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Come to the second series of Strategic Plan Meetings. Look at future impacts and help determine a vision and goals for the district. Come to any meeting that fits your schedule.
Tuesday, February 24, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Hemingway Elementary, Ketchum*
Wednesday, February 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Community Campus, Hailey
Wednesday, February 25, 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Carey School, Carey**
Thursday, February 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m. at Alturas Elementary - meeting conducted in Spanish
*Spanish interpretation and childcare available.
**Please note new time for Carey meeting due to the basketball game in Shoshone.
Look for the survey that will follow these meetings the week of March 9.
For more on the Strategic Plan, go here.
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Steering Committee Meets to Look at Survey Results
 The Strategic Plan Steering Committee met to look at the survey results from the first Strategic Plan survey. Thank you to the 467 people who completed the survey. The committee incorporated the most frequent answers to each question into a series of statements around educational values that will be made available soon. Thank you to the steering committee for their hard work on behalf of Blaine County School District.
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School Calendar
The 2015-16 School Calendar is here. This is a one-year calendar. The Board of Trustees will consider future school year calendars after the Strategic Plan is developed and approved by the Board.
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Meet Katja Peller in the Weekly Sun Student Spotlight. To read the article go here.
Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, email brennan@theweeklysun.com.
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Spring Musical - Cinderella
Wood River High School drama will present Cinderella, a new twist on an old story on Tuesday February 24-Thursday February 26 at 6:00 pm and Saturday, February 28 at 1:00 pm at the Wood River High School Performing Arts Theater.
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Student Wellness at Hemingway Elementary
Over 360 Hemingway Huskies recently completed the Presidential Youth Fitness Program measuring the 5 components of physical fitness (Muscular Endurance, Muscular Strength, Flexibility, Cardiovascular Fitness and Body Composition). According to Physical Education teacher Lars Hovey, "The testing has changed recently and is far less competitive than in the past. Students simply demonstrated the proper technique as outlined by Fitnessgram protocol. This will lay the foundation for more standards-based assessments in the middle and high schools." Students received certificates of accomplishment for their efforts. More information can be found in the Parent Resource Guide here.
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ISAT 2.0 Tip of the Week
Want to know more about the new math assessments?
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Go beyonds multiple-choice questions and present students with multi-step problems, conceptual questions, and real-world applications.
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Ask students to not only get answers correct, but also explain how they arrived at those answers.
- Cover few topics in greater depth, focusing on the most critical areas.
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How Will the Idaho Education Network Affect Blaine County School District?
The recent news about the State of Idaho's Idaho Education Network (IEN) raised awareness about the importance of bandwidth in public schools. Hundreds of teachers, staff and students use the internet simultaneously every day to access learning resources, work collaboratively, and communicate as part of being a 21st Century learner and educator.
The state's issue with IEN will not disrupt services to students and staff in the Blaine County School District. Technology Director Tim Rocco said, "We feel comfortable with our bandwidth. Teachers, staff and students will be able to continue to access the resources they need in our schools."
The Blaine County School District contracts with Syringa Networks for internet service. As part of ongoing efforts to maintain and improve technology services, the district technology department recently evaluated current use to ensure that there would not be any disruption to services, including services to students who are enrolled with Idaho Digital Learning Academy.
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Head Lice 101
There are a few reported cases of head lice in the Blaine County School District. Here are a few facts for staff and parents.
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An estimated 6 to 12 million infestations occur each year among U.S. children 3 to 11 years of age.
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Head lice often infest people with good hygiene.
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Head lice move by crawling; they cannot jump or fly.
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Head lice do not transmit disease, but they do spread easily.
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If you or your child exhibits signs of an infestation, it is important to talk to your doctor to learn about treatment options.
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Board of Trustees Declaration of Candidacy
Board of Trustee zones 1, 3 and 5 are up for re-election on May 19, 2015. Interested candidates must file a Declaration of Candidacy and Petition for Candidacy to the Clerk of the Board prior to 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 20. For the forms, go here. To read the zone descriptions, go here. Want to know more about the Board of Trustees? Go here.
Board Trustees pictured above, left to right, Kathy Baker, Chairman Shawn Bennion, Liz Schwerdtle, Rob Clayton and Vice Chair Kathryn Graves.
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Two BCSD Employees Nominated for Woman of the Year
Community Campus Coordinator Teresa Gregory and Bellevue Elementary School Librarian Patty Gilman are nominated for Woman of the Year. Read more here and vote here.
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BCSD Partner News: Sun Valley Center for the Arts
The Sun Valley Center for the arts invites you to take 5 minutes to complete this brief survey about arts, culture and entertainment in our community. Please click here to take the survey.
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Strategic Plan Community Meetings
Tuesday, February 24,
6:00-7:30 p.m., Hemingway Elementary*
Wednesday, February 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Community Campus, Hailey
Wednesday,February 25,
5:00-6:30 p.m.,
Carey School
New Meeting Time
Thursday, February 26, 6:00-7:30 p.m.,
Alturas Elementary - Meeting in Spanish
Thursday, March 12, 6:00 p.m.,
5th Grade Parent and Student Night
Wood River Middle School
*Childcare and Spanish interpretation available
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BCSD Strategic Plan
Not familiar with the BCSD Strategic Plan or need an update? Click below.
BCSD Strategic Plan
School Board Members
Board Chair
Shawn Bennion
(Zone 1)
Board Vice-Chair
Kathyrn Graves
(Zone 3)
Trustee
Kathy Baker
(Zone 2)
Trustee
Liz Schwerdtle
(Zone 5)
Trustee
Rob Clayton
(Zone 4)
on our website
Superintendent
Dr. GwenCarol Holmes
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