Three Forks School District

The TFS District will hold a Special Board Meeting this Thursday @ 5:30 pm in the TFS High School Conference Room to consider approval of an amendment to the Trustee Financial Summary. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IsbluX8HgH-4l3vqUBrOwafgMOmshQhGj6ZidiFS-Gk/edit

Attention MS/HS Parents: Next week, starting December 12 through December 16th, Three Forks Schools will be administering mental health and suicide risk screenings to all students grades 6-12. This screening is intended to be preventative, helpful, and informative to our families. The screening will take between 5 and 10 minutes for each student and any student results that are concerning will have their parent/guardian contacted as soon as possible. This screening program is part of our Signs of Suicide Prevention program that has been ongoing over the last month at Three Forks High School and Middle School and was fully presented and approved at the November 15th school board meeting. It is both provided and supported through the Rural Behavioral Health Institute If you have any concerns or questions feel free to reach out to The Three Fork Administrative team list in the letter provided. Please click on the link below for the OPT OUT Letter that was mailed to all families last week. Feel free to print and use in the event you did not receive the mailer. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0QHXXx1clQRYITyI0cTl9bcByFJc8epg126C-c-zyM/edit?usp=sharing

A message to parents of 6-12 students. Just a reminder that MS/HS Parent Teacher Conference start tomorrow, December 7th & 8th. MS & HS will run their conferences from 4-7 pm on the 7th and from 5-8 pm on the 8th. The MS/HS conferences can be conducted either in-person, virtually through Google Meet, or by phone call. Please email your son or daughters teachers directly to continue scheduling PTC's. Teachers' emails are the initial of their first name, full last name, followed by _________ @threeforks.k12.mt.us or can be located or messaged directly on the staff page of our school website. https://www.tfschools.com/staff Hope to see you all in Churchill/Amsterdam tonight cheering loudly as your hometown Three Forks Wolves take on the Manhattan Christian Eagles!

Dear TFS Parents & Community, Construction continues at TFS with the following building update: Three additional entrances should be completed within the next month including the cafeteria and high school entrances on Neal St and the new middle school / district office entrance on the north side facing the stadium. All three school entrances (elementary, middle, and high school) will offer secure access to the building through camera surveillance and a monitored "buzz-in" system. Please note that ALL visitors will be required to sign in at the building offices. The TFS District is working diligently to improve and enhance building safety and security for students and staff. Construction progress continues to provide challenges as we work to maintain security. As many of you know, there are many construction crew members working within our schools throughout the week. With this in mind, we are requiring everyone within the building to display a name badge with proper identification at all times. In conclusion, construction will continue throughout the remainder of the school year as we complete renovations in the gyms, locker rooms, weight room, and middle school areas. As many of you have witnessed, the additions and renovations are greatly improving the overall TFS campus. Please support us in our efforts to maintain a secure learning environment for students as we move closer to the conclusion of construction. Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Sincerely, Dr Rhonda Uthlaut Superintendent Three Forks Schools J-24 212 E Neal St Three Forks, MT 59752 406-285-3224 Ext 124 ruthlaut@threeforks.k12.mt.us

Middle School DANCE! Winter Semi-formal, December 15th, 6:30-9:00 in the old gym. Cost is $2 per dancer. Dance is for 6-8th grade.

Three Forks FFA members pitched in at Friday's annual KG Ranch Bull Sale.

Attention TFES Parents: -With Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for December 6th-8th, there will be NO After School Program on December 6, 7, and 8. After School Program will take place today, Monday, December 5th. Thank you for your flexibility!

