Nighthawk News

 October 16, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Thank you for everyone’s continued support.  The foundation of school success for all of our nighthawks is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

New Content:

Conference week: Fall conferences will be taking place from October 21-October 27. That is THIS FRIDAY THROUGH NEXT THURSDAY. 

DISMISSAL WILL TAKE PLACE DAILY AT 1:20 on the following days: 

FRIDAY, 10/21

MONDAY, 10/24

TUESDAY, 10/25

WEDNESDAY, 10/26

THURSDAY, 10/27

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY 10/28 in observance of Nevada Day.

Please watch for information from your child’s teacher to sign up for a conference time. Zoom will once again be the preferred format for conferences. We received excellent feedback from our families and teacher on how effective and efficient that format is. If you prefer another format, please work directly with your child’s teacher. 

APEX fundraiser: Each year our school has one major fundraiser to help support student success. This fundraiser is used to ensure technology sustainability and help support student and teacher incentives. This year’s fundraiser will begin on 10/24 and the fun run event will take place on 11/3. Thank you for your support. 

Nevada School Performance Framework results: each year the state of Nevada releases school designations. We are thrilled to share with our families that our students and staff at Bohach received a stunning score overall of 91.5/100 possible points. This reflects student learning overall, growth, narrowing achievement gaps and language attainment. Congratulations your child attends one of the best schools in the state of Nevada. Bohach scored #5 in the state of Nevada and #2 in WCSD among public schools and #1 in WCSD among non-magnet schools!! 

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE:.  Your child was potentially exposed to COVID-19 this week. We had 0 people test positive in our school this week. There are no exclusions based on exposure. Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had # positive COVID cases.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

 

Repeat Content:

Parking: You have got to be kidding me. AGAIN? Help a friend out!!!! Parking for pickup and drop off is in the MAIN PARKING LOT. There is no student pickup and drop off from the southwest lot. The small lot located by the side of the school is reserved for staff, busses and daycare vans. This week there was more than one altercation between parents and daycare vans, parents and staff, illegal parking in fire zones, and many argumentative interactions and student safety was put in danger. We have had one child hit and several near misses. If your child’s safety were threatened, you would expect us to step it up. Please respect our rules and systems to ensure everyone’s sanity and safety.

Do you need help?: Please be aware that we are a rapidly growing school. We serve 800 children in nearly 1000 households and daily host almost 900 people on our campus. Our combined dropoff loop serves 2,200 students, Your child is valued, you are valued and we need to be systematic about communications and meetings. If you need help, your child's teacher is the first point of contact. If you need the support of an administrator, we are happy to help and that should happen after the child's teacher has been made aware of the issue and other resources are needed. When our school was small impromptu meetings were feasible. That is no longer the case. Please let us know and give us 24-48 hours to respond to your request. We are here for you and we have a chain of command that we would appreciate families respecting.

Food in classrooms/special events: Due to increasing allergy concerns we are asking families to send non-food items to mark special days such as a child’s birthday. This rule is meant to keep all students healthy and not leave children out. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Rude? Mean? Bullying?: When children are at home, we as parents want to fix their pain right away. We want the same thing for your children at school! If something does not feel right, let us know at school right away by reporting to a duty teacher or their classroom teacher. Reporting right away allows us the best chance of successfully solving the issue. Waiting even a few hours makes it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what happened. When we are working with students who are involved in a peer conflict we are actively trying to figure out—was this a rude action, a mean action or was it bullying? While all three are dealt with, all three are not tolerated, our intervention with the child acting out is quite different based on which of these behaviors they are displaying.

Rude = Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

 

Mean = Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

 

Bullying = Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that often involves an imbalance of power and results in harm or threat of harm, action is severe, persistent, pervasive

 

Voicemail: If you miss a call from Bohach, 775-626-0062, please take a few minutes and check your voicemail.  All outgoing calls show that same number, including our automated calls. This included connect ed calls, attendance reminders, health office calls, teacher phone calls, nutrition services, etc. We have a large staff and taking a few minutes to identify who you need to reconnect with is super helpful for us and will result in faster service for you. 

