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December 17, 2012

Message from Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Barber 

Although we are three days removed from the terrible tragedy in CT, our nation is still suffering. While it is nearly impossible to predict or prevent senseless tragedies, we believe that our focus on the safety and security of our students over the past few years has helped us create safe and secure learning environments.

 

We have been in contact with our local law enforcement agencies through the weekend and they will have a heightened awareness over the next few days. In order to maintain a sense of normalcy for students, particularly young students, law enforcement will not be in the schools, but they will be making close proximity patrols around our schools for the next few days. Our school safety officer, Mr. Scott Manning will also be making rounds to each of the schools all week.

 

I have asked staff to try and make this day as normal for our students as possible. Classroom discussions about the shooting are discouraged, particularly at elementary schools. I understand that the subject may come up and be unavoidable. I have suggested to staff that if a student broaches the topic and needs support beyond the classroom, I recommend contacting our wonderful social workers or principals, depending on the grade level.

 

I am including the following tip sheets from the National Association of School Psychologists for parents, teachers and administrators. Please don't hesitate to contact me or John Blackman, Assistant Superintendent, if you have any questions or concerns.

 

Talking to Children about Violence - Tips for Parents & Teachers 

(English) 

 

Talking to Children about Violence - Tips for Parents & Teachers (Spanish)  

 

 

Tips for School Administrators for Reinforcing School Safety 

 

 

Students Exhibit Art



Wood River High School students participated in an International Baccalaureate unit plan (see it here), culminating with an art exhibit in Hailey last Friday. The IB unit title was, "How can art help those in need?" The IB area of interaction was community and service. Students  created collagraphs, etchings, and monoprints and learned how to display art in a gallery setting. Last Friday, the art was sold to benefit Camp Rainbow Gold. Pictured above is art student Allie Jones.  The prints willl also be on display at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater at the Community Campus. 

Student Spotlight 


Meet Nicole Pratt, featured in the Weekly Sun's Student Spotlight  

 

Click to read more 

 

High School Students Visit 3rd Graders 

 

Wood River High School students from Chris Cey's physics class visited the 3rd grade classes at Hailey Elementary last week. Cey's students explained their physics project that evaluated safe highway speeds in wildlife crossing areas. In their Project Based Learning unit, the 3rd grades classes at Hailey Elementary are learning about wildlife crossings on Highway 75. Students are selling bumper stickers and plan to use the funds to build replicas of wildlife to place along the highway to remind drivers to slow down. The project is modeled after a similar project that Hailey 3rd grade teacher Wanda Baxter saw in Jackson Hole, WY.

 

Woodside Elementary Holiday Concert: "It Happened in Sun Valley"  


Under the direction of music teacher Dorinda Rendahl, Woodside elementary students will sing songs about Sun Valley at three holiday concerts next week. "Students are learning about how great communities like Sun Valley begin and learning about the history of where we live," said Rendahl.

 

For more information click here 

 

Learn About International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme  

 

IB Coordinator Jane Walther gave an update on the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme at the regular Board of Trustees meeting. The programme is for all students in grades 6-10 in Wood River Middle School and Wood River High School. Currently the programme is in a pre-approval candidacy phase. To learn more, watch the presentation - don't miss videos of teachers talking about IB at the end.  

 

Click to watch

 

Students Receive Third Place in Video Contest 


 

Hemingway students received third place in a video contest focused on the Morrill Act, which created land grant universities. The contest was sponsored by the University of Idaho. To watch the video, click here and look for the video labeled "Ketchum."

 

 Click to watch 

 

Issue: 68         

This Week
Message from Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Barber
Students Exhibit Art
Student Spotlight
High School Students Visit 3rd Graders
Woodside Elementary Holiday Concert: "It Happened in Sun Valley"
Learn About International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
Students Receive Third Place in Video Contest

 Note the Date

 

Friday,

December 21  

 Early out -  Winter Break. School resumes Jan 7 




BCSD Strategic Plan

 

Not familiar with the BCSD Strategic Plan or need an update? Click below.

 

BCSD Strategic Plan 


School Board Members 

 

Board Chair
 Steve Guthrie 

(Zone 2) 

 

Vice Chair
Don Nurge 

(Zone 5) 

 

Trustee

Paul Bates 

(Zone 4)

 

Trustee

Shawn Bennion 

(Zone 1)

 

Trustee

Kathryn Graves 

(Zone 3)  

 

For more information visit the School Board section on our website 


 

Superintendent

Dr. Lonnie Barber



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