Updated breakfast and lunch pricing, how to re-apply for free and reduced meals, who gets low fund balance notifications, and an easy and delicious snack mix recipe to try at home. It's all in the October edition of the "What's the Scoop" newsletter from our Child Nutrition Services!
Read it here! ---> https://www.smore.com/g09r2
This week in science, students enjoyed a delicious treat while learning about the layers of the Earth. Each layer was represented by a piece of a Oreo, chocolate sauce, and a M&M. Yum!
This Saturday, the Ben Reifel Bison Marching Band & Color Guard are performing in the Festival of Bands Parade. The parade kicks off at 8:10am, with the Bison performing at 10:05am. Attached is a map of the parade route. We are so incredibly proud of all the work they have put into preparing and can't wait to cheer them on. GO BISON!
Check out some of the fun activities that happened at Ben Reifel this week. Have a great weekend everyone and GO BISON!
Parenting is hard. So is growing up! Join SFSD and Avera experts as we team up virtually on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6pm for topics that strengthen families.
Yesterday, 8th grade boys triumphed over George McGovern MS, winning both games. Way to go boys! Keep working hard. We are so incredibly proud of you.
As we settle into our first full week of the school year, staff and students have been participating in Washington High School Homecoming dress up days. The Garden club also picked squash and other delicious vegetables today from our garden. We love being able to grow our own produce that we can share with our staff, students and community.
The Bison spirit wear store is now open. Orders are being accepted until September 18th at midnight. Get your gear at the link below:
https://hauffsports.chipply.com/BENREIFEL/
Ben Reifel Yearbooks are now for sale! Please note that we will not be accepting payment on Infinite Campus this year. The QR code will take you to a separate ordering and payment site. If you have questions, please see the flyer for contact information.
Meet Jennifer Taylor - our building *ALL STAR*. Ben Reifel could not operate and be successful without Jennifer. Thank you for all that you do for the Bison family.
https://youtu.be/eRyPGkE7uWo
The September edition of Herd It Here is out! Click the link below to access it. GO BISON!
https://www.smore.com/mcd0t-herd-it-here
Today, the City of Sioux Falls and Sioux Area Metro pulled up at Roosevelt High School to explain the public transit "Kids Ride Free Initiative." As the city works to increase ridership and build future transit users, children can ride SAM buses with a School ID/Freedom Pass.
The Bison garden is full of beautiful flowers and delicious strawberries as summer comes to an end. The garden club is fundraising to build an outdoor classroom for members of the Bison community to use. See the link below to purchase a plaque and support the garden project! https://www.brmsbisoncamps.com/bens-garden-plaque-fundraiser.cfm
School drop-offs and pick-ups can be messy! Take your time, stay alert, and obey the rules of the road. A safe and orderly process makes the day start and end on a positive note for both students and parents!
Check out the first "What's the Scoop" newsletter for the 2022-23 school year! This month's newsletter from our Child Nutrition department includes important reminders and everything you need to know as we kick off this new school year! ---> https://www.smore.com/a35r9
The countdown is ON! We are so excited to welcome students back for another great school year! Staff have been busily preparing their classrooms, brushing up on instructional skills, and revisiting the always-important-topic of customer service! See you soon!
We are thrilled to welcome the new members of our staff to the Bison family.
A new app for parents of bus-eligible students is coming soon! The FREE Stopfinder app allows parents/guardians/daycare providers to see pick-up and drop-off times, the location of the bus, and other features in a secure app. More information will be coming soon, including an invitation to set up your child's account in Stopfinder. If you are the primary household of a bus-eligible student, please check your email for more information.
We are excited to welcome incoming and returning students to Bison Roundup Day in just two short weeks!
We held our second annual Bison Volleyball Camp this week. Over 50 girls participated this year. The girls worked on skills with coaches over two days. A few girls earned t-shirts for being outstanding players. Thanks to everyone who attended! We can't wait for the season to get started. GO BISON!
