OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Hello Les Bois Families!

October has arrived and we are at the end of the first quarter. The last day of the quarter is October 11, and next week is parent/teacher conferences. Conferences will be on October 16 and 17 from 4-7 p.m.

There is no school on October 18.

During October we will be focusing on the “L” in our Blazer BOLD Values. The “L” stands for Leadership and the qualities of being responsible and honest and having integrity.

• Last Day of Quarter 1 - Friday, October 11th
• Parent / Teacher Conferences - October 16th & 17th - 4-7 pm
• No School - Friday, October 18th
• No School - Tuesday, November 5th

• The softball team begins their city tournament today, October 1st.

• Both 8th and 9th grade volleyball teams will compete in the city tournament on Wednesday. There is a charge for spectators at the city volleyball tournament.

• Adults - $4.00

• Students without Activity Cards - $4.00

• Students with Activity Cards - $2.00

• Senior Citizens - 60 and older - $2.00

• Children Ages 6 to 11 - $2.00

• The 7th grade city tennis tournament will be on October 8.

• The city cross country meet will be held on October 10. Congratulations to our boys team for placing 3rd in the Bob Firman last week.

• The first round of football playoffs will be held on October 14 with the championship game on October 22.

Winter sports start soon!

• Girls basketball tryouts begin October 10 after school.

• Wrestling will start October 14 after school.

• Check out our website for all our sports schedules.

• Baseball parents: if you are not signed up on SportsYou to receive information, please see the attached flier and sign up today.

We also have many freshmen playing sports at Timberline. See the Timberline Athletics website for details.

If you haven’t already done so, download the Infinite Campus App for real-time access to attendance, grades, schedules and more. See the link for instructions. Infinite Campus App

Parents if you need help logging into Infinite Campus, email alma.ritter@boiseschools.org for assistance.

Students are only allowed to miss 9 days of school in each class each semester. This is less than two days per month. Regular attendance is an important tool for lifelong work habits and success! See the flier for more information on the importance of attendance.

Once students arrive at school, they must remain at school unless they have a permit to leave (PTL). To arrange for your student to have a PTL, call 208.854.5340 at least one hour before you will be here to pick them up. If your student is absent, please call or email dolores.larrick@boiseschools.org.

Parents please remember you can pay for Device Damage Deposits, Activity Cards, Yearbooks, and Football Spirit Packs on our School Cash Online webstore. Visit https://boiseschools.schoolcashonline.com/ and click Register to get started.

Should you encounter any difficulties, please contact the SchoolCash Online parent help desk by visiting schoolcashonline.com/Home/Support. I

Parents, don't forget to order a yearbook before they go up in price. Yearbooks are $30 and will go up In price at the beginning of second semester.

Also, if you didn't get the opportunity to purchase a year book in the 2023-24 school year, we have a few left on sale for $15.00.

Visit our school webstore https://boiseschools.schoolcashonline.com/ and purchase one before they are all gone.

Retake Picture Day is Almost Here!

Did you miss picture day or want to take a new picture?

Retake day is quickly approaching. If we did not see you on picture day or you would like a new image, Dorian Studio will be taking pictures on Thursday, October 17th. Do not miss out on ordering pictures of your student.

Orders may be placed online by searching for your school name at Dorian Studios and selecting the green Order button next to your school retake day event. Online orders are available up to 2 days after retake day.

If you already ordered and want a new picture taken, please be sure to return your original picture packet to the photographer on retake day.

Menus and meal prices are available on the District Food & Nutrition Services website along with other information such as payment options and qualifications for free and/or reduced meals. Please remember that you have to complete the free and/or reduced meals application every year.

All students get a free breakfast either before school or during break this year!

Lost and Found

At the end of each month, the "old lost and found" is moved to the front hallway before it is donated. The "new lost and found" items are placed on a table in the cafeteria so that the newer items are not donated with items that have been in the lost and found all month. Jewelry, air pods, phones, keys, etc. as well as items with students' names on them are turned into the office.

Student Travel

Are you interested in Student Travel? Click on the link to see what trips are coming up and who to contact for information.

City of Boise Event - Taco bout Teens

Marie Hattaway invites you and your students to Taco-bout Teens, October 3, from 6–8 p.m. at the Fort Boise Community Center (700 Robbins Rd, Boise ID 83702). If we get enough interest, we can help provide transportation or bussing.

This event is designed for teens (ages 12+, grades 7–12) and the adults who work with and support them. It's an exciting opportunity to connect, share ideas, and have fun with interactive activities. Plus, we’ll be serving delicious free tacos!

Here’s what is planned:

• A chance for teens to meet new friends and share thoughts on teen activities they can design and/or participate in.

• Engaging, hands-on activities that promote creativity, ideas, and teamwork.

• Opportunities for adult allies to connect and collaborate with teens, youth service providers and other community members.event link via email or social media

• RSVP and help others sign up here

Plan Ahead

Tuesday, November 5, will be a non-school day for students. With a high voter turnout expected for the presidential election, this change will help ensure a safe environment for both voters and students while assisting Ada County Elections in managing the polling process.

• On October 17, the PTO is providing a meal to our wonderful staff members for parent teacher conferences. Please sign up here to bring chips, drinks, or dessert and/or to help set-up or clean-up.

• Volunteers are needed for the school dance on October 24, particularly for set-up and clean-up. Please sign up here to help out.

• We need your help to keep the girls' restrooms stocked with feminine hygiene products. This is an ongoing need. Please bring products to the front desk while you're in the building for parent/teacher conferences on October 16 and 17 (or any other time), purchasing from the Amazon wish list to be shipped directly to the school, or with a monetary donation to Les Bois earmarked accordingly.

• The Outpost is slowing down between athletic seasons and will only be open in October for the dance on 10/24, lunch on 10/25, and when early winter sports games begin on 10/29. Adult and student volunteers are needed and new volunteers will receive training during their first shift, sign up here!

• Check out the Les Bois PTO website and follow us on instagram Les Bois PTO on Instagram for volunteer opportunities and frequent updates of the wonderful things the PTO is doing at Les Bois.

Parents, we need your help!

We are organizing a parent-led feminine hygiene product drive. Feminine hygiene products are not supplied by the district, and our health office could use extra supplies. Goods donated will go to the nurse to supply our students with needed products each month.

This is an ongoing need, and we are hoping to build a supply to last through the end of the year and hopefully beyond.

To help, please click on the link: LBJH Amazon Wish List to view and purchase items. All items will go directly to Les Bois and will be given to the nurse. If you would like to drop off products, you may do so by leaving them at the front office.

Please let us know if you have any questions and thank you for supporting our school.

Sincerely,

LBJH PTO

Attendance- dolores.larrick@boiseschools.org

Registrar- alma.ritter@boiseschools.org

Counseling office- dena.stegner@boiseschools.org

Principal- chad.wright@boiseschools.org

Assistant Principal- angela.hagans@boiseschools.org

Main Office: (208) 854-5340

Fax: (208) 854-5341
Attendance: (208) 854-5344

Website: https://lesbois.boiseschools.org
Location: 4150 East Grand Forest Drive, Boise, ID, USA