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!
K-1 students celebrated 100 days of school today! Kindergarten students showcased their 100 day projects during their morning parade and K-1 students were engaged in several hands-on learning activities throughout the morning.
Homeless children have equal access to the same public education, including preschool, as other students. BR Schools work to address any barriers that may negatively affect a child's education. Call 309-928-9141 for assistance. Details are available at https://5il.co/621q
Blue Ridge celebrates National School Counselor Week! We are so grateful for our dedicated and caring counselors, Leslie Whitehouse and Cara Wells! If you get a chance, thank them for all they do for our students and families!
Blue Ridge is a proud partner with the U of I Extension Programs. We work together to provide after school enrichment programs for our students such as the Food Challenge and Coding. Here's a link to the Extension's annual report: https://5il.co/6h8g
Schneider Elementary is kicking off our “Kids Heart Challenge”! You can find more information at https://bit.ly/2E17pud
Job Postings for the 2019-2020 school term can be found at http://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103
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/87562?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18 for more information.
Update on Thursday evening events for Blue Ridge: BRIJHS volleyball and scholastic bowl are cancelled. BRHS Girls Basketball Game is still on. Scholastic Bowl is postponed until Feb. 11. Barring unforseen circumstances, school is on for Friday!
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/86512?org=blue-ridge-cusd-18 for more information.