Daybreak Middle Newsletter
August 8th, 2023
March 2024 Daybreak Middle School News
Principal Update
Hi Dragon families,
It was so much fun to recognize students at our Awards Assembly on Friday for the hard work they put into first semester with their grades, academic growth, attendance, and character. Thank you to all the families that were able to attend our Awards Assembly to celebrate with us!
We continue to appreciate all your donations to the Dragon Store. Students have been really enjoying spending their Dragon dollars every month. If you’d like to donate items feel free to drop them off at school at any time. Here’s a few ideas of items students enjoy : Izzie sodas, small bags of snacks, individually wrapped candy or cookies, stickers, key chains, fidgets, etc. or you can use our Dragon Store Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SAEQG4B88QPW/ref=hz_ls_biz_exc.
Our Character Strong Social Emotional Learning curriculum character trait for March is cooperation. Our hope is to partner with families in building up positive character traits and modeling academic language for our students. You can support these efforts by talking with your student(s) at home about our character traits, completing the monthly character dare, and talking about academic appropriate language. We appreciate your partnership with this endeavor to build strong character for each and every student at DBM.
Go Dragons,
Lesli Collum (Principal)
Angela Sauser (Assistant Principal)
Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Release Days on March 20th & 21st
Scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences
There will not be a one hour late start on Wednesday, March 20. Students will be released at 11:40 AM on Wednesday, March 20 & Thursday, March 21 for Parent Conferences. If your child's teacher has academic or behavior concerns then you will receive communication from them to schedule a conference. If you would like to schedule a conference with a teacher, you may also contact them to schedule a time to meet. Contacting teachers via email is the best way to schedule a conference. You can look up any staff member's email address on our website using the mail icon below their staff photo at: https://dbs.battlegroundps.org
Daybreak Book Fair coming March 18th-22nd
We're excited to host our final Scholastic Book Fair of the year! You are invited to come and celebrate literature! The book fair is a reading event that brings a wonderful selection of fun and engaging books to our students. Giving kids access to good books and the opportunity to choose books motivates kids to read more.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open March 18th through March 22nd at the Daybreak libraries.
Book fair hours: 8:30-4:00pm (Mon 3/18, Tues 3/19) and 8:30-2:30pm (Wed 3/20 & Thurs 3/21
Students are invited to shop at the book fair during their regularly scheduled library class. They’ll be allowed to visit the book fair throughout the week with their teacher’s permission.
Families are invited to shop at the book fair after school and before or after your child's conference; families can also shop @ 8:30-9:00am (before DBP school begins)
Parents can create an eWallet account for each student to use at school when shopping at the fair without worrying about cash. Visit the DBM Scholastic website link for more information: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/daybreakmiddleschool (create an eWallet account anytime now through March 22nd).
There is also an online book fair that is open March 18th through March 31st. To shop online, use the above link.
All fundraising profits generated through the book fair are used to purchase books for the Daybreak libraries. Please watch for more information as the date approaches. Thank you for supporting our book fair.
Spring Band Concert and Fundraiser on March 27
Meet our 6th & 7th Grade Staff
Ms. Pennington- 6th Grade ELA & History
Miss Pennington has been an educator since 2005 and found her "home" at DBM in 2017. She has 5 golden retrievers (Duke, Piper, Winston, Lady & Belle) and 1 cat (Disney); 5 of which have Disney inspired names. She has a very serious addiction problem to all things Disney and the show, Supernatural. She fears that her colleagues may soon try to form an intervention, but nothing will stop her love for Disney and the Winchesters! In all seriousness, your kiddos renew her faith in humanity on a daily basis and she is very thankful, proud & privileged to be their teacher!
Mr. Osborne- 6th Grade ELA & History
Hi! My name is Jordan Osborne and I have been in education for 10 years. This is my 5th year at Daybreak Middle. I have a lovely wife and several cats/dogs/chickens. In my free time, I enjoy playing music, video games, and spending time with family and friends.
