Parent Teacher Guidelines
We are so glad to work with you to help your child(ren) achieve success. In order to make things run smoothly, we ask that you follow the guidelines below.
Parents will enter through the front door.
Temperatures will be checked upon entering the building.
All people will remain at least 6 feet apart.
All desks and chairs will be cleaned before each conference and teachers will use alternating seating.
Virtual Conferences will be set up by the teacher in an email.
For Blue Ridge High School parents:
At the high school, the stairwells are one way. The south stairwell is up and the north stairwell is down.
If you are in the building for a virtual conference with Mr. Anton, please go to the office to use a computer that has been set up for this purpose.
If you have any questions, please call your child’s school:
Schneider Elementary: 309-928-2611
BRIJHS: 217-489-5201
BRHS: 309-928-2622
Your partners in learning,
Mr. Ryan Peyton, Mrs. Katie Nichols, Mrs. Lois Dowling, Mrs. Mary Diener
November is coming and we have many updates for you as we approach the start of four days of on campus learning. One very important change is the daily health screening protocol. Please see the linked document to learn about all the upcoming changes! https://5il.co/miiy n#br_u_knighted
Looking for a mental health resource for your teen? Check out this six-part free resource through the U of I Extension 4H. https://5il.co/mj0n
Registration has been extended through October 30, so act now!
Please see today's COVID update: https://5il.co/mfy3. Current stats- 3 student and 8 staff positive cases to date, 35 students and 2 staff currently isolating/quarantining.
BR Families, the Superintendent's Monthly Update for October 2020 can be found here: https://5il.co/mful. Next week, please watch for more information regarding four days of on campus attendance! #br_u_knighted
Do you know what today is???? BLUE & SILVER FRIDAY Show your school spirit and post a picture of your blue and silver to end the Fall Fun Days!! #br_u_knighted
Trying again to get the Knight survey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S7CZ8Y6
A message from BR Food Service: For remote meals scheduled to be delivered during the week of 10/26, Blue learners requesting meals will receive two meals on Wednesday. Silver learners will not receive meals due to the timing of our four day reopening. Meals for Knights will remain the same. Thank you.
BR Families- I have three important messages to share with you. First, attached is a COVID-19 update from today. https://5il.co/meac Second, I’d like to clarify for our Pre-K students and families that Pre-K students will remain in their current Blue and Silver hybrid learning model when other grade levels transition to four days of attendance. The reasoning for this is the inability to maintain social distancing at such a young age. The third message is for Knight families- Attention Knight Learner Parents & Guardians: After consideration of current health metrics and community and staff surveys, the Board of Education has approved for Grades K-8 Knights to return to on campus instruction on 11/4. Please fill out the attached form for each of your children and specify if you would like them to continue as Knight learners or to return to Schneider or BRIJH for in person instruction. Please use the link below to complete and submit your survey by Tuesday, October 27.
Knights Return to In Person Learning Survey
Who is your Hero....Superman, Wonder woman, first responders, teachers, nurses, etc? Show us which hero you dressed up as for HERO Day and add a picture in the comments. #br_u_knighted
Good morning, BR Families! After consideration of current health metrics and community and staff surveys, the Board of Education has approved for Blue and Silver learners to attend four days per week, beginning in November. Grades K-8 Knights are also welcome to return to on campus instruction at that time. Monday, 11/2 will be a remote learning planning day. Tuesday, 11/3 is Election Day and schools are closed. We look forward to a 'reopening' on Wednesday, 11/4, all conditions permitting. Much more information will follow, but we wanted to send this update right away. Have a great day. #br_u_knighted
At tonight's BOE meeting, we begin our Exemplary Knight recognition for our students and staff who excel. The board will also be discussing the current health metrics and possible revisions to our learning models. You can join the livestream at 7pm using this link: https://www.twitch.tv/blueridgecusd
Y-Zone Employment Opportunities!! Check out the flyer or visit https://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103 for more information!
It's Wacky Wedneday!!! How wacky is your outfit today? Show us by adding a picture in the comments. #br_u_knighted
Attention Knight learner families! A survey was sent to your email in regards to the Edmentum platforms, Calvert Learning and Courseware. We would appreciate your feedback. If you did not receive a survey please email ptrimble@blueridge18.org. #br_u_knighted
BR Families, please see the linked COVID update: https://5il.co/mav7
Today's dress up day is crazy mask day. Did you make a crazy mask? Did you already own a crazy mask? Show us all the masks today by dropping a picture in the comments . #br_u_knighted
Happy Fall Fun week!!! Today's dress up day is Pajama Day. Be sure to send in your pictures of how you're dressed for learning today. Did you add slippers or a robe to your attire today? #br_u_knighted
The agenda for the Regular Board of Education meeting on October 21, 2020 is posted at https://www.blueridge18.org/board-of-education--196
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we move forward with this school year, we are trying to provide options to address the needs of our students through the use of recorded and live streaming lessons. Many teachers will be trying this in the near future. During live streaming, the camera will be on the teacher or their workspace. The teachers may also choose to record their lessons and post them. These recordings could include a demonstration. If you would prefer your child not to participate in any of the recorded demonstrations, please contact your child’s school office. Our technology department will be working with teachers to explore how to best offer recordings and live streaming for our students.
Our goal is to increase the amount of direct contact between the teacher and students, in addition to having something in place if our learning model changes due to COVID. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building principal.
Thank you for your willingness to try these new formats as we navigate these unchartered waters. We appreciate the support you provide for your child and our district.