BRIJHS scholastic bowl and volleyball practice are cancelled for today.
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
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. 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.
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!
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.
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.
"The Shirt Shack is open for business!
The High School Life Skills and Young Adult classes have opened a custom shirt making business. Students help design, make, and sell custom shirts and hoodies. All profits benefit these wonderful special ed. programs.
They are currently selling Knight-wear in the two designs featured below. Hoodies cost $22. T-shirts cost $12. They carry sizes ranging from Youth XS to Adult 2X.
If you are interested in ordering a shirt made by our lovely class, please email Sarah Ringel at sringel@blueridge18.org with your size, color, and design preferences.
Jan. 24, 2020 Update on BRIJHS HVAC and Radon is now posted at https://5il.co/cjdj. Have a good weekend.