Ms. Mintz- 6th Grade Math
Hi, I've been an educator for 10 years and this is my 9th year at DBM. My hobbies include jeeping, machine embroidery and baking. Even though I grew up in Oregon on the Coast, I love that my mom now lives in Halloweentown(St. Helen's) as that's where I spend a lot of time with her and family members who don't live close by. I have a daughter Jourdan and son-in-law Max, 2 amazing grandkids Braxton (Brax), Kennedy (Lou-Lou), and Lab named Maizie (Crazy Maizie).
Ms. Jeffries- 6th grade Science
Mr. Billiar- 7th grade History & ELA
Mrs. Tena- 7th grade History & ELA
I have been a teacher for 9 years and have taught everything from 2nd to 7th grade. I have been here at DBM for 4 years. My husband and I have a 2 year old and are expecting our 2nd child next September. We have one cat and one dog. My son wanted a fish but that did not end well for the fish so we are sticking to the 4 legged pets for now. As a family we enjoy going out on walks, reading, and visiting with family and friends.
Ms. Howard- 7th grade Math
Ms. Howard has been an educator for 20 years and at DBM for the last 12 years. She enjoys beadwork, sailing, and reading. She's been married for 24 years and has 2 wonderful children (Adrian 22 and Cameron 19).
Ms. Rose- 7th grade Science
Ms. Downing- 7th & 8th grade Science
Hi there! I have been teaching for 3 years and this is my second year at DBM. I teach 7th and 8th grade science. After school I love to read, practice my calligraphy and hang out with my dog, Winston.
Counselor's Corner with Mrs. Olson
Cooperation
Our Character Strong Trait for the month of March is Cooperation. It doesn’t take much of a pause to recognize how much we rely on cooperation within our school to make things run smoothly and in positive ways. We want to recognize the fabulous Dragon families that support and communicate in cooperative ways while encouraging their children to foster this trait at school as well. Thank you so much for being part of our team and a valued member of our school community. It means a lot to us when we get helpful communication from our families.
We are always looking for ways to empower our students toward confidence and self-advocacy. One valuable resource in this endeavor is the site Stomp Out Bullying. Here are some tips for helping your student handle tough situations, like when they see someone else being mean:
How to be an Upstander (rather than a bystander):
Don't laugh
Don't encourage the bully in any way
Don't participate
Stay at a safe distance and help the target get away
Don’t become an "audience" for the bully
Reach out in friendship
Help the victim in any way you can
Support the victim in private
If you notice someone being isolated from others, invite them to join you
Include the victim in some of your activities
Tell an adult
Being an Upstander:
Takes courage - Telling a friend who is bullying to stop is hard. They may be mad at you. But at least you won't feel guilt for being silent and allowing the bullying to continue. And you will be doing your friend a huge favor in the end by helping them stop really hurtful behavior.
Takes action - Doing something that does not support the bullying can be a really small intervention with big results! Two words - "That's mean" - can open others eyes to recognize the problem.
Takes assertiveness - Telling a friend how their behavior makes you feel and how it affects others requires being able to use your voice!
Takes compassion - Upstanders have the gift of compassion. They recognize when someone is hurt and take steps to help.
Takes leadership - Upstanders are leaders in their social group, helping others to recognize ways to get along and be supportive to others.
Information for 8th Grade Families
8th Grade Transition Information and Resources
It’s an exciting time preparing our 8th graders for their first year of high school! We are doing our best to keep families updated with important information and resources. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mrs. Olson if you have any questions or can’t find what you are looking for on the high school websites. Here are some of the notables:
High School Tours:
**Students will need to participate in the tour for the high school they are slated to attend or the one they have a finalized boundary exception to attend.
PHS - 3/11 - PHS permission slips due Monday 3/4
BGHS - 3/14 - BGHS permission slips due Wednesday 3/6
Family Nights: Attending these will help connect students to a pathway that interests them in high school. They are also helpful if you are unsure whether you’d like to apply for a boundary exception.