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information:

You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

Wednesday, October 19^th  Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21^st, first day of Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal

24^th -27^th Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 24^th- November 4^th  APEX fundraiser

October 28^th: Nevada Day, no school

Monday, October 31 Halloween-costumes allowed during portion of the day, teachers will provide details

November 8 ELECTION DAY, NO SCHOOL

November 11, Veteran’s Day, NO SCHOOL

November 23-27 Thanksgiving Break

December 22-January 8 Winter Break

Nighthawk News

 September 30, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Thank you for everyone’s continued support.  The foundation of school success for all of our nighthawks is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

New Content:

New Allocations: As you might know, each year the Washoe County School District goes through a process of balancing the number of teachers at all schools and can add or subtract teachers as enrollment fluctuates. Bohach was fortunate to receive an additional allocation from the Washoe County School District based on our high enrollment in 4^th grade. We are excited to begin this new class on 10/17/22. We have also received additional support in third grade and special education resource. We are thankful to be adding new team members and are also thankful for everyone’s support during this time of transition for some of our students and teachers. Details will follow for those impacted by these additional allocations. 

Fall Break: Fall break is coming. There will be no classes NEXT week, October 3-7. Classes will resume on October 10.

Conference week: Fall conferences will be taking place from October 21-October 27. Please watch for information from your child’s teacher to sign up for a conference time. Zoom will once again be the preferred format for conferences. We received excellent feedback from our families and teacher on how effective and efficient that format is. If you prefer another format, please work directly with your child’s teacher. 

Nevada School Performance Framework results: each year the state of Nevada releases school designations. We are thrilled to share with our families that our students and staff at Bohach received a stunning score overall of 91.5/100 possible points. This reflects student learning overall, growth, narrowing achievement gaps and language attainment. Congratulations your child attends one of the best schools in the state of Nevada. Bohach scored #5 in the state of Nevada and #2 in WCSD among public schools and #1 in WCSD among non-magnet schools!! 

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE:.  Your child was potentially exposed to COVID-19 this week. We had 0 people test positive in our school this week. There are no exclusions based on exposure. Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had # positive COVID cases.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

 

Repeat Content:

Parking: You have got to be kidding me. AGAIN? Help a friend out!!!! Parking for pickup and drop off is in the MAIN PARKING LOT. There is no student pickup and drop off from the southwest lot. The small lot located by the side of the school is reserved for staff, busses and daycare vans. This week there was more than one altercation between parents and daycare vans, parents and staff, illegal parking in fire zones, and many argumentative interactions and student safety was put in danger. We have had one child hit and several near misses. If your child’s safety were threatened, you would expect us to step it up. Please respect our rules and systems to ensure everyone’s sanity and safety.

Do you need help?: Please be aware that we are a rapidly growing school. We serve 800 children in nearly 1000 households and daily host almost 900 people on our campus. Our combined dropoff loop serves 2,200 students, Your child is valued, you are valued and we need to be systematic about communications and meetings. If you need help, your child's teacher is the first point of contact. If you need the support of an administrator, we are happy to help and that should happen after the child's teacher has been made aware of the issue and other resources are needed. When our school was small impromptu meetings were feasible. That is no longer the case. Please let us know and give us 24-48 hours to respond to your request. We are here for you and we have a chain of command that we would appreciate families respecting.

Food in classrooms/special events: Due to increasing allergy concerns we are asking families to send non-food items to mark special days such as a child’s birthday. This rule is meant to keep all students healthy and not leave children out. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Rude? Mean? Bullying?: When children are at home, we as parents want to fix their pain right away. We want the same thing for your children at school! If something does not feel right, let us know at school right away by reporting to a duty teacher or their classroom teacher. Reporting right away allows us the best chance of successfully solving the issue. Waiting even a few hours makes it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what happened. When we are working with students who are involved in a peer conflict we are actively trying to figure out—was this a rude action, a mean action or was it bullying? While all three are dealt with, all three are not tolerated, our intervention with the child acting out is quite different based on which of these behaviors they are displaying.

Rude = Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

 

Mean = Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

 

Bullying = Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that often involves an imbalance of power and results in harm or threat of harm, action is severe, persistent, pervasive

 

Voicemail: If you miss a call from Bohach, 775-626-0062, please take a few minutes and check your voicemail.  All outgoing calls show that same number, including our automated calls. This included connect ed calls, attendance reminders, health office calls, teacher phone calls, nutrition services, etc. We have a large staff and taking a few minutes to identify who you need to reconnect with is super helpful for us and will result in faster service for you. 

