Last updated 8/4/2021 2021-2022 Beginning of School Information Newsletter

Mission Statement We, the members of the Belle Fourche Community, are committed to building a learning community and ensuring all learners equal opportunity for an excellent education program that results in learners who are responsible and accountable, who value lifelong learning and know how to learn; and who are capable of succeeding in a changing society.

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Belle Fourche School District 2305 13th Avenue Belle Fourche, SD 57717

WEBSITE LINK is www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us ALL STUDENT REGISTRATION IS BEING COLLECTED ONLINE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU SELECT THE APPROPRIATE LINK. THERE IS ONE FOR RETURNING STUDENTS AND ONE FOR NEW TO THE DISTRICT STUDENTS. High School’s beginning and dismissal times are 7:50 a.m. and 3:37 p.m. School Registration New Students: All new students to the District must register online on our District’s website at Belle Fourche Education Connection (BFEC) www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us Parents are also asked to School Registration: All returning students planning on provide a copy of the child’s birth certificate and attending BFEC must register at BFEC (2315 Dakota immunization records. Avenue, Lower Level) on Wednesday, August 18 between 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. High School: All returning students in grades 9-12 must register online. Make sure you click RETURNING Best Buddies Mentoring Program STUDENT registration. Link will be available on the The Best Buddies Mentoring Program provides Juniors and th District website beginning July 28 with a deadline to Seniors the opportunity to enrich elementary students’ register of August 4 for returning students. lives. This program is a great way for Juniors and Seniors to be role models and helps build scholarship opportunities. Freshmen and New Students Orientation: The mentoring program involves up to an hour of fun filled Thursday, August 12 at 6:00 p.m. – High School activities and memories for both the high school student gym. and the elementary student. Sign-up sheets will be available at registration or contact Brian at 210-0056 or Jeff at 723-3350 Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors will report to the VOLUNTEER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE High School gym on Thursday, August 19 at 7:50 a.m. IN A CHILD’S LIFE! for an assembly. They will be on an abbreviated schedule and will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m. No lunch will be served this day. No buses for high school High School After School students this day. Program Grades 9-12 Time: 3:40 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Freshmen will report to the high school gym on Place: Assigned Rooms will be posted Thursday, August 19 at 12:15 p.m. They will be on an Days: Monday through Thursday after school with Friday morning Intersessions. Activities will include homework abbreviated schedule and will be dismissed at 3:37 p.m. help, access to computer lab, ACT prep, special projects, Friday, August 20 will be a regular class day for all scholarship preparation, and other activities. Students will High School students. Classes start at 7:50 a.m. and sign up for the activity they will participate in. (Funded by dismissal is at 3:37 p.m. Buses will be running on their the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant) regular schedule. We encourage the use of EZSchoolPay to pay All BFHS students, grades 9-12, will be issued a school fees for student activity tickets, annuals, owned laptop. The laptop can be taken home and students are expected to bring it to school in fully class dues, laptop fees and student meal charged condition each morning. Each student, that is accounts. Visit the District’s website at new to BFHS (including incoming 9th graders), will be www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us under Parents for additional required to pay a non-refundable $25 deposit (maximum information on EZSchoolPay. of $50 per family), or sign a waiver for self-insurance. Many home-owner’s insurance policies will cover these If not using EZSchoolPay, students should bring $25.00 laptops so you may want to look into that prior to the for an activity ticket. Adult tickets are available for start of the school year. Students that qualify for $45.00. This ticket will be for admission to athletic free/reduced meals may have the deposit waived. events. Freshmen, Sophomore, and Junior class dues Laptops will be checked out to students on their first day are $3.00. All class dues are to be paid at the class of school. Please have the deposit and waiver signed meeting which will be held on the first day of school. and returned by August 23. 2021-22 High School Annuals will be on sale during registration for $35.00. Annuals purchased after January 1st will be $40.00. Phone Numbers Elementary – Grades K-4 Administration Offices - 723-3355 Athletic Director - 723-3359 High School - 723-3350 Special Education - 723-3356 All returning students in grades 1-4 must register Middle School - 723-3367 Facilities - 723-3360 South Park - 723-3382 Food Service - 723- 3377 online. Make sure you click RETURNING STUDENT North Park - 723-3379 Early Intervention - 723-9139 registration. Link will be available on the District Nurse - Contact your child’s school building website beginning July 28th with a deadline to register Education Connection (Alt School) - 723-0955 of August 4 for returning students. Transportation (Buses) - 892-2683 Between 5pm and 8pm on August 16th, K-4 classroom Middle School: All returning students in grades 5-8 teacher assignments will be posted on the doors at must register online. Make sure you click RETURNING South Park Elementary. The lobby will also be open so STUDENT registration. Link will be available on the you can come in and pick up a welcome letter from your District website beginning July 28th with a deadline to register of August 4 for returning students. child’s assigned teacher.

Parents of ALL Kindergarten-4th grade students: There will be will be posted on the Homeroom Assignments an open house on August 18th from Noon-3pm. Kindergarten entrance doors at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 16. open house will take place at North Park Elementary. Grades

1-4 will have their open house at South Park. This will be a On the first day of school on August 19th, students will rotate through all of their classes in the morning and then we will great opportunity for you to bring your supplies, meet your dismiss school at 11:30 a.m. We will not be serving lunch on teachers, and see our schools! this day. Starting at noon, we will have an open house st throughout the building so that parents/guardians can come 1 Day of school for students grades K-4: We will have a in and meet their children’s teachers. The open house will staggered start for elementary students ONLY. Elementary end at 4:00 p.m. We will continue to limit the number of students will be assigned to either a Broncs 1 or a Broncs 2 visitors to our building. group. You will be notified prior to the start of school which group your student is assigned to. For all 5th grade students and their parents/guardians, we will th having an orientation on Thursday, August 12 in the Middle 1st day for students in Broncs 1: August 19, 2021 School gym at 5:00 p.m. 1st day for students in Broncs 2: August 20, 2021 Middle School normal beginning and dismissal times: 7:55 a.m. – 3:43 p.m. Lunches will be served and busses will run on these days. ALL elementary students will attend together beginning on Belle Fourche Band Night August 23, 2021. Tuesday, August 17, between 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Elementary beginning and dismissal times: All Band students need to attend (6, 7 and 8 Grade) North Park: 8:10 a.m. – 3:10 p.m. BFMS Band & Choir Room and Activity Room for social South Park: 8:00 a.m. – 3:20 p.m. distancing. Haggerty’s will be here. Parents and students come and listen to the music stores rental plans, and make your selections of ****Just a reminder to call Julie Egemo at North instruments, cleaning kits, reeds, valve oil, and lesson books. Park School (723-3379) when your child will not Orders will be taken, and delivery will be made at the school, be at school. Julie does the attendance for both the first week of school in time for the first lesson. North Park and South Park Elementary Schools.