PHS - 3/12 from 5:30-7:30 at Prairie High School
BGHS - 3/14 from 6:00-7:00 with the option to stay until 7:30 for Q&A
CASEE Program:
Is your student interested in learning outdoors, agriculture, forestry, etc? The CASEE program may be a good fit. Applications are being accepted now and spots are limited. Here is an article explaining more about the program and a student led video. Please apply soon if your student is interested in participating!
Dragons of the Month for February HONESTY month
5th grade Students of the Month
Pavlo Reshedlenko, Callie Spencer, & Hannah Levinekhan are being recognized for their HONESTY this month. Thanks for modeling good character to your peers!
6th grade Students of the Month
Aubrey Weaver O'Donohue, Hayden Bliss, Abigail Gomez Lazaro, & Kaden Hefley are being recognized for their HONESTY this month. Thanks for being positive role models for your peers!
7th grade Students of the Month
Marlon Karvonen, Lilyana Pena Gonzalez, Corran Gilliland, & Violet Myers have been excellent role models this month with HONESTY. Thanks for being a positive example for your peers!
8th Grade Students of the Month
Mia Mongrain, Liana Fabyanchuk, Mark Tkachuk, & Isaac Mae went above and beyond in showing HONESTY. Thank you 8th graders for being responsible leaders on our campus!
Character Trait of the Month for March: Cooperation
This month we are focusing on cooperation. Students are learning that cooperation is working together to reach shared goals.
Middle School Sports
Season 3: Basketball
The Daybreak Dragon boys basketball will continue to play our district middle school for the next few weeks. It's been exciting to watch all four teams learn, grow, and play together. Thank you to our awesome coaches for working with our students. You are appreciated!
Season 4 is Co-Ed track and runs from April 10-May 22, 2024. Registration for track will open 3 weeks prior through FamilyID. Please see the MS Athletics website for more information.
Students participating in sports must have a completed sports physical before practices begin (physical clearance is valid for 24 months). The completed sports physical form can be uploaded directly into Family ID. Sports physicals and the payment of any outstanding fees must be completed prior to the start of practices.
Go Dragons!!!
Calendar of Events for March 2024
- School on March 15 for snow make up day (school attendance for all students)
- One-hour late starts: Wednesday March 6, 13, & 27 (no late start March 20)
- Early Release at 11:40 AM on March 20-21 for Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Spring Break - April 1-5, 2024
Guidelines for keeping children home from school
When should you keep your child home from school?
- Battle Ground Public Schools is following the standard guidelines for keeping children home from school. These are based on the infectious disease guidelines provided by Clark County Department of Health. The guidelines apply to both staff and students.
Thanks for helping to keep our schools healthy!
School Menus are back online
After experiencing some technical issues, Sodexo, the district’s nutrition services provider, has completed updates to their online menu system. You can now find them updated regularly on the district website. We appreciate the patience of our school communities during this process.
Daybreak Middle School Expectations
Snacks, gum, candy, and drinks in class are becoming an issue
Reminder of expectations for all students:
- No gum allowed on campus. Students who are arguing with staff about redirections to follow expectations will receive a defiance referral if they are chewing gum. Gum is being littered across campus which is an ongoing issue.
- No drinks outside the cafeteria except water. Students may bring a juice box or single soda in their lunch to consume in the cafeteria only. Students may not share food or drinks with others.
- Snacks are at teacher discretion. Students are not allowed to eat snacks in the halls or outside. Staff are seeing lots of students who choose not to eat lunch in the cafeteria but who want to snack all day which is a distraction from learning and creating messes in classrooms.
Energy Drinks and Caffeinated Drinks
Students are not allowed to have Energy drinks (Monsters, Rockstar's, etc.), Mountain Dew, or Coffee drinks on campus. If you get your student a Starbucks or Dutch Bros drink please have them consume them before they arrive on campus.