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information:

You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

October 1^st-9^th: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19^th  Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21^st, 24^th -27^th Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 24^th- November 4^th  APEX fundraiser

October 28^th: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

 September 23, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Thank you for everyone’s continued support.  The foundation of school success for all of our nighthawks is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

New Content:

Tonight’s PFO Math night is canceled due to volunteer shortages. We will be rescheduling. If you can help us by volunteering for PFO please sign up! Call our office for more information.

Fall Break: Fall break is coming. There will be no classes the week of October 3-7. Classes will resume on October 10.

Conference week: Fall conferences will be taking place from October 21-October 27. Please watch for information from your child’s teacher to sign up for a conference time. Zoom will once again be the preferred format for conferences. We received excellent feedback from our families and teacher on how effective and efficient that format is. If you prefer another format, please work directly with your child’s teacher. 

Nevada School Performance Framework results: each year the state of Nevada releases school designations. We are thrilled to share with our families that our students and staff at Bohach received a stunning score overall of 91.5/100 possible points. This reflects student learning overall, growth, narrowing achievement gaps and language attainment. Congratulations your child attends one of the best schools in the state of Nevada. Bohach scored #5 in the state of Nevada and #2 in WCSD among public schools and #1 in WCSD among non-magnet schools!! 

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE:.  Your child was potentially exposed to COVID-19 this week. We had 0 people test positive in our school this week. There are no exclusions based on exposure. Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had # positive COVID cases.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

 

Repeat Content:

Parking: You have got to be kidding me. AGAIN? Help a friend out!!!! Parking for pickup and drop off is in the MAIN PARKING LOT. There is no student pickup and drop off from the southwest lot. The small lot located by the side of the school is reserved for staff, busses and daycare vans. This week there was more than one altercation between parents and daycare vans, parents and staff, illegal parking in fire zones, and many argumentative interactions and student safety was put in danger. We have had one child hit and several near misses. If your child’s safety were threatened, you would expect us to step it up. Please respect our rules and systems to ensure everyone’s sanity and safety.

Do you need help?: Please be aware that we are a rapidly growing school. We serve 800 children in nearly 1000 households and daily host almost 900 people on our campus. Our combined dropoff loop serves 2,200 students, Your child is valued, you are valued and we need to be systematic about communications and meetings. If you need help, your child's teacher is the first point of contact. If you need the support of an administrator, we are happy to help and that should happen after the child's teacher has been made aware of the issue and other resources are needed. When our school was small impromptu meetings were feasible. That is no longer the case. Please let us know and give us 24-48 hours to respond to your request. We are here for you and we have a chain of command that we would appreciate families respecting.

Food in classrooms/special events: Due to increasing allergy concerns we are asking families to send non-food items to mark special days such as a child’s birthday. This rule is meant to keep all students healthy and not leave children out. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Rude? Mean? Bullying?: When children are at home, we as parents want to fix their pain right away. We want the same thing for your children at school! If something does not feel right, let us know at school right away by reporting to a duty teacher or their classroom teacher. Reporting right away allows us the best chance of successfully solving the issue. Waiting even a few hours makes it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what happened. When we are working with students who are involved in a peer conflict we are actively trying to figure out—was this a rude action, a mean action or was it bullying? While all three are dealt with, all three are not tolerated, our intervention with the child acting out is quite different based on which of these behaviors they are displaying.

Rude = Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

 

Mean = Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

 

Bullying = Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that often involves an imbalance of power and results in harm or threat of harm, action is severe, persistent, pervasive

 

Voicemail: If you miss a call from Bohach, 775-626-0062, please take a few minutes and check your voicemail.  All outgoing calls show that same number, including our automated calls. This included connect ed calls, attendance reminders, health office calls, teacher phone calls, nutrition services, etc. We have a large staff and taking a few minutes to identify who you need to reconnect with is super helpful for us and will result in faster service for you. 

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information: The next transportation blackout for Area 2, including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School will take place in September 19-23.

