday morning 9/24, put on by the PUSD Wellness Center. See the Harvest Festival web site for 5K information. http://piedmontharvestfestival.org/

We need cakes for the popular cakewalk and to work at the carnival – please email Anne Marie Miguel with what you’d like to volunteer – Amiguel13@yahoo.com

6th Annual Beach Dads’ Pancake Breakfast and PAINTS Chalk Art

Len Gilbert — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:30:14 +0000

It’s Sunday morning and Dad’s making pancakes!

The Beach Dad’s Club will be serving pancakes, coffee and more for the sixth year in a row on Sunday, September 18 from 9:00 am – 12:00 at Havens Elementary School, 323 Highland Avenue.

The community is invited to enjoy pancakes, sausage, bacon, fruit and Peet’s coffee all prepared by the Dads Club. Tickets can be purchased at the event, $6 for adults and $4 for kids. Donations have been kindly provided by Peet’s, Piedmont Grocery, Mulberry’s, the Village Market, and more.

The Pancake Breakfast will be followed by the Chalk Art for Peace Project sponsored by PAINTS. Kids and adults can purchase chalk and a square on the play yard to decorate and enjoy. The grills will be on and we’ll make hot dogs for lunch.

Come out and support Beach and PAINTS at this great event!

HARVEST FESTIVAL!

Len Gilbert — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:06:09 +0000

Sunday Sept 25th, 11:30am-3:30pm. Piedmont Park

http://piedmontharvestfestival.org/

NEW this year: FallFest 5k on Saturday morning 9/24, put on by the PUSD Wellness Center. See the Harvest Festival web site for 5K information. http://piedmontharvestfestival.org/

We need cakes for the popular cakewalk and to work at the carnival – please email Anne Marie Miguel with what you’d like to volunteer – Amiguel13@yahoo.com

Beach-by-the-Bay After-School Enrichment

Len Gilbert — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:13:24 +0000

After-School Enrichment (ASE) classes are moving to Beach by the Bay! On Mondays, we will offer a variety of old and new classes. Classes will be held from 1:50 – 3:00 pm, ending in time to catch the 3:10 pm bus to Piedmont. It’s a great way to have fun, learn something new, make friends and, of course, support Beach. Please join the fun!

Class Offerings:

Adventures (grades 2-5)	Animals, Art & Science (grades 1-3)
Architecture (grades 4-5)	Cal Shakes Theater (grades 1-3)
Chefs (grades 1-4)	Martial Arts (grades 1-5)
Sewing & Knitting (grades 1-4)

For more information about our class offerings, please download the Beach – ASE Brochure – Fall 2011. Registration is on-line through www.sportability.com/bpo. It’s fast, easy, convenient and green! If you are not able to register on-line, please download the ASE Registration Form.

Registration runs from Thursday, August 25^th to Tuesday, September 6^th. Students will be enrolled on a first come, first served basis. If you have any questions about ASE, please contact Valerie Villanueva at valerievillanueva@yahoo.com or 415/279-3475.

Support the Baja Padres Saturday, 9:15am, Coaches Field

Len Gilbert — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:47:46 +0000

Come out and support the Baja Padres (aka Beach Dads Club) softball team this Saturday!

Where: Coaches’ Field, 873 Moraga Ave, Piedmont, CA 94611
Date: June 11, 2011
Time: 9:15am–3:30pm (first pitch and national anthem at 9:15)

Players, fans, kids…everyone is going to have fun and raise some money for the three elementary schools. This year the proceeds are going to CHIME to help support music in our schools. Principals from all three elementary schools are throwing out a “first pitch” at 9:15 followed by the traditional acapella tri-school dad’s club rendition of our National Anthem.

Since 2007 the dad’s clubs from Piedmont’s three elementary schools each field a “pay to play” team. The winning school chooses an APCP program to receive the entry fee funds. This year the three teams have agreed to contribute to CHIME (Citizens Highly Interested in Music Education).

For more information, contact the Dad’s Club for Beach, Havens, or Wildwood.

CHIME Website: http://www.chimeofpiedmont.org/

Help Move the Beach Garden this Sunday

roberthouser — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 16:49:33 +0000

Please mark your calendars for this Sunday – in lieu of a Grounds and Garden clean up day this spring, we need to take apart the planters and the entire garden in preparation for the move to Emeryville. Some of the planters will go with us, and the rest will be put into storage by the movers. The more help the faster it will go. Please come at 10AM, and bring any of the following tools:

shovels
socket set
cordless drill
pickup truck
ibuprofen
Thanks and we’ll see you Sunday at the garden at 10:00. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Bob