CHARGER WEEKLY 2024-2025
September 6th, 2024
In this update:
There will be a lot of information being sent home and in our newsletter for the first couple weeks of school. Make sure to read through them carefully and reach out if you have questions!
- Get your BF apparel!!
- September calendar
- Message from the School Resource Officer
- Classroom News: Math and Science
- Free/Reduced Meal Applications
- Review the Drop Off/Pick Up process
- Start your day with school breakfast!
- From the Nurse's Desk/new Dental program this year
- YEARBOOKS on sale now- Get early bird pricing!
- Athletic news
- LAST CALL for Washington D.C. trip
- Online Learning Center Info
- This year's Music events
- Image Opt out process
- Employment Opportunities at the School District!
- Did you know....
- Frequently used forms
- Download the District App today
- Parent Partners
Our Charger Weekly will be sent at the end of the school week during the school year. You will find school information here, plus make sure to follow us on Facebook and visit our website!
It's time to order your Ben Franklin Apparel!
Check out this year's BF Apparel options through The Design Monkey store.
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS Wednesday September 25th, 2024 8AM.
September calendar
- 9/2: Labor Day/No School
- 9/3: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR ALL STUDENTS
- 9/24 and 9/26: Tues and Thurs Picture Day for Students *details to come on what grade will go which day
- 9/23-9/28: SPASH Homecoming Week
- 9/30: Professional Development- No School
Message from the School Resource Officer
Parents/Guardians, please remind your students to secure their personal belongings with a lock, to include bicycles, scooters, and any other devices like cell phones or ear buds during the school day. Students are issued combination locks for Phy-Ed class and if items are left unsecured in the locker room, they could be stolen.
I also ask everyone who drives through the area of our school including parents, grandparents, and siblings who drop off and pick up students to watch their speed on Water St. and Polk St. New solar powered LED school zone signs have been added on Water St. and when students are present near the roadway, including on sidewalks, it is a 15 mph speed zone at that time. Extra patrol for school zone speeders has been requested in the area to help keep our students safe. As always, try to be patient and courteous during pick up and drop off times.
If you have any safety concerns you can contact Ofc. Marchel, the SRO, at 715-345-5653
Classroom News
Find 3 important reminders here from the Math Department!
Check out what each grade is learning in Science this quarter!
Free/Reduced-Price Meal Applications 2024-2025
Free/Reduced Meal Applications are attached for your convenience. Completed applications can be emailed to foodservices@pointschools.net, mailed to: Food Service Office, 3400 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481, or dropped off at the school office. Applications can also be completed and submitted online through Skyward Family Access.
If you have questions regarding Free/Reduced Meal Applications and/or if you should complete one, please contact the Food Service Office by emailing foodservices@pointschools.net or by calling 715-345-5435.
STUDENT DROP OFF AND PICK UP PROCESS
You get a FREE breakfast!!
Families if your kiddos miss breakfast, encourage them to grab something at school. "A good breakfast can make or break your day". Universal Free Breakfast is offered again this year; don't miss out!!
From the Health Office....
Please make sure to read through the information from the Nurse's office as there is a lot of information.
DIRECT LINK TO ORDER PICTURES WITH LIFETOUCH
Picture Days are Tuesday September 24th and Thursday September 26th. Details to come on what grades will have them done on which date.
Order your yearbooks now and get the Early Bird Pricing of 29.00. After September 20th, 2024 the price will go up! 2024-2025 YEARBOOK ORDER LINK
Athletic News
9th Grade Trip to Washington D.C.- March 2025:
Last call to register!
Is your child/guardian interested in attending the 9th grade trip to Washington D.C. but missed the February sign up? If so, this is your last chance to sign up! Register by September 9th for a discounted fall price. Visit the trip website or view the flyer for more information.
Online Learning Center
Students who are motivated to add credits to their academic workload have an option of taking classes through the Online Learning Center (OLC). The deadline to apply for the fall semester is September 6. You will need to fill out an application on the OLC website linked here.
At the website, you will find the application, as well as a list of courses that are offered. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Ben Franklin online coach, Carrie Vrieze (cvrieze@pointschools.net) or the OLC administrator, Dana Glodowski (glodows@pointschools.net)
Student Image Opt Out Form
If you do NOT wish to have your student’s image (video/photo/audio) to be displayed, please send a letter stating the same to the Superintendent’s Office in writing by September 16, 2024:
Superintendent’s Office
Bliss Educational Services Center 1900 Polk Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
The District is hiring!
Have you ever considered working for the Stevens Point School District? Check out our Employment Opportunities here
Did you know.....
Ben Franklin has 772 students currently enrolled:
9th grade = 277 students
8th grade = 260 students
7th grade = 235 students
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)
District Volunteer Application (if volunteering, a new form has to be on file each school year)
WIAA Physical forms (needed every other year if participating in a school sport)
English Free/Reduced Meal Application Packet
Spanish Free/Reduced Meal Application Packet
Hmong Free/Reduced Meal Application Packet
Fee Waiver for student and co-curricular fees
Check out the District's Mobile App - All your school info in one place!
The District's Mobile App 'Point Schools' is a powerful tool for end-users who can tailor the information they receive from schools while quickly having access to school calendars, key contacts, menus and more.
It's free and available on Google Play and the App Store.
Parent Partners...
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