You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Yogurt Beach Fundraiser: We are excited to be partnering with the Yogurt Beach on Los Altos at Sparks Crossing for a fundraiser on August 24. Proceeds will support student and staff incentives. Please let them know you are there for the Bohach Fundraiser.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

September 16, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Thank you for everyone’s continued support.  The foundation of school success for all of our nighthawks is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

New/Important Content:

Bus Blackout this upcoming week: Next week, September 19-25 there will be no bus service in Area 2 which includes Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School.

AQI: as you know, our region has been affected by nearby wildfires and our air quality has suffered. At school we use a variety of monitors as well as a common sense approach to make decisions regarding outside activities. We monitor air quality data as well as observe local coditions to make decisins about having children outside and use guidelines form WCSD and the Washoe County Health Department to guide our decisions. WCSD will close down schools  when the AQI is above 300 and forecast to stay that way. More information is availabel at: https://www.washoeschools.net/airquality

Nevada School Performance Framework results: each year the state of Nevada releases school designations. We are thrilled to share with our families that our students and staff at Bohach recieved a stunning score overall of 91.5/100 possible points. This reflects student learning overall, growth, narrowing achievement gaps and language attainment. Congratulations your child attends one of the best schools in the state of Nevada. 

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE:.  Your child was potentially exposed to COVID-19 this week. We had 2 people test positive in our school this week. There are no exclusions based on exposure. Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had # positive COVID cases.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

 

Repeat Content:

Parking: You have got to be kidding me. AGAIN? Help a friend out!!!! Parking for pickup and drop off is in the MAIN PARKING LOT. There is no student pickup and drop off from the southwest lot. The small lot located by the side of the school is reserved for staff, busses and daycare vans. This week there was more than one altercation between parents and daycare vans, parents and staff, illegal parking in fire zones, and many argumentative interactions and student safety was put in danger. We have had one child hit and several near misses. If your child’s safety were threatened, you would expect us to step it up. Please respect our rules and systems to ensure everyone’s sanity and safety.

Do you need help?: Please be aware that we are a rapidly growing school. We serve 800 children in nearly 1000 households and daily host almost 900 people on our campus. Our combined dropoff loop serves 2,200 students, Your child is valued, you are valued and we need to be systematic about communications and meetings. If you need help, your child's teacher is the first point of contact. If you need the support of an administrator, we are happy to help and that should happen after the child's teacher has been made aware of the issue and other resources are needed. When our school was small impromptu meetings were feasible. That is no longer the case. Please let us know and give us 24-48 hours to respond to your request. We are here for you and we have a chain of command that we would appreciate families respecting.

Food in classrooms/special events: Due to increasing allergy concerns we are asking families to send non-food items to mark special days such as a child’s birthday. This rule is meant to keep all students healthy and not leave children out. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Rude? Mean? Bullying?: When children are at home, we as parents want to fix their pain right away. We want the same thing for your children at school! If something does not feel right, let us know at school right away by reporting to a duty teacher or their classroom teacher. Reporting right away allows us the best chance of successfully solving the issue. Waiting even a few hours makes it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what happened. When we are working with students who are involved in a peer conflict we are actively trying to figure out—was this a rude action, a mean action or was it bullying? While all three are dealt with, all three are not tolerated, our intervention with the child acting out is quite different based on which of these behaviors they are displaying.

Rude = Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

 

Mean = Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

 

Bullying = Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that often involves an imbalance of power and results in harm or threat of harm, action is severe, persistent, pervasive

 

Voicemail: If you miss a call from Bohach, 775-626-0062, please take a few minutes and check your voicemail.  All outgoing calls show that same number, including our automated calls. This included connect ed calls, attendance reminders, health office calls, teacher phone calls, nutrition services, etc. We have a large staff and taking a few minutes to identify who you need to reconnect with is super helpful for us and will result in faster service for you. 

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information: The next transportation blackout for Area 2, including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School will take place in September 19-23.

You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Yogurt Beach Fundraiser: We are excited to be partnering with the Yogurt Beach on Los Altos at Sparks Crossing for a fundraiser on August 24. Proceeds will support student and staff incentives. Please let them know you are there for the Bohach Fundraiser.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

September 19-23 GT testing for all 2^nd and 5^th grade students

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, September 21 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

September 9, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Thank you for everyone’s continued support.  The foundation of school success for all of our nighthawks is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

New Content:

Nevada School Performance Framework results: each year the state releases school designations. We are thrilled to share with our families that our students and staff at Bohach recieved a stunning score overall of 91.5/100 possible points. This refelcts student learning overall, growth, narrowing achievement gaps and language attainment. Congratulations your child attends one of the best schools in the state of Nevada. 

