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Tomorrow, Friday 8/30 is our first early release of the year! Elementary and Intermediate sites will dismiss at 2:05. Secondary sites will dismiss at 2:50.
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Early Release Fridays begin this week on 8/30! Elem. & Int. sites will release at 2:05 PM. MS, 9GC, and HS will release at 2:50 PM.
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CE: Don't forget Parent Orientation starts at 5:30 tomorrow and Friday is our FIRST early release at 2:05.
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CE: Don't forget that this Thursday (8/29) is CE's Parent Orientation Night. PreK, K and 1st will start at 5:30 in classrooms, Parent meeting at 6:00 in gym and 6:30 2nd and 3rd in classrooms. 7:00pm will be Watch DOG and BEST training. Thank you!
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Did you just receive a text (or several) from Remind? No worries! Our district "sync" happened today so, this means you are OPTED IN! You can opt out of any individual class or group by replying with "@STOPALL."
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BPS Communications: We have many platforms that we use to communicate with families! Our goal is to ensure we are reaching each and every family in a timely and effective manner. See here for details to make sure you don't miss a thing: http://bit.ly/bpscommunications
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Parents: If your student rides the bus, make sure you are opted in to receive text message updates! Text "@bpstr" to 81010! Remind is now working and will be used to send updates related to bus transportation.
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What's for Lunch? New Platform Launched! See details here! http://www.bixbyps.org/article/127496?org=bixby-public-schools
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CE: PreK Arrival and Dismissal MID-Day Procedures
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CE reminder: Do you have your student transportation ID on your child's backpack? Please bring your Parent Transportation ID tomorrow for the First Day of School entry! You received these at Meet the Teacher. Cannot wait to see you.
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Heading to the grocery store today? Meal planning for the week? Need to know what's for school lunch? Printable menus for August can be accessed here: http://www.bixbyps.org/o/bixby-public-schools/browse/72167
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Welcome Back 2019 was chock full of every possible emotion yesterday. Click below for details on ALL THE FEELS and also Supt. Miller's horrible fever! It's amazing he was able to attend in the first place, poor guy! https://www.bixbyps.org/article/125989?org=bixby-public-schools
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Spartan Parents: Did you miss Dr. Marcia Tate? You can access her handouts here: https://www.bixbyps.org/o/bixby-public-schools/browse/27807! It's certainly not quite the same without her phenomenal presentation to accompany them, however, we wanted to provide them as a resource.
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Our countdown to Back to School is down to ONE WEEK! Important links and reminders below:
Dates & Events: http://bit.ly/welcomebackbps Transportation: http://bit.ly/bpsbusroutes
Supplies: http://bit.ly/bpssupplies
Menus: http://bit.ly/bpsmenus
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Two weeks until school starts! Also, ICYMI: see here for an important school policy update: http://bit.ly/6128update
Dates & Events: http://bit.ly/welcomebackbps
Transportation: http://bit.ly/bpsbusroutes
Supplies: http://bit.ly/bpssupplies
Volunteer: http://bit.ly/bixbylove
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**Important School Policy Update: With student safety always a top priority, and changes in Oklahoma law, Bixby Public Schools’ policy regarding tobacco and vaping has changed.
See here for more information: http://www.bixbyps.org/article/123936?org=bixby-public-schools
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The Oklahoma Caring Van will be providing an opportunity for free immunizations for children of all ages on August 9th at BMS! See flyer for more details and access required paperwork on Peach Jar! https://app.peachjar.com/flyers/776956/districts/14705
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August Newsletter page 2
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CE August Newsletter. Cannot believe it is almost August. See all our families soon!
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Spartan Parents! You don't want to miss Dr. Marcia Tate! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 13th at 6:30PM! Learn more here: http://www.bixbyps.org/article/122793?org=bixby-public-schools
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