Cell Phones
Our staff are aware of the benefits of cell phones as a useful tool, as well as, the distraction they can be to learning and the easy access they present to cyberbullying. With that in mind, we are trying a new cell phone management system at DBM this year allowing for Green, Yellow, and Red cellphone zones. The attached flier explains the DBM Cell Phone Zones for families and students. Please talk with your student about managing their phone appropriately at school. Students should not be texting, videoing, or calling from their phones while at school. Students can come to the office to call parents if needed. If you need to contact your child please call the office at 360-885-6900 and we will relay a message to them for you. While we are all in the habit of sending a quick text, we ask that parents call the office instead of texting their student. Receiving a text in the middle of class distracts students from their learning.
Getting to & from campus
Students may arrive on campus as early as 7:45 AM when breakfast opens in the Cafeteria. Students who walk or ride a scooter or bike may enter and exit campus from the back gates on 21st Place or 22nd Ave, or from the front sidewalks off of 20th Ave in front of DBP or off of 239th St. Students must walk their bike or carry their scooter/wheelies/skates once they arrive on campus (including being in front of DBP). All scooters, skateboards, and bikes must be parked in the bike and scooter racks at DBM. Students may not leave their bikes or scooters at DBP. Parents who are dropping off or picking up students before or after school must use the Daybreak Primary parking lot. The Daybreak Middle parking lot is for staff parking and buses only. Daybreak is a combined closed campus during DBM and DBP school hours. Students must leave campus immediately after dismissal at 2:40 PM unless they are participating in a supervised activity like sports. DBM students may come back to campus at 3:40 PM to pick up their Primary siblings but can't wait on campus.
Late Start Wednesdays
Students may not arrive on campus until 8:45 AM on late start Wednesdays unless they attend the Right at School Program. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday we have campus supervision beginning at 7:45 AM and on late start Wednesdays our campus supervision begins at 8:45 AM.
Attendance
The first bell rings at 8:00 AM and the tardy bell rings at 8:10 AM. Any students arriving after 8:10 AM will need to check in at the office and get a pass to go to class. Wednesday late start days the first bell is at 9:00 AM and the tardy bells rings at 9:10 AM. It's vital that students are on time and ready to begin their school day by 8:10 AM each day.
If your student is absent or tardy there are three options to excuse an absence: 1. Log into Skyward, look under attendance tab, and click on the absence request link. 2. Parents can call our absence line by calling 360-885-6942. 3. Parents may also email dbmoffice@battlegroundps.org to excuse an absence.
Pre-arranged absence forms may be picked up in the office if parents are scheduling an absence. We ask that families avoid vacations or lengthy absences during the school year whenever possible.
Harassment Intimidation and Bullying Policy
At Daybreak Middle we follow the BGPS district policy on Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying (Policy 3207). Students will be participating in a review of the following policy on the first few days of school:
The district is committed to a safe and civil educational environment for all students, employees, parents/legal guardians, volunteers and patrons, who are free from harassment, intimidation or bullying. “Harassment, intimidation or bullying” means any intentional written messages or image — including those that are electronically transmitted —verbal, or physical act, including but not limited to one shown to be motivated by (race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, mental or physical disability), or other distinguishing characteristics, when an act:
A. Physically harms a student or damages the student’s property.
B. Has the effect of substantially interfering with a student’s education.
C. Is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or
D. Has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school.
Nothing in this section requires the affected student to actually possess a characteristic that is a basis for the harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
“Other distinguishing characteristics” can include but are not limited to: physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeconomic status and weight.
“Intentional acts” refers to the individual’s choice to engage in the act rather than the ultimate impact of the action(s).
Behaviors/Expressions
This policy recognizes that 'harassment,' 'intimidation,' and 'bullying' are separate but related behaviors. Each must be addressed appropriately. The accompanying procedure differentiates the three behaviors, however, this differentiation should not be considered part of the legal definition of these behaviors.
