Just wanted to send a reminder about this opportunity for parents on Wednesday night. Tim and Jennifer Ryan are being sponsored by Heritage Behavioral Health so they can speak to parents and students in DeWitt County. The parent forum is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday night at Clinton Jr High. Pizza and child care will be provided. We look forward to hosting Tim and Jennifer at BRHS on Thursday morning for our students. Reach out to me (Mr. Easter) if you need more information.
Good Evening!
Here is this month's newsletter from Schneider Elementary: https://shorturl.at/mCJT0
Don't forget that Kindergarten Registration is tomorrow, March 5, at 5:45 p.m. in the Schneider cafeteria.
Parents, time is running out! We want to hear your voice to improve our schools! Please take part in the 5 Essentials Survey by using the following link:
http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey closes March 29th.
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BRIJHS Parents, play practice will not be held tomorrow after school. Reminder to join the SportsYou app with Code: 8W7R-ZAXE to help stay informed.
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Spring Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, March 12, 2024! Order online at inter-state.com/order using Order Code 85099ZB. Only students who preorder will be photographed.
Schneider Families:
This is the last week of the Kids Heart Challenge! There is still time to get signed up and/or look at our fundraising stats. Click the link to see more - https://shorturl.at/gsHM3
We have two things for you today! The Superintendent's Monthly Update can be found here: https://5il.co/2faan. Information inside includes the 24/25 school calendar, new hires, Exemplary Knights, and much more. Thanks for reading about what is happening inside your district! The 24/25 school calendar is directly linked here: https://5il.co/2f709. #br_u_knighted
The Blue route will be up to 10 minutes late this morning. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
Another great group of Exemplary Knights! We're so thankful for these students and staff.
Construction Announcement: The Purple, Red, and Green routes may all experience delays due to windfarm construction for the upcoming months. The delays may vary by day. For the Green route, we may need to alter pick up/drop off locations at times. You will be contacted by Transportation Staff if that applies to you. We thank you for your patience. #br_u_knighted
Blue Ridge parents. We have some incredible guest speakers coming to BRHS on March 7th to share stories of how they have overcome struggles with mental health and addiction. I've seen clips of their messages, and know that it can be very impactful.
ALSO - they are holding a community event in the evening of March 6th - the night before they talk with BRHS students. I encourage you to attend if you are seeking tips for how to talk with your students about addiction and/or mental health. Tim and Jennifer are being brought to us by the Dewitt County Mental Health Board.
The Superintendent will be hosting an E-Learning Listening Session on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:45-6:30 in the BRHS Library. This will be a time for any and all Blue Ridge families to share their thoughts as the District prepares to write the next 3 year E-Learning plan. Hope to see you there!! https://5il.co/2ep1u
One more reminder of the upcoming CEO Coffee & Connect event on February 22. They hope to see you at The Vault between 7:30-9:00 am. This is a great way to learn more about the program from the students, board members, and investors!
The Superintendent will be hosting an E-Learning Listening Session on Wednesday, February 21, from 5:45-6:30 in the BRHS Library. This will be a time for any and all Blue Ridge families to share their thoughts as the District prepares to write the next 3 year E-Learning plan. Hope to see you there!! https://5il.co/2ep1u
FFA Dress up days for BR Intermediate and Junior High Students
FREE PRESCHOOL SCREENING - AGES 3-5
Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on April 11 and 12 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 N John St, Farmer City, Illinois. The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2024, are not eligible for the screening. Please allow up to 2 hours for the screening. We ask you not to bring other children with you since you will be asked to join us during your child’s appointment. Parents will be asked to complete an information packet and return it to the school a week before the appointment.
Please call Mary at the Schneider Office (309)928-2611 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you!
Blue Ridge will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the twelfth statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for 4th-12th grade students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. Please see the informational letter here: https://5il.co/2dx9n Students and teachers will take their survey between February 12 and March 22. If you would prefer that your student does not take the survey, please complete and return this form: https://5il.co/2dx9m and return it to your student’s school by tomorrow, Friday, February 9. The parent survey is open and will remain open through March 29. You may access the parent survey here: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/. These surveys will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on progress since the last statewide implementation. You will receive reminders during the survey window as we highly encourage all our teachers, students, and parents to make their voices heard to impact positive growth in our schools. #br_u_knighted
Winter is still here and our walks and lots are frosty and slick. Please use extra caution on your drive and as you arrive. #br_u_knighted
CEO is hosting a Coffee & Connect event on February 22. They hope to see you at The Vault between 7:30-9:00 am. This is a great way to learn more about the program from the students, board members, and investors!
Attention All 8th Grade Students and Parents, Jostens Class wear order form. Due this Friday, February 9th.