Parking: You have got to be kidding me. AGAIN? Help a friend out!!!! Parking for pickup and drop off is in the MAIN PARKING LOT. There is no student pickup and drop off from the southwest lot. The small lot located by the side of the school is reserved for staff, busses and daycare vans. This week there was more than one altercation between parents and daycare vans, parents and staff, illegal parking in fire zones, and many argumentative interactions and student safety was put in danger. We have had one child hit and several near misses. If your child’s safety were threatened, you would expect us to step it up. Please respect our rules and systems to ensure everyone’s sanity and safety. 

Do you need help?: Please be aware that we are a rapidly growing school. We serve 800 children in nearly 1000 households and daily host almost 900 people on our campus. Our combined dropoff loop serves 2,200 students, Your child is valued, you are valued and we need to be systematic about communications and meetings. If you need help, your child's teacher is the first point of contact. If you need the support of an administrator, we are happy to help and that should happen after the child's teacher has been made aware of the issue and other resources are needed. When our school was small impromptu meetings were feasible. That is no longer the case. Please let us know and give us 24-48 hours to respond to your request. We are here for you and we have a chain of command that we would appreciate families respecting. 

PFO: next meeting is Thursday, September 15 at 3:45 in person at the school in hub #1. The first parent event, family math night, takes place on Friday, September 23 more details to come.

Repeat Content:

Food in classrooms/special events: Due to increasing allergy concerns we are asking families to send non-food items to mark special days such as a child’s birthday. This rule is meant to keep all students healthy and not leave children out. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Rude? Mean? Bullying?: When children are at home, we as parents want to fix their pain right away. We want the same thing for your children at school! If something does not feel right, let us know at school right away by reporting to a duty teacher or their classroom teacher. Reporting right away allows us the best chance of successfully solving the issue. Waiting even a few hours makes it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what happened. When we are working with students who are involved in a peer conflict we are actively trying to figure out—was this a rude action, a mean action or was it bullying? While all three are dealt with, all three are not tolerated, our intervention with the child acting out is quite different based on which of these behaviors they are displaying.

Rude = Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

 

Mean = Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

 

Bullying = Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that often involves an imbalance of power and results in harm or threat of harm, action is severe, persistent, pervasive

 

Voicemail: If you miss a call from Bohach, 775-626-0062, please take a few minutes and check your voicemail.  All outgoing calls show that same number, including our automated calls. This included connect ed calls, attendance reminders, health office calls, teacher phone calls, nutrition services, etc. We have a large staff and taking a few minutes to identify who you need to reconnect with is super helpful for us and will result in faster service for you. 

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE:  Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had # positive COVID cases.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information: The next transportation blackout for Area 2, including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School will take place in September 19-23.

You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Yogurt Beach Fundraiser: We are excited to be partnering with the Yogurt Beach on Los Altos at Sparks Crossing for a fundraiser on August 24. Proceeds will support student and staff incentives. Please let them know you are there for the Bohach Fundraiser.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. When you need something, please reach out to your child's teacher first. Please gIve us 24-48 hours to get back to you. Administrative support is always available in exrreme situations and most probably appropriate once your have worked with your child's teacher and additional resources are needed. We are happy to help, enjoy and value our families and we have over 800 students in 1000 households. It is critically important that we are able to focus on meeting the needs of children and staff throughout the day. 

 

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

Wednesday, September 14 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

September 19-23 GT testing for all 2^nd and 5^th grade students

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, September 21 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

 September 2, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Thank you to all who participated in our back to school night. It was wonderful to see so many families in our school. The foundation of school success for all of our nighthawks is a partnership based on mutual respect and trust.

Food in classrooms/special events: Due to increasing allergy concerns we are asking families to send non-food items to mark special days such as a child’s birthday. This rule is meant to keep all students healthy and not leave children out. Your help with this is greatly appreciated.