Harassment, intimidation or bullying can take many forms including, but not limited to, slurs, rumors, jokes, innuendos, demeaning comments, drawings, cartoons, pranks, gestures, physical attacks, threats, or other written, oral, physical or electronically transmitted messages or images.
This policy is not intended to prohibit expression of religious, philosophical, or political views, provided that the expression does not substantially disrupt the educational environment. Many behaviors that do not rise to the level of harassment, intimidation or bullying may still be prohibited by other district policies or building, classroom or program rules.
Prevention
The district will provide students with strategies aimed at preventing harassment, intimidation and bullying. In its efforts to train students, the district will seek partnerships with families, law enforcement and other community agencies.
Interventions
Interventions are designed to remediate the impact on the targeted student(s) and others impacted by the violation, to change the behavior of the perpetrator, and to restore a positive school climate.
The district will consider the frequency of incidents, developmental age of the student, and severity of the conduct in determining intervention strategies. Interventions will range from counseling, correcting behavior and discipline, to law enforcement referrals.
District Wide News Updates
Capital Levy Update
On Feb. 13, voters in the Battle Ground Public Schools district were asked to approve a three-year capital levy to provide funding for needed repairs and upgrades, as well as an expansion of popular high school skilled trades programs. With over 52% support, the levy was approved.
"I’m grateful for the support from staff, families and community members," said Superintendent Denny Waters. "The capital levy will fund repairs and/or updates at every school in the district and go a long way toward keeping students safe, warm and dry."
This is the first time Battle Ground Public Schools has run a capital levy. The district's board of directors approved the measure after considering community feedback that prioritized maintaining existing buildings, in addition to improving security and upgrading several skilled trades programs at the high schools. The capital levy will provide the district with funding to address some of the issues while retaining the lowest overall tax rate of any district in Clark County.
Start planning for 2024-25 with the High School Course Guide
It’s time for students in grades 8-11 to start looking ahead to next year. Forecasting is the process of using Skyward to sign up for the high school classes that a student wants to take next year. To help you prepare, we are making the 2024-25 High School Course Guide available to families. The guide lists all the courses available at Battle Ground's high schools, as well as graduation requirements, specialized programs and dual credit opportunities. A course plan worksheet is also available to help you sketch out a four-year plan.
Enrollment is open for district's alternative learning experience programs
Battle Ground Public Schools’ specialized and alternative learning experience programs are accepting enrollment applications for the 2024-25 school year. The district offers specialized and alternative programs for students in kindergarten through high school.
Character and Academics for the Marketplace (CAM) Academy - A grades 3-12 school focusing on English language arts, history, science, math and instruction in computer technology.
Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education (CASEE) - A half-day program focused on science, technology, engineering and math on an 80-acre learning campus in Brush Prairie.
Summit View High School - An individualized learning environment for students from ages 14-21 focusing on reaching graduation.
Open Doors GED - A program through Summit View High School for students ages 16-21 who are behind in credits and want to earn their GED.
River HomeLink - An accredited public school providing parent-partnered educational options and support for students.
Battle Ground Virtual Academy - In fall 2023, the program formerly named River Online was launched as a new, independent school for online learning. BGVA provides a high-quality online learning experience where students are assigned a teacher with whom they and their parents meet regularly. Parents and guardians also play an active role in their child's online education. Families who are interested in attending BGVA should complete the online interest form to begin the enrollment process.
High School Credit Via Challenge Exam
The high school credit via challenge exam option is available to 8-12 grade students once a year in the month of April. High school credit can be earned by challenging certain high school courses by taking a challenge exam in Algebra I, Geometry, English 9, English 10, Biology, and Washington State History. The location to challenge exams will be at the Prairie High School Media Center. Please choose a date/time and indicate the course(s) you wish to challenge. Each
exam is for 0.5 credit (one semester). More than one course may be challenged, but you must select a different date/time for each course:
Date Time Course Name Which semester are you
testing for?
