

CHARGER WEEKLY 2023-2024
April 12th, 2024
In This Update
- Teacher Appreciation week is around the corner!
- APRIL dates to remember - be prepared for TESTING DAY 4/18
- PUFFS performance
- Classroom News
- Athletic News
- Summer School information
- Keeping your student healthy
- Job Fair May 1st
- Food Service Cook needed
- BF Staff Spotlight - meet a teacher/staff person each week!
- Frequently used forms
MAY 6th - 10th is TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
The BF administration team would like to treat the hardworking teachers and staff (100+) of BF during the week of 5/6/24-5/10/24. We are planning themed treat days along with prize drawings for our staff, to show how much we appreciate them.
We can't do it alone, so we are asking for your help!
Please sign up and donate as you are able at this link.
Thank you for supporting us in making this a successful, fun week for the BF staff!
Drop off items during the school day the week before (4/29-5/3/24). We will have a labeled cart in the lobby of the Main Office. For perishable items please drop off during the school day on Monday 5/6/24.
A Note of Appreciation!
If your student has a favorite BF teacher or two and would like to write a note of appreciation, we would love to get it to them! We will have a box in the library during Teacher Appreciation Week where students can drop their notes.
Students, make sure to have the teacher's name clearly written on your note/card. The notes will be distributed throughout the week.
APRIL Calendar
- 4/2: Quarter ends
- 4/11 and 4/12: Puffs Play at SPASH
- 4/12: NO in-person school (Professional Development Day/E Learning Day) E-Learning Day Expectations
- 4/18: TESTING DAY for all grades *IMPORTANT that students are in attendance the full day.
Things to note for Thursday April 18th - Testing Day
7th and 8th grade: will be participating in the Wisconsin Forward Exam
9th grade: will be participating in the PreACT Secure
- Bring your charged Chromebook (make sure to charge it Wednesday night)
- Students should have wired headphones
- Testing will take place during the school day 7:45am - 2:55pm
- Students have been preparing for this assessment in their classrooms
- Get a good night sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and answer all questions as best as you can
End of the Year Class Trips - June 4th (last day of school)
7th grade: will spend half of the day at Rogers Cinema and half of the day at Opi's Bowling/Volleyball courts
8th grade: will travel to Mount Olympus in Wisconsin Dells
9th grade: will travel to Six Flags Great America in Gurnee IL
- Please note participation in these trips is a privilege and the school reserves the right to deny that privilege to any student whose behavior demonstrates these trips are not deserved. Students and their parents/guardians were sent an email via Skyward Message Center with more details about the trip and eligibility.
- More details about cost, times, transportation and permission slips to come
CLASSROOM NEWS
Summer School 2024
Online Summer School option!
Online Summer School is an opportunity for 9th grade students to earn high school credits. If you are interested in taking an online class, please turn in an application to the Online Learning Center through the district website.
You can see Mrs. Vrieze cvrieze@pointschools.net or your guidance counselor for more information.
Registration closes May 19th, 2024.
Families can direct summer school questions via email summerschool@pointschools.net
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are looking for a Food Service Cook to start as soon as possible. The hours are approximately 6:45am-1:30pm every day we have school. Please contact Lori Epstein if you are interested.
Phone: 715-345-5522
Email: lepstein@pointschools.net
Please meet therapy dog Daisy!
Hi! I’m Daisy. I’m a 3 year old golden retriever and I absolutely love people, especially kids and getting all of the attention. My hobbies include taking walks, fetch, playing with my toys (and leaving them everywhere) and playing with other dogs. My ultimate favorite hobby of all time is swimming! My mommy says I’m spoiled and a princess all the time. She also says I can be sassy (I don’t know what she’s talking about).
Here at BFJH, I enjoy helping students feel better and make them smile. I enjoy being in the hallways in the morning and having them pet me. The rest of the school day is going into classrooms for visits, squeezing in a nap or two in mom's office and making the staff smile too. On no school days you can find me watching either Flintstones or Scooby Doo cartoons.
Frequently used Forms
Student Release form (Appointment/personal/non-Athletic) *Reminder: "Day of" absences can be emailed to BenFranklin-Attendance@pointschools.net (you will need to type the email address)
Pre-Arranged Absence Form (3 or more school days)
Over the Counter Medication (Parent Permission needed)