Hayes Highlights
May 2024
Happy New Year Tower Families,
We are so thankful for this community and your children we get to see each day at school. Seeing their wonderful smiles walk through the door after break today filled our hearts with such joy. As we kick off the second half of the school year we will continue our work on year long goals for both social development and academic standards.
To assess our progress to date, we will begin our academic screening in the next couple weeks. The screening assessment we use is called Fastbridge. This comprehensive assessment we are able to use at all grade levels. Progress reports will be shared with families in our upcoming February conferences. Save the conference dates of February 5th, 11th and 13th in the evening.
Also, a family fun night ‘BOOKS & BINGO’ is coming up on January 30th. Carnival donations will be accepted at the door. We hope to see you all there!
Right before break we celebrated two incredibly dedicated teachers at Hayes. First grade teacher, Jenn Hansen and first grade teacher, Denise Carroll have both given more than 25 years of service to Fridley Public Schools. They are top notch teachers and we are so thankful for their commitment to teaching all of these years.
In appreciation for partnership,
Gaeli Iverson
Hayes Principal
Greg Beeck
Hayes Assistant Principal
Art in Action
2nd Grade Scientists
Second graders were land form scientists studying and creating their own paper plate towns, they even hosted a special exhibit showcasing all their work!
- All new families are required to submit a form if they need transportation.
- Register for Transportation Link: Transportation Request Form
- If families want to use a daycare address or an alternative address (within the Fridley Public Schools boundary) they need to complete the Transportation Registration Form.
- If parents have a new phone or email address, please contact your child's school and notify transportation using the information below, thank you!
Contact information for transportation:
Phone: 763-502-5151
Email: transportation@isd14.org
Nutritional Services Information
We hope that your students are enjoying our new menu items along with their favorite items. We are continuing to expand our use of locally grown foods. Follow us on Facebook for all of our updates and fun photos here: https://www.facebook.com/FPSNutrition/
Did you know that Nutritional Services utilizes a variety of pre-made and school made items at lunch time? The lunch menus need to meet strict nutritional guidelines including calories and sodium. We offer 2-3 different vegetable choices and 2 different fruit options daily. Students must take at least 1/2 cup serving of fruits or vegetables on their tray. We encourage students to take more items to ensure they get enough to eat. Our menu items are tested by students and we use student feedback to make menu changes. We recognize that some students may not like what is served everyday but we plan our menus to reflect the tastes of our student population. Please encourage your students to try new menu items. It takes trying something at least 10 times before they know if they like it or not. Menus can be found on the nutritional services website and they can change due to supply chain issues. We continue to provide student favorites including mac and cheese, hamburgers, and pizza.
Remember that students are able to receive one breakfast and lunch at no charge each day. If your student wants just milk, that needs to be purchased for $0.55 or a student can take milk, fruit and vegetable for a reimbursable meal. Any questions about the menus or Nutritional Services please contact Renee Arbogast at arbogast@isd14.org or 763-502-5022.
Completion of Application for Educational Benefits
The Application for Educational Benefits still needs to be completed even with the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. The school district will be mailing households a post card in mid-August encouraging families to complete the application. A copy of the paper applications are available in the schools’ main office or on the District Website at https://www.fridleyschools.org/about-us/departments/nutritional-services/meal-applications Applications can also be completed online at https://fridleymn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/fridley.jsp (you will need your Parent Portal username and password). If you do not have a Parent Portal username and password, please contact Kathy Backstrom at 763-502-5021 or your School Main Office. An Application for Educational Benefits must be completed every year. If your family receives SNAP benefits or if you receive Direct Certification letter from the district, you do not need to complete an application. If your income has changed due to job loss or change, please complete an application. Students approved for free or reduced priced meals are eligible for Summer EBT benefits from USDA. These applications also help the district receive additional funding for support staff and teachers. As a household, you may also be eligible for discounted internet services, reduced activity or athletic fees including Park and Rec and reduced metro transit fares. When completing the application, please include all people living in the household including infants or young children, college students, and older adults who may be living with you.
Additional Milk or Milk for Cold Lunch
Students purchasing just milk will be charged $0.55 and must have money in their lunch account. Students are not allowed to have negative lunch balances to purchase these items.
Breakfast:
We provide a grab and go breakfast daily for students to eat in their classroom. We encourage all students to eat breakfast at school, so they can focus on learning and to start their day off in a positive way. Students must take a reimbursable meal including ½ cup fruit.
Lunch:
We do not use pork products in our menus. There are a few items that do contain gelatin. Students are required to take a reimbursable meal which includes a ½ cup fruit or vegetables and two other menu
items. Students are encouraged to take all items to ensure they are getting enough to eat and to try different foods. We offer a variety of school prepared items, locally sources products and culturally diverse menu items.
Online Meal Payments
To add money to your student’s meal account please go to Infinite Campus Parent Portal https://fridleymn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/fridley.jsp If you are paying online, we ask that the minimum payment be at least $10.00. Money can also be sent to school with your student if you choose to pay with cash or paper check. Please include your student’s name, teacher’s name and lunch pin on the envelope. If you are having trouble accessing the parent portal, please contact your School’s Main Office for someone to assist you. If you want to eat lunch with your student, we encourage you to purchase a school lunch and we accept cash or you can pay online through your student’s lunch account.
Monthly Menus
For an interactive student menus including food allergy information can be found at https://family.titank12.com/menu/PLUZN8 . If you would like to print a monthly menu, those can be found at https://www.fridleyschools.org/about-us/departments/nutritional-services/lunch-breakfast-menus We are continuing to prepare more items from scratch, incorporate more locally sourced items, taste testing new cultural dishes and asking for student engagement.
Food Allergies
If your student has a medically diagnosed food allergy or is lactose intolerant, please contact Renee Arbogast at arbogast@isd14.org or 763-502-5022 to discuss your child’s needs. There are some additional USDA forms that must be completed.
Nondiscrimination Statement
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that
administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632- 9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.