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Be Part of Our Future: Strategic Plan Community Meetings
New Mission: To inspire, engage, educate and empower every student.
New Goals:
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All students will be Inspired to develop intellectual curiosity by 2020.
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All students will be Engaged actively in our learning community by 2020.
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All students will be Educated by 2020.
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All students will be Empowered by 2020 to make independent positive choices through continual social and emotional development.
What action steps will help us meet the four new goals for the Strategic Plan? Find out and provide feedback on the action steps at the next round of Strategic Plan meetings.
Tuesday, May 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Carey School Wednesday, May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Community Library, Ketchum Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Community Campus, Hailey*
*Meetings in English (Minnie Moore Room) and Spanish (Room 509/CSI). Childcare available.
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Strategic Plan Process Survey
As you know, the Blaine County School District is in the midst of a Strategic Planning process. In order to gauge the effectiveness of the process, the Board of Trustees would like your feedback. Please take a few minutes to tell us how the Strategic Planning process is going from your perspective. Thank you for your time. Take the survey here.
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Staff Receive Board Accolades
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Board Accolades: Jenica Alexander, Dave Guyman, Susan Canham, Mark Sauvageau, Melanie Schrader
Have you noticed a staff member, student or patron who has gone the extra distance and deserves Board recognition? Submit a Board Accolade here.
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School Climate Survey Results
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Alturas Elementary Receives Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant
Alturas Elementary was awarded a Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grant in order to offer children samples of fruit and vegetables that they would not normally consume. The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program is part of a federal initiative by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The goal of the program is to give students the opportunity to try more fruits and vegetables in addition to what is offered in the National School Lunch Program. Read more here.
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WRHS Students Receive Distinguished Student Awards
 Wood River High School students Sage Kelly and Samantha Sutton received KTVB Distinguished Student Awards. Congratulations!
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Carey Student Receives $10,000 Four-Year Scholarship
Southern Virginia University is pleased to announce that Nathan Adamson (pictured above left) has been awarded a scholarship in the amount of $10,000 over four years beginning this fall. This scholarship recognizes Nathan Adamson for his academic achievements. Southern Virginia University stated, "We are proud to offer this award to Nathan and are excited to help him continue to develop as a student and as a leader-servant." Southern Virginia University is a small, private liberal arts university in Virginia.
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Residential Construction Class Provides Real World Experience
At Wood River High School, students are engaged through project-based, hands-on learning. In the Residential Construction class, students learn industry standard technical construction skills. Teacher Greg Urbany is a retired general contractor and member of the board of directors of the Wood River Building Contractors Association with nearly 40 years trade experience. The goal of the class is to produce career ready, competent craftsmen with real world skills. Read more here.
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Parent Tech Class
Web Tools For Summer Learning
Thursday, May 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Technology Department Building, 3rd Avenue, Hailey (next to the Senior Center)
Learn about free webtools, apps, and online programs that will engage your student with fun and challenging academic activities over the summer. Class is free of charge.
For more information call (208) 578-5410
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Homework Policy Under Consideration: Public Comment Welcome
Thursday, May 21, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 28, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Community Campus, Minnie Moore Room
1. What is meaningful homework that supports students in mastering Idaho Core Standards for their appropriate grade level?
2. What is the appropriate balance of homework for student development as 21st Century learners at the various grade levels?
The Policy Committee would like your feedback on the Homework Policy. Working with the student Board representatives from Carey High School, Silver Creek High School and Wood River High School, the district surveyed teachers and students to find out about current homework practices. 197 teachers responded to the survey. 459 middle school students and 590 high school students responded to the survey. This information was presented to the Board last December. Now, the Policy Committee would like input from students, parents and teachers before drafting a recommended policy revision for the Board's consideration. Public comment is welcome. Read the agenda here.
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Wellness Committee Meeting
Monday, May 18,
4:00 p.m.
District Office,
118 W. Bullion St., Hailey
Finance Committee Meeting
Tuesday, May 19
4:00 p.m.
District Office,
118 W. Bullion St., Hailey
Strategic Plan Meetings
Tuesday, May 19,
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Carey School
Wednesday, May 20, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Community Library, Ketchum
Wednesday, May 20, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Community Campus, Hailey
Parent Tech Class
Web Tools For Summer Learning
Thursday, May 21, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Technology Department Building
Policy Committee: Homework Policy
Thursday, May 21,
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 28,
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Community Campus, Minnie Moore Room
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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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