Please note - menu is subject to change based on product availability.

March 1 - Chicken patty sandwich, glazed carrots, fruit

March 2 - Pepperoni pizza, green beans, animal crackers, fruit

March 3 - Maple Belgium waffle, sausage patty, hashbrown patty, fruit

March 6 - Hamburger, fries, fruit

March 7 - Sweet & sour chicken, brown rice, fruit

March 8 - Pasta w/spaghetti sauce, bread stick, sorbet, fruit

March 9 - Chicken tenders, sidewinders potatoes, choco chip cookie, fruit

March 10 - Cheesy garlic bread, marinara sauce, peas, fruit

March 13 - Corn dog, seasoned pasta, fruit

March 14 - Softshell taco, corn, fruit

March 15 - Boneless chicken wings, mashed potatoes, breadstick, fruit

March 16 - NO SCHOOL

March 17 - NO SCHOOL

March 20 - Chicken Alfredo, pasta, fruit

March 21 - Taco salad, corn, fruit

March 22 - Hotdog, baked beans, vanilla pudding, fruit

March 23 - Chicken ranch wrap, Sunchips, fruit

March 24 - Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, Goldfish crackers, fruit

March 27 - Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, fruit

March 28 - Taco in a bag, black beans, fruit

March 29 - Chicken patty sandwich, glazed carrots, fruit

March 30 - Pepperoni pizza, green beans, animal crackers, fruit

March 31 - Maple Belgium waffle, sausage patty, hashbrown patty, fruit

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.  Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.  Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.  Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992.  Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.  https://www.usda.gov/  All menu items are subject to change based on availability.

BECEP at Richholt will be hosting Breakfast with Buddies on Tuesday, March 28th, from 8:00 to 8:30 am, in the Richholt Gym. More information to come with directions on how to RSVP.

Week of the Young Child April 1st through April 7th   
Classrooms will celebrate the children by doing a variety of special activities during the week. There is so much that children learn as they sing, cook together, build together, create art, and celebrate with their families. Here are fun dress up days for school, as well as activities to do at home as we celebrate our children.  

MONDAY, APRIL 3rd “HAT DAY”  - WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HAT! 
Music Monday  
Not only does music develop creativity, but children can learn literacy, language, and math skills through music. Learn a new song! 

TUESDAY, APRIL 4th “Favorite Team/Sports Day”  - WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM/SPORTS CLOTHING!         Tasty Tuesday  
Create healthy snacks and learn how to follow recipes. This day focuses on teaching young children about healthy eating and fitness. Try making an easy recipe together at home. 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5th “WORD DAY”  - WEAR A SHIRT WITH WORDS ON IT!  
Work Together Wednesday  
Help young children develop social skills and learn to work together by building together. Meet up with friends and work together to practice social skills. 

THURSDAY, APRIL 6th “TIE DYE DAY”  - WEAR TIE DYE CLOTHING!  
Artsy Thursday  
Art is very important for developing creativity and fine motor skills. Have children explore their senses through creating shapes with playdough.  

FRIDAY, APRIL 7th “WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COLOR AT HOME” (NO SCHOOL) - DRESS UP IN YOUR FAVORITE COLOR FROM HEAD TO TOE  

Family Friday  
Celebrate those who support young learners. Share family stories and pictures to acknowledge the role families play in a child’s learning. Parents can read a favorite children’s book to their early learner or take their child on a picnic. 

There will be no school on April 7th or April 10th.

There will be no school on April 26th for BECEP only.  The rest of the Bismarck Public School District will have class.  This is a day for Head Start teachers to conduct home visits and for Early Childhood Special Education teachers to have a Professional Development day.

Starting February 1st, registration will be open for students entering Kindergarten who will be 5 years old on or before July 31, 2023.  You will be receiving information regarding this process from the District office.  If you completed the online registration already, your child will be automatically enrolled in their elementary school.  If you did NOT complete the online registration, you will be given instructions on how to complete this step so your child can be enrolled at the elementary school.

The Bismarck Public Schools Foundation (BPSF) has established a BPS Family Assistance Fund.  Those that wish to donate may do so through the foundation website or by mail. To donate online, go to https://www.bpsfoundation.com/donations/bps-faf/. To donate by mail, send checks to the BPS Foundation at 806 N. Washington St., Bismarck, ND 58501 and write “BPS-FAF” in the memo line. Families seeking assistance are encouraged to reach out to their counselor or social worker who will connect them to established community resources as well as submit requests for funding needs that cannot be met within existing resources. The BPSF thanks those who have already reached out to volunteer and/or provide monetary donations to help those within our community who are struggling.