Tuesday, April 9 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 13 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, April 13 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, April 16 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, April 20 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Saturday, April 20 11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Students must register no later than March 29, 2024. Late registrations will not be accepted. At all middle schools, RHL, SVHS, and CAM, this signed application form and fee is turned in to the building registrar. At Battle Ground High School and Prairie High School the signed application form and fee is turned in at the ASB office. To pay the fee online go
to: https://wa-battleground.intouchreceipting.com/ The student’s username is the student ID# and the Password is the student’s last name with the first letter capitalized.
● The assessment fee is $25.00 per .5 semester credit course and fees are non-refundable. Allow a minimum of 2 hours per exam. Students may take multiple exams but must pay for each .5 semester credit course they wish to challenge by March 29th.
● English 9 and English 10 include a written performance task within each .5 credit course. The challenge exam and the written performance task may require more than 2 hours to complete. An exam may not be started within the last hour
of each session.
● Grades of B- through A must be earned in order to receive credit for a challenged course. The student/parent must initiate the process in order to have credits and grades posted to the student’s high school transcript. Be aware that credit or grade transfer may negatively impact the student’s grade point average and subsequent class rank.
● Students may attempt the exams more than once on an annual basis. However, a $25 fee is required for each .5 semester credit course attempted.
DBM students can pick up the application form in the office or through Mrs. Olson.
2024-25 School Calendar
The 2024-25 academic calendar is now available for next school year. Here are some of the key dates:
First day of school: Tuesday, Aug. 27
Kindergarten Smart Start begins: Tuesday, Sept. 3
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 27-29
Winter break: Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025
Spring break: Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4
Last day of school: Tuesday, June 10 (assuming no added days for weather-related closures)
NOTE: Additional in-service dates may be added following approval from the state superintendent’s office. Russian and Spanish-language versions will be released soon.
Calling next year's kindergarteners!
Online enrollment is now available for 2024-25 kindergartners. That’s right, it’s time to enroll next year’s kindergartners! Any child who will be 5 years old by Aug. 31, 2024, is eligible to enter kindergarten in the fall. To enroll, parents will need proof of their child's birth date (such as a birth certificate) and a signed and completed Washington state certificate of immunization status form or a completed certificate of exemption form. Please note that the state of Washington requires that immunization records be medically verified.
Have your documents ready and enroll online now so that you and your child can attend kindergarten orientation in the spring.
Transitional Kindergarten
Battle Ground Public Schools also offers Transitional Kindergarten for children who will turn 4 years old by Aug. 31 and meet certain eligibility requirements. The program is offered at Captain Strong, Daybreak, Glenwood Heights, Tukes Valley, Maple Grove and Yacolt primary schools, with plans underway to expand at the Pleasant Valley campus. Visit our Transitional Kindergarten webpage to learn more about the program and fill out an online eligibility form by June 12. Families will be notified by June 30 of their eligibility status.
What you need to know about vaping among youth
Inhaling and exhaling the aerosol produced by an electronic vapor device, also known as vaping, carries health risks. Vaping products can include nicotine, chemicals, marijuana or other drugs that can affect students’ learning, attention and self-control. While most youth nationwide are choosing not to vape, we are concerned whenever a student chooses to use these products. Read about how the district helps students make healthy choices, how parents and guardians can help teens and consequences when a student uses vaping products at school.
Employee Recognition Award
Do you know an amazing staff member? The new Employee Recognition Awards will highlight staff members who reflect the district’s strategic plan goals. Three nominees will be selected each month and recognized at a board meeting. Everyone is welcome to submit a nomination.
Review proposed science materials for middle and high school
Battle Ground Public Schools is in the process of evaluating new science materials for grades 6-8 and 9-12. Parents, guardians and community members are invited to view the potential curricula and provide their input at the following times and locations (more may be added):
Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Prairie High School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 9, at Battle Ground High School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, at Summit View High School - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Visit the district website to learn more about curriculum adoptions. The board of directors will vote to approve the new materials later this school year.
