SWINE FLU INFORMATION
We, along with all school districts in Santa Clara County, are working with the Public Health Department to be as pro-active about this situation as possible. As of noon 4/29/09, there is one probable case of swine flu in the County, a 16 year-old girl who was never hospitalized and is at home recovering. Based on this incident, the Santa Clara County Health Officer, in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, closed Branham High School starting today, April 29th. Santa Clara County officials continue to monitor this situation closely, testing all possible cases.

Symptoms of the Swine Flu (H1N1 flu) — temperature of 102 or higher, achiness, runny nose, coughing and a general feeling of being unwell.

The California Department of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend following these flu prevention tips:

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick with flu, it is recommended that you stay home from work or school
WASH YOUR HANDS
District staff will continue to monitor information from the Santa Clara County Health Department and share pertinent updates with you.

Santa Clara County Public Health Department has provided these documents (pdf):
   • About Swine Flu in  English  Spanish  Vietnamese
   • FAQ About Swine Flu in  English  Spanish  Vietnamese

Santa Clara County Office of Education info document (pdf):
Swine Flu Information Resources

Additional information about swine flu is available on the
Santa Clara County Office of Education website http://www.sccoe.org/
and the Santa Clara County Public Health Department website
http://www.sccphd.org/portal/site/phd/

You may also obtain information by calling the
Public Health Information Line at 885-3980.

Additional links:
          World Health Organization   
          Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

May has arrived and the 2008-2009 school year is drawing to a close.  As we enter these last few weeks of school I want to thank all of the staff for their hard work making this is a positive and enriched experience for both the adults and children enrolled in our classes.  I also want to thank the parents who work hard to ensure that the children are safe and cared for during their time in school.  It is because of this cooperative link between families and teachers that Bright Beginnings is able to provide support and learning for all of our students.  As we look forward to summer school and classes for next year, it is important to take time to remember and value this unique time in our lives.

CONGRATULATIONS NATALIE VIDUNAS: ACE TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Each year the district acknowledges one teacher and one classified employee at each school site.  This year the Adult Ed Teacher of Distinction is Natalie Vidunas.  For those of you in Natalie’s classes you know what a fun, dedicated teacher she is.  Natalie has taught at all levels in our preschool program from Infants to Pre-K.  She is responsible for developing the curriculum for several of our most popular classes including Count Me In a preschool math-base class offered each summer.  Natalie is a Master Teacher who shares her knowledge and skills with parents, children and staff alike.  She is a very special person who is a valuable member of the Bright Beginnings family.  Congratulations Natalie!

Summer Preschool & Gymkids classes June 14 through July 23:  A full array of classes will be offered this summer.  A flyer has been posted in your classroom and is also available on the main Parent Ed webpage.  Registration begins Friday, May 8 on our website www.fuhsd.org and continues until classes are full.  You may also register in person or by phone beginning Monday, May 11

Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4 – 8.  Help celebrate your teachers & aides.  Let them know how special they are.

Parent Board:  The parent board has worked hard this year to support our school:
Book Fair Update:  Thank you to all the volunteers who helped to make the Book Fair successful.  A special thank you to Debbie Smith and Anees Siddiqee who co-chaired the book fair this year.  Thanks also to all of you who supported this event .  The book fair earned $1,245 for school improvements.
Spring Basket collections:  Thank you for your generous support.  Because of you, 25 beautiful Spring Baskets full of treats, books and toys were distributed to low-income children in our community.
International Day:  The date has been set for our first ever International Day family celebration.  Rachna Bhatt is coordinating activities and volunteers for this event.  We are looking for volunteers who will help introduce school members to their culture through food, music and fun activities.  Email Susan Robertson susan_robertson@fuhsd.org if you are interested in volunteering or helping to plan this event.  
 
FALL PRESCHOOL registration:  Registration for fall preschool classes continues in the office.  The 2009-2010 school year begins on September 8.  All preschool classes will have orientation the week before school begins.   Information about orientation, class requirements, and the first day of school will be emailed in early June.  All forms for continuing students need to be completed and returned by June 30
Student Information: It is very important to keep your contact information current.  Please inform the office if you change your address, phone number, or email address.

Swine Flu:  At this time, we are following school health policy and the direction of the County Department of Health.  Anyone who is unwell is asked to stay home.  If you develop flu symptoms, please report it to the office.  While at school, make sure to help your child to wash their hands.  Use the antiseptic wipes provided to wipe down doorknobs and other common areas.  New information will be communicated to all students as quickly as possible and will be posted on our website and the district website www.fuhsd.org.

Preschool Graduation and Carnival for all Level 9 and 10 students is scheduled for Wednesday,  May 27.

We are offering an AARP Driver Safety Program for drivers age 50 and over on two Saturday mornings, 3/28 & 4/4, 9- 1 pm.  Fee payable to AARP at the first class meeting (AARP member $12, non-member $14).  See class #089821.

Attend our one day workshop, Art for Personal Growth, and celebrate your creative self through an exploration of Creative Writing, Imagery and Collage.  Saturday, 4/4, 10 - 3 pm, $25 registration fee and $10 materials fee.  See class #294176.

Silver Clay-Advanced Objects class is a six week session. 

The first class will be held on March 26, 2009 and the class will end on May 7, 2009.    

The price of the class is $79.00 and a material fee will be based on projects chosen- payable to the instructor. 

In this advanced class, students will choose their own advanced projects incorporating previously learned skills.  

A few project options include; other ring making techniques, and more advanced 3D forms. 
Gold accents on your silver clay with Keum- boo or Aura 22 are also an option. 

We will continue to explore more advanced silver clay techniques.  

Please join this wonderful class!

Our January CNA and HHA classes are full.

Our next CNA class will be offered on April 3, 09.

Our next HHA class will be offered on April 20-22, 27 and 29.

Our classes are very popular and fill quickly.  Please register early for our April session.

First Quarter has begun!  Space in some classes may still be available.  Call 408-522-2700 to register.

There is still time to register for our community fee based classes listed on pages 26-46 of our catalog.  Many of our courses have not started yet, so please check out our catalog online and call to register.  We have a variety of classes in the finance, health, and special interest sections.  We hope to see you in one of our classes soon.

Welcome to our 2008-2009 school year!  We are now registering students for our Quarter 1 classes,  and we hope you will take the opportunity to look at the variety of course offerings.  Please register early as classes tend to fill quickly.  Join our community and staff and enjoy your class!

Sunnyvale-Cupertino Adult Ed is excited once again about all of its NEW course offerings for Quarter 4.  Check out the Community Fee-Based section of the catalog to see 20 plus new classes this quarter.  The success of the community fee-based classes will be featured at the upcoming CCAE (California Council for Adult Education) State Conference in San Diego.  Assistant Director Ethel Kopal, who is in charge of these programs, will be the presenter.  If there is a class that you would like to offer, please submit your course proposal to ethel_kopal@fuhsd.org.  We look forward to seeing all of you in our classes!

Welcome to the Community Interest Programs.  We are here to serve you.