Bowman County

Bowman County School will be turning on our stadium lights tonight, Friday April 3rd, from 6:00 to 8:30 and joining schools throughout the state as a way to honor our students, staff and community members in this time of distance learning while school buildings are closed due to COVID-19 concerns. #BulldogPRIDE #BulldogNATION #BulldogGRIT

BCHS Class of 2020, There is simply nothing we can say to make up for this time you are losing in what was supposed to be one of the best years of your life. Our hearts hurt for you. However, we know you, the Class of 2020, and we know what you have accomplished in your years here. Moreover, we will continue to support you, even from a distance! So keep your heads up. Keep on keeping on. No pandemic will silence the BCHS Class of 2020. Our plan is to share your memories and your thoughts with the friends and families of Bowman County Public Schools, one senior at a time, one day at a time. #BulldogPRIDE #BulldogNATION #BulldogGRIT

BCHS Class of 2020, There is simply nothing we can say to make up for this time you are losing in what was supposed to be one of the best years of your life. Our hearts hurt for you. However, we know you, the Class of 2020, and we know what you have accomplished in your years here. Moreover, we will continue to support you, even from a distance! So keep your heads up. Keep on keeping on. No pandemic will silence the BCHS Class of 2020. Our plan is to share your memories and your thoughts with the friends and families of Bowman County Public Schools, one senior at a time, one day at a time. #BulldogPRIDE #BulldogNATION #BulldogGRIT

COVID-19 Update: Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Bowman County playground and stadium/track facility are off limits until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.

Bowman County Public School encourages parents to consider this webinar. REGISTER BY APRIL 1st https://mhttcnetwork.org/centers/northwest-mhttc/event/learnr-saves-lives-suicide-prevention-training-parentscaregivers-0

Mon, Apr 6 Technology Committee Mtg @ 3:00pm. To listen live go to: http://www.bowman.k12.nd.us/bcsd-school-board--2

Tue Mar 31 2020 10 am Special School Board Meeting Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/639174/MAR_31__2020_SPECIAL_BOARD_MEETING_AGENDA.pdf

Tue, Mar 31 2020 10 am Special School Board Meeting. To listen live go to: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3a4cacb4a30b0d480c9d6c42044f16718c%40thread.skype/1585577020334?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22dbbf782a-cef1-4af1-86c8-1f9201061db6%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%226015c056-6924-4420-a6f9-5135fbb5c8a4%22%7d

March 30 Elem Packet Pickup Times in the Middle School Loop (by last name): A-F- 9:00-9:30 G-O- 9:30-10:00 P-Z- 10:00-10:30 For the Health and Safety of you and our employees, we ask that you remain in your vehicles and we will hand your packets through your window.

Bowman County School Board letter to the community.

7-12 Students, I hope this email finds you rested and ready to start school on Monday in our Distance Opportunity format! I am sure that you have lots of questions how this will work, we do too. I do know that your teachers have been working hard to adapt and prepare learning opportunities for you as we transition from “traditional” school to this online format. I have some information for you that will hopefully answer some of those questions about how the schedule will work. If you have other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me our your teachers. Monday Period 1 – starts at 8:21 Period 3 – starts at 10:07 Period 7 – starts at 1:07 Tuesday Period 2 – starts at 9:14 Period 4 – starts at 10:56 Periods 5/6 – starts at 12:18 Period 8 – starts at 1:56 Wednesday Period 1 – starts at 8:21 Period 3 – starts at 10:07 Period 7 – starts at 1:07 Thursday Period 2 – starts at 9:14 Period 4 – starts at 10:56 Periods 5/6 – starts at 12:18 Period 8 – starts at 1:56 Friday Junior High PRIDE – starts at 9:00 High School PRIDE – starts at 10:00 Students: Please make sure that you are in contact with your teachers about their expectations regarding during this time. Classes that rotate (HS – Band/Choir/PE/S&C; JH – Band/Choir, PE/Health/Choir), your teachers will be in contact with you on what to do in those situations. We will not schedule times for study halls. Students taking dual credit classes and ITV classes will need to be in contact with their teachers to understand what their expectations will be moving forward. As a school district we will have to continue to meet the standards set forth by the state in these unprecedented times. As students, your individual responsibility will no doubt increase. Please be in communication with your teachers with questions/concerns and please make sure that you are available during the class time times. You may be meeting live or may be asked to watch a prepared video. This schedule should allow you complete assigned work after your class is completed according to the schedule. We have scheduled PRIDE period on Fridays. PRIDE period is a graded class for credit so we need to provide time for meeting. This will be a very important time to for us to meet and work through issues/concerns. We also want to have some time just to visit with our students. Seniors, you are not required to attend PRIDE since it is part of your senior privileges. However, it would be great for you to check in so that you can share how things are going! Mrs. Fisher and I will be invited to each of those PRIDES so that we can check in and see how things are going. Here are a few things you need to have in place for online class... 1. A CHARGED device! 2. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Teams. Spend some time today getting familiar with the online or app versions. You might even want to download it on your phone. 3. A nice, quiet space to attend live classes. You need to not only be heard but be seen as well. Designate an area to be your “classroom.” At the same time, I realize this may not be possible in every home every day. There will be interruptions. We get it. 4. Some supplies...have your book (if your class has one), notebook, and a pencil (just like in class)! 5. Your full attention. You have more free time than ever to watch Netflix and listen to music and be on Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, etc. So give us and your classmates the courtesy of DITCHING YOUR PHONE during live class time! 6. Your respect. This is a scary world for not just me but a lot of your teachers and classmates. We are opening up our homes to you each day. We will make mistakes. We will do stupid stuff. Please let it go. A real fear for many of us is being ridiculed for trying something new. 7. And finally, the mindset that this is SCHOOL 🏫 NOT just an extended vacation! I cannot begin to express how proud I am of our students, staff and community in our response to these circumstances that we now face. In the course of 1 week we have changed how we need to educate our students. There is no doubt in my mind that we will make this work and that we will all learn so much along the way! It is going to take all of us to do our part! What I have learned so far…. 1. Our staff is an incredible group of selfless individuals that make ONE INCREDIBLE TEAM! 2. Our communities are incredibly supportive, THANK YOU! 3. Our staff can adapt and continue moving forward like no other, THANK YOU! 4. Our students are prepared for this! 5. Bulldog PRIDE has never been evident in our staff, students and community: Personal Responsibility In Developing Excellence #BulldogNATION #BulldogPRIDE #BulldogGRIT