Weather related information
It may be hard to believe, but the potential for wintry weather will soon be in the forecast. Please visit the district’s weather and emergency information page to make sure you are ready in the event of a school closure or delay.
How we notify families
Automated phone calls, emails and texts: Please keep your contact information updated in Skyward (Family Access) or contact your school office. On weather days, calls may begin going out as early as 5:30 a.m. to families who have not opted out.
Information line: 360-885-5343 (updated by 6 a.m. on weather impacted days).
Flash Alert: Sign up for email alerts or download the mobile app for updates about emergency and non-emergency issues. You must re-subscribe every year.
TV and radio stations, local newspapers may share information at their discretion.
Please download and print our weather guide for quick access to weather-related information and make sure you know if your child’s school is in the north or south part of the district.
New payment option available
There’s a new way to add funds to a student’s meals account, pay class and sports fees, buy yearbooks and more! Using this one-stop shopping option, parents and guardians can pay for each of their children in one transaction. Follow the instructions labeled “1st Time Parents” to access one account for the entire family. Meal payments will be reflected in Skyward every hour between 7:05 a.m. and 1:05 p.m.
E-Funds also remains an option for adding funds to a student’s meal account.
Student online safety
Keeping students safe online is a priority in Battle Ground Public Schools. Recent events have reinforced the need to use caution when interacting online. These include national reports of online groups targeting children and teens. While we are not aware of BGPS students being targeted by these groups, it is important for staff, students and parents/guardians to work together to keep our young people safe.
How you can help students be safe
Please periodically review these tips with your child:
Students should keep their passwords confidential. They should not share passwords or allow others to use their Chromebook after they sign in.
Use school email addresses for only school-related communication and activities.
Be cautious when accepting friend requests; communicating with other people online; and sharing photos, videos, and identifying information on social media and other sites. Review privacy settings to limit who can see this information.
Monitor what your child is doing online and discuss risks associated with sharing personal content.
Use GoGuardian Parent to see how your child is using their device. Get information on GoGuardian Parent.
How BGPS keeps students safe
BGPS supports the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and insists that websites the district uses adhere to this law.
The district provides active supervision and filtering of content on all devices in accordance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act.
The district restricts access to apps that have the potential for abuse or pose cybersecurity risks.
Student data privacy agreements protect student information in conjunction with the Washington Student Data Privacy Alliance.
Students learn about digital citizenship and appropriate online behavior, including interacting with other individuals on social networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.
Russian, Ukrainian and Spanish translation and interpretation services
Услуги по устному и письменному переводу на русский и украинский языки 360-885-5433
Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en Español 360-885-5431
Report incidents anonymously with SafeSchools
Please report bullying, intimidation, harassment, threats and safety concerns using our anonymous reporting system. Reporters can remain anonymous. Emergencies should always be reported to 911. Learn more about emergency procedures and safety protocols.
Family and Community Resource Center opens in its new location
The FCRC is now open at its new location on the Lewisville campus (406 NW 5th Ave.), open Mon.-Thurs. from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Visit the FCRC webpage for more information.
Looking for something to do?
Be sure to check out our Community Events page for fun ideas of things to do throughout the local community. Nonprofit organizations looking to share their own upcoming events are welcome to submit a flyer to be included. Flyers are posted on the community events webpage and printed at relevant schools on their community bulletin boards. The BGPS community flyer checklist provides information about what is required for flyer submission.
Battle Ground Public Schools provides equal opportunity in programs and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/language, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, age, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, HIV/Hepatitis C status. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Contact the following regarding questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Tom Adams, Director of Student Services, adams.tom@battlegroundps.org, Title IX Compliance Officer, 360.885.5415; Michelle Reinhardt, Executive Director of Human Resources, reinhardt.michelle@battlegroundps.org, Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/Section 504/ADA Coordinator, 360.885.5481; or a letter may be submitted to the designated coordinator at the Battle Ground Public Schools, PO Box 200, Battle Ground, WA 98604.