Frenchtown School District

Hello there! Tuesday, August 8th at 6:00 PM the board of trustees will be voting on the recommendation to move the K-5 starting times from 8:10 AM to 8:00 AM. Our busing situation is one reason for the recommendation. Please feel free to attend and offer up ideas and solutions to the 8:00 start. Thanks!

If you or your family lives in any of the following situations: • In a homeless shelter • In a hotel or motel • In a campground, RV, or building that is not a home • Doubled up with friends or relatives because you cannot find or afford housing Then you and your family may have certain rights or protections under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act. Students, you have the right to: • Go to school, no matter where you live or how long you have lived there. You have the right to attend classes even if you don't have immunization records or a birth certificate. You must be given access to the same public education provided to other children. • Enroll in a school without giving a permanent address. Schools cannot require proof of residency that might prevent or delay school enrollment. • Enroll in school even if you are not living with a parent or guardian. Schools cannot require you to have a parent or guardian to sign paperwork if you are not living with them. • Continue in the school you attended before you became homeless or the school you last attended. • Receive transportation to and from school if you or a guardian request transportation. • Participate in the same special programs and services as provided to all other students, including athletics and other extra-curricular activities. • You have the right to file a dispute if you disagree with any decision about your education. For help with school, do the following: • Contact the district’s liaison (see phone number below) for help enrolling in a new school or continuing at the school you are now attending. The liaison can also make referrals. • Contact the local homeless shelter and social services office for help with housing, medical care, food, and other support. • Contact the school and provide any information you think will assist in helping the student to adjust to difficult circumstances. Needs, such as transportation, free school meals, supplies, and counseling services, should be addressed. School Name District Liaison Name Phone Number of Liaison Montana Office of Public Instruction PO Box 202501, Helena, MT 59620 -2501 406-444-2036/hdenny@mt.gov January 2018

Frenchtown Elementary School Pk-3 and Intermediate School 4-5: (Start/End Times and Breakfast) Start Time: 8:00am End Time: 3:20pm *Breakfast will start in the Colts’ Café at 7:30am each morning. *Also, Parents can start dropping students off at 7:30am prior to heading to work. This drop off time will help with our limited space on busses in the morning. We will have staff outside to meet students at 7:30am each day.

FTSD School Board Meeting will be online. 7-20-2023 @7:00pm. If you should have questions or comments, please plan on attending the meeting in person. If you are uncomfortable or unable to attend in person, then please submit written correspondence. Comments on zoom will not be taken. Thank you. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83460483835?pwd=YitqQ3c5N3FHRU5YbXgwbFN6T3V6UT09

Howdy Folks, FYI, Life Flight will be landing on the lower playground at some point this morning to change pilots. FRFD will be there to observe. Thanks.

Hello all, Due to conflicting schedules, the July 18th board meeting has been moved to Thursday, July 20th at 7:00 pm. Thanks!

Missoula Symphony presents mini concert series Frenchtown community library August 10 12:00-1:00 PM

Celebration of life for Melvin Jon Thomas Blanchard on July 15, 2023 at 2:00pm in the Intermediate Gym

Hello all! The Frenchtown Rural Fire Department and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will be conducting helicopter landing training on the lower playground this afternoon and Friday from 10:00 to 2:00. Have a great day.

NOTICE TO FRENCHTOWN PARENTS: We are currently refurbishing the elementary lower playground. It is 100% closed until further notice. We have tried to post barriers, caution tape and signs, but ask that all please be aware and not allow children to use any part of the lower play area. Thank you - FTSD Maintenance and Grounds

FTSD School Board Meeting will be online. 6-20-2023 @7:00pm. If you should have questions or comments, please plan on attending the meeting in person. If you are uncomfortable or unable to attend in person, then please submit written correspondence. Comments on zoom will not be taken. Thank you. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82191525570?pwd=EdAgJl4b3mg5mR5OzE8N_JYvpZcvfu.1

Best of luck to Connor Michaud and Bella Harris as they represent Frenchtown at the Montana East West Shrine game in Butte tonight!!

Requirements for anyone interested in participating in fall Middle School sports can be found here: https://5il.co/1w2la Sports Physicals will need to be completed before the first practice. Forms can be found here: https://5il.co/1vnnd

Incoming 7th Grade Reminder: Montana State Law requires any child enrolled in a Montana public school must have the following before entering the 7th grade: Tdap booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) (Tdap is required to protect against whooping cough). You will need to have your child immunized before the start of the 7th grade year. Please provide the office with documentation from the health provider of the booster and the date it was given. You may FAX documentation to the middle school office at (406) 626-2654. Exemptions to this law for religious or medical reasons will require an exemption form signed by the parent/guardian and notarized. Exemption forms may be obtained at the school office or on the school website.

Our friends at Frenchtown Family Medical are offering two days to get a reduced rate on your 2023-2024 school year sports physicals! If your child is planning to participate in any sports, this is a great opportunity to be prepared and save some money.

We have another camp! Head Coach Dan Lucier would like to invite grades 3-8 to a FOOTBALL camp. Pick your session, and come work on the fundamentals of the game! Camp form: https://5il.co/1vdpt

Iron Bronc Winners announced for the the 2022-2023 school year at FMS! PTSA bought the sweat-shirts for the students who applied and received the Iron Bronc Award for the 2022-2023 school year. This award is based on community service, GPA, behavior, and involvement is extra/co-curricular activities.

Graduation Book for the Class of 2023! https://5il.co/1v8dh

Don't forget! Frenchtown High School has lots of camps to choose from this summer! Baseball: https://5il.co/1tayl Boys Basketball: https://5il.co/1taye Girls Basketball: https://5il.co/1tayd Volleyball: https://5il.co/1ux4r Golf: https://5il.co/1ux42

There will be NO MIDDLE SCHOOL TRACK PRACTICE tonight (Friday, May 19). Track practice will be from 3:30 to 4:30 on Monday, May 22. Great job yesterday, FMS had 75 student-athletes qualify for the Meet of Champions on Tuesday, May 23 at Big Sky High School!