After School Jam Program Grades 5-8 AFTER SCHOOL TRAK PROGRAM Time: 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Grades: KG – 4 Time: 3:20 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Place: Middle School Lunch Room Place: South Park Elementary Dates: Monday through Thursday with Friday Intersessions Dates: Every day that school is in session for a full day (sessions to be posted) Activities include homework, computer skills, art, science, social Activities include homework zone, computer lab and other science and language arts. Enrollment forms must be filled out in enrichment activities planned each night. Waiver/consent order for students to participate. These may be picked up at South Park or North Park Elementary School offices. TRAK does not forms are needed for participation. These can be picked up at provide transportation. There is also a six week program during the the Middle School office. If you have questions, please call summer. For further information, please call 605-206-0979. 723-3367 or 641-3139. ------

**Elementary Parents Please Note** Buses will be loading on Stanley Street again this year. This PROGRAM FEATURES AND INFORMATION FROM street will be closed to all traffic except for school buses. YOUR FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM AT BELLE Please use Valley Drive to deliver children to school. FOURCHE SCHOOL DISTRICT 9-1 Bus Routes: The routes will be similar to last year. Parents are We look forward to the coming school year at Belle requested to watch for the buses when they run their first routes on the first day of school. New residences along the Fourche School District as Lunchtime Solutions bus routes outside of the city limits should contact the continues to provide the food service program in Transportation Office at 892-2683 to arrange pick up of their our schools. The purpose of this communication is children. The School Board has authorized town K-8 students to provide you with some idea of what to expect to ride the buses between schools. In the mornings, students from our food service program. If you have any in grades K-8 will be allowed to get on a bus at any of the regular school stops to their school of attendance. In the questions or comments about our program, please afternoon, they may again board a bus at their school of feel free to contact Heidi Gallatin, Food Service attendance and ride to any of the regular school stops. Director at 723-3375 or Parents wishing to utilize the in town busing service should [email protected]. watch the District website and get information during For your convenience, our menus are posted registrations for a complete schedule showing locations, times and bus numbers. REMINDER: (A) Any bus discipline monthly on the School District website. problems will result in forfeiture of the privilege to ride; and (B) Rural bus students will always have priority for space. School Breakfast High school students are not allowed to utilize the in town shuttles. Grades K-8 will be serving breakfast in the classroom after the bell rings. There will be NO breakfast served in dining areas before school for grades K-8. We Checks written to Belle Fourche encourage you to take part in this program, as research studies show that eating breakfast can help students School District: perform better in the classroom. Grades 9-12 will Nonsufficient funds checks will be assessed a serve breakfast in the dining areas before school starts. $20.00 fee. When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from Breakfast prices are: ALL breakfast meals are free until your check to make a one-time electronic fund further notice unless extras are purchased. transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. For inquiries, School Lunch: please call 723-3355. When we use information School lunch will offer a wide variety of choices for from your check to make an electronic fund students. Entrees could include home-style chicken and transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your noodles, Italian foods, Mexican foods, chicken nuggets, account as soon as the same day you make your entrée salads, wraps and sub sandwiches. All meals payment, and you will not receive your check back include an entrée choice, a hot vegetable, milk choices, from your financial institution. plus the unlimited fruits and cold veggies.

Extra Entrée – Extra Milk All students, at an extra cost, can purchase an additional entrée or milk offered as a part of the school lunch program. For example, if a student wants a second entrée, or additional entrée, like a slice of pizza, then that entrée can be selected in the lunch line and charged to the student’s account. All students who first purchase a school meal can have extra servings of canned fruit, fresh fruit, vegetables and salads at no charge. All extra servings of these items are free. If a all purchases will stop. If the student is a free student is free or reduced, they may receive one entrée student, they still will be able to purchase a school with their meal, but they must have money in their lunch. No extras will be allowed for any negative account to purchase any extra entrées. account.

High School students are also offered the Bronc Grill meal, which is a “grab & go” meal that offers students PIN NUMBERS: All students will be using four entrée choices daily (like cheeseburgers, hot their Infinite Campus (our student sandwiches, and hotdogs) with fruit, veggies and a milk. management system) Person ID number as their meal account number. Website Link for Menus: visit www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us under Lunch Information or download the free “My School Menus” app to your Diet Modifications Smart phone Families are responsible for notifying the School Snacks Food Service if the child requires a diet For Middle/High School students, snack items will be modification because of a life threatening available during the lunch period. Snack items offered disability. A licensed physician must provide may include: fruit drinks, snack mixes like Chex mix, a specific written medical documentation. Please variety of chips, cookies and granola bars. All snacks contact the School Food Service office for more meet standards set by the Belle Fourche Wellness information. Policy. Snack items are only sold to Middle School students who have a school lunch. All students must . have money in their account to purchase snack items.