Rude? Mean? Bullying? : When children are at home, we as parents want to fix their pain right away. We want the same thing for your children at school! If something does not feel right, let us know at school right away by reporting to a duty teacher or their classroom teacher. Reporting right away allows us the best chance of successfully solving the issue. Waiting even a few hours makes it difficult for us to get a clear picture of what happened. When we are working with students who are involved in a peer conflict we are actively trying to figure out—was this a rude action, a mean action or was it bullying? While all three are dealt with, all three are not tolerated, our intervention with the child acting out is quite different based on which of these behaviors they are displaying.

Rude = Inadvertently saying or doing something that hurts someone else.

 

Mean = Purposefully saying or doing something to hurt someone once (or maybe twice).

 

Bullying = Intentionally aggressive behavior, repeated over time, that often involves an imbalance of power and results in harm or threat of harm, action is severe, persistent, pervasive

 

Voicemail: If you miss a call from Bohach, 775-626-0062, please take a few minutes and check your voicemail.  All outgoing calls show that same number, including our automated calls. This included connect ed calls, attendance reminders, health office calls, teacher phone calls, nutrition services, etc. We have a large staff and taking a few minutes to identify who you need to reconnect with is super helpful for us and will result in faster service for you. 

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE: During the week of 8/22-8/26 your student was potentially exposed to the COVID positive individuals.  We are aware of 11 positive cases.  Please continue to use the District’s COVID self-screener (the screening tool) every day before leaving for school and be vigilant about handwashing and other measures to keep yourself safe throughout the day.  This past week we had # positive COVID cases.  Although we are no longer excluding students and adults who may have been in close contact with an individual having COVID, in a school setting exposure is always a possibility.  If you or your child is experiencing any symptoms outlined on the self-screener, please follow those directions closely.  Additional guidance regarding what to do if you are ill or if you have been in close contact can be found here (this webpage).

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information: The next transportation blackout for Area 2, including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School will take place in September 19-23.

You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Yogurt Beach Fundraiser: We are excited to be partnering with the Yogurt Beach on Los Altos at Sparks Crossing for a fundraiser on August 24. Proceeds will support student and staff incentives. Please let them know you are there for the Bohach Fundraiser.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

September 5: No school in observance of Labor Day

Wednesday, September 7 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Thursday, September 8 Fall Picture Day

Wednesday, September 14 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

September 19-23 GT testing for all 2^nd and 5^th grade students

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, September 21 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

 August 27, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Bus transportation resumes next week. The next transportation blackout for Area 2, including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School will take place in September 19-23.

Back to School Night: We are excited to welcome families into the building for back to school night on Wednesday, August 31 from 4:00-6:00. This will allow you to receive information from your child’s teacher and tour our beautiful, state-of-the-art school building. 

Please also be aware that the blue curb in the drop off zone is reserved for those with DMV disabled persons placards or plates. The minimum fine for parking without the appropriate placard or plate is $250.

WEEKLY COVID UPDATE: During the week of 8/22-8/26 your student was potentially exposed to the COVID positive individuals.  We are aware of 3 positive cases.  Please be vigilant about handwashing and keeping your student home when they are experiencing symptoms of illness.  We are not excluding people who have been exposed to a positive person. Again, we are not excluding exposed persons.  However, if your child feels ill, they should stay home.  Please use the screening tool if your child has symptoms of illness.  Our screening tool and the most up to date guidance can be found at our district COVID-19 website.

The following classrooms had students who attended while infectious on the following dates:

Kindergarten, Mrs. Todd’s class on 8/24 and 8/25

 

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Other Transportation Information: You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Yogurt Beach Fundraiser: We are excited to be partnering with the Yogurt Beach on Los Altos at Sparks Crossing for a fundraiser on August 24. Proceeds will support student and staff incentives. Please let them know you are there for the Bohach Fundraiser.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

Wednesday, August 24 Early release, 2:45 dismissal, and Yogurt Beach Fundraiser

Wednesday, August 31: Early Release, 2:45 and Back to school night, 4:00-6:00

September 5: No school in observance of Labor Day

Wednesday, September 7 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 14 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, September 21 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

 

These newsletters are archived on our school website. Please visit us at https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16644 to view previous content. 

Nighthawk News

 August 19, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming week of school at Bohach:

Kindergarten classes start on Monday, August 22.

