Topic Summary

• June 2nd, 3rd, & 4th
  Seussical! Tickets at bca.fyi/tickets 
• Sunday, June 5th
  Retirement Reception for Mrs. Zins
• Monday, June 6th
  High School Field Trip
  Middle School Field Day
• Tuesday, June 7th
  Elementary Field Day

• June 10th — LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
  All School Chapel @ 10:15AM
  Dismissal @ 11:30AM
  Class of 2022 Commencement @ 6:00PM

SEUSSICAL VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED

The Performing Arts Department could use a few more volunteers to help backstage as the performers hit the stage. If you are a high school student or a BCA Parent and you’d like to help, please click the link and see if there’s a time you could volunteer to help the program: bca.fyi/volunteer.

HIGH SCHOOL FIELD TRIP

On Monday, June 6th, high school students will participate in a field trip called "Amazing Race Boston."  The students will be formed into teams with the high school teachers. Each team will be given an envelope with instructions or clues to their first destination in Boston and the method they will have to use to get to that destination. (it might be a subway, might be on foot, etc...)  When students arrive at their destination, there will be a person from the school who will do one of two things:

1. Be given a clue or directions to their next stop
2. Given a challenge to complete before they may move on to the next stop.

The first team to complete all stops and challenges with the lowest time will win the event.
 
We will be taking the school van and teacher vehicles to get to Boston. We will leave around 8:30 and be back in time for dismissal.  Please pack a lunch and bring a water bottle.  Please fill out the waiver and permission slip by 3 PM on Friday, June 3rd, in order for your student to participate.

Waiver:  https://permission.click/YjZWX/us/52wx
Permission Slip: https://permission.click/6yep0/us

MIDDLE SCHOOL FIELD DAY

Middle school field day is Monday, June 6th! The weather is looking beautiful, and the members of the Student Council have planned some fun activities. 

• Start Time:  8:30 AM. Students will head to the field right after homeroom.
• Events:  8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon  The Middle School Student Council has been hard at work organizing the perfect list of events for a fun-filled day. YES, there will be the tug-o-war!
• Lunch and recess will be outside from 12:00 to 12:40. Students bring their own lunch. In addition, we will have a Del’s Lemonade truck on campus for students to grab a FREE lemonade.
• 8th grade will take turns in the dunk tank from 12:40 to 2:30. The 6th and 7th-grade students will do the “dunking” from 12:40 to 1:25. Elementary students will do the “dunking” from 1:30 to 2:30.
• ALL 8th-grade students should have a dunk tank waiver filled out if they want to participate. https://permission.click/5ON5Z/us/52wx
• At 1:25, 6th and 7th grade will go to their HR for a movie or activities with their HR teacher.

Teams: (Students should dress in their color from head to toe.)

• PURPLE: Lincoln, Ghiana C., Jaike, Khloe, Cole T., Olive, David, Ella H., Aram, Cadence, Robbie, Bijou, Finlin, Elizabeth, Jackson, A.J., Caleb, Nyasia, Shane, Lila, Lucas, Joshua
• GOLD: Luke, Adara, Logan, Polly, Judah, Gianna, Alex, Kara, Boris, Meredith, Ian, Lily, Gus, Beatrice, Niall, Summer, Sam, Ella Grace, Tiger, Anna, Cole B., Maeve

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIELD DAY

Elementary school field day is Tuesday, June 7th!  Details will come to families directly from the Elementary teachers.  Children can expect lots of fun in the sun, so please be sure they wear sunscreen.

YEARBOOK SIGN-UP AND DELIVERY

Our first shipment of BCA Yearbooks were handed out to just the Senior Class and unfortunately there were some spelling and formatting errors inside. In the spirit of “Embracing Excellence” we have corrected the issues and ordered a new run of the 2002 BCA Yearbook. The new shipment is on schedule to arrive next week, and our Seniors will receive replacement copies at their Commencement on Friday, June 10th. 

If you’d like to purchase a Yearbook, there are still a few copies available in both hardcover ($45) and softcover ($40) versions. Visit bca.fyi/yearbook to buy your copy, but be quick — supplies are limited and once we are sold out there is no additional stock.

COVID-19 Updates
There have been 3 new cases of COVID-19 since last week's communicator was sent out. Students in the following classes are considered to have been exposed and are encouraged to do an at-home test as soon as possible, even if they do not have a symptom: 

• Explorers grade K - (Mrs. Marshall)
• Mountaineers - (Mrs. Strothoff)
• Voyagers - (Miss McKearney) 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated the COVID-19 community levels for Rhode Island’s counties. The areas that had been designated as “high” – Bristol County, Kent County, Providence County, and Washington County – are now considered “medium.” Newport County, which was “medium,” is now designated as “high.” Thankfully, case counts have generally decreased across the state in the past week. RIDOH updates community levels on its COVID-19 Data Tracker on Friday mornings.

Here are current protocols.  Please be reminded that anyone who has symptoms, even if not exposed, should have a negative at-home test before coming to school. Please do your part by testing your child at home in order to prevent potentially exposing other students causing them to isolate and miss out on important end of year events such as the musical, field trips, field day, end of year parties, and graduation. 

Vaccine Update from RIDOH
"As you may already know, The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have authorized and recommended booster doses for children ages 5 through 11 about a week ago.  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding families that booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine are now available for children 5 through 11 years of age in Rhode Island. National and local health experts are now recommending booster doses for everyone 5 years of age and older. (Previously, boosters were only recommended for people age 12 and older.)" 

Please be aware that some individuals have still tested positive despite being vaccinated and boosted. 

Testing
There are only a few State-run test sites remaining. State-run sites only test people who have symptoms of COVID-19 or are a close contact of someone who tested positive. If you're eligible, you can schedule a test online at portal.ri.gov or by calling 401-222-8022.

Testing for Summer Travel
If you're required to get tested for travel or to attend an event, schedule your appointment at a local pharmacy or clinic.  

Parent Info on Securing Medication to Keep Children Safe
In addition to prescription drugs, over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and other commonly found medicines can be dangerous to children and youth. Store all medicines in a locked container and out of reach of children.