Dear Parent/Guardian/Student:
We are excited to begin the 2023-2024 school year on Wednesday, August 9th. Our teachers are excited to welcome students back into their classrooms, and we look forward to a year filled with wonderful educational opportunities. Please note that the first day for our preschool students will be on Monday, August 14th.
As we continue our transition from Harmony to PowerSchool, we will be sending this email out via both platforms. Beginning on August 7th, it is our intention to only communicate via the PowerSchool platform. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to complete PowerSchool registration so that we may continue to communicate with you regarding all matters related to Bainbridge Elementary and your student.
The following document is fairly lengthy as we have attempted to create a resource for you as we prepare to begin the 2023-2024 school year.
Current Office Hours/Before School Schedule: Our office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily, except for August 2nd when we will be open from Noon to 7:00 p.m. for registration. Our teachers come back to school on August 7th.
All North Putnam school buildings will be closed to the public on August 7th and 8th due to important professional development activities that will include all building level staff. The North Putnam Corporation office will be open on August 7th and 8th in order to answer phone calls.
Textbook Rental: State legislature in passing their new budget have attempted to fully fund the cost of textbooks. Schools are no longer allowed to issue textbook bills to students. This includes the cost of the Chromebook. Parents/Students will still be responsible for the cost of any damaged or lost devices or materials.
PowerSchool Accounts and School Registration We need all parents to create a Parent PowerSchool account and complete the online PowerSchool Registration. We will have onsite registration on Wednesday, August 2nd from noon to 7:00 p.m. and have staff available to assist parents in this process. For a step by step guide, please follow these steps. If you have questions, feel free to contact our office. Student accounts will be created after the school year begins.
We have been working diligently to get class lists uploaded into PowerSchool. Please be patient with us as we continue to work through some of the kinks.
Bainbridge Elementary School Day: The school building opens each day at 8:00 a.m. for student arrival. Car riders will be dropped off at the gym doors between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m. Cars should enter the back entrance off of Cherry Street. Students should exit the car on the passenger side closest to the sidewalk. Parents should stay in their car. Cars will leave through the back entrance. Students walking or riding a bike to school will enter through the front entrance. Students arriving by bus will enter through the front entrance.
The school day ends at 2:50. Car riders are dismissed at the gym doors. Bus riders, walkers, and bike riders will dismiss through the main entrance. Cars will enter the back entrance off of Cherry Street. Students will enter the car on the passenger side. Parents should stay in the car. Cars will leave through the back entrance.
Parents must notify the school of alternate transportation by 2:00 p.m.
Lunch Accounts and Free/Reduced Lunch Application: Information will be forthcoming from the Central Office/Food Service Department regarding a new online platform for lunch accounts, and paying for lunch fees online. Active balances/deficiencies at the conclusion of the 2022-2023 school year have been maintained. The new program will also be the manner in which parents will apply for Free/Reduced Lunch.
2023-2024 Lunch Prices:
Breakfast: Full Pay: $2.00 Reduced: $ 0.30
Lunch: Full Pay: $3.25 Reduced: $ 0.40
Bainbridge Elementary Supply List:
North Putnam Community Schools Calendar:
If we can be of any help to you or your student as we prepare for school, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Bainbridge Elementary – Office 765-522-6233
Brandon Wagler - Principal
bwagler@nputnam.k12.in.us