Who's ready to hit the slopes? Three Forks School District is participating in the M-Bar-T Good Student Program which rewards students that earn good grades (3.0 or higher GPA) with a discounted season ski pass at Big Sky. For students in grades 3-12 who qualify, please touch base with your building administrator for a letter of eligibility. For more information please access the link below. https://bigskyresort.com/m-bar-t

The Three Forks School District will hold a Special Board Meeting on Friday, Dec 2nd at 11:45 am in the TFS High School Conference Room to consider an "out of district" request that was made prior to the recent adoption of Policy 3141. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jtyg0rOBGimfOTPjQ2tnkjjATgMaX5mm9qTbbOSQqBE/edit

The Three Forks Schools Finance Committee will meet this Friday, December 2nd @ 11:30 in the TFS High School Conference Room to review mid-cycle claims. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sXLxcDf-EpK3v1ygS0cZgyarkLdgX6DQkbEnPt9SSrs/edit

Congratulations to all the nominated students of the 1st quarter. *Only some were available for pictures. High School student nominations: Drydan Frisinger, Morgan Carr, Carey Hansen, Joshua Williams. Middle School student nominations: Chloe Dell, Lily Recendez, Ava Burgos-Gruby. Thank you and #GoWolves

A message to parents of 6-12 students. Parent Teacher Conference are right around the corner, December 7th & 8th. MS & HS will run their conferences from 4-7 pm on the 7th and from 5-8 pm on the 8th. The MS/HS conferences can be conducted either in-person, virtually through Google Meet, or by phone call. Please email your son or daughters teachers directly to start scheduling PTC's. Teachers' emails are the initial of their first name, full last name, followed by _________ @threeforks.k12.mt.us or can be located or messaged directly on the staff page of our school website. https://www.tfschools.com/staff

Unfortunately the junior high basketball tournament that was scheduled this week will not take place after all. You can still cheer on your 7th and 8th grade basketball players at the following home games: 12/1 against Manhattan Christian - 4pm 12/5 against Ennis - 4pm 12/8 against Manhattan - 4pm 12/12 against Whitehall - 4pm

There was an error on the Little Wolves post, the program is for 3rd-6th grade students. NOT 2nd grade. Thank you!

Happy Monday Three Forks Community! Just another reminder to all interested Little Wolves Basketball participants (2nd-6th grade) to return your signed liability forms ASAP. This assist with getting proper jersey sizes for those participating. Access the link below for the liability form. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oXlktyqMmbDsKGTMwlKDfKYBe41OZyC4C59xEAHSsSc/edit?usp=sharing Please contact Steve Fanning if you have questions and/or are interested in sponsoring a team. Thank you!!

Attention Afterschool Program Parents: We wanted to share a couple announcements prior to Thanksgiving Break. -Due to the time change, it is dark when kids are released from the Afterschool Program at 5:15pm. Thank you for picking up at the new elementary entrance. With our concerns for safety and the long line of vehicles, we are encouraging all parents to please walk to the door to pick your child up. -Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for December 6th-8th. With conferences taking place there will be NO Afterschool Program on December 6, 7, and 8. Thank you for your flexibility!

A huge THANK YOU to Mystery Ranch, Montana Canvas and Hobby Lobby for hosting three of our CTE (Career & Technical Education) classes. Fashion Design, Accounting and Marketing students visited these locations to learn about the processes involved in the development, production and marketing of locally manufactured products. Beyond that, the Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors were exposed to real working conditions and what it takes to launch into a career. From the hiring process to on-the-job training to selling internationally, students heard, saw and walked the gamut.

Attention Three Forks School Parents: With the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, there will NOT be after school program services tomorrow, Wednesday, November 23rd. Thank you and enjoy the holiday!

It's basketball season and that means Little Wolves Basketball season in Three Forks!! Little Wolves Basketball is a FREE youth basketball program for students in grades 3-6 that attend Three Forks School. If your son or daughter is interested in participating they must complete the attached waiver form and have it returned to the elementary office by December 15th. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oXlktyqMmbDsKGTMwlKDfKYBe41OZyC4C59xEAHSsSc/edit?usp=sharing A parent/player meeting will take place on Saturday, December 17th at 10 a.m. If you have questions or need more information about the program please contact Steve Fanning, sfanning@threeforks.k12.mt.us. Little Wolves is a FREE program funded by business and individual sponsors. If you are interested in assisting with this program as a team sponsor or halftime sponsor, please contact Steve Fanning. We are always looking for new coaches as well, please touch base if you are interested in coaching. Thank you and we look forward to another great season!!

Attention TFS Families: -Just a friendly reminder that for students K-12, there is NO Friday School or Friday Enrichment tomorrow, Friday, November 18. Thank you and have a great weekend!