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Hep A VACCINE CLINIC

The Johnson County Health Department Olathe location is hosting a “Last minute clinic” on October 11th (The kids are out of school that day!)

For Hep A vaccines ONLY. Must take current immunization records with you!

9am-2pm. 11811 S Sunset, Olathe KS 66061.

Immunizations need to be up to date for school by October 16th!

WEAR YOUR GLASSES OCTOBER 17

Vision screenings will take place on October 17th.

If your student wears glasses, please make sure they bring them to school that day so we can test them with their current prescription

PTA Meeting - Tuesday, October 8th at 6 pm in the BJF Library will be our monthly PTA Meeting. Join us as we discuss upcoming events and other BJF information.

Walk to School Day - Join us on Friday Oct. 4 for Walk to School Day! Meet your teachers at 7:30 a.m. along the 5 designated routes and walk with them to BJF. Please see the flyer for all the information and routes.

Congratulations to Ms. Burrows class on winning the Golden Skate! Thanks to everybody attending the Skate Party we raised over $400!

Our first Chat and Chew was a success with 115 students and multiple volunteers! If you have not turned in your books please do so to your teacher. There are upcoming sessions if you missed this one! Ask your teacher for a permission slip for the next one in December. Happy Reading!

PTA Membership Drive: Earn a Popsicle Party for your student's class by joining PTA! Our PTA Membership Drive goes from Oct. 14 to Nov. 1. Your membership helps us put on BJF programs such as Chat and Chew, helps to provide needed items for the students of BJF, offer Staff and Teacher Appreciation lunches, and much more! Join here: https://bluejacket-flintpta.givebacks.com/

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: Donuts, Donuts, Get you Donuts! Support BJF by purchasing a dozen Krispy Kreme Original Glazed donuts at a DISCOUNTED price. Order online and a certificate will be emailed to you at the end of the fundraiser. This is a national fundraiser and you can redeem your certificate at ANY Krispy Kreme! Get a sweet treat and support BJF. Order Here: https://bluejacket-flintpta.givebacks.com/store/items/981045

Trunk or Treat: SAVE THE DATE! Trunk or Treat is Friday Oct. 25th from 6 to 8pm! We can't do it without your help! Please volunteer to host a trunk or hand out candy the night of OR donate LOTS of candy the week leading up to the event! Sign up to host here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084FAAA829A6FF2-bjfpta#/

ARRIVAL

Students may enter the school building at 7:50 a.m. If they will not be eating breakfast they will go to the MPR (multiple purpose room/cafeteria).

• All car riders will be dropped off in the circle drive. For the safety of our students, please do not let your child out of your car until staff are outside at 7:50a.m.
• Students should exit the vehicle from the passenger side.

WALKERS

• Walkers will enter the building through door #15 on the east side of the building.
• Students will not be allowed in the building prior to 7:50a.m.
• There will be an adult staff member outside of door #15 at 7:50am to act as crossing guard for our students.

BREAKFAST

Breakfast begins at 7:50 a.m. Students that eat breakfast, may enter the building at 7:50a.m. They can enter through the front door or the walker door.

DISMISSAL

Please be patient with our staff and with each other as we begin a new school year. It takes about 1-2 weeks for dismissal to begin running smoothly.

• Walkers - Students who are walking will be dismissed through the East facing door #15. Parents may wait on the east side of the building in the grass area. For the safety of our students please do not cross the crosswalk and block the exit. You will pick up your walker from SPOT 1, SPOT 2 or SPOT 3. (see image below)
• Car Riders - All students/families will be given a car tag with a number. Please hang this tag on your review mirror during dismissal. Our staff will need to see this number in order to call your student(s) to the front for dismissal. NO parents should park in the parking lot if your student is a car rider. Remain in your vehicle at all times.

10/8 PTA MEETING - 6-8 MVP TRAINING
10/9 PICTURE DAY

10/11 NO SCHOOL

10/14 NO SCHOOL

10/17 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

10/18 PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES

Home of the Thunderbirds

Secretary: Kathy Crawford

Attendance Line: 913-993-2088

Attendance Clerk: Linda Blume

Principal: Katy Seibold

email: Katyseibold@smsd.org / phone 993-2000

Let's continue to inspire and support one another, working together to create a nurturing and thriving environment for our community, students and staff. LET'S GLOW!