ATTENTION BR Community! Blue Ridge is helping the community by hosting a vaccination clinic this Sunday, April 11. Please see the press release for the timing, location, and registration information you’ll need! https://5il.co/rbth We also ask you to help by sharing this message far and wide! #br_u_knighted
Last reminder to turn in paperwork for the vaccination clinic that will be offered to BRHS students 18 years and older. (Note: This is different from the Sunday, April 11 clinic.)
Dear BR Parents/Guardians of 16 year old and older students:
The DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department (DPBCHD) is offering the Pfizer vaccine to any interested Blue Ridge students who are 16 years of age or older. Your student was given a Pfizer fact sheet and a consent form to take home last week. They are also available here: fact sheet: https://5il.co/r1wp and consent form:https://5il.co/r1wq. The DPBCHD is asking that we collect completed consent forms by Friday, April 9. That will allow DPBCHD to continue their planning process with neighboring districts and notify us of the date of our vaccine clinic, which will be held during school hours in the BRHS Library. With questions, please contact the BRHS office, or the DPBCHD. Please note that the date of the clinic will not be set until after all neighboring districts have relayed their numbers to DPBCHD. Thank you! #br_u_knighted
Parents and Guardians, could you please take 5 minutes to complete a very brief survey about Student Support Services at Blue Ridge? Each student in your household may also complete the survey if you feel that is appropriate at their age level. This link will take you to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LJDZM9K. The information collected will guide our upcoming staffing decisions. Thank you! #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Parents/Guardians of 16 year old and older students:
This is a reminder that the DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department (DPBCHD) is offering the Pfizer vaccine to any interested Blue Ridge students who are 16 years of age or older. Your student was given a Pfizer fact sheet and a consent form to take home last week. They are also available here: fact sheet: https://5il.co/r1wp and consent form:https://5il.co/r1wq. The DPBCHD is asking that we collect completed consent forms by Friday, April 9. That will allow DPBCHD to continue their planning process with neighboring districts and notify us of the date of our vaccine clinic, which will be held during school hours in the BRHS Library. With questions, please contact the BRHS office, or the DPBCHD. Please note that the date of the clinic will not be set until after all neighboring districts have relayed their numbers to DPBCHD. Thank you! #br_u_knighted
Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on April 5 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, 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, 2021 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!
Dear BR Parents/Guardians of 16 year old and older students:
The DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department (DPBCHD) is offering the Pfizer vaccine to any interested Blue Ridge students who are 16 years of age or older. Your student was given a Pfizer fact sheet and a consent form to take home today. They are also available here: fact sheet: https://5il.co/r1wp and consent form:https://5il.co/r1wq. The DPBCHD is asking that we collect completed consent forms by Friday, April 9. That will allow DPBCHD to continue their planning process with neighboring districts and notify us of the date of our vaccine clinic, which will be held during school hours in the BRHS Library. With questions, please contact the BRHS office, or the DPBCHD. Please note that the date of the clinic will not be set until after all neighboring districts have relayed their numbers to DPBCHD. Thank you! #br_u_knighted
The district is now in receipt of the complaint filed against it on March 16, 2021. As always, the safety of all students is our utmost concern. Since this matter involves pending litigation, we are unable to comment further at this time. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
Can we count on you to give us your feedback? The 5Essentials survey is closing this Friday, April 2nd. In order for our district to receive a report, we must have 20% of our parents from each building complete a survey. We are still very far from this goal. Would you be willing to take 10-15 minutes to complete a survey? We want your voices to be heard. You can fill out a survey for each child in your family. #br_u_knighted
Visit this site to complete survey:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on March 29 and April 5 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, 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, 2021 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!
Please see the Superintendent's Monthly Update for March 2021. Included in the newsletter: new BRHS principal is announced, COVID travel guidelines, updates about taking temperatures upon entry to buses and buildings, March Exemplary Knights, and a scavenger hunt of sorts. Perhaps there is a prize? https://5il.co/qvfd #br_u_knighted
Are you ready for a spring treat? Enjoy traveling the world with our 2nd and 3rd grade students. Join them as they sing, dance, and learn about different cultures in their spring performance, I am a Small Part of the World. https://youtu.be/gvZsSvWWwpM
Thank you, Mrs. Weiler! #br_u_knighted
Congratulations to our top BRIJHS Read-A-Thon earners! Well done!
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Bus 53 (red bus) had a minor maintenance issue and is running 25 min. late. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Dear BR Families, the safety and wellbeing of our Blue Ridge students is our top priority. We have encountered and addressed multiple situations this year that involve allegations against district personnel. We understand that as a community you are seeking answers to your questions. Due to privacy laws, we are unable to share details regarding personnel or student matters, yet that does not diminish our concern for our students. As a district and board of education, we take all allegations seriously. We will continue to ensure that all district personnel are properly trained for their positions in order to prevent any future incidents. #br_u_knighted
Due to the anticipated traffic congestion in Bellflower this afternoon, Bellflower PM buses will drop off and transfer shuttles at the park today. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Families, I wanted you to know that we are aware of the recent press release from various news outlets. The district has not received an official complaint at this time. When it is received, it will be forwarded to the attorney for review and response. We are unable to make further comment at this time. Please direct any questions to the unit office. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
As a reminder, due to the anticipated traffic congestion in Bellflower this afternoon, Bellflower PM buses will drop off and transfer shuttles at the park. Thank you. #br_u_knighted
Did you know the YZone after school program is offered 3 days a week now? If you have a K-5 student interested in attending, please visit www.clintoncommymca.org or call 217.935.8307.
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Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on March 29 and April 5 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, 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, 2021 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!
The 5Essentials survey closing date is quickly approaching. In order to receive a report, we must have 20% of our parents from each building complete a survey. We are currently far from this goal. Would you be willing to take 10-15 minutes to complete a survey? We want your voices to be heard. You can fill out a survey for each child in your family. #br_u_knighted
Visit this site to complete survey:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent