BOLD Ink
August Newsletter
Fall into Winter
There is always a lot of excitement around the Elementary School. Students are settling into the school year and teachers are making this a great place for students to be.
Our PBIS program is meant to showcase the positives that students are doing. We have a lot of fun with trophies and awards. In the classroom, students are working to show their best...to be respectful and responsible. They do this by helping others, by coming to class prepared, and by putting their best foot forward. In the cafeteria, students are showing kindness and respect by saying please and thank you, as well as keeping their area clean. At recess, students are being respectful and responsibility to themselves by coming dressed appropriately for the weather. They are showing respect and kindness to others by helping in times of need, asking others to join them, and keeping our new playground looking great.
We will be bringing back Family Time. This will be an opportunity for family members and friends to come into the school and hear about all the wonderful things that are taking place here. There will be a time to showcase the many talents of our students!
As the weather starts to turn colder, please remember that our elementary (PK-6) grade students go outside everyday. We want to make sure that they are dressed appropriately. If the temperature is below zero (taking into account the windchill, as well), students will stay inside. Sometimes it is too cold for morning recess, but it warms up around noon. Please make sure your child comes with all of their winter gear. If you need to help in order to provide these items, please reach out! We want to help!
Lastly, I want to thank you for your continued support as I continue to learn all the ins and outs of the BOLD District. I appreciate your understanding and patience. Together, we are creating a learning environment where every student feels safe, welcomed, and motivated to achieve their best.
Always,
Mrs. Krafka
PK-6 Principal
kristine.krafka@bold.k12.mn.us
320-523-1031 x4102
Greetings, BOLD Families!
As I write this, we’re already well into our third week of the second quarter. It may sound cliché, but time really is flying by. Thanksgiving break is just a few weeks away, and not long after, we’ll have our two-week holiday break. Since we started school earlier this year, the first semester will end on December 20 instead of January as usual. While this shift may add some academic pressure before the holidays, completing the semester before the break should allow everyone a less stressful holiday season and a fresh start in the new year.
Reflecting on our first few months together, we’ve already wrapped up the fall activities season, celebrated Homecoming, closed out the first quarter, and enjoyed MEA break. As we transition—not only from fall to winter activities and from the first to the second quarter, but also through the literal change of seasons—I’m mindful of the challenges winter can bring. While I do appreciate the occasional snow day (who in education doesn’t?), the shorter, colder days can impact mental health for both students and adults. If you notice your student struggling during this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out; we have staff and resources ready to support them.
In the coming months, I encourage you to engage with your students about their school experiences. We recently completed a student survey aimed at helping staff understand how BOLD students perceive safety, connectedness, academic progress, and classroom experiences. Our staff will use these insights to enhance student engagement, refine teaching practices, and improve our school environment. We’re excited to dig into this data and get to work. If you have any questions about the survey or anything else, please reach out.
Sincerely,
Melissa Hoffman Bodin
7-12 BOLD Principal
320-523-1031