ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
November 12, 2014
In This Issue
Inclement Weather
Innovation in Education
Elementary Innovation
Middle School Innovation
High School Innovation
Other School News
Feedback Opportunity
Quick Links
Boone County Schools
 
Free/Reduced Lunch Online Form
 
 
Board of Education Meetings
 
 
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  FALL SCHOOL NEWS
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2014-2015 Inclement Weather Guide
 
That nice fall weather we've been experiencing is now gone. Unpredictable winter weather headed our way may necessitate Boone County Schools to alter daily schedules or routines within the district.  To be prepared please make sure your child's school has up-to-date phone numbers and emergency contacts for your family.  Also have child-care arrangements already in place should the need arise to close school early, delay or cancel school.  Click here to review the Boone County School District policy on inclement weather.  The policy is also permanently linked on the Boone County School District website on the left main navigation menu and you can also find it under For Parents and For The Community.
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Innovation in Education
  
Innovative teaching engages students which in turn empowers communities.   The Boone County School  district  looks beyond what is currently done, identifying  future ideas and puts them into practice.  Today's students face a different kind of job market than their parents did, so they need a different kind of education.  According to author Cathy N. Davison, "65% of today's preschoolers will grow up to work in jobs or pursue careers that don't exist yet."
The mission of Innovation in Boone County Schools is to transform students into creative and critical thinkers giving them flexibility in their learning. 

Did you know 80% of children are creative geniuses?  Children, unlike adults, are not afraid to play and explore, try and fail, doodle or daydream or just simply ask lots of questions.  As children Einstein daydreamed all the time and Van Gogh and Picasso were doodlers.  Creative thinking and problem solving are key traits for success.  The way to unlock creativity in a child's mind is to nurture their curiosity and imagination. Creative thinking leads to creative thoughts which lead to creative ideas. 
  
In the coming weeks some of our E-newsletters will showcase more of the innovative and creative learning opportunities available in our schools. 
      
ELEMENTARY INNOVATION
  
  
Burlington STEM Lab--Building the fastest sailboat
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Collins--Learning World Languages
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Erpenbeck--Outdoor Classroom
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Florence--Learning Without Boundaries
  
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
   
MIDDLE SCHOOL INNOVATION 

  

 

Camp Ernst--Language Theme: Exchange Students from Argentina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camp Ernst--CEMS Coffee Break TV

 

  

 

 

 


  
  
  
  
  
Conner Middle--Working in the 3rd Dimension
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Conner Middle --Colts Care Club
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
HIGH SCHOOL INNOVATION

 

BCHS--Next Generation Science

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 BCHS--Outdoor Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 BCHS--Robotics:Sumo-bots

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CHS--Aeronautics 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHS--CTV Multi Media

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 CHS--Paperless Classroom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other School News....
  
  
  
Mann Elementary
   
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

 
  
 Bill Cloyd with Newton's Attic from Lexington, KY visited Mann Elementary.  Newton's Attic is an organization dedicated to inspiring students to embrace science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and providing students with highly unusual educational experiences.   First grade students worked with Bill to create small triangular wooden puzzle games (aka Cracker Barrel game).   Drill presses, saw dust, sandpaper and wood were just some of the things students got their hands on in this "in-school" field trip. Bill instructed them on the proper use of tools and how things are built. Each student got to make his own wooden puzzle using the tools provided by Newton's Attic.
The entire student body got to see a live demonstration of a ballista.  A ballista is a medieval era machine that propels objects.  Bill discussed the simple machines, types of forces and energy changes observed in the ballista as he propelled a variety of objects, including two pumpkins and a bowling ball.  As the students counted down 3-2-1, everyone roared with excitement as the objects went flying out of the ballista and into the field beyond.   
  
  
  
   
  
Sports Highlights:
  
Cooper High 3rd in State Cross Country.
  
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Team Scores:  3rd-Cooper 96  
Individual Scores:
5th-Stewart 16:13.24
7th-Baker 16:16.25
9th-Greenhalgh 16:19.90.
14th-Greenhalgh 16:34.60
63rd-Watson 17:25.30.
105th- Hoffman 17:50.83. 

 

  
  
Ryle High football defeats George Rogers Clark High School 28-14 in round 1 of the state football playoffs. Next they travel to Dixie Heights High School on Friday.

Ryle High Cross Country
Both teams finished in 10th place in 3A championship meet on Saturday.

Top individual for both teams was girls Jensen Bales- 19th place and boys  Justin Reed 31st place.  Both juniors.
  
  
Partnering with Boone County's Schools
  
 From the Desk of Judge/Executive Gary W. Moore 
  
Judge Moore and County administrators recently met with Randy Poe, Superintendent of the Boone County School System and Dr. Robert Storer, Superintendent of the Walton-Verona School System, to discuss collaboration, support and winter weather preparation. Judge/Executive Gary Moore stated that, 'A strong partnership with the schools in Boone County is vital to student success and the success of the County". 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
Ryle High   
  
  
Congrats: Overall points winner--Ryle High's Academic (Quick Recall Team) Team.
  
  
  
New Haven Elementary

 

  
  
  
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DINNER WITH SANTA & CRAFT SHOW
Friday December 5th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm
  
Seeking Feedback on Draft Social Studies and Arts Standards
(Attachments - Please share article and attachments with teachers.)

 
The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking feedback on proposed Social Studies and Arts Standards. Senate Bill 1 (2009) calls for Kentucky to revise all standards to be aligned with the latest research, informed by national efforts, internationally comparable, and focused on the critical thinking and practices students need for success in the 21st century. Though both sets of standards have met those criteria and have involved Kentucky educators, it is time to seek even broader feedback to inform next drafts/steps in the process of adoption into Kentucky's required Academic Standards.
 
From now through Friday, December 5, all interested Kentucky citizens (and even those outside of our state) are invited to review the proposed standards in Social Studies and the Arts and share feedback and suggestions that will be used to revise/refine them prior to final consideration for adoption. Because we anticipate a large response to this invitation, we will be delaying action by the Kentucky Board of Education until after the December meeting. Feedback and comments will need to be thoughtfully considered and any needed revisions made before bringing forward final sets of proposed standards to the board for action.
  

 

To provide feedback on the Arts Standards, you may select to review the standards for only one of the 'forms' -- or all of them. The links are listed below.

 

 

 

 

  
  
Please share this request with your districts' stakeholders:  staff, parents, SBDM council members, business partners, students, and any other interested parties. Attached are some talking points on the proposed standards in the event your teachers, administrators or staff receive any questions about the standards. If you have any additional questions, contact Karen Kidwell at Karen.kidwell@education.ky.gov.