 |  |  |
Mr. Shane Martin Principal | Ms. Jennifer Olson Assistant Principal | Mr. Cory Holten Dean of Students and Activities Director |
Mr. Shane Martin
Ms. Jennifer Olson
Mr. Cory Holten
Upcoming Events
August 16
- New Student and 6th Grade Orientation 4-4:30pm
August 17
- New Student and 6th Grade Orientation 8- 8:30am & 11:45am-12:15pm
August 23
- 8th grade football and 7/8th grade volleyball start
- Back to School Night 5:30-7:30pm
August 25
- 1st day of school
August 31
- School Pictures *Picture ordering forms will be sent home with students on Friday, August 27
September 6
- No School- Labor Day
Physical Education Class
Your child will participate in a physical education class every other day throughout the year. The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. Students should dress for physical education in clothing conducive to physical activity with shoes appropriate for gym flooring and outdoor activity. We have a limited supply of phy ed shirts that students may purchase to be worn during class. Shirts are $10 and may be purchased during New Student Orientation, Back to School Night or from the Main Office. *This shirt is not required for the class grading or participation.
Transportation/ Bus Information
Attendance
*Research shows that attendance is the single most important factor in school success. Attendance is located next to Student Services or by calling Mrs. Buerkley at 446-3610.
Absences: Parents/guardians are reminded to call the attendance office at 446-3610 to inform us of your child’s absence before 9:00 a.m., the morning of the absence. Feel free to call the attendance number at any time, 24 hours a day, to leave a message. This message should include the student’s name, ID number, grade, the date(s) and reason they will be absent. If no phone contact has been made, the student must present a written excuse, signed by his/her parent to the attendance office when returning to school. Any absence not verified by phone or note will be considered unexcused. Tardiness/Returning to School: Students coming to school after classes have begun or returning to school after an appointment must stop by attendance for a return slip. They need a signed note or doctor’s note to check in unless we have already received a phone call.
School Nurse
The Nurse is a support staff that works with medication issues, consultations and safety issues. The school nurse will not diagnose medical issues.
Hours -typically 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Monday-Friday
If you have questions call Nurse Ellen Sondreal @ 446-3640.
Health Information needs to be completed yearly online. Since little of the information on this card may change from year to year, the data is stored and you will simply be doing an update of this information as needed. Please remember that our school nurse needs permission to administer Ibuprofen, Tums, or Tylenol (Acetaminophen). If you wish this to be an option, please indicate this online.
Emergency Care Plan: If your student has a health issue that will require more than standard first aid care, a special form called the “Emergency Care Plan” will need to be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. These forms will be available at registration from the school nurse and are on line as well.
Medication at School: Daily medication, short-term antibiotics, and OTC medications: A “Medication Administration” form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. Medications brought to school must be in their original containers.
Self-Administration Medications: If a student needs to carry a medication on them while at school a “Medication Self-Administration” form must be completed by a parent/guardian and signed by the student’s Health Care Provider. If a student needs an Asthma inhaler, make sure they have their inhaler with them. The “Medication Self-Administration” form should be brought to school as soon as possible. Medication forms also need to be renewed each school year.
All required forms are also available on the Ben Franklin website under “Quick links - District Forms – Medication Forms” or at this link below: http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/Page/446
Immunizations
This is a reminder that every child entering grade 7 is REQUIRED to receive a Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine and Meningococcal vaccine. To receive optimum disease coverage and ensure school requirements are met prior to entering grade 7, it is
recommended your child receive these two vaccinations once they turn 11 years of age. All students in 7th and 8th grade should have one dose of Tdap and Meningococcal recorded on their immunization record before the start of the 2021 -2022 school year. Please bring a copy of the updated immunization record to the school, email it to bfnurse@fargo.k12.nd.us or fax to 701-446-3698. For questions pertaining to your child's immunization record, please call your child’s healthcare provider or Fargo Cass Public Health at 701-241-1360.
Nutrition Services
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will extend the free school meals program helping to keep millions of children fed amid the Corona Virus Pandemic through the new school year.
What you need to know:
All School Student Meals are Free for the entire year…Breakfast and Lunch.
This includes only full meals – not individual items such as milk or ala carte.
No Application is Required for free meals…However, to prove eligibility for other school benefits (such as waived fees for sports, exams, band rentals, etc.) households must fill out an eligibility application so benefits can be determined.
Students may deposit money to their lunch account by filling out an envelope in the main office (for cash or check) or parents can access SchoolPay in Powerschool.
