Attention Parents of Blue Ridge 8th Graders,
On March 14, 2022, our 8th grade students will be completing the Illinois Youth Survey.
The IYS is a voluntary survey conducted by the Center for Prevention Research and Development at the University of Illinois, meant to better understand youth risk and protective behaviors as they relate to students and their success. The survey is 100% anonymous and is conducted at the school. The survey is 40-45 minutes long.
CLICK HERE https://5il.co/15jjk to view the parent opt-out form, which contains more information about the IYS procedures, risks, benefits, parent rights, and student's rights. This is also being sent home with 8th grade students today.
If you do not wish for your child to participate in this survey, you may fill out and return the parent opt-out form to the school.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Cara Niebur (cniebur@blueridge18.org) or Katie Nichols (knichols@blueridge18.org). #br_u_knighted
Blue Ridge School District #18 will conduct free preschool screenings on March 31 and April 1 at Schneider Elementary School, 309 North John Street, Farmer City, Illinois. The developmental screening is for children who are 3 or 4 years old at the time of the screening. Children who turn 5 on or before September 1, 2022 are not eligible for the screening. Please allow up to 2 hours for the screening. We ask you not to bring other children with you since you will be asked to join us during your child’s appointment. Parents will be asked to complete an information packet and return it to the school a week before the appointment.
Please call Mary at the Schneider Office (309)928-2611 to schedule an appointment or ask any questions. Thank you!
Here's a great way to share some kindness...The Farmer City Chamber of Commerce would like to hear your voice! Please use this link to nominate a Blue Ridge Teacher/Staff member of the year: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT95VH8. Please use this link to nominate a Farmer City Citizen of the Year: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTTL8HW. Please submit all nominations by February 14. Thank you for taking time to nominate those who do great things for our community! #br_u_knighted
Check out some of the great student artwork displayed throughout Schneider Elementary. We have some talented young artists! #br_u_knighted
BR Parents, I am asking for your assistance. We are required to have students mask while riding district transportation. This week we have supplied a great number of disposable masks, have had many refusals, and many of the masks were thrown on the bus floor. Could you please assist us by reminding your students that they will need to be masked while on district transportation and also ensuring that they come prepared with a mask to use on their ride to and from school? Thank you for your understanding and your assistance. #br_u_knighted
Due to continued driver shortages, we have a few routes that will run late again this afternoon, 2.10.22. The White bus (#55) will leave school up to 10 minutes late and arrive home up to 10 minutes late. The Blue bus (#56) will be leaving school up to 30 minutes late today and arriving home up to 30 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience. We're still hiring if you can assist! #br_u_knighted
Reminder that there is a lunch menu change for today at Schneider and the High School. Beef and Noodles will be served and the alternative is PB & J. BRIJHS will remain as posted. #br_u_knighted
Today, K-3 students participated in Junior Achievement. Junior Achievement lessons are done monthly and focus on the foundations of financial literacy.
BR Parents, we are sharing with you access to several no cost Positive Parenting Zoom Workshops. These are being offered through the efforts of Dr. Jeremy Larson and the Paris School District. We are thankful for the collaboration. The first workshop starts tonight, with others every second Wednesday of the month through June. Please let us know if give one or more a try! Find more info and the Zoom link here: https://5il.co/15eez #br_u_knighted
Due to driver shortages, we have a few routes that will run late again this afternoon. The White bus (#55) will leave school up to 10 minutes late and arrive home up to 10 minutes late. The Blue bus (#56) will be leaving school up to 30 minutes late today and arriving home up to 30 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience. We're still hiring if you can assist! #br_u_knighted
Did you know that it's School Counselor's Week? Please celebrate the best of the best right here in Blue Ridge! Leslie Hieronymus, Cara Wells Niebur, and Cheyenne Clayton, we can't thank you enough for all you do! #br_u_knighted
Lunch menu change for tomorrow (2/10) at Schneider and the High School. Beef and Noodles will be served and the alternative is PB & J. BRIJHS will remain as posted. #br_u_knighted
Due to driver shortages, we have a few routes that will run late this afternoon. The White bus (#55) will leave school up to 10 minutes late and arrive home up to 10 minutes late. The Blue bus (#56) and part of the Red route (#53) will be leaving school up to 30 minutes late today and arriving home up to 30 minutes late. We apologize for the inconvenience. We're still hiring if you can assist! #br_u_knighted
Hello, BR Community, the linked letter provides information on the district's response to the recent TRO from Sangamon County. Thank you for taking time to read the important updates: https://5il.co/158d0 #br_u_knighted
Dear BR Community, please click on the link to read the letter regarding our district response to the court's recent decision regarding mandated COVID-19 mitigations. https://5il.co/1586w. Thank you! #br_u_knighted
The Farmer City Chamber of Commerce would like to hear your voice! Please use this link to nominate a Blue Ridge Teacher/Staff member of the year: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BT95VH8. Please use this link to nominate a Farmer City Citizen of the Year: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BTTL8HW. Please submit all nominations by February 14. Thank you for taking time to nominate those who do great things for our community! #br_u_knighted
Today is the last day to register for softball and/or baseball for the 2022 Summer League. Online registration is available! Check out their website for more details and upcoming events. http://clubs.bluesombrero.com/farmercity
Good morning! Today, 2.3.22, is an E-Learning Day. Hop onto Google Meets and you'll see your teachers and classmates there. District offices remain closed due to weather and all Thursday activities are cancelled. Tomorrow, 2.4.22 is A SNOW DAY! All Friday activities are cancelled. Please show us how you spend your SNOW DAY tomorrow by sharing a photo in the comments on our Facebook post! Enjoy and be safe! #br_u_knighted
Good Afternoon, Knights! Here is this month's Schneider Newsletter - https://www.smore.com/yb56n #br_u_knighted
Good afternoon, due to the impending storm, Blue Ridge will be using E-Learning Days for both Wednesday, 2.2.22 and Thursday, 2.3.22. All students will be learning remotely according to their building/grade level remote schedules. As a reminder, two days of meals will be sent home with K-6th grade and offered to 7th-12th grade this afternoon. Please be sure to check backpacks! YZone and SHIELD testing are cancelled for 2.2.22 and 2.3.22. Freshman Orientation will take place virtually on 2.2.22 at 7 pm. Instructions are in 8th grade students' emails. Other athletics and activities will be determined in cooperation with coaches, sponsors, and administration. Messages will be sent accordingly. Weather will be monitored over the next few days and a decision about Friday, 2.4.22 will be made and communicated as soon as possible. Thank you. Be safe! #br_u_knighted