Bear Bulletin
July Edition
The countdown has begun!
Important Kindergarten information - If you have a rising kindergarten student, or know someone who does, make sure to get them enrolled soon. We need to get all of our newest Bears registered so we'll be ready to the start the school year. There will also be a staggered entrance for Kindergarten students this year in order to schedule readiness assessments per Proviso 1A.96. Kindergarten parents, please be on the lookout for more information about this in the coming days.
Our school newsletter, the Bear Bulletin, and our social media pages are great ways to stay connected with what's going on and what's coming up, especially as we get closer to the start of school!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BallentineElem
Twitter: @BallentineElem
Important Cafeteria Information for 2022-2023
The cost of meals for the 22-23 school year are as follows:
- Student breakfast: $1.50
- Student lunch: $2.85
- Free/Reduced breakfast: $ .30
- Free/Reduced lunch: $ .40
- Adult breakfast: TBD
- Adult lunch: TBD
Use the following link to set up & deposit funds into your child's lunch account - www.K12paymentcenter.com.
Free/Reduced lunch applications are processed online only, www.lunchapplication.com.
BES Back to School Blitz & Meet Your Teacher
Thursday, August 11
1:00 - 2:30 or 4:30 - 6:00
This event is designed to give families the opportunity to finalize the enrollment process for the year, meet the teacher for a brief hello, and bring in school supplies to lighten the load on the first day of school. D5 Transportation and Safari will be onsite for those families needing their services and our school nurse will be here for those families needing to drop off medications and completed Health Care Plan paperwork.
A recorded Meet the Teacher welcome will be sent the morning of Friday, August 12th, to all families who are unable to participate in the Meet the Teacher event.
Want to Avoid the Lines? Get a FAST PASS!
2. Update Proof of Residency: Proofs may be uploaded online at, https://forms.gle/UHMNoDMkXWyT8AYz8. You may also bring your proofs to the front office. This is a very quick process that truly takes just a few minutes. Our front office is open from 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Thursday.
Proofs must include both of the following:
Property tax bill / Lease / or Real Estate Closing documents AND
TWO bills dated June 1, 2022 or later. ( These can be electric, water, sewer, cable, satellite, phone or vehicle tax)
*** Reminder - When a student and his/her parent/legal guardian move in with another family, the parent/legal guardian must still provide proof of acceptable address through the affidavit process. Affidavits must be updated annually.
3. Pay Fees: All D5 students will be assessed a $35 technology fee.
5th Grade Fees: Only 5th graders who have selected these Related Areas courses would need to pay the associated fee.
Chorus: $20 (Includes cost of required Chorus shirt) While using the online system, click Chorus shirt, select size, add to cart and proceed with payment.
Strings: $16 ($8.00 per semester) This does not include instrument rental. Additional information regarding instrument rental will be provided by the Strings teacher once school starts.
An account statement with easy to follow set up instructions will be emailed on August 4th (please note this date change.) For your convenience, fees may be paid online through www.studentquickpay.com/lexrich5.
*** Due to the late date for the online payment option, a Fast Pass may be obtained without fee payment by Aug 4. For those who do not need the online payment option, payments can be made in person when you come to pick up a Fast Pass, check or cash only.***
Once ALL required documents and updates have been completed, you can stop by the BES Front Office to pick up your FAST PASS. Our front office is open from 7:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Thursday. At the Blitz, you will skip all of the update lines and go straight to the teacher assignment table.
The last day to pick up a FAST PASS is August 4, 2022
After Aug. 4th, completion of the above requirements will be confirmed at the Back to School Blitz/Meet Your Teacher event on August 11th.
If you did not receive the FinalForms email or experience any issues in the registration process, please call Mrs. Spell, Registrar, at 803-476-4500.
Have Questions?
The front office is open from 7:00am - 4:00pm
Monday -Thursday each week through August 5th.,
then Monday - Friday starting August 8th,
If you have any questions regarding your proofs, online updates, or required forms,
please call the school office at 803-476-4500
Student breakfast: $1.50
Student lunch: $2.85
Property tax bill / Lease / or Real Estate Closing documents AND
TWO bills dated June 1, 2022 or later. ( These can be electric, water, sewer, cable, satellite, phone or vehicle tax)