New student registration is going on this week Tuesday-Thursday from 9-3. Any student new to the district is welcome to stop by the office of his/her building to register.
Art I and Studio Art students (3rd and 7th hour) - please bring a sketchbook to class. The two pictured below are found at Wal-Mart (cheapest is $2.74), and you can also find sketchbooks at Hobby Lobby. Please bring nothing smaller than 8.5 x 11 inches.
I look forward to seeing all my yearbook and art students in 2 weeks!
Cross Country practice is canceled this next week (unless otherwise indicated) due to unforeseen circumstances. All runners need to try and run 10 to 15 miles total for the week with a 5 minute core workout after each run. I will post an update if anything changes.
Bakersfield Faculty and Staff, please check your email.
Any high school girl who is interested in playing softball is invited to Pride Park Softball field on Monday, August 9 from 8:30-10:30 AM.
No Cross Country run tonight, July 29th.
The Bakersfield R-IV Board of Education has approved the 2021-2022 MS/HS handbook. All students/parents will receive a copy of the handbook at open house/registration.
Below are the notable changes that parents and students need to be aware of:
1. Eligibility policy: Zero "F's" allowed to be eligible for extracurricular activities. Eligibility will be determined by the 2nd progress report of each semester, and semester grades.
2. Attendance Policy: Students can accrue no more than 5 unexcused absences in any or all class periods per semester.
Examples of Excused absences include funeral of immediate family, school activities, college or career day, sick note from parent/guardian--accepted 5 times per semester, drivers test-1 time per school year, and covid testing/quarantine period.
Examples of Unexcused absences include routine Doctor/Dentist appointments as we encourage those to be on Mondays, any sick note from parents over 5 per semester, and any unverified absence
3. Book bags/Totes: will not be allowed in classrooms without a documented medical condition.
4. Dress code: leggings, tights, yoga pants can not be worn unless they are under school appropriate shorts, skorts, or dress that meets the dress code requirements. Shorts, skorts, and dresses must be mid-thigh.
5. Family trips must be approved four (4) calendar weeks before the scheduled trip. Family trips will not be approved during semester finals, or during MAP/EOC testing. Family trips in excess of one school week annually will not be approved. Family trips will not be approved if students have in excess of 5 unexcused absences.
6. Vapes/E-cigarettes: students found in possession of, or using a vape/e-cigarette will be required to complete a vape education course before they will be allowed to return to classes.
Sports physicals this Wednesday, July 28th at the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium. From 9:00am to 12:00pm. All athletes must have a current physical on file before they can begin practice. Forms will be available that day and must be completed by the parent/guardian before the athlete can be seen.
All Cross Country practices before the start of school will meet at the park at either/or 7am or 7pm depending on runner preference.
The Ozark County Health Department in Gainesville is now scheduling appointments for a shot clinic on Thursday, July 22nd and Thursday, August 19th. If your Child is in need of any of the required shots for enrollment, please make an appointment to get this done. Shots are by appointment only and can be made by calling 417-679-3334. Also students in the 8th and 12th grades can call and schedule required shots on any day other than the days that the shot clinics are being offered.
Guild will be having its second summer meeting this Saturday, July 24th, from 12:00 to 5:00. The meeting will be at the school in Mr. Dillinger's classroom. Alumni members are welcome to attend. Everyone is encouraged to eat before the meeting as food will not be provided.
Bakersfield R-IV Back to School List 2021-2022
Preschool
o 1 box of baby wipes & tissues
o 1 pkg. of paper towel
o Backpack (big enough for a 8x10 folder) Kindergarten
o 2 boxes of baby wipes & tissues
o Rest mat
o 1 pkg. of paper plates
o Backpack ( big enough for a 8x10 folder)
o GIRLS-Clorox wipes & 1 box quart size bags
o BOYS-Germ-X & 1 gallon size bags
1st grade
o 1 box of tissue
o 1 box gallon size bags (boys)
o 1 box quart size bags (girls)
o 1 tub of disinfecting wipes
o Backpack
2nd grade
o 1 box of tissues
o 1 box quart size bags
o 3 tub of disinfecting wipes
o 2 glue sticks
o Backpack
3rd grade
o 1 tub of disinfecting wipes
o 3pkg. loose leaf paper
o 1 box gallon size bags (boys)
o 1 box quart size bags (girls)
o 1 small pencil box
o Inexpensive Ear buds
o Backpack
4th grade
o 2 boxes of tissues
o 1” 3 ring binder
o Expo dry erase markers
o 1 pkg. disinfecting wipes
o Inexpensive Ear buds
o Backpack
5th grade
o Inexpensive Ear buds
o 1 box quart size bags and Germ -X
o Backpack
o Expo dry erase markers
o 1- 1 subject notebook
o 1 pkg. loose leaf paper
6th, 7th, & 8th grades
o 3 Composition notebooks (Science & Lang Arts)
o Graph paper
o 1 – 3 / 5 subject notebook w/pockets
o 1- 1.5: 3-ring binder for math
o 3 pkg. pencils
o 3 pkg. of line paper
o Dollar store calculator (for Science)
o Pencil top erasers (large package)
o *Expo dry erase markers
o *2 boxes of tissue
o *Lined index cards
*Turn in to Gap Teacher
Elementary Teacher’s Wish list
o Air Fresheners
o Baby wipes
o Paper plates
o Dry erase makers
Middle School Teacher’s Wish List
o Extra Dry erase makers
Reminder. Sports physicals will be given at school for free on Wednesday July 28th from 9-12 by the Ozark County Health Department. The physical is good for 2 years and all cross-country runners, girls high school softball and middle school basketball players must have a current form on file with the school before they can participate.
Cross Country Information:
We will have team offseason runs on July 26th-29th at 7AM and 7PM. The athlete can choose to do one of those or both.
Dead Period is July 30th-August 8th. (No practice)
Official Practice begins August 9th. We will have runs at 7AM and 7PM. The athlete can choose to do one of those or both. We will do this format until the start of school (August 24th) in which we will have practice after school.
Here is the link to the 2021-2022 School Supply List
https://5il.co/897n
It can also be found on the district website under Documents then School Supply List
Guild will be having its first summer meeting this Saturday, June 26th, from 12:00 to 4:00. The meeting will be at the school in Mr. Dillinger's classroom. Alumni members are welcome to attend. Everyone is encouraged to eat before the meeting as food will not be provided.
Ozark County Health Department will be at the Jerry Taylor Gymnasium on Wednesday July 28th to administer free sports physicals for any athlete needing an updated physical. Remember the physicals are good for 2 years and the FORM must be signed by the parent/guardian before the athlete can be seen. The time will be from 9-12. If you are unsure if your student/athlete has an expiring physical contact Coach Lansdown at dlansdown@bakersfield.k12.mo.us
Had the best time doing summer school with this crew of middle schoolers this week!
Had the best time doing summer school with this crew of middle schoolers this week!
The Bakersfield R-IV School District has an opening for a paraprofessional for the 2021-2022 school year. Qualifications include 60 college hours or the DESE substitute training combined with the paraprofessional assessment. Interested applicants should fill out an application available at www.bakersfield.k12.mo.us under Explore then Resources. Email applications and resumes to Dr. Amy Britt, abritt@bakersfield.k12.mo.us . EOE