We are sensitive that the upcoming school closure may create hardships for many in our school community. BR staff will contact parents/guardians on Tuesday to ask if they need help with meals, internet access, or something else during the school closure. If you or someone you know needs help of some kind, & are not contacted by 2 pm on Tuesday, please call your child's school. Have a good weekend.
Gov. Pritzker orders school closure from Tuesday, March 17 to Monday, March 30. School resumes on March 31. We will have school on Monday, March 16. All school personnel will report to work on Tuesday, March 17. For details go to https://5il.co/dpt9.
An update on coronovirus for BR Parents and School Personnel is posted at https://5il.co/dnd8. Have a good evening.
Thanks to all who came out to BR Connect last night and passed along thoughts and ideas to strengthen our school district. At the March board meeting we will talk through the feedback received and how it might be used in the district. The evening included wonderful presentations on the CEO program, role of counselors in our schools, and Dr. Stanifer's future plans for the district. If you missed it, the introductory presentation is posted at https://5il.co/djig. Have a wonderful day!
Tonight is Blue Ridge CONNECT from 6-8 pm in the BRHS Library. We hope to see you there! Details at https://5il.co/cq5h.
If you're looking for a fun family event tonight, don't forget about the Family Reading Night and Book Fair in Mansfield from 5:30-7:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
5 Quality Travel Mugs Left! First come, First served!
Picture Day is coming up on March 17!
Our 7th grade girls will play for the Regional Championship at 5:30 pm at BRIJHS in Mansfield. Come support our team! Go Knights!
FC library, FC Garden Club, DeWitt County 4H, & DeWitt County Master Gardens are partnering for the family container gardening project “Little Roots” starting April 22. We need Rubbermaid 18 Gal. Storage Totes with lids and 2-3” PVC pipes. Contact 217-935-5764 to donate. Thanks!
Pratt Music Foundation is offering a music scholarship to students in grades 2-12. For details go to http://www.prattmusicfoundation.com/
Kindergarten Registration and Orientation (parents only) will be March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Schneider Cafeteria. Students who turn 5 on or before Sept 1 are eligible. Please call the Schneider Office 309-928-2611 to ask any questions.
Parent's Night Out!! The BRHS Spanish Class and International Club are hosting a Parent's Night Out during the Cash Bash on March 14. More details and the form to sign up can be found at https://5il.co/ddy9
Free preschool screenings will be held on April 2 and 3. This developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Please call Mary at the Schneider Office (309)928-2611 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions.
We hope you'll join us for Blue Ridge CONNECT, Mon, March 9, 6-8 pm, BRHS Library. A light dinner will be served. Talk with district leaders about your thoughts, concerns and questions. Details at https://5il.co/cq5h. RSVP to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlueRidgeConnect.
You have the power to shape your future, and the future of all children, by counting everyone in your home in the upcoming 2020 Census. Learn more at https://5il.co/cubm.
See the letter at https://5il.co/dcjn for good news on water tests at Schneider School. Have a wonderful weekend!
Go to https://5il.co/dc92 for information that Illinois Dept. of Public Health has provided for schools across the state regarding coronovirus. Included is a link to the BR pandemic preparedness plan. Thank you for your support in helping us keep our school community healthy!
Are you coming to Blue Ridge CONNECT, Mon, March 9, 6-8 pm, BRHS Library? A light dinner will be served. Talk with district leaders about your thoughts, concerns and questions. Details at https://5il.co/cq5h. RSVP to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlueRidgeConnect.
JH Track Parent Meeting has been rescheduled for Feb 27 @ 5:30 in the Intermediate Gym.