School Lunch Account Lunch account deposits must be made in the morning before school starts for the day. WE ENCOURAGE THE USE OF EZSCHOOLPAY TO MAKE PAYMENTS AND/OR VIEW YOUR STUDENT’S MEAL ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS, BALANCE AND SET UP PAYMENT REMINDERS If you have any questions, please contact Food ONLINE!! Visit the District’s website at Service Director at 605-723-3375. www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us under Parents for additional information on EZSchoolPay. School meal prices for 2021-2022 are: ALL MEALS ARE FREE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE – Payment by check may be mailed to: (or drop off at any extra purchases will have a charge for your student’s school office) the items Belle Fourche School District 9-1

Attn: Food Service 2305 13th Avenue Lunch Breakfast Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Grades K-4 $2.85 $1.80 Be sure to include your name, your student’s Grades 5-8 $3.00 $1.80 name, and your student’s lunch account number. Grades 9-12 $3.15 $1.80 Also include any changes in your address or Adults $4.00 $2.30 telephone number. Extra Milk (half pint) 50¢ Extra Entrées (if available) - Grades K-12 and Adults $1.80 The District’s Lunch Account Policy for the 2021- 2022 school year allows students to charge up to Free & Reduced Meal Applications must be received in $5.00 against their account. When an account the Administration Office AND approved before school balance is low, students receive a minimum of starts. three reminders to bring lunch money. At this point, when an account reaches a negative $10.00 **Note** Even if you have participated in Parent Teacher Conferences: the free and reduced meal program in All parent-teacher conferences may be changed to previous years, a new application is a virtual format depending on the circumstances at required each school year. the time of conferences. High School Conference Schedule: Fall

Conferences: Applications can be picked up at the District November 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Administration Building or are available on the November 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. website at https://core- Spring Conferences March 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded p.m. and March 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. _file/1390375/Free___Reduced_Meal_Application_ Middle School Conference Schedule Fall Parent_Packet_SY21-22.pdf They will also be Conferences: available when you register your child/children. November 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Please list all of your children’s names on one November 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. application. You will be notified of the eligibility Spring Conferences March 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 determination. p.m. and March 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Trimester End Dates: November 11, February 17 EVEN THOUGH WE ARE ELIGIBLE TO and May 26. PROVIDE FREE MEALS FOR YOUR FAMILY Elementary Conference Schedule: Fall THIS SCHOOL YEAR, WE REQUEST THAT Conferences: YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION. For November 4 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and school year 2021-2022, this information is only November 5 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. relevant to determine eligibility for the P-EBT Spring Conferences March 3 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and March 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. program. Belle Fourche School District 9-1 is Our elementary schools will have three grading participating in the Seamless Summer Option (SSO), periods (Trimester End Dates). The first grading meaning that your school is serving all eligible meals period ends on November 4, the second on March for free to all K-12 students. 3, and the third on May 26. Assignment to Students in District: The information attached to the application Belle Fourche School District students will be assigned to the various school buildings as follows: explains eligibility and how to apply for meal Kindergarten- North Park School at 29 North 6th Avenue, benefits. If you have any questions or need help in Phone 723-3379, Fax 723-3381 filling out an application form, please contact Pre-School Special Needs - Early Intervention at 29 North 6th Brenda Whetham, Food Service Secretary, at 723- Avenue, Phone 723-9139, Fax 723-3381 3355 ext. 4. You will be notified when the Grades 1-4 - South Park School at 1816 Valley Drive, Phone 723- 3382, Fax 723-3384 application is approved or denied. Grades 5-8 - Belle Fourche Middle School at 1302 Ziebach Street, Phone 723-3367, Fax 723-3374 School Districts are now automatically notified of Grades 9-12 - Belle Fourche High School at 1301 12th Avenue, children in approved SNAP and/or TANF Phone 723-3350, Fax 723-3357 households. Thus the printed notice will no longer Belle Fourche Education Connection – 2315 Dakota Avenue, Lower Level, Phone 723-0955. be sent for the household to complete and submit Special Education IEP teams may consider services in to the School District. alternate locations, depending on the needs of the student.

Mailing address for all school buildings is: 2305 13th Avenue.

High School Information Middle School Information Attention parents of kids playing sports this fall! Below you will Attention parents of kids playing middle school football and find important information pertaining to ‘High School Athletes’. volleyball this fall! Below you will find important information Our High School annual parent / coaches meeting will be Tues, July 20th at 6:00 pm in the High School Gym. Please make plans pertaining to ‘Middle School Athletes’. to attend because there will be a lot of information you need to * Tues, Aug. 10th – Middle School Football Equipment know before the season officially starts. All athletic paperwork can be turned in at this time. If you have any questions, please Checkout at 5:00 pm in the Middle School Gym th contact the Activity Department. * Tues, Aug. 10 – Middle School Football & Volleyball – Student & Parent Meeting at 6:00 pm Middle School 2021-22 High School Fall Sports Start Dates Gym July 20th – Cross Country, Football, Competitive Cheer, Please make plans to attend because there will be a lot of Soccer & Volleyball – Student & Parent Meeting at 6:00 pm information you need to know before the season officially High School Gym Aug. 2nd – Soccer & Competitive Cheer Practices starts. All athletic paperwork can be turned in at this time. Aug. 9th – Boys Golf Meeting / Practice @ Golf Course If you have any questions, please contact the Activity Aug. 9th – Football Practice Department. Aug. 12th – Volleyball & Cross Country Practices Aug. 19th – Bronc Booster Fall Picnic – Lou Graslie Field – 6:00 Middle School Fall Concussion Testing - All impact pm testing will take place at the high school in room #143 (Mrs. Coronation – Mon., Sept. 13th at 7:30 pm High School Gym Homecoming (Bronc Day) – Fri., Sept. 17th – Parade starts Green’s). See below for testing information, times, & dates. at 2:30 pm 7th grader football players and anyone who is a first High School Fall Concussion Testing - All impact time participant or had to take a post-injury test due to testing will take place at the high school in Room #143 a head injury during the 2020-21 school year will also (Mrs. Green’s). See below for testing information, times, & need to take/retake the test. Participants in Volleyball, dates. 9th and 11th graders and anyone who is a first Fall Boys Golf & Cross Country do not need to take the time participant or had to take a post-injury test due to impact test. a head injury during the 2020-21 school year will also need to take/retake the test. Participants in Fall Boys Impact Concussion Testing Schedule @ High School th th Golf & Cross Country do not need to take the impact July 19 – Middle School Football (7 graders & new participants) – 9:30 am in Room #143 test.

