The first day of school is just weeks away! By now, you should have already ordered uniforms, signed up for electives (if you have a middle school student) and completed DCSD Express Check-In. There are a few additional tasks to complete before our students start on Aug. 16. See below for important action items as well as some general information about what’s happening this August:
Elementary School Teacher Assignments & Middle School Schedules
Elementary Teacher assignments can be found in the Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal after 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Middle school parents should log into their Infinite Campus (IC) Parent Portal to view their student’s middle school schedule after 9 a.m. tomorrow, August 2. Please print the schedule and ask your student to bring it on his/her first day.
Note: the Infinite Campus parent portal is different from the EngagED Portal where you completed Express Check-In, but your credentials (username/password) are the same for both.
PikMyKid
This school year, we’ve decided to use the PikMyKid Application for carpool. Additional details and action items for parents will be sent to parents this week.
Lunch
The Douglas County School District (DCSD) opted into the Healthy School Meals for All program for the school year 2023-24. Please see the lunch webpage or Nutrition Services webpage for details.
BFA Annual Family Check-In
Parents and K-8 students should come to BFA to complete BFA Annual Family Check-In on their assigned date (see below).
Tuesday, August 8
- Families with last name beginning M-Z
- Hours: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, August 9
- Families with last name beginning A-L
- Hours: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (School closed for lunch break from 2-3 p.m.)
When you come to BFA for check-in, make sure to:
- Be ready to SMILE! Student and parent photos will be taken. Students should wear a BFA uniform shirt. Parents’ pictures will be used for their annual volunteer badges.
- After picture day, parents can go to https://shop.jostenspix.com, create or log into the site, then view and order pictures.
- Current families DO NOT need to bring in their carpool tag this year. New families will receive a carpool tag, and should allow extra time to learn about BFA’s drop-off/pick-up processes.
- Bring student medications and completed required health forms from DCSD Express Check-In with parent and physician’s signature.
- Bring copies of any legal documents or updates (custody, parenting plan, guardianship, etc.), if applicable.
Middle School Math Placement Testing for Brand New BFA Students
On Aug. 11, middle school students new to BFA will complete math placement testing for the 2023-24 school year. Details to follow.
New BFA Parent/Guardian Orientation
Brand new BFA families are welcome to join us for an orientation from 5:30 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10, at BFA.
Meet the Teacher/Family Picnic
Save the date! On the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 14, you’ll have the opportunity to meet your student(s) teacher(s) as well as other BFA families. Elementary and middle school families can come by BFA and meet their teacher between 3 – 5 p.m., then stay for the Community Events Committee’s informal school picnic which will be held from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. Bring your chairs and blankets, and join us for games, music, food trucks and fun with your fellow BFA community.
Featured food trucks include High Society Pizza, Slife’s Devil Dogs and Sweet Freeze Shave Ice* and Downtown Fingers. *Gluten Free options will be available.
PRESCHOOL IN–PERSON MEET AND GREETS:
On Monday, August 14, preschool will have our Meet and Greets for each classroom during the times listed below. We are asking that no siblings attend this important meeting. This should just be a time for you and your preschooler. We hope you’ll join us for the Back-to-School picnic later in the day!
- 8:30-9:30 a.m.: MWF Adorable Owls 3’s – Mrs. McConnell’s Room
- 9:30-10:30 a.m.: T/TH Adorable Owls 3’s – Mrs. McConnell Room
- 11 a.m.-noon: MWF Busy Bees- Mrs. Olson’s Room
- Noon-1 p.m.: T/TH Busy Bees – Mrs. Olson’s Room
- 2-3 p.m.: MWF and T/TH Happy Campers – Mrs. Eframo’s Room
School Begins Aug. 16
The First Day of School for Grades 1-8 is from 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. Students should wear their Formal Uniform, which is a navy polo with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort.
Kindergarten First Day of School and BooHoo/Yahoo
Kindergarten students also begin on Wednesday, Aug. 16, but for the first day of school ONLY, morning and full-day kindergarten begins at 8:30 a.m.; afternoon kindergarten starts at the regular time (12:30 p.m.). Students should wear their Formal Uniform, which is a navy polo with the BFA logo and tan pants, shorts, skirt or a skort. School will start a bit later on the first morning for Kindies (8:30 a.m.) so parents can park and walk their students into school. Parents should plan on walking their students into school for a story and staying for our traditional BooHoo/Yahoo social event. (The BooHoo/Yahoo event also will be held around 12:45 p.m. for our afternoon kindie parents.)
Back to School Nights
Every year, parents are invited to a Back to School Night to help them become better acquainted with the school, staff and information specific to their child’s grade level. More information will be provided later in the summer.
· Grades K- 4: Back to School Night Tuesday, Aug. 29, 6 – 8 p.m.
· Grades 5-8: Back to School Night Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6 – 8 p.m