NO BUSSES NEXT WEEK in all Area 2 which includes Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School. Due to extreme staffing shortages, WCSD is only able to offer bussing on a rotating basis. This bus blackout will also be in effect and from 9/19/22-9/23/22. If your child cannot attend because of the bus blackout, please call us at the school to arrange for temporary distance learning options.

Portables at Bohach: You are likely aware that Bohach has two portables on the playground. These portables contain four total classrooms. These portables are hosting second grade classes this year. The decision to have second grades in the portables was made because of class sizes. Second grade has a teacher to student ratio that makes the portables our best option. Kinder classes and older classes are much larger. Placing second grade in the mobiles allows our second graders to benefit from smaller classes with more individualized attention. 

Back to School Night: We are excited to welcome families into the building for back to school night on Wednesday, August 31 from 4:00-6:00. This will allow you to receive information from your child’s teacher and tour our beautiful, state-of-the-art school building. 

Other Transportation Information: You will find information concerning bus routes and schedules by going onto the Washoe County School District website, https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73. Families are advised to register their students for bus service. You can then click on the “E-Link” for bus schedules and/or the “Find Your Zoned School” link to find out what school zone you are in.

Transportation reimbursement: WCSD is offering some reimbursement for some families during bus blackouts, please see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/18142 for details.

Yogurt Beach Fundraiser: We are excited to be partnering with the Yogurt Beach on Los Altos at Sparks Crossing for a fundraiser on August 24. Proceeds will support student and staff incentives. Please let them know you are there for the Bohach Fundraiser.

Early Release Wednesdays: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, and dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. This allows our teacher teams to meet and plan their work together. See calendar for more details.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Attendance Information

For information on the WCSD Attendance Policy as required by NRS, see https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16915.

Reporting a Reason for an Absence: Parent/guardian must email, call or request an absence via the portal/app to report your student(s) absence. Advanced notice or day of notice is preferred. To verify the absence it must be done so no later than three (3) days after your student is absent. 

Absences: Absences need to reported to the office to make sure they attendance records are correct. It is also essential to share absences with the teacher for purposes of instruction and the office for purposes of accurate reporting.

You may report an absence by email, phone call or voice mail.

Calling in an Absence: You can call in absence by contacting the Bohach clerk at 775-626-0062 x 1. Voicemail is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please see below for the information we need. 

For email: Please email april.luke@washoeschools.net

For all contacts, please include:

• Your student's FULL name
• Teacher’s name and grade
• The date(s) they will be absent
• Length of the absence
• The reason for the absence
• Name of parent calling
• Phone number if you need a call back

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the absence is processed.

Requesting an Absence via the Parent Portal/App: A new feature was added to the Infinite Campus parent portal and app. It enables parents/guardians to request an absence via the portal/app. The portal/app accepts requests for absences for the current date or future dates only.

For step-by-step instructions, visit https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/17303

Changes will be made in Infinite Campus when the request is processed

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

Wednesday, August 24 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

August 22: First Day of kindergarten

August 22: John C. Bohach EOS anniversary. 

August 22-25: NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, August 24 Early release, 2:45 dismissal, and Yogurt Beach Fundraiser

Wednesday, August 31: Early Release, 2:45 and Back to school night, 4:00-6:00

September 5: No school in observance of Labor Day

Wednesday, September 7 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 14 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, September 21 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

 August 14, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming first week of school at Bohach:

Important Correction: Wednesdays will continue as early release days, dismissal takes place most Wednesdays at 2:45. See calendar for more details.

The first day of school for 1^st through 5^th grade is Monday, August 15.

Kindergarten classes start on Monday, August 22.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

Transportation updates: Due to extreme staffing shortages, WCSD is only able to offer bussing on a rotating basis. There will be no bus service to Bohach and the Spanish Springs vertical schools (including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School) from 8/22/22-8/27/22 and again from 9/19/22-9/23/22. For registration, stop info and tinmes: https://www.washoeschools.net/Domain/73

 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Who is my child’s teacher? Find out in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by logging in at https://washoenv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/washoe.jsp

Class supply lists: lists of recommended supplies and fees are posted on our website, available through the main Bohach page, link on the left side, click on “Class Supply Lists” or at: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/15664

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily except for Wednesdays (Wednesdays are 2:45 dismissal). COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

August 15: First Day of school for 1^st-5^th grades

Wednesday, August 17 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

August 15-19: kindergarten baseline screening appointments

Wednesday, August 24 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

August 22: First Day of kindergarten

August 22: John C. Bohach EOS anniversary. 