Impact Concussion Testing Schedule @ High School For school athletic physicals: July 19th – HS Boys’ Soccer (7th, 9th & 11th graders) – 7:30 am  Tri-State Chiropractic (892-4845) – Offering FREE athletic July 19th – HS Football (9th, & 11th graders) – 8:30 am physicals on Wed., July 21st and Sat., July 24th – ONLY. You July 20 – HS Girls’ Soccer (7th, 9th, & 11th graders) – 7:30 am must call ahead for an appointment and tell them it is for a July 20th – HS Volleyball (9th, & 11th graders) – 8:30 am school athletic physical. Before appointment, a parent and / or guardian must fill out the form. Any other dates, the th th th July 20 – HS Cheer (9 & 11 graders) – 9:30 am athletes will be CHARGED $25.00.

 Monument Health Medical Clinic (723-8970) – Offering FREE Admission charges and activity tickets for the various activities athletic physicals. Athletes may see any provider of their are listed below. Activity tickets may be purchased thru the choosing, but appointments are required. A parent or guardian EZSchoolPay platform. (http://www.ezschoolpay.com). must complete forms before the physical can be performed. Forms are available at the clinic. ADMISSION FEES:  Gentle Touch Chiropractic PLLC (723-5024) – Offering FREE K-12 with no activity ticket $3.00 athletic physicals per appointment only on the following dates: th th th Adult with no activity ticket $5.00 July 10 , 17 and 24 . A parent or guardian must complete K-12 season activity ticket $25.00 forms before the physical can be performed. Adult season activity ticket $45.00 PLEASE DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO Senior Citizen (Age 55)……...Free Pass from HS GET YOUR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Prekindergarten…….……….………………………Free COMPLETED! (Activity Tickets will not be honored at Tournaments or playoff games) Watch the Broncs LIVE!!! ------https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/belle-fourche-high- Facility Rental: Out of school groups wishing to use school-belle-fourche-sd school facilities should contact Adam Nowowiejski at Belle Fourche Activities Department Website: 723-3359. https://www.bellefourche.k12.sd.us/o/athletics

Driver’s Education Please remember that any days missed during the school year due to weather or other events will be Mr. Tonsager will be running Driver’s Education class in two sessions this fall and spring. Classroom instruction takes 8 days from 8:00 a.m. until made up and scheduled as soon as possible as approximately 12:00 p.m. each day at the High School. We ask that you do not schedule any appointments or family vacations during these days. Mr. Tonsager determined by the School Board OR will will schedule the time for your child to take “behind the wheel” part of the course. transition to Virtual Learning for the day(s). The driving portion of the Drivers Education class will be scheduled to start driving shortly after our first class with times available to drive in both the school year and the summer.

There is a fee of $260.00 per student to enroll in the Driver’s Education Program. Patrons of the Belle Fourche School District The $260.00 fee needs to be paid on the first day of Driver’s Education class, which is presently set for August 27, 2021 for the 1st session and January 7, 2022 who claim mileage for the 2021-2022 school for the 2nd session of Driver’s Education. This is a great opportunity for your year, must turn in mileage vouchers to the child to be given experience driving as well as possibly receiving an insurance discount they might be eligible for until they are 22 years old. Administration Office by May 31, 2022.

Please select which session would work for you. Please bring checks with the student on the first day of class. Make checks payable to Wayne Tonsager. If you would like, you may also pay via Venmo to @Wayne-Tonsager.

School computers will be needed for the first class time. Schedule of School Beginning and Dismissal Times: Session 1: 8/27, 9/17, 9/24, 10/8, 10/22 10/29, 11/5, 12/3 Session 2: 1/7, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 3/11, 4/1 North Park - Kindergarten: 8:10 a.m. - 3:10 p.m. South Park – grades 1-4: 8:00 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Wayne Tonsager at (605) 210-3090 or email at [email protected] for registration form. Middle School – grades 5-8: 7:55 a.m. - 3:43 p.m. High School – grades 9-12: 7:50 a.m. - 3:37 p.m. Important Services for Students Beginning and dismissal times may be changed when deemed appropriate or necessary by the District. DID YOU KNOW…? The Belle Fourche School District provides free, appropriate public education for all children with disabilities from birth through age 21, including any eligible Child Custody Notification child within the jurisdiction of the District, including those By law, if parents are legally separated or divorced, enrolled in any public or private agency or school. Special Education services provide an educational program based on each parent has equal rights to the custody of the the concept of least restrictive environments (LRE). The goal child/children UNLESS a parent has a court order that of LRE is to educate children with disabilities with children indicated which parent has sole custody of the without disabilities to the maximum extent appropriate. child/children. If your child is not performing up to his/her ability, is not The school MUST HAVE A COPY of the court order on able to keep up with peers academically, emotionally, or file, otherwise either parent may check the child out of socially, and you feel other options are needed, please school with proper identification. contact the Special Education Director, Caleb Case at 723- 3356 for information regarding the special education referral process.

------Administration/Contacts Dr. Steve Willard, Superintendent 723-3355 **SNOW DAYS** When the decision is made that Susan Proefrock, Business Manager 723-3355 Mathew Raba, High School Principal 723-3350 school will not be in session due to bad weather, Kevin Smidt, Middle School Principal 723-3367 the announcement will be made over the following Julie Hatling, Elementary Principal 723-3382 radio and television stations: KBFS, KBHB, KDSJ, Adam Nowowiejski, Activities Director 723-3359 KSQY, KIMM, KKLS, KDDX, KOTA-TV, KEVN-TV, Caleb Case, Special Education Director 723-3356 AND KNBN-TV. Parents will also be notified via our Tommy Coyle, Director of Facilities and automated phone calling system. Transportation 723-3360 Transportation 892-2683 Brandi Vansickle, School Nurse 723-3382 Heidi Gallatin, Food Service Director 723-3375

