A message from BR Food Service: For remote meals scheduled to be delivered during the week of 10/26, Blue learners requesting meals will receive two meals on Wednesday. Silver learners will not receive meals due to the timing of our four day reopening. Meals for Knights will remain the same. Thank you.
Who is your Hero....Superman, Wonder woman, first responders, teachers, nurses, etc? Show us which hero you dressed up as for HERO Day and add a picture in the comments. #br_u_knighted
Good morning, BR Families! After consideration of current health metrics and community and staff surveys, the Board of Education has approved for Blue and Silver learners to attend four days per week, beginning in November. Grades K-8 Knights are also welcome to return to on campus instruction at that time. Monday, 11/2 will be a remote learning planning day. Tuesday, 11/3 is Election Day and schools are closed. We look forward to a 'reopening' on Wednesday, 11/4, all conditions permitting. Much more information will follow, but we wanted to send this update right away. Have a great day. #br_u_knighted
At tonight's BOE meeting, we begin our Exemplary Knight recognition for our students and staff who excel. The board will also be discussing the current health metrics and possible revisions to our learning models. You can join the livestream at 7pm using this link: https://www.twitch.tv/blueridgecusd
It's Wacky Wedneday!!! How wacky is your outfit today? Show us by adding a picture in the comments. #br_u_knighted
Y-Zone Employment Opportunities!! Check out the flyer or visit https://www.blueridge18.org/employment-opportunities--103 for more information!
BR Families, please see the linked COVID update: https://5il.co/mav7
Attention Knight learner families! A survey was sent to your email in regards to the Edmentum platforms, Calvert Learning and Courseware. We would appreciate your feedback. If you did not receive a survey please email ptrimble@blueridge18.org. #br_u_knighted
Today's dress up day is crazy mask day. Did you make a crazy mask? Did you already own a crazy mask? Show us all the masks today by dropping a picture in the comments . #br_u_knighted
Happy Fall Fun week!!! Today's dress up day is Pajama Day. Be sure to send in your pictures of how you're dressed for learning today. Did you add slippers or a robe to your attire today? #br_u_knighted
Get ready for some Fall Fun next week!! Dress up days start on Monday and participation is highly recommended while you're remote learning or in school learning. Pictures are encouraged and be sure to use the hashtag!! #br_u_knighted
The agenda for the Regular Board of Education meeting on October 21, 2020 is posted at https://www.blueridge18.org/board-of-education--196
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we move forward with this school year, we are trying to provide options to address the needs of our students through the use of recorded and live streaming lessons. Many teachers will be trying this in the near future. During live streaming, the camera will be on the teacher or their workspace. The teachers may also choose to record their lessons and post them. These recordings could include a demonstration. If you would prefer your child not to participate in any of the recorded demonstrations, please contact your child’s school office. Our technology department will be working with teachers to explore how to best offer recordings and live streaming for our students.
Our goal is to increase the amount of direct contact between the teacher and students, in addition to having something in place if our learning model changes due to COVID. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building principal.
Thank you for your willingness to try these new formats as we navigate these unchartered waters. We appreciate the support you provide for your child and our district.
Parents/Guardians of Blue and Silver learners, please see the linked Learning Model Data document that outlines the work being done in the planning stages for increased on campus learning. https://5il.co/m3hw. Once you’ve read the document, parents/guardians of Blue and Silver learners are encouraged to complete a brief survey, once for each Blue or Silver learner in your home. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JXRTGYR The survey will close on 10/18/2020.
BRIJHS and Schneider Families: Please click on your child's building link to select a date and time for P-T conferences.
Schneider - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d48ada923a4f5c07-schneider1
BRIJHS - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040845aeaa2aa0fb6-parentteacher
2nd quarter kicks off next week!! Let's start it off with FALL FUN DAYS and have some dress up days to add to the fun. Take a peek at the flyer to see how to dress the week of October 19-23. All are encouraged to participate, whether you're learning in school or remotely. Pictures are definitely welcome and be sure to use the hashtag! #br_u_knighted
Update: The free COVID-19 testing at Kirby Medical Center for BR staff and students is scheduled to begin today, however, we recently learned that BR staff and students will need to bring a form to the testing site that is only available in the school offices. Due to school being closed on Monday, 10/12, this offer will begin for us once schools reopen on Tuesday, 10/13. Reminder of the details: The Kirby Foundation will be offering free COVID-19 testing for Blue Ridge students or staff who have symptoms. Their goal is to process the results in 24 hours or less, which could greatly reduce the time away from school for both students and staff. Blue Ridge thanks Kirby Medical for making this possible! Please see the available locations, days, and times below. Kirby Medical Center – School COVID testing outside at the tent 1000 Medical Center Drive, Monticello, IL 9:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:30 M-F Kirby Medical Group at Atwood 108 S. Main Street, Atwood, Illinois 2-3 PM M-F Kirby Medical Group at Cerro Gordo 407 S. Jackson Street, Cerro Gordo, Illinois 2-3 PM M-F
With great sadness, we share the passing of a dear Blue Ridge colleague. Please see the attached letter for more details. Thank you. https://5il.co/lz93 #br_u_knighted
As a reminder- Please see the linked document for information about COVID-19 testing coming to Clinton on October 10 and 11. https://5il.co/lm47
The BRHS library is trying to complete the collection of Farmer City yearbooks. If you have any of the following years and would like to donate them, that would greatly be appreciated. If you have any questions please email lraines@blueridge18.org or call 309-928-9141.
Years needed are : 1916-1917, 1919-1920, 1925, 1942-1951, 1980-1990, 1994. The library would also take yearbooks from 1912-1951.