Blackford Elementary School

School News

Updated Wed, Apr 12th

Mrs. Delaye, one of our Innovation TOSAs (Teachers On Special Assignment), taught all our students a unit about trees.  She then brought forward the opportunity for our students to submit posters to CA ReLeaf, who was sponsoring a statewide poster contest with the theme of "Trees Plant a Cooler Future."  We are so proud to announce, Henri Wiedmer, was one of four winners.  His poster won the Imagination Award.  Henri's poster will be featured on CA ReLeaf's website https://californiareleaf.org/  and it will also be showcased in a CAL Fire short video.  All the Bobcats at Blackford are very proud of Henri and are excited about his accomplishment.  See Henri's poster above & below!

https://californiareleaf.org/arborweek/poster... 

Updated Wed, Apr 12th

Updated Thu, Mar 30th

Our partners at San Jose’s Tech Interactive are offering special admission vouchers just for our students and their families. Part of the Museums for All program, the vouchers will make general admission into the Interactive $1/person, for up to 10 tickets. 

To obtain a voucher, please contact our school’s Community Liaison, Mariza Ramans.  She can be reached at 408-364-4200 Ext. 4573 or via email at mramans [at] campbellusd.org

Updated Thu, Mar 16th

Please see attached flyer to sign up to attend the event:

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival at Blackford School

Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival website

Updated Wed, Mar 15th

Dear Families – Kids Heart Challenge has officially kicked off, and we are so excited to Be the Torch that will light the torch of hope in the fight against heart disease and stroke! We are encouraging ALL our families to sign up and learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. Thank you for all your HEART work supporting our school and the American Heart Association!

 

Next Steps:

  1. Join our team and Take the challenge to Move More or Be Kind and receive a FREE Be the Torch Wristband! Register at http://www2.heart.org/goto/BlackfordElementary or use the Kids Heart Challenge App!

  2. If you already registered, THANK YOU! Start FINN’S MISSION in your HQ, where you can learn Hands-Only CPR as a family, how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. When you complete Finn’s Mission, you’ll earn an XL Finn’s Keychain!

  3. Check out our Virtual Envelope to learn more!

 

School Goal: $2,000

Donations Due: Friday, March 17th

Special School Incentives:

When the school raises $1,000 the students will earn a Dance Party!

If we reach our $2,000 goal, the kids will get to vote on a school wide event to celebrate!

When you raise $50 you will earn a Be The Torch wristband, 4 Heart Heroes, and a Mystery Gift!!

 

Updated Mon, Mar 6th

Dear Families – The American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge program is kicking off on Wednesday, March 1st! Your child will choose a heart healthy challenge to Move More or Be Kind and earn a FREE Be The Torch Wristband! We encourage every student and family to register online and learn Hands-Only CPR as a family through FINN’S MISSION.
 
Register today on the FREE Kids Heart Challenge App or at http://www2.heart.org/goto/BlackfordElementary
 
Special School Incentives:
When the school raises $1,000 the students will earn a dance party!
If we reach our $2,000 goal, the kids will get to vote on a school wide event to celebrate!
When you raise $50 you will instantly earn a Be The Torch wristband, 4 Heart Heroes, and a Mystery Gift!!

Updated Sun, Feb 12th

We are excited to have APEX Leadership return to Blackford this year!  Last year, together our community raised $10,000 which went towards supporting our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) activities and programs.

On Tuesday, January 31st, our students will participate in the APEX Launch assemblies.  Then each day after that, through February 10th, the APEX Coaches, will visit classrooms daily to share leadership concepts.  This year the theme is X-FACTOR.


F= Fearless
A= Adapt
C= Care
T= Talk 'Em Up
O= Original
R= Realize

 

Our FUN RUN Event is scheduled for Thursday, February 9th.  Students will participate in running/walking with their grade level to help raise funds to support enrichment programs at Blackford.  See attached flyers for more information about our APEX Leadership event and fundraising efforts.  

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer