The Falcon Focus

We are ready for another exciting year here at The Fort! A new addition to school communication will be a monthly newsletter. You will be receiving The Falcon Focus to ensure you are up to date with all important information and happenings here at school.

Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Ramirez for any questions or concerns at 402-293-4712 or jason.ramirez@bpsne.net

Students who are eating breakfast may arrive at 7:30. Students who are not eating breakfast should not arrive until 7:45. Students arriving at 7:45 will participate in Walk and Talk on the track. In case of inclement weather, Walk and Talk will be indoors. The school day ends at 2:50. Early release days end at 12:50.

• The back loop is for pick-up and drop-off only. If you are needing to walk your student in, please park in the designated parking spots behind the school.
• Students should only exit and enter on the passenger side of the vehicle.
  
• Only busses are allowed in the front loading area in the front of the school.
  
• The south parking lot is for parking only. No students should be dropped off there.
  

Arrival

• Students should not arrive before 7:45 if they are not eating breakfast.
  
• Students who are eating breakfast may arrive at 7:30 and must enter through the Breezeway doors.
  

Dismissal

• Students will wait to be picked up in the back Loop. Please do NOT stop your vehicle at your student, pull as far around the loop as traffic allows.
• If you are needing to make any changes to your student's after school plans please call Ms. Claudia in the office by 1:30 if possible.
  

If you have not done so, please fill out the "After School Plans" form for your student. You can find the form HERE

• August 19 Fall MAP Assessment Window Opens
• August 20 PTA Event: Cook's Night Out @ Runza 6-8pm
• August 30 Snack Cart
• September 2 No School Labor Day

You can find ALL Fort Crook Elementary important dates HERE. You will also find it under the Family Resources section.

Paying for your student's school breakfast and lunch has never been easier! You can create a MySchoolBucks account that will allow you to add funds, check balances, or set up reminders. Follow the My School Bucks link to set up an account. If you are needing information on Free/Reduced meals, please click here.

Bellevue Public Schools Meal Prices 2024-2025

• Pre K-6 Grade Breakfast $1.75
• Reduced Breakfast $ .30
• Pre K-6 Grade Lunch $ 2.65
• Reduced Lunch $ .40
• Adult Breakfast $ 3.00
• Adult Lunch $ 3.00
• Milk $.50
• Extra Entrée $ 2.00
  

President - Shawnna Olstad

Treasurer - Meg Masters

Secretary - April Miller

Interested in becoming a member?! Click HERE

Interested in sporting your own Fort Crook spirit gear? Follow the link HERE to visit the Fort Crook Elementary Spirit Wear store!

All students at Fort Crook Elementary follow the Falcon Way! School-wide expectations or rules fall under the umbrella of the Falcon Way; Safe, Kind, Respectful and Responsible.

We are excited to offer FREE Boys Town Common Sense Parenting classes that will be hosted here at Fort Crook Elementary! These are being offered in both English and Spanish. Information on how to register is included on the flyers below!

Boys Town Common Sense Parenting Classes (English)

Boys Town Common Sense Parenting Classes (Spanish)

Kids’ Time is the Bellevue Public Schools Foundation’s before-and-after school child care program for students enrolled in kindergarten through sixth grade. Children receive quality child care under the guidance of trained caregivers in a structured and fun atmosphere.

Proceeds from the Kids’ Time program help support Bellevue Public Schools Foundation projects contributing to the education and success of BPS students.

Kids’ Time is licensed through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and complies with all standards and regulations established by the Department.

Kids' Time Registration

Kids' Time Parent Portal