Bishop Public School

~Bishop School~ Substitute Teachers Bishop School is in need of substitute teachers. If you are interested in substitute teaching, please complete an application online and bring it by the office. Substitute teachers are paid $75 per day. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. McHughes at (580) 353-4870, extension 401. Thank you.

~Bishop School~ 2022-2023 Pre K Pre-Enrollment Limited Space Available Bishop School is currently pre-enrolling Pre K students for the 2022-2023 school year. Birthdays for 2022-2023 Pre K students must be on or before September 1, 2018. Required Documents: In-District Students - 2 Verification of Address (Utility, Lease Agreement, Mortgage) Out of District Students - No Verification of Address is required Birth Certificate Social Security Card Immunization Record Thank you.

~BPS~ January 19, 2022 Bus 1 AM Route - 10 Minutes Late Bus 3 AM Route - 10 Minutes Early Other Bus AM Routes - No Changes

~Bishop Public School~ Meal Delivery on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - Thursday, January 13, 2022 Wednesday: One (1) Breakfast and One (1) Lunch Thursday: Two (2) Breakfasts and Two (2) Lunches Friday: No Meal Delivery Addresses and times: 4007 S.W. Sunflower (Rolling Hills) 10:00AM-10:30AM 2101 S.W. 38th (Sycamore Trails-The Pool) 10:00AM -10:30AM 1902 S.W. 43rd Street (Park Ridge) 10:00AM-10:30AM Please wear a mask when receiving the meals. If you have any questions, please contact Bishop School at 580-353-4870. Thank you.

~BPS~ DEAR BISHOP PARENTS WE HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN COVID-19 RELATED ABSENCES AND OTHER ILLNESSES. WE ARE MAKING EFFORTS TO SOCIAL DISTANCE, SANITIZE, AND CHECK TEMPERATURES. WE ARE RECOMMENDING MASK SO WE CAN STAY IN SCHOOL. LAST FRIDAY WE HAD 7 STAFF OUT, MONDAY 7 STAFF OUT, AND TODAY ,TUESDAY 10 STAFF OUT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 20 STUDENTS AND/OR STAFF THAT ARE COVID-19 POSITIVE. ~COVID-19 TESTING~ DUE TO THE LIMITED NUMBER OF TESTS AND RELATED COST BPS WILL ONLY BE OFFERING COVID-19 TESTS TO CURRENT BISHOP STUDENTS AND STAFF. IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR A COVID-19 POSITIVE RESULT PLEASE EMAIL SAFERETURN@BISHOP.K12.OK.US

~Bishop School~ Bishop School will be offering free Rapid COVID testing for all students, staff, and community members. When arriving for testing, please call the office. We will come out to your vehicle and perform the testing. The results will be available within 15-20 minutes. If your student is sent home showing signs or symptoms of the covid virus, we can test them if requested by parent or legal guardian before leaving or provide testing upon their return to school. Parent of guardian must be present. To set up an appointment or for any additional questions, please contact Mrs. McHughes at Bishop Public School at 580-353-4870 at Ext. 401. Thank you.

~Bishop School~ 2022-2023 Pre K Pre-Enrollment Pre K pre-enrollment begins on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 9:00AM. Birthdays for 2022-2023 Pre K students must be on or before September 1, 2018. Required Documents: 2 Verification of Address for In-District Students (Utility, Lease Agreement, Mortgage) No Verification of Address for Out-of-District Students is required Birth Certificate Social Security Card Immunization Record Thank you.

~Bishop School~ CORRECTION CONCESSION STAND! TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021! WINTER BREAK BEGINS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2021. NO SCHOOL!

~Bishop School~ COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 BISHOP SCHOOL STEM ROOM 1:30PM-3:30PM *Pediatric Covid-19 Vaccines for ages 5-11 (parent must be present) *Teen Covid-19 Vaccines for ages 12-17 (Must complete a Vaccine Consent Form. Forms are available in the superintendent’s office.) *Covid-19 Primary and Booster vaccines *Flu Shots for children and adults and High Dose for seniors PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR For more information, contact the Bishop School office at (580) 353-4870, Ext. 401.

~Bishop School~ SANTA SHOP SOLD OUT! BOW WOW! Dear Parents, The Santa Shop is SOLD OUT and will not be receiving more items. Thank you for your participation!

~Bishop School~ Dear Parents, Bishop School is installing a new phone system. Teachers were unable to retrieve messages that were sent today, Tuesday, December 7, 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience. Until further notice please contact the office if you need to send a message to your child’s teacher. Thank you. (580-353-4870, Ext. 401)

~BISHOP SCHOOL~ ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER! WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2021 LIMITED AMOUNT OF SPACE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE STEM ROOM OR YOU MAY EAT IN YOUR CHILD’S CLASSROOM CHRISTMAS LUNCH SCHEDULE: PK – 10:45AM 1ST – 11:00AM K – 11:30AM 2ND – 11:45AM 3RD / 5TH – 12:00PM 4TH / 6TH – 12:15PM IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD AT BISHOP SCHOOL, PLEASE COME DURING THE YOUNGER CHILD’S CHRISTMAS LUNCH TIME. YOU MAY GET YOUR CHILDREN AND EAT LUNCH WITH THEM IN YOUR YOUNGER STUDENT’S CLASSROOM OR IN THE STEM ROOM IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE. COSTS: ADULT LUNCH - $4.00 ADDITIONAL CHILD LUNCH - FREE

~Bishop School~ SANTA SHOP! HO! HO! HO! The Santa Shop will be open on Monday, December 6, 2021 through Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Item costs range from $0.25 to $15.00. You can send money with your child or come and help them shop. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kaplan at (580) 353-4870, Ext. 413. Thank You.

~Bishop School~ SANTA SHOP! HO! HO! HO! The Santa Shop will be open on Monday, December 6, 2021 through Wednesday, December 9, 2021. Item costs range from $0.25 to $15.00. You can send money with your child or come and help them shop. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kaplan at (580) 353-4870, Ext. 413. Thank You.

~Bishop School~ EXTENDED DAY BULLDOG REMINDER: NO Extended Day on Thursday, December 2, 2021. Thank you.

~Bishop School~ Bishop Families, Heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Elmer Gene Toles. Mr. Toles passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. This was his fourth year as a Foster Grandparent in Mrs. Marcum’s Pre K Class. Mr. Toles will be dearly missed.

~Bishop School~ Dear Parents, We have been experiencing issues with our phone lines. The issues are currently being worked on. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you.

~Bishop School~ Thank you patrons for picking-up a Voter Registration form. Please return the form to Bishop School by Friday, November 19, 2021. A Bishop School Representative will take the registration forms to the Comanche County Election Board. If you have any questions concerning the registration form, please contact the Bishop School Office at 580 353-4870, Ext. 401. Thank you.

~Bishop School~ TIME TO VOTE!!! MIDDLE SCHOOL BOND ISSUE – FEBRUARY 8, 2022 If you would like to register to vote, we have Oklahoma Voter Registration Applications at Bishop School. You can take an application, complete it and we’ll deliver your application to the County Election Board or you can deliver the application to the County Election Board. See you at the school at today's Thanksgiving Dinner (lunch) and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Dear Parent, Please turn in all fundraiser money by tomorrow 11/17/2021. Student prizes will be going out this week. Thank you for all your help. If you have any questions call the office at 580-353-4870