BPS INTERCOM

October 1, 2021 2021/22 SCHOOL YEAR

TO GETHER W E t hri ve!

IN THIS ISSUEFill the Bus Supplies

BPS Apparel

Flu Shot Clinic

Student Recognition

Gallons of Gratitude

BHS-CHS Food Pantry Competition

NEIGHBOR'S NETWORK THANKS YOU We would like to express our gratitude to staff for helping to raise $5,680 in our Jeans Week fundraiser for neighbor's network that was held during opening week! This is a massive help and goes a long way towards furthering

our goal of enhancing the learning of school children by helping their families. Click here for more info about Neighbor's Network.

A FAST AND EASY WAY TO SEE A DOCTORTelehealth through Amwell. This service is available to you and family members covered on your health plan.

Telehealth through Amwell features:

- A fast and easy way to see a doctor via video visits.- Consultation, diagnosis, and even prescriptions (when

available and appropriate).- Flexibility! It is perfect when your doctor's office is closed,

you're too sick or too busy to see someone in person, or when you're traveling.

More information and instructions to download the app can be found on the BPS website here.

bismarckschools.org

Hughes has a Flu Shot Clinic set up for October 14 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. in Board Room 3.

Flu Shot Information

- Pricing- All badged (must show badge) BPS employees - FREE- Family members who are on the BPS BCBS healthcare

insurance plan - FREE (honor system)- Substitute teachers - FREE- Retired and all other family members not covered by

BPS BCBS - $32- The flu mist will NOT be offered- Persons between the ages of 9 and 65 can get vaccinated at

this clinic. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

- Pregnant women can also be vaccinated.

If you plan on receiving the flu shot at Hughes, please fill out the following form so we can get an accurate count.

School Supplies available for Classrooms

Most of the items we receive for the Fill the Bus event go to students in need on an individualized basis; however, some bulk donations were made.

These items include:

- American Bank Center Binders- 3 ring binders include sleeves on the inside, logo could be covered with label if desired. There are roughly 250 available for district use.

- Plain cream colored paper, which could be utilized for drawing paper, etc. Roughly a dozen boxes remain, each with 500 sheets per box.

- American Bank Center pens - we plan on sending a box of pens to each school within the next week via interschool mail. Please request at your front desk if needed.

If you would like binders or paper sent to your building, then please reach out to Shannon Blomgren.

BPS Apparel

All BPS staff have the option to purchase BPS apparel through the BPSF apparel partner site: https:/ /probitasstore.com/bpsf/

BPS Staff Password: BPSF2021

This site allows you to pick from one of our many BPS elementary, high school and program logos.Apparel is ordered/processed on the third week of each month.If you have any questions regarding this process, please contact Stacey Lang at 701-323-4093.

Coretta Scott King stated, "The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." Our Bismarck community showcases its greatness each and every day through their support of our teachers, staff and students. The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation is honored to have the ability to assist in facilitating these efforts. As we are off to a great start to another year, the BPS Foundation would like to provide you with some information on two of our major partners.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK

BISMARCK COMMUNITY SUPPORTS TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE 2021/22 SCHOOL YEAR

Energy Tech Systems knows the importance of living by the golden rule to treat others as you would like to be treated. They are proud to showcase their community support and recognize students within the BPS district who have emulated these qualities. The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation Student of the Week features run from October to May and recognize students from across our district by featuring them on the BPSF website, Facebook, and the Bismarck Tribune.

Each elementary school within the BPS district is recognized once per semester, and the students of the quarter for the secondary schools are recognized on a quarterly basis. For more information on this program, please go to: https:/ /www.bpsfoundation.com/partners/student-of-the-week/

HUGHES FLU SHOT CLINIC

Have something to share w ith the BPS community? Send submissions for the Intercom to community_relations@bismarckschools.org

Tri-Energy Cooperative has announced a partnership with the Bismarck Public Schools Foundation called Gallons of Gratitude, which is meant to recognize the excellence of our teachers despite the ongoing challenges they face. For every fill up at Cenex-branded fuel stations, a portion of the transaction will go to support our teachers? supply and educational experience budgets for their classrooms. This year, Tri-Energy Cooperative will provide $250,000 to local public-school foundations in Bismarck, Mandan and Dickinson. Locally, this donation will enable the BPS Foundation to provide $140 in reimbursements so that over 1000 BPS teachers may enhance the learning within their classrooms.

Denley Vennes, CEO at Tri-Energy cooperative states, ?As a local business operator, I can appreciate the challenges facing our community in recent times. As a cooperative, it?s our mission to face those challenges head on by empowering our members and strengthening the communities in which we operate. One of the best ways we can do that is to invest in the people that make a critical investment in our youth.?

Bismarck Public Schools started off the school year on Thursday, August 26th with a record-breaking 13,550 students. The following video was shared with teachers within Bismarck to announce this new program at the All Staff Orientation on Monday, August 23rd:https://youtu.be/5r3Qch0dInE

For more information about this program, please go to:https://www.bpsfoundation.com/partners/gallons-of-gratitude/

ANNUAL BHS-CHS FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION COMPETITIONIt 's that time again! Students, parents, and the public can drop off food items or monetary donations ($1.00 = 1 pound) at Bismarck High (in the attendance office) or Century (in the front office) from Monday, October 4 to Friday, October 8 OR bring to the game on October 8. There will be a weigh-in at the BHS-CHS football game on October 8 to determine the winner!

Help get our school food pantries stocked for fall and winter!

GALLONS OF GRATITUDE