ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
August 7, 2014
In This Issue
School Starts
Caution Drivers
New Administrators
Thank you!
Dunk a School Leader
Neighborhood Nights Out
Plate it Up
Need Resources
Public Notice: Non-Discrimination
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SUMMER EDITION

ATTENTION PARENTS: School Starts Next Week! 

 

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School starts for the 2014-15 school year next Wednesday August 13th.   Is your child ready?  Are their records up to date?  Do they have their proper immunizations? Are you new to the district or have you moved within the district?  Go to www.boone.kyschools.us and click on the "parents" section at the top of the page to get all the information you need such as enrollment forms, bus routes, the district calendar and anything else you might need. Click here for important dates on this years school calendar.Here are your Ready-Fest Dates to help your child prepare for the start of school.
 
BUS TRANSPORTATION INFO 2014
  
Please click the link below to find your bus stop and time information for 2014-2015.  If you have questions, please contact the bus garage.  The main school offices cannot answer transportation questions.  The bus garage number: 384.8384
  
  

ATTENTION: ALL DRIVERS! 

 

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Please be mindful of children and school buses as school will be back in session starting next week.  Traffic patterns will change and there will be more traffic to manuever through in the mornings and afternoons.  Children will be walking our sidewalks and crossing our streets.  Please keep an eye out for them, watch your speed and drive safely.  Thank you. 
  Welcome New Administrators to Boone County Schools!
 
Here is a list of the new  2014-15 District administrators.  Please welcome them to the district or to their new position in the district.
  
Stephanie Hagerty-Principal, Camp Ernst Middle
Kathleen Gutzwiller-Principal, Kelly Elementary
Kendrea Tillett-Asst. Principal, Thornwilde Elementary
Jeff Jackson-Vice Principal, Gray Middle
Eric Ball-Asst. Principal, Collins Elementary
Lois Ellison-Instructional Coach, Florence Elementary
Jennifer Butler-Instructional Coach, Gray Middle
Eric McArtor-Deputy Superintendent & Chief Operations Officer/COO
Charlsey Smith-Gifted & Talented Coordinator
Jenny Watson-Principal, Erpenbeck Elementary
Kim Best-Principal, Ockerman Elementary
T.W. Loring-Principal, Collins Elementary
Mary Goble-Principal, New Haven Elementary
Tony Pastura-Principal, RA Jones Middle
  
Golfers, Thank you!
 
Superintendent Randy Poe & Bill D'Andrea of BCBA
 
We thank you for participating in the 14th annual Boone County Businessmen's Association Golf Outing last  Friday at the Boone Links Golf Course.  The weather was perfect!  We hope you enjoyed your game.  Because of you once again this year, students attending the Boone County Schoos' Alternative Center for Education and others will benefit.  
  
  
  
  
  
  
     
  
Adam Byrd - BCHS Alum
  
Matt Rigg
  
  
Superintendent Poe
  
 
  
   
  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Here's Your Chance to Dunk Some of Your Favorite  Administrators and a School Board Member for a Great Cause!    
  
  
Stephens ES Principal Jim Detwiler
Mr. Detwiler gets dunked!

Mr. Detwiler's Dunker: Will Sheehan
Erika Bowles-LES Principal-takes her turn in the dunking booth!
 
  First Church of Christ is partnering with the Boone County Alliance
  during the Boone County Fair (August 4-9) to raise money for
  Heroin prevention in local schools. You can purchase three balls
  for one dollar and dunk some of your favorite people in the
  community to raise money to fight this epidemic in Northern
  Kentucky. The goal is to raise $3,000 to supply educational
  materials in the schools concerning this crisis. A big thank you to
  the following participants,some who have already been dunked
  (Principal Detwiler, Superintendent Poe, Principal Bowles) and to
  those who are still on the schedule to be dunked (Board member
  Dr. Maria Brown and Principal Michael Shires). 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Superintendent Randy Poe
Dr. Poe gets dunked by the littlest ones
 
  
 
 
  
  
    
  
  

 

 

The Poe kids enjoy watching their dad get dunked

 

 

 

 

 The schedule for the rest of the week includes:

 

*Thursday 8/7

- Boone County Schools Board Member Dr. Maria Brown 8:00pm - 10:00pm.
*Saturday 8/9 - North Pointe Elementary Principal Michael Shires - 2:00pm - 4:00pm.

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You  and your family are invited to a Neighborhood Night Out  Tuesday August 26th from 5p.m. to 7p.m. at Florence Elementary.   This event is sponsored by the City of Florence and the Boone County School District. 
Plate it Up Challenge
 
 
 
As a consumer, you face the challenge of making smart food choices for you and your family. Buying local products strengthens our local economy by keeping dollars at home and building a sense of community during the process. Kentucky Proud is not only a way to provide safe and nutritious foods for your loved ones, but it is an investment in Kentucky's land, people and its future. Kentucky Grown Keeps Kentucky Growing!  Join the Plate it Up Kentucky Proud Challenge 2014.  It's a seven-day challenge to eat locally grown foods to learn more about Kentucky food products. The winner will receive a sampling of Kentucky Proud Products.  Sign up for the Challenge here.
IN NEED OF SPECIFIC RESOURCES?
    

Do  your children have certain needs that you cannot meet to succeed in school.  There is a place you can turn to for help in getting their needs supplied.  Click here for the Boone County Schools Family Resource & Youth Service Center nearest you. The Family Resource & Youth Service Centers mission is to enhance your students ability to succeed in school by developing and sustaining partnerships. If your child is in need please let us know! 
  
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