See all the ways to stay informed about BR Schools at http://5il.co/2oct
Updated job postings can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
Important, please read: We have had a few reports within the last day of a resurfacing social media and internet presence known as the "Momo Challenge". A letter regarding this serious issue was sent home with students today. It is also posted at https://5il.co/6qnx
There may have been some confusion but the winter sports banquet will begin at 6:00 pm in the old gym at Blue Ridge High School
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation will be held on Tues, Mar 12 @ 6pm. Call the Schneider Office at 309-928-2611 with questions or go to http://www.blueridge18.org/article/92490?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18
Free preschool screenings at Schneider on April 11 & 12. This is for children who are 3 or 4 at the time of the screening. Call Mary at 928-2611 to schedule an appt or for any questions. For more info go to http://www.blueridge18.org/article/92492?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18
Weather Spotter Training - March 27. See the flier at https://5il.co/6p2k for more details.
Correction on Supt. Monthly Message: One of the teachers honored by the Chamber of Commerce was incorrectly identified. For the updated version go to https://5il.co/6n9j
Blue Ridge places great importance on supporting students as they grow and develop socially and emotionally. For an updated list of supports available, go to http://5il.co/20s8
Superintendent's Monthly Message for February is now posted at https://5il.co/6n9j. Have a great evening!
The 2018-19 school calendar has been updated and is posted at http://5il.co/2uv7. As of now, June 4 is the last day of school, June 5 is Teacher Institute, and we have 1 emergency day left. The calendar for 2019-20 is also available at http://5il.co/2uv8
Schneider Kids Heart Challenge Update! We have 76 students that have joined our school's team already and have already raised $4,600 online as a school!
GET REGISTERED today at: http://www2.heart.org/goto/Schneider_FarmerCity
If we can get 50% of our students (122) registered online, we will earn an extra $300 certificate for FREE P.E. Equipment!!! We are already more than halfway there!
Free preschool screenings at Schneider on April 11 & 12. This is for children who are 3 or 4 at the time of the screening. Call Mary at 928-2611 to schedule an appt or for any questions. For more info go to http://www.blueridge18.org/article/90722?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18
Agendas are posted for the upcoming Board of Education meeting on Feb 20 and the 3rd annual Blue Ridge Connect event on Feb 25. Check them out at https://v3.boardbook.org/Public/PublicHome.aspx?ak=1000247
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation will be held on Tues, Mar 12 @ 6pm. Call the Schneider Office at 309-928-2611 with questions or go to http://www.blueridge18.org/article/89989?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18 for more information.
BR Board of Education is hosting the 3rd Annual BR Connect Mon, Feb 25, 6-8 pm at BRIJHS, Mansfield. This evening is an opportunity to give us your thoughts. The flier is at https://5il.co/68fp. RSVP at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlueRidgeConnect. We hope you join us!
For Gr. 6-8:
Want to use cameras and lighting to shoot videos? Want to edit videos? Want to be the next video star? The 4-H STEAM Club is looking for kids that want to cook, eat and produce videos! Sign up for Lights, Camera, Cook! by 2/19 at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp
K-5 students
Let’s Get Growing is Wednesdays, February 20-March 20 Kids will learn do gardening and cooking activities. Register by 2/18 at web.extension.illinois.edu/dmp
BR appreciates all who filled out the snow day survey. Results are posted at https://5il.co/6i85. This information will be used as we look at options such as remote learning days. For more info on the how/why/when of emergency days, go to https://5il.co/6i8g. Have a great week!
The Backpack Food Program provides weekend provisions for students at risk of hunger. Volunteers are needed for food packaging 1:30-3 PM in the BRHS Ag Shop on 2/13, 3/13, 4/17, 5/15. Come by and lend a hand if you can!