Bishop Elementary School

Dear Bishop Families, We are mourning the loss of three Bishop youth were involved in a car accident last night and lost their lives. This is a terrible tragedy for these families and their loved ones and our hearts go out to everyone impacted. Our community will step up to be here for each other during this difficult time. Counseling and support services for students, families, and staff will be widely available at each school site. More details will be shared in the coming days. Immediate counseling support is being offered on the BUHS Front Lawn at 12pm on Saturday 10/30 for anyone who would like to attend. Below are several crisis response resources we encourage you to use or share with those who may need them. We are deeply saddened by this loss to our community. Hold the ones you love close and know that our community and our trained county crisis team are here for support. Local Crisis Hotline: Inyo County: 1-800-841-5011 (24/7 Crisis) The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ 1-866-488-7386 Text "Start" to 678-678 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 800-273-8255(Talk) Text Hotline: 741741 Other On-Going Support: Toiyabe Family Services: 760-873-6394 NorthStar Counseling: 760-873-4206 Respectfully, Katie Kolker, BUSD Superintendent

Did you know... short term Independent Study contracts can be developed for students who are out for a minimum of 3 days now instead of 5?! Just give your school/teacher(s) at least 5 days notice.

Please take a moment to take our MTSS Family Survey & let us know what supports and/or enrichment your child needs! https://forms.gle/nexeu6DAvwQ6NEbZ7 (https://forms.gle/UEmEqVgV8XeWRt7L6 en español)

*Friday 10/1 is a MINIMUM DAY for TK-8th graders*

Parent Preference form for post-COVID exposure schooling options: https://forms.gle/uF9FpaSJ6LAtQTCa6

'21-'22 post-COVID exposure schooling options for BUSD families - save time and energy, fill it out today! https://forms.gle/i4a1DZZLKkPNXtb18

2021-2022 Welcome Back to School, BUSD! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/8053148

School & COVID-19 FAQs for BUSD Families - https://5il.co/mmht

10/23/20 Joint Statement from BUSD and ICPH re: Quarantine Notifications - https://5il.co/mfwh