Welcome Back, Logger Nation!

2024-2025 School Year

A Message from Mrs. Loper

Dear Families,

Welcome back to a new and exciting school year! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable summer. This year promises to be filled with opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. Our dedicated staff has been hard at work preparing for the year ahead, ensuring that our classrooms are ready to inspire and challenge our students. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We encourage you to stay informed and involved throughout the school year by attending events, joining LEO, Sports Booster, and regularly checking our school website and Logger Highlights for updates.

Communication between home and school is essential to the success of our students, and we value your partnership. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or our administrative team with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Together, we are dedicated to creating a positive and enriching school experience for all, and with your involvement, we can achieve this.

We look forward to a fantastic year ahead, filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Here's to a successful and rewarding school year!

Go Loggers!

Amanda Loper

Principal

Important Dates

Golf Outing

The Athletic Boosters are hosting a Golf Invitational on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at Boyne Mountain Alpine and Monument Course.
Shot gun start at 10:00 a.m.
4 person teams
Lunch included
$280 per team
$100 per hole sponsorship

Picture Day!

School Pictures are scheduled for Wednesday, October 23, 2024. More detailed information will be sent home with your child.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

The 2024-2025 Conferences are scheduled for K-12th Grade for the following dates and times:

October 10 & January 22

11 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

DROP OFF & PICK UP CONTINUES IN THE CIRCLE DRIVE

We will continue to follow our procedure of using the circle drive for drop-off in the morning and pick-up at dismissal. Here are a few very important reminders:

It is very important that you do not get out of your vehicles. Staff members will help to load your child(ren) into your vehicle. This will keep the line moving forward and make the process efficient.
To ensure the flow of traffic, please pull into a parking space if your child needs assistance with buckling.
Please provide detailed instructions regarding our circle drive process when you have a friend or family member pick up your child(ren).
For MS/HS students, if you prefer, you may park in the parking lot and your child(ren) will meet you there.
PLEASE DRIVE SLOW AND WATCH FOR OTHER CARS AND PEDESTRIANS.

Bussing

We have made phone calls to all families who will utilize our buses to notify you of approximate bus times. If you are new to our district or have moved, please contact the office for your bus stop location and approximate pick up time. Please remind your child(ren) of the importance of staying seated and quiet throughout the bus route.

Cell Phones

Cell phones seem to be “the norm,” however, by policy, students are NOT to use them during class time. Student cell phones are not to be heard nor seen in any classroom. We expect that students will have phones turned off during class time. Our MS/HS students may use cell phones before school, lunchtime, and after school.

We understand that families rely on cell phones as a source of communication, however, we ask that you respect the school day as a work place and that personal business with a cell phone be reserved for after the school day. In emergencies, parents may reach the school office at 231-549-2211 to get a message to their son/daughter.

Logger Wear Fridays

An important tradition at Boyne Falls School is carried out each Friday throughout the school year. Students and staff are encouraged to wear Logger Wear or green & white clothing. Every student’s name is entered in a drawing for a FREE Logger t-shirt and names are drawn each Friday. If the person chosen is wearing green or Logger Wear, they win a t-shirt. If the name is chosen and they are not wearing Logger wear/green, their name is returned to the bucket for another chance to win at a later date. Go Loggers!

FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Boyne Falls Public School is excited to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students starting this new school year thanks to the Community Eligibility Program and Michigan Healthy School Meals Program! Even though meals will be provided for free, it is important for families to continue sharing household income information in order for our schools to receive full access to federal and state funding for educational programs that our students are entitled to.

Free and reduced lunch forms were sent home as part of the enrollment packet. It is very important that you complete this form as soon as possible and return it to school with your other enrollment paperwork.

Thank you in advance for getting this paperwork to the office in a timely manner.

Student Handbooks

Please take some time to become familiar with the policies contained within the Student/Parent handbook. The 2024-2025 handbook will be available on the school website at www.boynefalls.org or a copy can be picked up in the school office.

Daily Schedules

Students will be admitted to enter the building beginning at 7:45 am. Chef Nathan will begin serving breakfast at that time.

