Parents: We need each parent to take the the 5-Essentials School Survey. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 14. If you haven't done so already, please take the survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ Thanks so much!
All after school and evening activities and practices, and 4H Agademics cancelled for tonight. 8th grade orientation and the HS sports meeting rescheduled for tomorrow night. Mrs. Whitehouse will meet separately with parents of 8th grade VB players to discuss orientation.
BRIJHS scholastic bowl and volleyball practice are cancelled for today.
Mark your calendar for the Annual 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: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlueRidgeConnect.
Parents of kids grades K-3, there are still spots open for the next session of the 4-H afterschool program. We will be focusing on art starting February 19! Here is the correct link. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=21486
Parents of kids grades K-3. The next session of the 4-H afterschool program is open for registration. We will be focusing on art starting February 19! https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=21485
Parents: We stand at a 16% parent response rate to the 5-Essentials School Survey, but need at least 20% to get an actual report of your feedback. If you haven't yet done so, please take the survey at https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ Deadline is Feb. 14. Thanks so much!
Radon levels were spot tested on the Jr. High side of BRIJHS over the weekend and came back well within acceptable limits. For details on this, the HVAC, and next steps, go to https://5il.co/cv7q.
Cold and flu season are here. Prevent the spread of illness by covering coughs and sneezes, washing your hands often, and staying home if you are ill. For more info: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/influenza
U of I Extension invites local adults to attend a session on Eating for Your Heart. Students, ages 7 and above, are welcome to attend with a parent. Sessions will be held at the libraries in Mansfield and Farmer City. https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/eating_for_your_heart_-_combined_flyer_0.pdf Follow the registration link on the flyer and search for a session under the events tab.
An update on BRIJHS HVAC and Radon Mitigation is now posted at https://5il.co/cu1x. Have a wonderful weekend!
Pre-K’s Growing Together featured “Reading is Magic”. This fun event connected magic with a love for reading. Thank you to all our Pre-K families for coming out to enjoy this night!
The special meeting for the Board of Education is cancelled for this evening and will be rescheduled.
The 4H after-school program for K-3 students and teen teachers is cancelled for this evening.
Blue Ridge Jr. High games and practices are cancelled this afternoon/evening due to expected weather. High school practices and events are still on.
Pre-K-8th grade yearbook order forms are due on Thursday, February 6! The cost is $22. Order forms were sent home to students in January. If you need another form, please contact the office at Schneider or BRIJHS.
You are cordially invited 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.
Quick reminder to BR parents: Please go to https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ and fill out the survey for your child's school. We need at least 20% of our parents to respond to get results. Currently 12% have responded. Deadline is Feb. 14. Thank you for your time!
Kindergarten and first grade students are celebrating 100 days of school with stations and a Kindergarten parade.
The most recent update regarding BRIJHS HVAC and radon is now posted at https://5il.co/cobh.