Dorothy Moses Elementary

At Dorothy Moses, we have a simple set of school rules to guide all Moses Stars, staff and students alike: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe! We encourage all Moses families to reinforce these rules with our students often so they understand the importance of following these the rules at school, at home, and in our community.

Oct13th PTO Meeting 6:00

Oct 15th Kindergarten pumpkin patch field trip

Conferences Oct.19th & 20th

📖 Book Fair Hours: Monday, October 19th & Tuesday, October 20th 2:45-6:45

19th Fire Safety Presentation 1st,2nd,3rd grade

Oct 21st 1st grade pumpkin patch field trip

Oct 22nd & 23rd NO SCHOOL

Dorothy Moses Elementary School

ABSENCES

Please call the school office at (701) 323-4180 if your child is absent.

REMINDERS:

If you need to leave a message for your child, please call the school office prior to 1:50 pm.

Office Hours:

Mon-Thurs: 7:00-3:30

Fri. 7:00-3:00

North Dakota law requires students between the ages of 7 and 16 to attend school regularly. Our district expects students to be present for at least 90% of the school year to support academic success and meet state requirements.

To help families stay informed, BPS schools implemented a three-tier attendance system:

• Tier 1: 91% or higher – Excellent attendance!
• Tier 2: 81–90% – Needs improvement.
• Tier 3: 80% or lower – May require intervention.

✅ Understanding Excused Absences

Some absences are excused and do not count against attendance:

• School-sponsored activities
• Medical appointments with a doctor’s note
• Sent home by the school nurse
• Suspensions
• Court appearances with documentation
• Funeral leave with documentation

Other excused absences that do count toward missed days:

• Absences with only parent communication
• Appointments without documentation
• Family vacations
• Other non-approved reasons

⚠️ What Happens If Absenteeism Continues?

Please note that we will make ongoing efforts to keep families informed through monthly attendance reports, outreach calls, and potential meeting to partner in the establishment of an attendance plan for your student. If attendance concerns remain unresolved and parental involvement is lacking, additional interventions may be necessary.

We’re committed to working together with families to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. If you have questions or need support, please contact the Silver Ranch Elementary School office.

BPS FFB Attendance and Absences Policy

Please continue checking our Moses Lost & Found Area located inside our Moses gym to make sure all of your child's personal belongings get taken home at the end of each school day. Whether it is additional clothing, winter gear items, water bottles, or lunch boxes. Whatever is left over at the end of the year will be donated to one of our local thrift stores. Thank you for your cooperation!