School Services

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

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.

Health Room and Wellness Center

Ask for the Health Room when calling 410-880-5920.
    
Health Room Staff

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

When to Contact the Health Room Remember to contact HEALTH ROOM staff, preferably with a note. Notices are kept confidential and shared with those that need to know.

• 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.

We will call for details or clarification.  If your Child is Absent When your child returns to school, send in a note to excuse your child's absence. Please make sure it is signed and dated.   Content of Health Records kept for each child:

• 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)

Records are kept confidential and follow your child throughout their attendance in Howard County Schools. School Wellness

• 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.

KEEP THE SCHOOL UP TO DATE IF PHONE NUMBERS CHANGE. If there were to be an emergency and we had to notify you to pick your child up in 15 minutes– would you be able to do that? If not –

• 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.  

Wellness Center Bollman Bridge School-Based Wellness Center is a partnership between Howard County Health Department and Howard County Public School System. School Wellness Centers do not replace students' regular health care providers in the community. By providing some health care at school we can help parents stay at work and help students stay at school, or more quickly return to school. There is no co-pay or fee for visits at the Wellness Center. Contact us at abaldwin@howardcountymd.gov or 301-490-1655 for more information.   Our Nurse Practitioner can provide the following services:  • Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute illness and injuries, including labs and prescriptions if needed  • Preventive care including physical exams, immunizations, health screenings and education  • Management of some stable chronic illnesses such as asthma    Pediatric Nurse Practitioner: Annette Baldwin, MSN, CRNP Direct Care Assistant: Arden Gainer   Use the links below for the Wellness Center enrollment forms Enrollment Packet -  English Enrollment Packet - Spanish Enrollment Packet - Haka Chin       

Before and After School Care

Recreational Licenced Daycare Department of Recreation and Parks:

Recreational Licensed Child Care is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, quality program for the youth of Howard County.  More information...