Summer is over. Ugh. Or is it “yippee” for the parents? As Labor Day approaches and the Minnesota State Fair concludes their 12-day run in St. Paul, many area schools, students and staffs begin facing the fact that another school year is just around the corner.

 

“Welcome back to the school year,” says Vice-Principle Mark Kolbinger.

 

“I feel very fortunate to be able to work in a community which puts such a high value on education,” he said.   “I share those high expectations for our students and look forward to helping every one reach his or her potential.”

 

The school calendars are printed, stapled and boxed and are available for all families, friends and businesses of the school district either from the school directly or at front desks of businesses, like Sherburne State Bank. The calendar is chock-full of important dates for school events, meetings and school closing dates.

 

A “Welcome Back” letter along with student schedules were emailed to students and parents Aug. 23 and schedules will be made viewable in Skyward. Ninth grade students will receive this information via mail. Schedule changes are limited and will be made Sept. 6 starting at 8:30 a.m.

 

An open house for school readiness was scheduled for Thurs., Sept. 1 from 4-7 p.m. at the Becker Early Childhood Center.

 

The primary and intermediate schools will be holding assessment/conference days on Tuesday and  Wednesday, Sept. 6-7.

 

“I love this time of the year,” said Principal Sandy Logrono.   “The excitement and anticipation of a new school year makes this time special.”

 

“I am looking forward to another year,” she continued.  “Each year is special as it unfolds throughout the year.  Stay tuned.” 

 

To welcome freshmen to the high school, a special day has been planned for them that will include an assembly, an abbreviated class schedule, a class meeting, a picnic lunch and an activity fair.  

 

The date for the freshman welcome day is Tues., Sept. 6.

 

An open house for high school students was Wed., with ninth graders meeting in the PAC.

 

“We had a great turnout at the open house and our senior leaders did a fantastic job of helping the freshmen and new students feel welcome at our school,” said  Kolbinger. “I've been very pleased with the leadership shown by our senior leaders and one of the highlights of the year will be working with them to create a memorable final year in our school that prepares them to succeed beyond high school.”

 

Kolbinger was thrilled to see such classy proficiency in creating a great first experience for the incoming freshmen.

 

“It is vital to helping them approach school with a growth mindset, that all students can and will succeed,” Kolbinger said.  “So far, I've been impressed with the Class of 2020 and the attitude they have shown as they prepare for this important year.”

 

The BHS National Honor Society and student council members, senior leaders and the teaching staff will guide Becker’s ninth grade students through a fun-filled day. The intent of the day is to help freshmen transition into high school.

 

Wed., Sept. 7 is the day the entire student body of the high school starts their new school year. When school starts, students should report to their advisor’s room for a brief orientation to go through the schedule for the day and back-to-school information.

 

Aaron Cross will  Becker’s Back-to-School speaker. He will be at the school in the afternoon to talk to the students about motivation and setting goals.  

 

“We are very excited to have him speak as his message reinforces what we believe,” said Logrono.

 

Picture information has been mailed to students in Grades 9-11.

 

For Grade 9, picture day is Sept. 6. For Grades 10-11, picture day is Sept. 7.

 

Building hours are from 7:30 a.m.  to 3:30 p.m.

 

The daily class schedule is from 8:10 a.m.  to 2:55 p.m.

 

Everyone is asked to use the main high school entrance.

 

Door 11 will be used for student drop-off and pick-up.

 

All students are required to leave the building by 3:10 p.m. unless they are working with a teacher or in a supervised, after school activity.

 

Becker Middle School’s Open House will be held Tues., Sept. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

 

Sixth and seventh grade conferences will also be held that day. Eighth grade student and parent orientation is from 11:30 a.m.  to 7:30 p.m.

 

Beginning Aug. 15, parents/guardians will be able to sign up via Skyward for a teacher conference on a first come, first serve basis.

 

Classes for middle school students will begin Wed., Sept. 7 at 8:10 a.m. and conclude at 2:55 p.m. on regular school days.

 

Building hours for students are 7:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.

 

Sept. 6 is school picture day with Lifetouch Studios.  More school picture information is available on the school website.

 

INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

The Intermediate School will be holding their assessment/conference days Sept. 6-7. 

 

 The first day, Sept. 6, will commence at 11:30 a.m. and go until 7 p.m. The second day, Sept. 7 will start at 8 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m.

 

Over the course of these two days, each student and family is invited to come to school where they will meet their new teacher and tour the classroom, read and complete a reading assessment with the classroom teacher, take part in a phonics assessment with staff, have their Lifetouch picture taken, take care of business (emergency info, lunch accounts, headphones, etc.), tour the building and become familiar with staff and learn more about the expectations for their new grade level.

 

The first day of school for students in grades kindergarten to fifth is Thur., Sept. 8.

 

Every school day begins promptly at 8 a.m. Students should not be in the building until 7:50 a.m.

 

 

Over the course of these two days, each student and family is invited to come to school where they will meet their new teacher and tour the classroom, read and complete a reading assessment with the classroom teacher, take part in a phonics assessment with staff, have their Lifetouch picture taken, take care of business (emergency info, lunch accounts, headphones, etc.), tour the building and become familiar with staff and learn more about the expectations for their new grade level.

 

Every school day begins promptly at 8 a.m. Students should not be in the building until 7:50 a.m.