Binkley Elementary Charter School

The regularly scheduled RVUSD board meeting for this evening via Zoom will continue to be held at 6:00pm. However, due to the current power shutdown event we will be moving important celebratory items (honoring employees of the month) and informational items of interest to a special board meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00. We will be sticking to basic district business this evening.

Hello Bobcats! We hope you enjoyed a restful three-day weekend away from the screens. Click the link below for the September 8, 2020 Family Newsletter from Principal Kjaer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OftjfCs82R5m8b7qFy5ieR297MDmXq0O-eTEfb4axTs/edit?usp=sharing

Dear RVUSD Families, Due to the Planned Power Shutdown Event that may occur on 9.8.20 we will be closing the following meal distribution sites until further notice: Austin Creek, Sequoia, Binkley, Madrone, and Whited Elementary. You can pick up your student’s meals at the following locations Monday- Friday 11:30-1:30 PM: Spring Creek Elementary: 4675 Mayette Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Matanzas Elementary: 1687 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Village Elementary: 900 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 If you have any questions please contact Ali Smith, Food Services Coordinator by email: asmith@rvusd.org Estimadas familias de RVUSD, Debido al evento de corte de energía planeado que puede ocurrir el 9.8.20, cerraremos los siguientes sitios de distribución de comidas: Austin Creek, Sequoia, Binkley, Madrone y Whited Elementary. Puede recoger las comidas de su hijo en los siguientes lugares de lunes a viernes de 11: 30-1: 30 PM: Primaria Spring Creek: 4675 Mayette Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Primaria Matanzas: 1687 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Primaria Village: 900 Yulupa Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Ali Smith, Coordinador de Servicios de Alimentos por correo electrónico: asmith@rvusd.org

Please check your email ASAP for more information regarding the PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) Event expected at Binkley on September 8 & 9. The email includes details on our plan for instruction for the next two days.

Dear RVUSD Families, PG&E alerted us this morning that the district and many of our families will likely be impacted by a Planned Power Shutdown event scheduled over the next two days. We were informed that the following school sites will be de-energized for Tuesday and Wednesday during school hours: Austin Creek, Sequoia, RVCS- Sequoia, Whited, Binkley and Madrone. This power shutdown will impact our distance learning plans for the next two days. Please look for more information and details from your school principal and teachers over the course of this afternoon and evening. Regretfully Extended Care programs at those five sites will need to be closed for these two days. Home Study and Rincon Valley Partnerships can also expect communication from your coordinators around learning expectations for the next couple of days. For students who attend Spring Creek, Matanzas, RVCS- Matanzas and Village, you will also be getting information/details from your principals and teachers in regards to how this PSPS event might impact your child’s learning over the next two days. Although these schools will not be de-energized, learning could still be impacted by the power shutdown event happening elsewhere in our district.

Binkley materials distribution is today! Stop by the front lot between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm to exchange materials. Bring your child's blue Bobcat folder and ziploc and we will trade you for the next two weeks of materials!

Hello Parents, Please click the link below for your personal invitation to Binkley's Virtual Back to School Night and Principal Kjaer's video presentation, welcoming you to the 20-21 school year and sharing important school-wide information. ​https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rdZnS5O37hzYhERx3vlECiKLDLly9fe/view?usp=sharing​ ​Have a wonderful day! Principal Kjaer

Click the link below to view the August 25, 2020 Binkley Family Newsletter from Principal Kjaer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RbSRCqYinKFJe1-Wn8aSmUqtH9Dz7mubG6JhCj_9qMg/edit?usp=sharing

You are invited to a Binkley Boosters Board Meeting tonight, from 6:00-7:00 pm, via Zoom! All community members are welcome to attend. Here is the link... https://zoom.us/j/96118459722?pwd=UkFxZ0xyNXkySnRQQkptWHdZZTZEdz09 Meeting ID: 961 1845 9722 Passcode: 2021 See you there!

Click the following link to access the August 17, 2020 Family Newsletter from Principal Kjaer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YMzx3w-Hdx1m_38dv4QxJmI947mtNLlmt-KBH7tKF4Q/edit?usp=sharing

Binkley's Classified Staff is hard at work assembling student supply kits for distance learning. Binkley families, we will see you on the first day of school, August 17th, to pick these up at your scheduled time!

Hello Families! If you missed the Binkley Parent Forum last night, here is the direct link to the recording. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo_KOQvyxSY&feature=youtu.be​ To view in a language other than English, this video gives directions for turning on subtitles. https://www.loom.com/share/55ef6d5f8f0a458aae44381c49ba60cc​​ (Please excuse the fact that some information was covered up by the column of attendees, a clear reminder that we are ALL learning this new platform!) Questions are still rolling in, so we will draft answers and publish those out to everyone soon. ​See you soon! Hilary Kjaer Principal hkjaer@rvusd.org

Thank you to everyone who attended the Binkley Parent Forum this evening. It was great to see your smiling faces! There is one correction to the presentation. The district communication tool that has been chosen is NOT Bloomz, but Remind. Please make note of this. Keep sending your questions and reach out if you need something specific. See you soon, Bobcats!

You are invited to a Binkley Parent Forum tonight, Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 pm. Please join Principal Kjaer for a live zoom meeting to go over key information around the plan for distance learning, class placements, supply distribution, and the first week of school. We hope to provide clarity and answers to your many questions! Check your email for the zoom link. We look forward to seeing you all tonight!

The Binkley Parent Forum is tonight, Wednesday, August 5 at 6:00 pm. Check your email for the link, to join Principal Kjaer for a live zoom meeting to go over key information around the plan for distance learning, class placements, supply distribution, and the first week of school. I hope to provide clarity and answers to your many questions! I look forward to seeing you all tonight!

Check your email for a link to a Binkley Parent Forum tomorrow night, August 5th! Join Principal Kjaer for a live zoom meeting to go over key information around the plan for distance learning, class placements, supply distribution, and the first week of school. We hope to see you there!

Click the following link for a message from Principal Kjaer! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L3q8yzal3U2Mk0zM6USmodJMQ-NJGydKJCsjzArHF9M/edit?usp=sharing

Please click here for a message from RVUSD Superintendent https://www.smore.com/3qnar

Hello Bobcats! Drive through Binkley's front parking lot tomorrow and Friday to pick up yearbooks and your child's belongings. Then go through the staff lot to drop off chromebooks and library books. Your teachers look forward to sending you off to summer with a smile, so make sure to come at your designated time! May 28th 8:00-9:30 - TK and Kindergarten 10:00-11:30 - 1st Grade 12:30-2:00 - 2nd Grade 2:00-3:30 - 3rd Grade May 29th 8:00-9:30 - 4th Grade 10:00-11:30 - 5th Grade 12:30-2:00 - 6th Grade (Wear their graduation attire!) 2:00-3:30 - Home Study & RVP

PE Teacher, Mr. O'Leary, sends a summer farewell to students! Click the following link to view. https://youtu.be/OUPrug_i0Uk