SUPPLIES FOR 2021-22 KINDERGARTEN - 4TH GRADE *NO PEANUT PRODUCTS*

THIRD GEADE Cont. 1 small package wide ruled notebook paper KINDERGARTEN 1 ream white copy paper Headphones or earbuds 1 large eraser REQUIRED: Tennis shoes for P.E. 2 boxes of 8 Crayons, regular size 1 pack small Glue sticks (not Elmer’s liquid or rolling glue) FOURTH GRADE Fiskars blunt scissors (metal) 4 Dry Erase markers Box for supplies, plastic (no larger than 8" x 5") White Board eraser (or sock) No. 2 wooden pencils (no plastic or glitter coated 3 Spiral notebooks, wide-rule Elmer’s liquid glue and 5 glue sticks pencils) Watercolor paints, Crayola or Prang brand 2 Red pens 1 Kleenex (large box) 1 package of No. 2 pencils Back pack 1 Large eraser 8 wide-tipped Crayola markers (classic colors only) Crayons - 48 pack 1 box of colored pencils 12" ruler - cm, inches 1 spiral bound wide-ruled notebook Scissors (pointed) (medium size) - NOT SMALL 1 – container of Clorox wipes 1 Kleenex (large box) 2 boxes snacks per month Colored pencils REQUIRED: Tennis shoes for P.E. Markers (package of thick and thin tipped) 2 Folders (No Trapper Keepers) 1” 3 ring binder for Mrs. Bohlmann’s room ONLY Small pencil sharpener, with cover (Not Miss Cupp’s classroom) FIRST GRADE Plastic supply box (about 11" x 6" x 2" deep - big enough for glue, scissors, markers, Box of Crayons, 24 pack etc.) (Ziplock containers work well too) 4 large Glue sticks 1 - 1 inch 3 ring binder 2 large green or pink erasers 2 - Clorox wipes Fiskars scissors Headphones or earbuds School box REQUIRED: Tennis shoes for P.E. 12 No. 2 lead pencils - plain yellow 2 Kleenex (large boxes) Mr. Soldatke & Mrs. Janish’s Supply List for Customized Learning classroom: 1 box crackers per month (individually wrapped for 3 Notebooks 24 students every month) 2 Folders 8 Crayola washable wide-tipped markers (Classic colors only) 4 Dry Erase Markers – please replenish throughout the year 2 – Clorox wipes 10 pencils – please replenish throughout the year 2 – 2 pocket folders – sturdy plastic 1 pencil sharpener with cover 1 – 1 inch 3 ring binder 1 Liquid glue Colored pencils (optional) 1 pack 3 x 3 Post its Headphones (NOT earbuds) 1 box tissues Suggested headphones https://www.amazon.com/LilGadgets-Connect-Headphones- 1 box sanitizing wipes SharePort-Children/dp/B00Q3I68TU/ref=asc_df_B01AN91U92/?tag=hyprod- Water Bottle – we will provide one water bottle, but they will need to bring one EVERY 20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312142335725&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12626758 DAY 48925914648&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvloc Below are supplies we have in the classroom. Purchase only if they would like their phy=9020647&hvtargid=pla-522891836048&psc=1&th=1 own: Hand sanitizer Markers, Colored pencils and crayons REQUIRED: Tennis shoes for P.E. SECOND GRADE No. 2 lead pencils (not plastic or glitter coated) 3rd and 4th Grade Music Supplies: 1 pocket folder with fasteners, 1 4 Glue sticks pencil and 1 Soprano Baroque Recorder. You may bring your own 2 Large pink erasers Box of 24 crayons recorder to be approved by the music teacher, or information about Fiskars scissors ordering recorders will be made available when the school year starts. 8 Crayola washable markers (optional) 4th Grade students can use the same recorder and folder from 3rd Kleenex (large box) School box, about 8" x 4" x 1 ¾" deep grade. 2 Clorox wipes ------4 Dry Erase Markers (SOME OF THESE SUPPLIES NEED TO BE REPLENISHED 1 package pencil top erasers DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR) Headphones ½’ binder Please put your child’s name on all supplies. 12 pack colored pencils (optional) Everything listed per grade level is required. REQUIRED: Tennis shoes for P.E. THIRD GRADE Supply list for Early Intervention Students No. 2 lead pencils-package of 12 (no mechanical pencils) 2 large pink erasers 1 backpack (large enough for papers) 2 wide-ruled spiral notebooks 2 purple glue sticks Scissors (Fiskars recommended) 1 bottle of liquid glue 8 white Glue sticks Crayons 1 box of crayons (Class Pack – 10pk) 2 Kleenex (large boxes) 1 box of markers (Class Pack – 10pk) 2 heavy duty plastic (2 pocket folders) 1 water color paints Plastic box for supplies 2 boxes Kleenex 2 large containers of Clorox disinfecting wipes 1 box of crackers per month 2 containers of Clorox wipes Colored pencils Cracker snacks - Please bring 1 box at the beginning of each month 1 bottle white Elmer’s glue Small pencil sharpener (with cover) 2 Dry Erase Markers Screening dates for Early Intervention are: Friday, August 20, 2021, Friday, September 10, 2021, Friday, December 17, 2021 & Friday, February 25, 2022