Full Day - 8:15 am to 3:05 pm

Half Day - 8:15 am to 11:00 am

3rd - 5th Grade Lunch - 11:25 am to 11:45 am

K-2nd Grade Lunch - 11:45 am to 12:05 pm

MS/HS Lunch - 12:13 pm to 12:43 pm

NOTE: The first bell rings at 8:05 am and students will be marked tardy if they are not in their classrooms by the 8:15 am bell.

LEO: Logger Enrichment Organization

The Logger Enrichment Organization is always looking for parent and community support to enhance the educational experiences at Boyne Falls School. LEO will meet Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 3:30 pm in the school library. LEO hosts a variety of events throughout the school year and assists with funding field trips. Keep an eye out for more information about upcoming events this fall.

Before and After School Tutoring Available!

Please contact the office for more information

From the Nurse's Office...

Preserve a Memory

A personalized brick is perfect for any occasion. By purchasing a brick in our courtyard, you give a lasting gift and honor a special memory in a unique and personal way! Our students and staff use this courtyard daily to enter the building and during lunch, when the weather allows. Each day the bricks memorialize someone special in their lives. A 4x8 brick is $50 and an 8x8 brick is $100. Please contact the office at 231-549-2211 for an order form.

Blood Drives

National Honor Society will be sponsoring blood drives on the following dates:

October 9, 2024
February 4, 2025
April 17, 2025

Blood drives will be held at Boyne Falls Public School Gymnasium from 9:00 am - 3 pm.

Building a Healthy School Community

Boyne Falls Public School values healthy food choices and active lifestyles to promote overall mind and body wellness. We are encouraging you to join us in this mission by promoting healthy food choices in school and at home. One way you can contribute to this goal is to consult the Smart Snacks in Schools list to ensure it meets the nutrition standards if you plan to share a birthday/celebration treat.

We are anticipating receiving the "Building Healthy Communities" grant again this year, and the focus will be on active recesses, mental health and healthy food choices. Look for more information this fall.

For more information about our Wellness Policy or if you would like to attend a Wellness Committee meeting, please see our website for more details.

Sponsorship Opportunity

If you are interested in sponsoring Logger Athletics, gym signs are available for purchase. Signs are $125 for the first year and $100 for each year thereafter. Call the school office for more information. All proceeds benefit the Athletic Boosters.

Athletic Boosters

The Boyne Falls Athletic Boosters fundraise and support the athletic programs at Boyne Falls School. The Boosters purchase team uniforms, athletic equipment, and much more for the sports programs. The group meets nine times per year and can always use more help. Keep your eye out for the date and time of the next meeting, and please consider becoming a member of this important group! If you would like more information about our mission, please contact Marianne Connor, Ted Beyer, Mary Matelski, or Kelly Matelski at the school.

Athletic Passes & Prices

Admission to home athletic events are:

BFPS Students & Staff - FREE

Visiting Students - $3

Adults - $5

Family - $12

Senior Citizen- $3

Pre-School - Free

Family Season Pass - $100

Senior Citizen Pass - $15

*Family & Senior Citizen Season Pass applications are available on our website or in the school office.

Come show your school spirit and support our student athletes!

Fall Athletics

Yearbooks For Sale!

From your School Board President...

Welcome back to the 2024-2025 school year!

On behalf of the Board of Education, I extend our heartfelt thanks to our dedicated community, administrators, staff, and teachers for your unwavering support of the Boyne Falls School District. Our team has been working diligently to ensure that this school year is both enriching and successful for all of our students.

We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain committed to fostering a positive and stimulating learning environment. We encourage you to actively participate in supporting our students' academic and athletic endeavors. This fall, our student-athletes will be competing in volleyball, cross-country and football. Upcoming events include our Christmas program, basketball, equestrian, golf, softball, and baseball seasons. Watch for our high school classes special events throughout the school year too! Don’t miss our Athletic Boosters' annual golf outing on October 6th, and be sure to join us for Logger Night, hosted by the LEO organization, on November 9th. We look forward to seeing you at these events and invite you to visit BoyneFalls.org and our Facebook page to access our school and sports calendars and stay updated on all the exciting happenings in our district.

We take pride in our district’s achievements and anticipate a year filled with growth, success, and community spirit.

Here’s to a fantastic school year!

Bill Cousineau

BFPS Board of Education President