PRINCIPAL'S PLACE
A look ahead:
8/14/23 12:00PM Open House registration opens
8/31/23 Open House Family Sessions 4-6PM
9/5/2023 Open House Family Sessions 8AM-4PM
9/6/2023 1st day of school
9/8/2023 Spirit Day: Black & Gold Day
9/28/2023 Hayes Tower Time Night w/The Works 5-7PM
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FALL FUN RUN
SPRING CARNIVAL
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Important Information From Fridley Schools Transportation Fall 2023
This year, the transportation department will not require previously enrolled families to fill out our Transportation Request Form unless they fall under one of these four categories:
- They are new to the district
- Their address has changed since the last day of school (June 9th, 2023)
- They require a different drop off or pick up location including a daycare. If your student needs transportation from a daycare, please fill out the daycare information on the form
- They are entering Fridley Preschool
If any of these conditions apply to your student(s), please make sure to fill out the form so that we may ensure you get transportation right away in the fall. Please only fill out one form per student.
This form must be completed by Friday, August 11th in order to get transportation started on the first day of school.
For any submissions thereafter, transportation will start on Wednesday the 20th of September.
The reason we do this is so that the bus and van drivers will have sufficient time to learn their routes before school starts, and any changes that may happen in the first 2 weeks of the school year. We appreciate your patience in this practice as it leads to a much safer and efficient route.
Transportation will email you with stop information when your stop is set up and student is assigned
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This year, we want to modify as little as possible compared to 2022-2023. For most students, bus stops and times will be the same.
Your student's transportation information will be available via the Campus Parent Portal on the Fridley Schools website starting August 21st. You may find the link to the Campus Parent portal here.
The Fridley Public Schools website has some great transportation information under the transportation department tab. You can access that here.
Transportation - Fridley Public Schools
Transportation - Fridley Public Schools
Please feel free to call the transportation department with any questions at (763) 502-5151 or email us at transportation@fridley.k12.mn.us
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Fridley Public Schools uses a variety of digital tools to support student learning. Depending upon the particular educational technology being used, our district may need to collect different types of student data, which is then shared with educational technology vendors through their online sites, services, and/or applications. Under Minnesota’s Student Data Privacy Act, educational technology vendors are prohibited from selling or renting a student's information or from engaging in targeted advertising using a student's information. Such vendors may only disclose student data for K-12 school purposes and other limited purposes permitted under the law. This act also requires districts to provide timely notice of the tool used, data collected, and contact information.
Download a spreadsheet that catalogs the full library of evaluated resources. If you have any questions or concerns about any digital resources used by your child, please contact your child’s teacher.
Chromebook agreement can be viewed here by clicking here: https://permission.click/aLzGz/int/yOKW
Welcome back families and students! We are looking forward to having you back in the café for breakfast and lunch daily. We hope that your students enjoy our new menu items along with their favorite items.
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 received 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. 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.
Minnesota Free School Meals Program
The Minnesota Free School Meals Program provides state reimbursement to schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. Students can have one reimbursable breakfast and one reimbursable lunch at no cost at school.
At breakfast, the student must choose at least 3 items to be counted as a reimbursable meal. The student must choose a ½ cup fruit as part of their breakfast.
At lunch, the student must choose at least 3 components to be counted as a reimbursable meal. The student must choose a ½ cup serving of fruit or vegetable as part of their lunch.
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 breakfast daily to students either as a grab and go breakfast or breakfast in the classroom depending on the grade. 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.
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 Katie Joyce RD, Nutrition Coordinator, at 763-502-5028 to discuss your child’s needs. There are some additional USDA forms that must be completed.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Both Hayes and Stevenson Elementary Schools will be participating in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program. This grant provides fresh fruit or vegetable as a snack to students 3 days per week. We try to provide students with new and different fresh produce including papaya, mango, jicama and kohlrabi. Besides the snack, students receive some education about the produce. We encourage all students to try the items, even if this is only taking a bite each time or smelling the item. This grant program will start in October 2023.
If you have any questions regarding Nutritional Services, please contact Renee Arbogast at 763-502-5022 for assistance
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.
Hayes Elementary
Email: Jennie.Marquardt@fridley.k12.mn.us
Website: https://hayes.fridleyschools.org/
Location: 615 Mississippi Street Northeast, Fridley, MN, USA
Phone: 763-502-5200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HayesElementarySchoolFridley/
Twitter: @fps_district14