SUPPLIES FOR 2021-22, 5TH - 12TH GRADE (FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS - SOME OF THESE SUPPLIES Grades 5-8: Lock for locker required (may rent or NEED TO BE REPLENISHED DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR) purchase your own) - combination locks are offered in the office for $5.00, which will be refunded when the lock is returned. If you use a key lock, please give an extra key to the 7th GRADE homeroom teacher. NO LASER LOCKS. Lock for locker (may be rented in the office) No. 2 lead pencils (package) No self-enclosed pencil sharpeners allowed! Black or blue pens Erasers 5th GRADE Red pens (package) Trapper with zipper 2 packages loose leaf paper (No book bags on wheels, as they do not fit in lockers) Colored pencils - 1 box Lock for locker (may be rented in the office) 2 folders with pockets 1 three ring binder, 1 ½ inch wide with inside pocket 3 Kleenex (large boxes) 24 No. 2 pencils (re-supply as needed) 1 Composition notebook (Science Lab) Colored pencils (12 count only) 2 spiral notebook 12 Glue sticks (re-supply as needed) 1 Trifold (bring in November - needed for future Scissors projects – 36” x 48”) 2 black Expo markers Index tabs for 3 ring binder Erasers/pencil top erasers (re-supply as needed) Headphones/earbuds – optional 4 Composition notebooks for Science, Lang. Arts & 2 Clorox wipes Math (100 pages in bold print) Scissors 1 folder with 3 prongs 1 graph composition notebook for Science 8th GRADE 2 Trapper folders with pockets (1 for Lock for locker (may be rented in the office) computer class) Laptop bag, satchel or backpack 2 Kleenex (large boxes) Refillable water bottle Markers (10 count) – thin and thick No. 2 lead pencils (replenish throughout the year) Earbuds or headphones required Colored pencils 1 large Clorox wipes 2 - Kleenex (large boxes) 1 plain white T-shirt (no writing) Loose leaf paper (replenish throughout the year) Trapper or binder with dividers 6th GRADE 1 – 2 pocket folder for computer science Combination Lock for locker (may be rented in the Earbuds or headphones office) (you may want a separate lock for PE locker) 1 large Clorox wipes 1 - Trapper for carrying materials between classes 3 - large boxes of Kleenex Computer – 2 pocket folder 1 - Earbuds or headphones for computer P.E. SUPPLY LIST - 5-8 Grade - gym bag, shorts, shirt, 2 - large pink erasers deodorant and tennis shoes (shoes may be an old pair). Sweats for cold weather. Combination lock for PE locker (no 2 - packages No. 2 pencils key locks) and a sleeve type folder. 3 - pens (not black) 5th MUSIC – 2 pocket folder and bring your 4th grade 1 - scissors recorder. 3 - glue sticks BAND/CHOIR – 6-8 grade – 1 box Kleenex and pencil. 1 - package loose-leaf lined paper 1 - 1 ½” 3 ring binder and divider tabs HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) SUPPLY LIST 2 - Composition notebooks 2 Three ring binders 1 1/2“ or 2”, No. 2 lead 4 - 3 hole punched folders (for organizing papers in pencils or mechanical pencils, black or blue trapper) pens, 5-7 spiral notebooks. Bag or backpack 2 - large Clorox wipes with a sleeve specifically for carrying a laptop.

Clorox wipes. NOTICE OF RIGHTS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR PARENTS UNDER SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT

The purpose of this notice is to inform parents 8. Placement decisions regarding your child must be made and students of the rights granted to them under Section by a group of persons (504 committee) knowledgeable 504. The federal regulations that implement Section 504 about your child, the meaning of the evaluation date, are found at Title 34, Part 104 of the Code of Federal possible placement options, and the requirement that to Regulations (CFR) and entitle parents of eligible children the maximum extent possible, disabled children should be and the student themselves to the following rights: educated with nondisabled children. 1. You have a right to be informed of your rights under 9. If your child is eligible under Section 504, he or she has a Section 504. The School District must provide you written right to periodic evaluations to determine if there has notice of your rights under Section 504. (This document been a change in educational need. Generally an represents written notice of rights required under Section evaluation will take place at least every three years. 504). If you need further explanation or clarification of any 10. You have the right to be notified by the Belle Fourche of the rights described in this notice, contact Caleb Case, School District prior to any action regarding the Section 504 Coordinator, at 605- 723-3356, and he will identification, evaluation, or placement of your child. assist you in understanding your rights. 11. You have the right to examine relevant documents and 2. Under Section 504, your child has the right to an records regarding your child (generally documents relating appropriate education designed to meet his or her to identification, evaluation or placement under Section educational needs adequately as the needs of nondisabled 504). students are met. 12. You have the right to an impartial due process hearing 3. Your child has the right to free educational services, if you wish to contest any action of the District with regard with the exception of certain cost normally also paid by to your child’s identification, evaluation, or placement the parents of nondisabled students. Insurance companies under Section 504. You have the right to participate and other similar third parties are not relieved of any personally in the hearing or to be represented by an existing obligation to provide or pay for services to a attorney if you wish to hire one. student who becomes eligible for Section 504 services. 13. If you wish to contest an action taken by the Section 4. To the maximum extent appropriate, you child has the 504 committee by means of an impartial due process right to be educated with children who are not disabled. hearing, you must submit a notice of appeal or request for Your child will be placed and educated in regular classes, hearing to the District’s 504 Coordinator (Caleb Case, 2305 unless the District demonstrated that his or her 13th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, Ph. 605-723-3356). educational needs cannot be adequately met in the A date will be set for the hearing and an impartial hearing regular classroom, even with the use of supplementary officer will be appointed. You will be notified in writing of aides and services. the hearing date, time and place. 5. Your child has the right to services, facilities, and 14. If you disagree with the decision of the hearing officer, activities comparable to those provided to nondisabled you have the right to seek a review of the decision before students. a court of competent jurisdiction (normally the closest 6. The School District must undertake an evaluation of federal district court). your child prior to determining his or her appropriate 15. With respect to other issues surrounding your child’s educational placement or program of services under education that do not specifically involve identification, Section 504 and also before every significant change in evaluation or placement, you have a right to present a placement. grievance or complaint to the District’s 504 Coordinator, 7. If formal assessment instruments are used as a part of who will then investigate the situation, taking into account an evaluation, procedures used to administer assessments the nature of the complaint and all necessary factors, in an and other instruments must comply with the requirements effort to arrive at a fair and speedy resolution. of Section 504 regarding test validity, proper method of 16. You also have a right to file a complaint with the Office administration, and appropriate test selection. The District for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. The will consider information from a variety of sources in address for the regional office that covers the Belle making its determinations, including aptitude and Fourche School District is US Dept. of Ed., 10220 North achievement tests, teacher recommendations, reports of Executive Hills Blvd., 8th Floor, Kansas City MO 64153- physical condition, social and cultural background, 1367, Ph. # (816) 880-4200. adaptive behavior, health records, report cards, progress notes, parent observations and test scores.

