The SEL word for May is Grit - I can, I will.
Let's all show some grit as we finish the school year strong!
I -Ready Incentive Dance!!
The Summer After School Program is now open for registration for the 2022 summer sessions! This program is open for students entering 1st-6th grade in the Fall of 2022. Students will do daily activities and field trips such as Fort Buford, Minot Zoo, ARC, Trampoline Park, etc. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided.
For more information and to print the registration forms, please visit https://www.willistonschools.org/page/summer-after-school-program.
For any questions about the Summer After School Program, please contact GNWEC at (701)609-5681 ext. 5 or email gnwec1@gmail.com.
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to an end, we want to say THANK YOU to all of our AMAZING teachers in the district. They say it takes special people to do the jobs that you do, and we couldn't agree more. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to our students.
Come support our Girls Run Strong group tonight as they participate in the community glow run!!
Bakken Girls Run Strong!! They have been busy running laps and raising money to buy supplies to donate to the Mondak Humane Society! We’ve loved hosting this program in our school in collaboration with the ARC!! Thank you Williston ARC!!
Kindergarten Screening:
We are having a Spring Session of Kindergarten Screening this year on May 17th, 18th, & 19th.
Schools will contact the parents of upcoming kindergarten students who have already registered for school.
Last call for 5th graders to turn in band/orchestra permission slips! If your student needs a new permission slip, they can get one from Mrs. Miller or Ms. Dovichin. Please return them by this Friday, May 13th.
How much sleep should your child be getting? Learn this and more about healthy sleep in this week's Partners in Health article, "Sleep is a Superpower for Super Days."
https://www.chistalexiushealth.org/health-information/health-topics/sleep-superpower-super-days
The City of Williston is having their annual Bike Rodeo on May 24th from 5-7 p.m. Bring your bikes and have some fun! 🚲
Parents of current 4th-8th graders:
Interested in having your student attend a hands-on science trip to Florida in 2023? Come to the Parents Meeting on Tuesday, May 17th at 6:00 p.m. in room #221 of Bakken Elementary to find out more!
For more information, visit https://worldstrides.com/itineraries/florida-splash-into-science/ or contact Meghan Clark at meghan.clark@willistonschools.org.
Mr. Mehlhoff created this welcome video in 2020, but we thought it would be great to re-post it now to show our incoming 5th & 6th graders and their parents what it's like here at Bakken Elementary, home of the Wildcats!
https://fb.watch/d3sEoUV3ND/
The Tetons team worked on their Inter-Disciplinary Country Projects for a large portion of the year. They were able to present their projects earlier this month and they all did a fantastic job!
More photos of the Tetons projects!
When it comes to protecting your health, immunizations are one of the most effective tools we have for minimizing the spread of infectious disease. In this week's Partners in Health article, "Immunizations protect you for a lifetime," Dr. Mulu discusses the recommended immunizations for children.
https://www.chistalexiushealth.org/health-information/health-topics/immunizations-protect-you-lifetime
Color Run FUN! Thank you ALL for your support of our annual fundraiser, the Color Run! Staff and students had a blast being outside on this beautiful, sunny day!!
Touch a Truck!
Last week our students had a blast at our iReady incentive dance! Over 300 students who were eligible to attend came and boogied the night away at the Hollywood themed event! Great job students for finishing the year strong!
Bakken/Innovation Academy Talent Show
Look at all these beautiful people!! Great job this year to all our talented musicians that have come so far in their first year of band!!