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ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER |
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Thornwilde Elementary Receives LEED Award
Robert Ehmet Hayes and Associates presented the LEED award for Thornwilde Elementary at last weeks Board of Education meeting. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification recognizes Thornwilde's energy efficient design. Thornwilde is the only elementary school in Northern Ketucky (north of the Lexington and Louisville areas) to receive this award.
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Break The Mold February Award Winner
 Stephens Elementary School Drama Teacher Chad Caddell is seen by his peers as the teacher who Breaks The Mold. Chad does more than demostrate the 4C's: creativity, collaboration, communication and critical thinking. He is the 4c's according to his students. He is one of the driving forces behind Stephens initiative to integrate the arts with ELA and Math in a project based format. It's been said that if you need a 'pick me up' go to Stephens Elementary and sit in on Mr. Caddell's drama class...you won't want to leave! See Chad at work! |
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Nine Teachers Achieve National Board Certification
 Nine Boone County teachers have been recognized for the highest symbol of professional teaching excellence.
Congratulations to our newest recipients:
Briana Smith of Goodridge Elementary, Natasha (Yust) Averett of Cooper High, Caitlin Loftis of Burlington Elementary, Emily Vogt of Collins Elementary, Amy Lawrence of Florence Elementary, Kristi Ives of Mann Elementary and three from Ryle High, Ana Call, Stephanie Gambrel and Tanya Babik. National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential. As part of this process, teachers must analyze their teaching content and students' needs, submit videos of their teaching, and provide student work samples that demonstrate growth and achievement. The outcome is more powerful teaching that improves student achievement and reflects college and career readiness. |
Board recognizes 12 new Governor's CIPL Fellows
Joann Schlosser, Staci Leiker, Yolanda Harrison Moore, Sylretta Jones, Todd Lusk, Missie Lunnemann, Amy McLagan, Jennifer Putnam, Paula McPeake, Kim Webb, Barb Keitz and Michelle Frommeyer have all completed the six day Governor's Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership course offered through the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence. Congratulations and thank you for being passionate about improving Kentucky Public Schools. Click here to apply and get more information.
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 Keep The Conversation Going
The second of four Community Conversations is next Thursday, February 20th, 2014. It will be held at Boone County High School from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Parents, educators, community members and businesses are all invited to help determine Boone County Schools 5-Year Strategic Plan. We want to hear your suggestions about expanding critical thinking, communication and collaboration opportunities for all of our students. Your input on the future of education is vital, please put this on your calendar and we look forward to seeing you there. Evite |
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 Kindergarten Registration Information
It's time to prepare your youngest school age child for Kindergarten. To start the process your child must turn five before October 1st, 2014. Click here for the enrollment dates for the 2014-2015 school year. The Boone County School District makes the process easy and fun for you and your child. Just download the kindergarten enrollment packet.
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 Student Art Winner
Elementary student Abi Brown is the 2013 Thornwilde Elementary art winner of the 2013 Kentucky Conservatin Writing and Jim Claypool Art Contests. The contest encourages students to learn about the need to conserve the soil, water and air. Congratulations to Abi Brown. |
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