August 22-25: NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, August 24 Early release, 2:45 dismissal, Back to school night, 4:00-6:00

September 5: No school in observance of Labor Day

Wednesday, September 7 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 14 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

 

 

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

Wednesday, September 21 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

Wednesday, September 28 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

Wednesday, October 19 Early release, 2:45 dismissal

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

Nighthawk News

 August 11, 2022

Dear Bohach Families,              

A few reminders for the upcoming first week of school at Bohach:

Meet your teacher takes place tomorrow, Friday, August 12 from 10:00-11:00 on the Bohach playground. Due to construction activity, families must enter through the main doors (Door #1) at the flagpole. Doors will open at 10:00. We will have all teachers on the playground, you will be able to meet and fill out a going home plan and receive other information from your child’s teacher. Additionally, we will have the Washoe County Library on site registering for library cards and we will also be facilitating volunteer applications in the STEAM lab. Classrooms are not ready, in part due to construction. Families can tour the school and classrooms at our Back to school night on August 31. 

The first day of school for 1^st through 5^th grade is Monday, August 15.

Kindergarten classes start on Monday, August 22.

Drop off and pickup: Dropoff and pick up take place in the front of the school in the shared parking lot with Sky Ranch Middle School ONLY. There is no dropoff or pickup on the (west) Pyramid HWY side. You are encouraged to PARK and walk with your child if you would like to accompany them. The playground opens at 9:10, first bell rings at 9:25 and parents do not come into the building in observance of best safety practices. 

Transportation updates: Due to extreme staffing shortages, WCSD is only able to offer bussing on a rotating basis. There will be no bus service to Bohach and the Spanish Springs vertical schools (including Bohach, Sky Ranch Middle School and Spanish Springs High School) from 8/22/22-8/27/22 and again from 9/19/22-9/23/22. 

WCSD school calendars: The WCSD 22-23 school year calendar is available at:

https://www.washoeschools.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=42274&dataid=51210&FileName=2022-2023%20Balanced%20Calendar.pdf

Who is my child’s teacher? Find out in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal by logging in at https://washoenv.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/washoe.jsp

Class supply lists: lists of recommended supplies and fees are posted on our website, available through the main Bohach page, link on the left side, click on “Class Supply Lists” or at: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/15664

Bohach Website: We have information, resources and links available on our school website. This includes a staff directory, links to our PFO, curriculum information, as well as mission, vision, values. Our website is found at: https://www.washoeschools.net/bohach

Dismissal is at 3:30 daily. COVID restrictions necessitated a staggered dismissal during our first two school years. This is no longer necessary so we will dismiss all students at 3:30. Siblings who meet up after school are strongly encouraged to designate a meeting place outside of the school building starting the first day of school. Work with your kids to find a spot on the playground or front of the school to meet up after 3:30. 

 

 

We want you to feel comfortable at Bohach. If you need help or if your experience is not excellent, please let us know. We have three sacred promises at Bohach: we will keep your child safe, we will love them and we will make sure they learn. Like always, if you feel that we are not achieving these goals for you or your child, please reach out to us!!! Our office is available daily until 4:00. If you need anything please reach out. I am readily accessible by email and will follow up within 24 hours (usually sooner). My email is hgavrilles@washoeschools.net

Heidi Gavrilles, Bohach Principal

Fall Calendar

August 15: First Day of school for 1^st-5^th grades

August 15-19: kindergarten baseline screening appointments

August 22: First Day of kindergarten

August 22: John C. Bohach EOS anniversary. 

August 22-25: NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

August 31: Back to school night, 4:00-6:00

September 5: No school in observance of Labor Day

September 19-23 NO BUSSES IN AREA 2 including all Spanish Springs schools

October 1-9: FALL BREAK, NO CLASSES 

October 21, 24-27 Fall conference week, 1:20 dismissal all week

October 28: Nevada Day, no school

 

These newsletters are archived on our school website. Please visit us at https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/16644 to view previous content.