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INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY BULLDOGS

Michael Shea, Principal

INDEPENDENCEELEMENTARY BULLDOGS Michael Shea, Principal

September 11, 2015

3700 54th St. S., Fargo, ND 58104

701-356-5890 Phone

701-499-6693 Fax

BULLDOG CALENDAR

September 21 No School Professional Development

October 9 School Pictures

October 13 PTO Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Library

October 19 & 20 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 PM - 7:45 PM

October 19 & 20 Scholastic Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences

October 22 & October 23 No School

November 10 PTO Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Library

November 11 No School Veteran's Day

November 19 Picture Retakes

November 25 - 27 No School Thanksgiving Break

November 30 No School Professional Development

December 8 PTO Meeting at 7:00 PM in the Library

December 22 Last School Day Prior to Winter Vacation

January 4, 2016 School Resumes after Winter Vacation

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Contact Us at 701-356-5890

Office Hours 7:30 AM- 3:45 PM

Phone 701-356-5890 or email wfreih@west-fargo.k12.nd.us

If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please call the school before 8:15 AM. Attendance is taken every morning and parents will receive a call from our automated calling system if the office doesn't receive a call regarding their child's absence. Feel free to leave a message on the office voice mail if you call before 7:30 AM.

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PTO Meetings

Parent Teacher Organization Meetings will be held the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM in the school library. Please consider attending the meetings and supporting the Bulldogs!
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Wake up and Walk Rules

1. Go outside after eating breakfast or when you arrive at school.

2. Walk only in a clockwise direction around the basketball courts.

3.Grade levels may play on the playground on the day that is designated for them.

4. There should be no tag games being played during Wake Up and Walk.

5. When the whistle blows line up on the basketball court by grades.

6. Supervisors will walk you in.


Only one grade will play on the playground each morning.

· Monday – 1st Grade

· Tuesday – 2nd Grade

· Wednesday – 3rd Grade

· Thursday – 4th Grade

· Friday – 5th Grade

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The Chip Shoppe

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Fundraiser

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starts next week

Packets go home on Friday, September 18th

Start Date - Friday, Sept. 18th (packets go home with students)

End Date - Monday, Oct. 12th (return your packet today to your teacher)

Delivery date -Thursday, Nov. 12th (pick-up at 2:45 - 6:00 in the gym)

A message from Food Service Director Jan Sliper

Farm to School is a national movement aimed to connect communities with local, fresh, healthy foods served in schools. North Dakota Farm to School week is celebrated Sept 14-20. West Fargo Public Schools is now purchasing a portion of its food locally as part of a Farm to School program. Our school district has started a new partnership with Fresh Connect Food Hub in Fergus Falls, MN. We are purchasing fresh, local fruits and vegetables grown right here in our area. Farmers and producers from the region are growing items specifically for schools and other institutions who are purchasing from Fresh Connect. Our school district is excited to be involved by supporting area farmers and bringing the farm to you! Locally grown means fresher, tastier, and more nutritious foods for our students. Food Service Director Jan Sliper notices the difference of local foods. “The quality and freshness of the fruits and vegetables is outstanding. When students are served fruits and vegetables that taste good, we know they will consume more”, said Sliper. We are committed to supporting the development of healthy eating habits for our students by offering a variety of delicious fruits and vegetables on our menus. Your school’s salad bar features a nice variety of fresh produce. The cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes are from local growers. Give them a try!

Come see the Wizard of Oz

PRAIRIE FIRE CHILDREN’S THEATRE and Horace Elementary PRESENT

The WIzard of Oz

At: Liberty Middle School, West Fargo

Dates: Saturday, September 19th

Times: 9am and 11:30am

Ticket Prices: $5 Adults, $3 Children 4yrs +

For More Information: Email hsmcnovak@gmail.com

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Celebrate with Healthy Snacks

Independence Elementary will be following a healthy snacks policy during the day and will not allow snacks or birthday treats that are high in sugar and fat. We would appreciate your help with this as students start to bring snacks or birthday treats to school. Please contact the office or your child's teacher for a list of acceptable treats. Thank you for your support!


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Cooler Weather

As cooler weather approaches please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for school. A jacket or sweatshirt is needed in the morning and at recess. They can leave the jacket or sweatshirt in their locker or backpack if it is not needed daily. Please be prepared for the cooler weather that is coming our way.
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Online payment for student meals

Pay your child's meal payments online at myschoolbucks.com

You will need your child’s student identification number to set up the account. If you don’t have their number you can contact the school office. If you set up an account last year you can log in with the user name and password from last year. There is no extra fee to use this service.

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FOLLOWING THE BULLDOG WAY AT INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY

Focus on our PAWS

1. Practice Responsibility

2. Always Be Safe

3. Willingness To Learn

4. Show Respect