This absolutely describes our staff at Bowman County! So proud to be part of such an amazing group of Professionals! #BulldogNATION #BulldogPRIDE #BulldogGRIT

7-12 Personal Items/Material Pickup Schedule: 7-12 Students can pickup personal items (school staff will be bagging locker contents on Saturday morning) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday of next week (March 23 & 24).

Bowman County prom has been postponed indefinitely.

K-6 Personal Items/Material Pick Up Schedule & Information: Rhame Campus: In front of Elementary School Monday/Tuesday 9:00-12:00 all students Bowman Campus: Middle School Loop Monday 9-9:30: Last name A-C 9:45-10:15: Last name D-J 10:30-11: Last Name K-R 11:15-11:45: Last Name S-Z Tuesday 9:00-12:00 by appointment (701-523-3358)

From NDHSAA: VALLEY CITY, N.D. – The North Dakota High School Activities Board of Directors met on March 20 via conference call for a special meeting regarding the current suspension of 2020 NDHSAA Winter Postseason Basketball Tournaments, Spring Sports and Spring Fine Arts Contests. The Board voted to re-access the current suspensions of Winter Postseason Basketball Tournaments and Spring Fine Arts Contests at their next regularly scheduled meeting on March 31. All sports and activities, including practices, are suspended until at least Monday, April 6th. The Board approved guidelines for coaches and advisors to use during the suspension. Link to approved guidelines for coaches and advisors to use during the suspension: https://bit.ly/susp-act-practice The Board also took the following action: The waiver of all fines regarding Coaching permits, Online Rules Clinics, Online Rules Tests and NDHSAA Website Requirements for Spring Sports (Picture, Roster, Cutline and Schedules). The Cancellation of the Class B District Chair Meeting, Basketball and Softball Officials Workshops, the NDOA Board of Directors Meeting, the Class B Parade of Champions, and the Class A and B Academic All-State Recognition Ceremony. Follow NDHSAA on Twitter at @NDHSAA and visit www.ndhsaanow.com for the latest NDHSAA sports and activities news from around the state.

Please click the link below to sign up for next week's breakfast/lunch program for ALL children ages 1-18. You can also call the elementary school M-F before 9 AM to order (701-523-3358). If you have any questions, you can email Mr. Strand (mitch.strand@k12.nd.us) or call the school. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Kni_2_HO8UqGyB-SAQYdtjMEGayORlFGhwrlQSSjoWJUQ0QyQVYwNDFFV0dTNTlCVDVVVVoyRTUxUS4u

Parents/Guardians: Please fill out this form to help our district determine the needs of our students and families during this school closure. Please complete one survey per family by Sunday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm. We appreciate your input as we work to support the critical educational need of our students. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Kni_2_HO8UqGyB-SAQYdtt6rAcN0anZHgk2ubDpMds9UMU9MTkgxVEQyRkJTVVNSR0g3MkVEMURBUC4u

Mon Mar 30th Technology Meeting has been cancelled.

Bowman County School administrators will be hosting a Facebook Live event on Friday at 3:30 MST.