CHARGER WEEKLY 2024-2025

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!

• Back to School Open House/Student Schedules
  
• Reminder to verify your family information
• Free/Reduced Meal Applications
• Transportation
• August/September calendar
• Review the Drop Off/Pick Up process before the start of the year
• 2024-2025 BF School Supply List
• 2024-2025 Daily schedule and Learning Centers explained
• 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
• This year's Music events
• Image Opt out process
• 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!

Hope to see you at our Back to School Night on August 28th!

Here are the details for the evening.

You can see and print (or view on your phone) your student’s schedules ahead of this event. Schedules are viewable in Skyward Family Access. Step by step instructions can be found here. Bring your student's schedule with you to skip the line in the library!

Fees can also be paid in advance of this event through Skyward Family Access as well!

We will have staff set up in the Library to print schedules, if needed and accept student fee payments if you are unable to do that online. You can skip the line if you have your student’s schedule and have taken care of fees online!

Schedule changes are allowed through the first 5 days of each semester and are based on parent/guardian permission, academic need, and space/availability. To request a change, please complete the survey in this link. School counselors will process the requests in the order received in late August.

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.

English Application Packet

Spanish Application Packet

Hmong Application Packet

Questions on Transportation? Find transportation information on the Stevens Point School District website.

• 8/28: Back to School Open House night (4p-8p)
• 8/29: Orientation Day for 7th grade only
• 8/30: NO SCHOOL

• 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 and Staff
• 9/23-9/28: SPASH Homecoming Week
• 9/30: Professional Development- No School

Important information - Please read the STUDENT DROP OFF and PICK UP process here!

Print the BF School Supply List here

Feel free to print the new schedule for reference

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!!

Please make sure to read through the information from the Nurse's office as there is a lot of information.

New DENTAL PROGRAM offered this year

Consent form here

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

CLICK HERE for current Athletic news!

If you missed the Fall Athletic Meeting on Monday, August 12th it is not too late to sign-up for a sport! Contact Ben Franklin Athletic Director, Derek Kirklewski; he will get you pointed in the right direction. dkirklew@pointschools.net

2024-2025 Ben Franklin Concert Dates

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

2024-2025 Opt Out Informational form here

This year look for facts about our building, students, staff or just random facts! Coming soon with the start of the school year....

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

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.

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Si necesita ayuda traduciendo información que se encuentra en el correo electrónico, por favor, contacte a Jami McGriff al correo jmcgriff@pointschools.net o llame al 715-498-1976