ATTENTION: PROJECT CHILD FIND 2. The superintendent will notify the complainant of the decision BELLE FOURCHE SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT in writing. NEEDS IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM 3. The complainant will be allowed one week to react to the decision before it becomes final. The Belle Fourche School District will continue conducting a child 4. The complainant will either accept or disagree with the identification project which will identify and evaluate children decision and will provide such acknowledgement in writing, under the age of 21 who may require special education services. addressed to the superintendent. ANYONE who may know of a child in the District with unserved 5. If the issue is not resolved with the superintendent, the special needs is asked to contact Caleb Case, Special Education complaint will be forwarded to the School Board for further Director at 723-3356 or Julie Erskin at 723-9139. review. The parent or guardian or unaccompanied youth shall be

provided with a written explanation of the District’s decision After children have been referred, the District will gather all including the rights of the parent, guardian, or youth to appeal needed data to determine if an evaluation is warranted. the decision.

6. Unresolved complaints may be forwarded by the stakeholder Parents’ permission will be obtained before any evaluation will to the South Dakota Department of Education for review. be completed. (Consult SD Department of Education Complaint Procedure).

Following a comprehensive multi-disciplinary evaluation, a meeting will be held with the parents, child (if appropriate), Equal Opportunity Title IX-504 diagnostician, and other appropriate individuals to determine The Belle Fourche School System is a nondiscriminatory needs and develop an appropriate education program. institution that offers education opportunities without

Parents need not know that their child has special needs before regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or disability. referring; instead the Belle Fourche School District encourages Equal Opportunity Grievance Procedures – Specific any parents who have concerns regarding their child’s allegations of violation may be submitted in writing to development to contact the District. Title IX Coordinator, Adam Nowowiejski, 2305 13th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD 57717, (605)723-3359, within Quarterly screenings are made available to the public and are thirty (30) days of the grievance. conducted at the Belle Fourche Area Community Center with collaborative efforts of Head Start, Butte County Public Health 1. Within five (5) days, the coordinator will evaluate the Nurse, and The Parents Resource Network/Parents as Teachers. grievance and render a written decision. 2. Grievances will be discussed with the immediate Screening dates for Early Intervention are: principal involved and action through the principal with Friday, August 20, 2021, Friday, September 10, 2021, Friday, December 17, 2021 & Friday, February 25, 2022 cooperation of the involved person(s) and the Please watch for further information regarding Child Find efforts. coordination will ensue. Caleb Case 3. At the discretion of the principal, or coordinator, filee Special Education Director or involved person, a formal hearing can be conducted 723-3356 with concern persons resent and with a third

uninterested party conducting the proceedings. FEDERAL PROGRAMS COMPLAINT POLICY AND 4. This will be done within ten (10) days of the initial TITLE X PART C -HOMELESS EDUCATION decision of the coordinator. A parent, student, employee, or District stakeholder who has a 5. If there is to be a hearing, all interested parties will be complaint regarding the use of federal NCLB funds and is unable to resolve the issue, may address the complaint in writing to the notified by writing as to the time and place. District’s superintendent. The decision of the coordinator or the decision resulting from the hearing may be appealed within five (5) days Disputes addressing the enrollment, transportation (including after the coordinator’s written decision. interdistrict disputes), and other barriers to the education of The following three steps shall be followed to appeal: children and youth experiencing homelessness are also (a) principal, (b) superintendent, (c) School Board. The addressed under this procedure. Parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth may initiate the dispute resolution School Board will act at its first meeting following the process directly at the school they choose, as well as at the superintendent’s decision. Following each step of District Office. The parent or guardian or unaccompanied youth appeal, a decision must be rendered within five (5) shall be provided with a written explanation of the School’s days. Correction or recommendation of discrimination decision including the rights of the parent, guardian or youth to practices will begin immediately following a judgment appeal the decision. Students should be provided with all of discrimination. Accurate records of all proceedings, services for which they are eligible while disputes are resolved. actions and discussions shall be kept by the coordinator. 1. The superintendent will investigate, within one week, the circumstances of the complaint and render a decision, within two weeks, after receipt of the complaint. IMMUNIZATION REMINDER BUILDINGS & GROUNDS REPORT

All children entering the Belle Fourche School District this fall The U.S. Government and the State of South Dakota must have their immunizations current. The immunization require that we notify you annually of asbestos in our record must show that your child has had: (1) DTP buildings. The law requires all school buildings to be (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) 4 doses- at least one after age inspected for asbestos. The first inspection took place in 4; (2) Polio – 3 doses – at least one after age 4; (3) MMR 1988. The report showed the areas that contained asbestos. (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses; and (4) The parent Since then, the school has established a maintenance must provide proof that the child has had chicken pox or the program to monitor and repair asbestos continuously. The child must have a chicken pox immunization before entering law requires that we inform you of any removal of the kindergarten. Children and adults need a tetanus booster asbestos. every 10 years. Hepatitis B Series is not required, but it is In the past, we have informed you of areas that have strongly encouraged. Parents of kindergarten and transfer had removal. Previously, removal was done at the High students must bring the immunization record to school at the School. time of registration. All children entering school must be in The law further requires that we keep a copy of our compliance with South Dakota’s immunization requirements. Asbestos Management Plan on file and available for public Each child’s record must show the above immunizations. viewing. A copy is on file with the Facilities office at 2305 13th 6th Grade Vaccination Requirement: th Avenue, Belle Fourche, SD. For more information, please call South Dakota requires all 6 grade students to get: Facilities at (605) 723-3360. One dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) th vaccine on or after their 11 birthday One dose of Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine on or after their 11th birthday. See District website for complete Parent Portal details. Parent portals, via the internet, are available as a means to FAILURE TO SHOW PROOF OF THE REQUIRED further promote educational excellence and to enhance IMMUNIZATIONS WILL RESULT IN THE CHILD BEING SENT communication with parents. The portal allows parents to HOME UNTIL THE PROPER IMMUNIZATIONS ARE OBTAINED. view their own child’s school records anywhere at any time via Call your physician for an appointment or the Public Health an internet connection. The portal is available to every parent Office at 892-2523 for immunizations. When registering your or guardian of a student enrolled in the Belle Fourche School child for school, please notify the school if your child has District. Parents may stop in at the Administration Office to allergies or any health concerns. We do our best to adjust the pick up the forms necessary to access this service or print the child’s schedule to accommodate health problems of any form from the District website. kind. NOTE: the school will no longer purchase non- prescription pain reliever for student use at school unless under the direction of the School Nurse. If your child needs Badlands Head Start prescription or non-prescription medication, a parent or Badlands Head Start is recruiting families with pre- guardian must come to school and fill out the proper forms. school aged children (3 and 4 by September 1st) who We look forward to a healthy and happy school year! ~Brandi Vansickle, School Nurse~ meet household income eligibility guidelines or have special needs. Please call 605-723-8837 for more information.

