It's getting colder outside! It's time for the reminder about E-Learning and Emergency Days. Please be sure to read the letter linked here. Thanks! https://5il.co/2agy0 #br_u_knighted
Holiday Sing Along
Good Morning, Schneider Families!
Here is this month's Schneider Newsletter: https://shorturl.at/ryGVX
Also, don't forget about our K-1 concert this Thursday. More details are available inside this month's newsletter.
Piatt County ROSC has invited Blue Ridge families to their Very Merry Christmas Family Game Night to be held on Saturday, December 9 from 5-8 pm at Crossroads Church in Bement. There is no cost for this event. Enjoy! #br_u_knighted
The Board of Education has approved adding a SOCIAL WORKER to the district. They will be hired through Tri-County Special Education Association (TCSEA), but stationed in the Blue Ridge District. Details on requirements, duties and how to apply-check out the flyer!! https://5il.co/29ee0
Do you know what a Paraprofessional's role is? They work closely with students to provide them with the physical help and emotional support they need in order to gain as full benefits as possible during their school day. There are currently paraprofessional openings at BRHS, BRIJHS and BRSE, as well as sub paraprofessional openings throughout the district. For full details on the requirements and how to apply, check out the flyer!! https://5il.co/29ee1
Substitute teachers and paraprofessionals are always needed within the schools but did you know they are also needed in the CAFETERIA. Have you ever thought about helping out as a cook, server and/or dishwasher?? Check out the flyer with the details and how to apply!! https://5il.co/29ee2
Mark your calendars to see our budding theatre stars spread holiday cheer! Our Christmas Play will be held on 12/15 & 12/16 at BRIJHS.
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Flu and Covid vaccines are available at Farmer City Outreach on Sunday, November 26. Please see the flyer and pre-register! #br_u_knighted
2017 Blue Ridge graduate Emily Schneman helps Chicago restaurant achieve a Michelin Star. Congrats! Emily participated in BACC while at BRHS. #br_u_knighted
It's here! November's Monthly Update from the Superintendent. Please see our Exemplary Knight information and much more inside. Could there even be something special this month for you to enter? https://5il.co/295ct #br_u_knighted
Another well deserving group of Exemplary Knights. Congratulations to these students and staff!!
Please click on the link to read more about the Family Christmas Ornament event happening in Mansfield this Friday evening. https://5il.co/28yrs
The Board of Education will hold a Special meeting on Wednesday, November 15 at 5pm in the District Conference Room and a Regular meeting will follow at 7pm in Blue Ridge High School Library. Agendas can be found at https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1708
7/8th grade parents-our Fannie May candies arrive tomorrow! If your student made many sales, they might need assistance getting them home. We appreciate your help in fundraising for our Student Council group!
BR Families, I wanted to inform you that we had a lockdown at BRHS this afternoon. All students and staff are safe. Please see the linked letter for further information. https://5il.co/28nat Thank you.
I'd like to offer a follow-up clarification regarding the GPA/val-sal conversation as it relates to the timing of the changes. We do not see this impacting many (if any) of our current students. Part of the discussion would involve the kinds of changes that might be considered and when those changes might go into effect. When other districts have done these things, the final phase is often 4-5 years down the road.
That being said, any and all voices are welcome. We want everyone who is interested to be a part of the conversation. Please reach out to Mr. Easter or Ms. Hieronymus if you have questions.
Blue Ridge High School is evaluating the current system of grading scales and commencement-based honors and recognition at Blue Ridge High School. This includes procedures surrounding GPA point values and scales, class rank, weighted courses, Valedictorian and Salutatorian recognition, a potential graduate-with-honors distinction, and commencement ceremony procedures, including student speeches and/or performances. We are determining what current procedures are aligned with our overarching district and building goals and that we want to keep, and what needs to be changed. We also will plan the timeline and action to make those changes.
We are seeking input from parents and students about these potential changes to our procedures. If you would like to be involved in sharing your thoughts about these policies and procedures, please let Mr. Easter (beaster@blueridge18.org) or Ms. Hieronymus (lhieronymus@blueridge18.org) know. We will be having a discussion of these issues on Wednesday, November 15th at 6 pm, prior to the school board meeting. More information will be shared at that time.
Take a look at the updated job postings within the school district! https://www.blueridge18.org/page/employment-opportunities #br_u_knighted
BRHS Parents, I would like to make a second request for you to fill out a quick form to share your student's cell phone number and carrier. For those who responded prior to the recent intruder drill, we were able to push out to those students the link to the Emergency Check In Form. In a true emergency, if high school students evacuated and were separated from school personnel, this emergency form would allow us to know their location. This is an additional safety measure that we've added to our response plan. No cell phone numbers will be used other than in safety drills or during an emergency. Please read the full letter here:https://5il.co/27j2q. The link for the cell phone form is also included in the letter or can be found here: https://forms.gle/ogFK5jH5UY3jXLg46. Thank you! #br_u_knighted