School Services

Menus

Bollman Bridge Elementary School's school menu can be accessed through the LINQ Connect portal or mobile app. Families do not need a LINQ account to view menus, which are available to the public.

Free and Reduced Meals (FARMs)

HCPSS participates in the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs. Students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals. Parents/guardians must submit a new application every school year to maintain their student’s eligibility. To apply, go to the HCPSS FARMs webpage.

Prices

Bollman Bridge Elementary School is part of the Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA) program where students receive free breakfast. Lunch is $2.80 per meal.

Payment

Meal payments may be made via credit card using the LINQ Connect portal. On-site payments and prepayments may be made using cash or check. Parents/guardians will need to create an account to make online payments to their child’s meal account, monitor their child’s account, schedule automatic recurring payments, set up low balance alerts, submit a Free and Reduced Meals program application, and more.

Wellness and Quality Commitment

Information on the HCPSS wellness policy and commitment to quality is available online.

• Lisa Dyer-  School Nurse
• Melanie Hansen-Boone -School Health Assistant

• If your child was diagnosed with communicable disease such as influenza, strep throat, fifth disease, etc.
• If student needs to come to school with crutches, splint, cast and/or has physical activity restrictions.
• If your child has a medical condition that requires medicine or treatment during school hours.
• When your child is ill and absent 3 or more days and typically there should be a note from your health care provider if your child is out of school this long.
• If you treated your child because of head lice.

• Immunizations - complete and current forage.  5 yr olds will need their 2ndMMR within 20 days of that birthday. Always keep a copy of your child’s immunization records safe in a home file.
• Lead certificate signed by parent or doctordepending upon zip code (only PK, Kdg, Gr 1)
• One Physical exam (same as well-child check-up)This exam should be with a Maryland Health Care Provider and can be 9 months prior or up to 6 months after entering the school system.
• Documentation of dental care
• Hearing and vision screening (one time completedby the Howard County Health Dept)

• Get a goodnight’s sleep.  Children (yes, this includes up to 5th graders) should get at least 10-11 hours sleep per night.
• Eat a nutritious breakfast to start the day.
• Eat a wide variety of foods, remember children cultivate a like or dislike for certain fruits or vegetables based on family experience and the age at which they are exposed to the vegetable.
• Children should stay active and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity outside of school hours.
• Learn to drink water instead of drinking juice, flavored waters, or sodas.
• Wear helmets or other protective gear suitable for the activity.

• Ask a nearby relative OR neighbor
• Get to know a neighbor or adult at the bus stop who could watch your child for however long it takes you to come from your job to the school.  Exchange phone numbers and keep them up to date!!!
• Offer to be back up contact for someone new who has moved into your neighborhood.