Happy 4th of July!
Parents/Guardians: If you would prefer to order a box of pre-packaged school supplies online you may do so by following the instructions on this flyer. Please note- You are not required to use this option. This is available to anyone who does not want to shop in-store themselves. You can also find our school supply lists for both Pre-K and Kindergarten pinned at the top of our Facebook page.
Needing to register your Kindergarten student? Our office is open Monday-Thursday from 8-3 throughout the summer! Note- The office is closed daily for lunch from 11:30-12:30 and will be closed July 1-5.
If you have a registration packet already, please get those to our office as soon as possible so that we can complete registration.
Here is the 24-25 Academic Calendar! 🐙🦀🐠
Any guesses as to what our building theme is this year?!
K-3 teachers are participating in PD today at the primary school!
#bearcatproud
The school went into a temporary lockdown with a malfunction of our RAVE System signaling an active shooter. The police responded within seconds and discovered it was a malfunction. All students and staff are safe and there was NO active shooter. We are in contact with the company that provides our system to explain and correct.
USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder
USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive on free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year. Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.
Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder
USDA works closely with states to ensure that children who receive on free or reduced-price school meals can get the nutrition they need when schools are closed – whether during summer break or unexpected closures during the school year. Through USDA's summer meal programs, approved sites in communities across the country can serve meals to kids up to age 18 at no cost. Families can use this tool to find directions to nearby meal sites, as well as their hours of operation and contact information.
Families seeking food assistance for their children can also contact The USDA National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET. at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) (for English) or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273) (for Spanish).
As we are approaching the final weeks of the school year, we want to inform you that we will not be sending home printed lunch debt notices for the remaining weeks. We will continue to send texts as well as emails as long as we have the updated information in the offices. If you'd like to check the balance due for your child(ren), please contact Wendy Pannell at 870-336-6563 or wpannell@bpsbearcats.com.
All debts should be paid before the start of the new school year.
Summer EBT benefits may be available to you if you qualify. Scan the QR code or go to the following link for more information. You can also contact the local DHS office for more information.
https://humanservices.arkansas.gov/.../county.../summer-ebt/
The Brookland School District is looking for Gracious Givers to help eliminate student meal account negative balances that are growing across the district. Thank you so much for your help.
Brookland Administrative Team working with survey
data today. Taking steps to improve schools! #bearcatproud #thebearcatway
As we near the end of the school year, it is that time again to nominate an "Educator of the Year" for each building.
Anyone can be an "educator" when they have a positive impact on the students and school whether it is in the areas of academics, athletics, or social/emotional growth.
Students, staff, parents, and community members are welcome to submit this form. We want everyone's input. The deadline to submit is April 19th.
Here is the link: https://bit.ly/23-24BPSToY
Just a heads up that the Home Access Center(HAC) will be down for maintenance and updates at the state level on March 19th-21st next week.
The 2024-25 BPS School Calendar has been officially approved by the BPS School Board and the State Board of Education.
Don't forget about Easter Bunny photos next week on March 13th! The High School Drama Club is excited to take your child's picture with Mr. Bunny himself. All proceeds go towards our beloved Theatre program, so don't miss out!
They will be at the Elementary Tuesday morning and the Primary school Wednesday morning. Photos are $5 and will be digitally sent. Don’t forget your order form on picture day- Mr. Bunny can't wait to see everyone!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
With the excitement of spring in the air, we are delighted to announce our upcoming Easter Egg Hunt event on Friday, March 29th for our preschool and kindergarten students. To make this event extra special for our little ones, we are asking for your support in donating 12 pre-filled plastic eggs per child. If you are able to donate any additional pre-filled plastic eggs to help other students, it would be greatly appreciated! Please send all donations with your child in their backpack by no later than Monday, March 25th. This will allow us to properly prepare and ensure that each child has an equal opportunity to participate in the hunt.
Please note that there is no need for parents to provide a basket or bag for the event. The school will be providing egg cartons for the students to decorate in art class prior to the event. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated as we come together to create a memorable and enjoyable experience for our children. Thank you for your cooperation and contribution towards making our Easter Egg Hunt event a success!
Check out our March Newsletter! https://www.smore.com/n/j9xca
March Breakfast and Lunch Menus!
Celebrate Read Across America next week with dress up days!
