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2023-2024 School Supply List
When it is time to buy the school supplies for next year, check out this page to see the list for each grade level list.
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2023 Kids Sport Camp
Free Kids Sports Camp is being held at First Baptist Church of Bradenton! June 12th-16th Ages 4-12 Mon.-Fri., 9:00am-12:15pm. $50 Registration fee will be waived if you use promo code Ballard Register with QR code or call (941) 746-2149 with any questions.
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Manatee Public Library Summer Program
Free events daily system wide. Engaging and educational to help prevent the summer slide! Prizes for every 4 hours of reading and grand prizes at 20 hours read! Plus a special program for teens! Click on the words "Manatee Public Library Summer Program" to learn more.
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Growing Our Ballard Readers
We are intentional at Ballard about knowing your child as a reader. Along with daily reading instruction, interventions, and assessments we want to see the growth in their reading abilities! Please take a look at the Next Step Guided Reading Assessment data that is checked three times a year: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Also remember to have them access their Literacy Footprints Digital account to continue their love of reading at home!
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Extended Day Enrichment Program (Before/After Care)
Click here to view EDEP Information and Forms-After school care hours are 7:00am to 7:55 am and 3:15pm to 6:00pm. Download and complete the registration form, terms and conditions, parent handbook acknowledgment, and return to the front office. Forms are also available at the front office.
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Operations Job Fair is Thursday, June 22 from 2pm-5pm.
We're hiring Food Service Workers, Cafeteria Managers, Bus Drivers, Bus Aides, Mechanics, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians, Electricians, Equipment Operators, IT Field Technicians and more. We offer a competitive salary with great hours and benefits.Interviews are on-site at Wakeland Support Center, 1812 27th Street E, Bradenton, FL 34208.
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We’re hiring teachers! Click to register for the 6/14/23 Teacher Virtual Job Fair.
We are interviewing for all K-12 grade level and subject area vacancies. We are a growing public school district with a highly competitive Teacher starting pay of $55,177 + Degree supplements.This event takes place virtually on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 from 9am-11am, so please register early for your preferred time slot.
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Free Meals for Kids starts May 30. Click to find a location.
The Summer BreakSpot program will provide FREE meals to kids and teens age 18 and younger at over 60 sites across Manatee County. No registration is required.
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Register to Ride a school bus for the 2023-2024 school year.
To control school bus capacities and keep our students safe, all students MUST register, and be assigned to a school bus, PRIOR to riding. Each student should be individually registered online.
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Summer VPK registration begins on April 3, 2023.
This free full-day program takes place Monday - Thursday during the summer at Bashaw Elementary. Space is limited.
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Notifications of Parental Rights in Education SY 2022-2023
Florida Statutes, Title XLIX, Chapter 1014, 1014.05 School district notifications on parental rights.
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State-Mandated Curriculum (House Bill 545 Health Education)
Parents may access and review state-mandated instructional materials, and have a right to exempt their student from reproductive health education.
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Florida Value Added Model (VAM) Fiscal Transparency Tool
The Florida Department of Education has released a web-based fiscal transparency tool intended to help taxpayers evaluate the financial efficiency of a school district with other similarly situated school districts.