NOTICE - To promote safe and healthy

INTERESTED IN SUBSTITUTE TEACHING? schools, the Belle Fourche School District will continue to conduct unannounced random drug A substitute teacher in-service will be held searches of our facilities. These drug searches may be conducted by, but not limited to, a Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Middle school administrator, the School District

School Library at 2:00 p.m. Please bring a Resource Officer, a private contractor hired by

the School District or police. All drug searches copy of your high school diploma or will be conducted in a prudent and professional college certificate to the in-service if not manner under the direction of a School District already on file. Building Supervisor or Superintendent of Schools.

INTERNET AND ELECTRONIC MAIL Users should not expect that files stored on district PERMISSION FORM servers will always be private. Within reason, freedom of speech and access to

information will be honored. We are pleased to offer students of the Belle During school, teachers of younger students will Fourche School District 9-1 access to the internet. To guide them toward appropriate materials. Outside of gain access to e-mail and the Internet, all students school, families bear the same responsibility for such under the age of 18 must obtain parental permission guidance and they exercise with information sources and must sign and return the form to the principal’s such as television, telephones, movies, radio and other office. Students 18 and over may sign their own forms. potentially offensive media. Access to e-mail and the Internet will enable As outlined in board policy and procedures on students to explore thousands of libraries, databases, student rights and responsibilities copies of which are and bulletin boards while exchanging messages with available in school offices, the following are not Internet users throughout the world. Families should be permitted: warned that some material accessible via the Internet Sending or displaying offensive messages or pictures may contain items that are illegal, defamatory, Using obscene language inaccurate or potentially offensive to some people. Harassing, insulting or attacking others While our intent is to make Internet access available to Damaging computers, computer systems, or computer further education goals and objectives, students may networks find ways to access other materials as well. We believe Violating copyright laws that the benefits to students from access to the Using another’s password Internet, in the form of information resources and Trespassing in another’s folders, work or files opportunities for collaboration, exceed any Intentionally wasting limited resources disadvantages. But ultimately, parents and guardians of Employing the network for commercial purposes minors are responsible for setting and conveying the Violations may result in a loss of access as well standards that their children should follow when using as other disciplinary or legal action. media and information sources. To that end, the Belle Fourche School District 9-1 supports and respects each family’s right to decide whether or not to apply for access. DISTRICT WELLNESS POLICY District Internet and E-Mail Rules Students are responsible for good behavior on The Belle Fourche School District will school computer networks just as they are in a provide all students with a strong foundation classroom or a school hallway. Communications on the of knowledge, fitness, nutrition and healthy network are often public in nature. General school rules choices in a challenging and changing world. for behavior and communications apply. The District will provide an environment that The network is provided for students to conduct promotes, protects and preserves health. research and communicate with others. Access to Effective health education is a shared network services is given to students who agree to act responsibility that begins in the home and in a considerate and responsible manner. Parent reinforced in the community by its citizens, permission is required. Access is a privilege – not a right. health agencies and schools. Hardcopies of Access entails responsibility. the District Wellness Policy are located in Individual users of the District computer each school attendance center and the Central networks are responsible for their behavior and Office. There is also a link to the District communications over those networks. It is presumed Wellness Policy on the School District’s that users will comply with District standards and will webpage. Direct any questions concerning honor the agreements they have signed. Beyond the the District Wellness Policy to the Superintendent’s office. (723-3355) clarification of such standards, the District is not responsible for restricting, monitoring, or controlling the communications of individuals utilizing the network. Network storage areas and e-mail may be treated like school lockers. Network administrators may review files and communications to maintain system integrity and insure that users are using the system responsibly.

Welcome Back Broncs

Dear Belle Fourche School District Families,

I hope everyone had an enjoyable summer. It is hard to believe school is ready to begin. Summer seems to go by so fast. We are excited to have students back in our buildings. The last year and a half have been somewhat of a challenge, but we made it through. We have made some School District improvements we would like to tell you about.

 We have installed air conditioning at South Park and a new boiler at North Park. Both buildings have installed air purification systems to help with the classroom environment. The air purification systems will help remove bacteria and viruses from the air reducing illnesses.  The track at Lou Graslie Field has been resurface and is being repainted. The concession stand has new ADA approved serving windows with a new awning. The ticket booth is being replaced to meet ADA requirements. (ADA is the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990).  We are a 1-to-1 device school now. Students in grades 5-12 have laptops and students K- 4 have Chromebooks or iPads.  Our free school lunch program will continue through the 2021-2022 school year. All students K-12 can eat school breakfast and lunch for free. The School District is working on policies to meet new state and federal laws. The voters in the state passed the medical marijuana law that will need to be implemented in every school district. The Department of Education along with the Department of Health should have guidelines for school districts to follow early this fall. The federal government has put into place new Title IX requirements that school districts will need to incorporate into their policies. Title IX deals with sexual harassment and sexual discrimination.

We are looking forward to an exciting school year. We have a great School District that will continue to look for ways to improve the education of our children.

Sincerely,

Dr. Steve Willard Superintendent of Schools Belle Fourche School District