Panther Newsletter
October 30, 2020
a message from principal jensen
Dear Panther Families,
November is finally right around the corner!! We have so much to be thankful for this November and I hope you are able to spend time with family celebrating the season.
Next week, we will be launching a few clubs after school. We are excited to get our students back into after school activities. Please note, we will be following our mitigation plan and social distancing protocols for all afterschool activities. Review and register this weekend for any clubs your child will be attending.
We are hopeful that with clubs beginning it will lessen the amount of cars in the pick-up line. We continue to try and find ways to get our students off campus safely and as quick as possible. Please review below the tips we have listed to help us with this endeavor.
- Park and Pickup is up and running. To park and pick up your child, exit the pickup lane from the left lane by pulling forward at the bend in the line to exit and park. Please wait for your child in the yellow painted area across from the front of the school.
- Pull forward. Please pull forward when there is space in front of you. Students will walk to their car and enter once the car is at a full stop. The more gaps we fill in the line, the more students we can load into cars.
- Use your traffic etiquette in the dismissal lane. If you are exiting the dismissal lane after your car is loaded, please indicate you are entering the pull-out lane by using your blinker.
Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy all the sweets!!
Best Always,
Paula Jensen
Principal
Monthly Core Virtue
STEWARDSHIP - Caring well for gifts given us.
"The way to thrive is to help others thrive; the way to flourish is to help others flourish; the way to fulfill yourself is to spend yourself." -Cornelius Plantinga
School calendar
- Friday, November 6th - Half Day of School
- 12:00 p.m. dismissal; 10:00 a.m. 1/2 day Kindergarten
- Wednesday, November 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 19th - School Pictures
BFCS School Calendars for 2020-2021 and 2021-2022
School Pictures
Individual pictures only will be taken at this time.
Watch for order forms to come home soon.
Remote learners may come on campus for pictures between 1:00 - 1:30 p.m on the 19th if you are interested. Order forms will be available when you arrive.
Club Announcements
Clubs will start on Monday, November 2nd. Please review the clubs and the club descriptions, and click on the link below the club name to sign up if you are interested. Payments can be paid at start of club with cash or check, or by credit card at the front office.
RUNNING CLUB:
Running Club will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:15 - 4:00. The cost is $5.00 and includes a T-Shirt! All grade levels are welcome to come and run, walk, stretch, and stay fit after school! Required supplies: A bottle for water and shoes you can run in. This club’s maximum enrollment is 50 students.
KINDNESS CLUB:
Kindness Club will meet on Mondays to create crafts, videos, cards, and other kind communications for people in our community, including sending kindness to long-term care facilities in our area. This club’s maximum enrollment is 15 students and is open to all grade levels.
CHESS CLUB:
This Club will meet on Tuesdays from 3:15 - 4:00. The cost is $2.00. This club’s maximum enrollment is 20 students and is open to students in grades 4th - 6th.
CODING CLUB:
Coding Club will work with code.org to solve puzzles, build algorithms, and create! The coding club will meet on Fridays from 3:15 - 4:00. This club’s maximum enrollment is 15 students and is open to grades 3rd - 6th.
GEOGRAPHY CLUB:
Discover locations all over the world! The Geography club is open to grades 4th - 6th with a maximum of 20 students and will meet on Tuesday from 3:15 - 4:00.
ART CLUB:
Watch for an email if you participated in this club last year.
Art & Music Masterpiece
We are in the process of starting up the Art & Music Masterpiece program for this year. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up below. An information sheet with details will be sent out to anyone who signs up and a meeting will be scheduled in the near future to go over the program and what it will look like for this year.
If you have any questions please contact Miranda Mehrer - mmehrer@bfcsaz.com
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4EACAE29A5F5C34-artmusic
Homework Club
Homework Club is a great way for your child to complete homework in the classroom with a certified teacher Homework club also provides a place for the siblings of Orchestra, Band, and other clubs, as well as a way to avoid the pick-up line at dismissal. Please visit our website for additional information and to sign up!.
Class Time: 3-15 to 4:00 p.m.
Days: Monday - Thursday
Cost: For the entire 2020-2021 School Year - $90 individual/$165 family
beyond the bell - before and after school care
IMPORTANT PAYMENT UPDATE: SEE "How will I be charged for Beyond the Bell?"
Before School Hours
6:00 A.M. to the opening of our playground gates
After School Hours
3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
How will I be charged for Beyond the Bell?
As of November 1st, 2020, payments for Beyond the Bell will be made through Boonli. You may be familiar with Boonli when you order your children their lunch! You will be able to use
your same profile to take care of your Beyond the Bell dues. If you are new to Boonli, please follow the directions below to set up your profile. Please ensure that your Beyond The Bell
account balance is current as of Friday, October 30th. All remaining funds will be transferred to your Boonli account.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GO TO: https://sites.google.com/bfcsaz.com/poweroffice/school-programs-more/beyond-the-bell
Kindergarten Sibling Interest for 2020/2021 School Year
Do you have a child you're planning to enroll in Kindergarten for 2021/2022? If so, please fill out your interest via our Kindergarten Sibling Interest Form at https://forms.gle/KygZ1srux5UBFxNy5
Permission to Walk or Ride Bike Home
Power Office Site
Did you know we have a Power Office Website? It is our one stop shop for all our school updates, information and more! Included are:
Daily Flag Ceremonies
Lunch Information
Parent Info Page
Panther Newsletter - Current & Past
School Programs & More
Check it out at:
https://buff.ly/3iyFPpM
safety zone
To review our current Mitigation plan, go to our Power Office Site at https://sites.google.com/bfcsaz.com/poweroffice/power-info/parent-info-page
Questions about schools & COVID-19? Go to: http://Maricopa.Gov/COVID19Schools
resource corner
Check out Phoenix's online guide to everything for kids, teens, & families!
Tax Credit Information
BFHS Corner (Grades 7-12)
For more information about our junior/high school program and upcoming events, go to:
BFCS - Power Campus
Hotline - (480) 888-8435
Email - pcatt@bfcsaz.com
Email: twaslefsky@bfcsaz.com
Website: https://pc.bfcsaz.com/
Location: 22951 South Power Road, Queen Creek, AZ, USA
Phone: (480) 677-8400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BFCSPower/