The start of the 2023-24 school year is just around the corner and the TFS District has staff openings that need to be filled. There are several classroom assistant / paraprofessional positions open including PreK, elementary, and middle/high school. The district also has an opening in our Food Service program as well as a need for substitutes. Applications are available on our TFS website link: https://www.applitrack.com/tfschools/onlineapp/.
Reminder:
As fall sports practices kick off, please complete the Activity and Athletic Packet in the Parent Portal. All forms need to be completed fully and payment made before students can participate. If you have any questions please email Terry Hauser at terryhauser@threeforks.k12.mt.us.
Summer enrichment will be returning from Whitehall today at 3:00 and not 2:30. Sorry for the inconvenience the movie got started late.
Attention 2YK (Two Year Kindergarten) Parents:
If your child has taken part in a 2YK-early childhood screening, you should be receiving a mailing with more information this week or early next week. A phone call from your child's assigned teacher will follow. 2YK students will begin school on September 5th. If you have questions about this program please contact the school office @ 285-6830.
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Good morning Three Forks!!
We are two weeks from the start of the school year and things are picking up around TFES. Below you will find a link to the "welcome back packet" for all PK-5 families. Please read through this information and reach out if you have any questions. We are looking forward to another great year at TFES!!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xgsQSo9DtvqthfTqdAhIupx1Ja5zd7KQoHKsmxrXXls/edit?usp=sharing
Three Forks Summer Enrichment will be going to the Museum of the Rockies tomorrow, August 3rd. Staff will greet students at 8:15am and take them to breakfast as they normally do. The bus will leave the school between 8:45am and 9:00am. It will arrive back to the school before 2:30pm. Have your child bring a backpack and water bottle. We are looking forward to a fantastic day!
If you are looking for a way to support the Three Forks School District, please consider joining our roster of substitute teachers. Providing quality classroom coverage for staff absences is a critical need in our district. Interested individuals may apply online https://www.applitrack.com/tfschools/onlineapp/
or call one of the district offices for more information.
Attention Incoming Kindergarten Families!!
-We are excited to welcome our new crew of K students to the TFES team. Check out the dates below for important information about the start of Kindergarten for the 23-24 school year.
August 23-24
ALL enrolled Kindergarten students/parents will meet by the picnic tables on the playground prior to 10 a.m. From 10-12 all K students will work with the Kindergarten staff. At noon, parents will pick up their Kindergartener on the playground. This same schedule will take place on both August 23 and 24.
Following the session on August 24, the Kindergarten teaching team will reach out to parents to notify them of their child's classroom placement. At this time, teachers will also provide information about Kindergarten Orientation sessions that will take place on August 28-29.
August 28-29
The Kindergarten team will have scheduled blocks for parents / Kindergarteners to stop by the classroom and drop off school supplies. This will also provide a more private environment for parents to inquire about screening and expectations for the upcoming school year.
Wednesday, August 30
First day of Kindergarten!! Kindergarten students will follow the same schedule as grades 1-12, with class starting at 8 a.m. and dismissal occurring at 3:45 p.m.
*It is important to note that due to Kindergarten Orientation, Kindergarten families will not be attending the Open House on August 22.
*If you have questions about the upcoming Kindergarten school year please contact Mr. Steve Fanning @ sfanning@threeforks.k12.mt.us
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Three Forks High School still has two (2) open High School Cheer coaching positions. If you know of any great community members that would fit the needs of the school please have them reach out to Jake Lynch at jlynch@threeforks.k12.mt.us or Greg Heys at gheys@threeforks.12.mt.us. Three Forks has some other great opportunities and extracurricular positions that you can be involved in your school. Please see following link formore areas your can help.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRRJvh8Dcyujj2H6B5aUxnREACISheSekf2_FGujpig/edit?usp=sharing
Three Forks Middle School still has an open position. English and Science options. If you know or any great educators licensed in K-8, or specifically these for 5-12 (secondary certifications must be for particular content area) that might be interested in working with some awesome students please have them reach out to Jake Lynch at jlynch@threeforks.k12.mt.us or Greg Heys at gheys@threeforks.12.mt.us. We have some other great opportunities and areas to work in our school. Applications can be filled out through our district website tfschools.com and the Frontline education platform.
Three Forks Middle School and High School are continuing to look for an outstanding special education para-educator for the 23-24 school year. Please check out the posting below for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ty1vXp0P2GRl9uawiT8Ij3rfE_HsTvgOR9ItTtK2VjQ/edit?usp=sharing
All High School Sports Reminder: There will be a mandatory parent meeting for all sports participants held next week, Tuesday, August 8th @ 6:30 pm in the Three Forks Gymnasium. Fall sports practices begin on August 11th. Each athlete must have a current physical turned in prior to participation. Unfortunately, there can be NO exceptions to this rule.
Three Forks Elementary School is looking for some exceptional teammates for the 23-24 school year!! Please check out this listing if you are interested in joining the TFES team!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G6vKCHCIF1BIQrkuyxZ57FImcEDO0Clq66cLnmZOss0/edit?usp=sharing
Three Forks Summer Enrichment, 2nd Session, Week 1
The Three Forks School District has opened the annual on-line registration for the school year 2023-24. ALL students must register each year in order to provide updated contact information, proof of residency, transportation information, and district agreements. The link for on-line registration is on the district website and includes a link for new students as well as a tutorial and help option. https://www.tfschools.com
The Three Forks School District needs your help! We currently have three bus routes but need to be running 4-5 routes. The district will pay the cost of your CDL licensing and offer a $1500 signing bonus. We are willing to accept applications for both full and half routes (morning and / or afternoon). In order to keep manageable student passenger numbers on our busses, as well as continue the athletic transportation, we need drivers! Please consider supporting your children and our schools!
Week 4 Field Trip - Grizzly Discovery Center and Amphitheater, West Yellowstone
Reminder:
There is no Three Forks Summer Enrichment this coming week, 07/24 - 07/27. The 2nd session will begin 07/31. This session runs for 3 weeks, Monday - Thursday.
We are looking forward to a great 2nd session!!
Reminder: The Three Forks School District will hold a second screening for all district resident children turning 4 on or before Sept 10, 2023. These are children who are eligible for kindergarten entry in the fall of 2024. The screening is required as part of our enrollment process for the district's new PreK Early Learning Program for the 2023-24 school year. This program will offer a PreK program that follows the school schedule M-Th 8-3:45. For more information call TFS @ 406-285-3224 Ext 124 . To secure a screening appointment, fill out the form and a confirmation of your scheduled time and additional information will be sent to your email.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Tu80H5vmceEGkA17ddSbbbWfJdQorc1GVpZhO2HOWl5ksQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Three Forks School District will hold a second screening for all district resident children turning 4 on or before Sept 10, 2023. These are children who are eligible for kindergarten entry in the fall of 2024. The screening is required as part of our enrollment process for the district's new PreK Early Learning Program for the 2023-24 school year. This program will offer a PreK program that follows the school schedule M-Th 8-3:45. For more information call TFS @ 406-285-3224 Ext 127 . To secure a screening appointment, fill out the form and a confirmation of your scheduled time and additional information will be sent to your email. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Tu80H5vmceEGkA17ddSbbbWfJdQorc1GVpZhO2HOWl5ksQ/viewform?usp=sf_link