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April 4, 2016

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Kindergarten and Preschool Registration This Wednesday!
Wednesday, April 6
Three Locations:
Carey School, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Community Campus, 11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
Hemingway Elementary, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Registration for All-Day Kindergarten, Dual Immersion Kindergarten and Preschool will take place on Wednesday, April 6 at three locations in Blaine County.

For students attending Alturas, Bellevue, and Hailey Elementary, parents can register their children at the Community Campus (1050 Fox Acres Road) from 11:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.  New this year, South Central Health District will offer immunizations at the Community Campus from 11:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Cost is $20 for one shot, $40 for two shots, and $60 for three shots.  Read mor e regisration information here.
Come to a State of the District Meeting: Give 30/Get 30
Give us 30 minutes to give you updates on the Strategic and Financial Plans.

Get 30 minutes to ask questions and get answers.

Find out how we plan to inspire, engage, educate and empower every student.  Learn how next year's budget fits into the future financial plan.

Come to any meeting that fits your schedule.  There are evening and afternoon meetings in various locations.  Refreshments, childcare and Spanish interpretation available at all meetings.

Thursday, April 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Community Campus

Wednesday, April 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Carey School

Friday, April 22, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Community Library, Ketchum

Monday, April 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Community Campus, Hailey

Wednesday, April 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Alturas Elementary*

*Meeting in Spanish, English interpretation provided
Bellevue Art Students Learn to Stretch and Explore 

Bellevue Elementary art teacher Kate O'Brien helps students learn to think like artists. Inspired by the Harvard Graduate School research group, Project Zero, O'Brien encourages students to develop "Studio Habits of Mind" that help them stretch their imagination and explore in an artist's studio.   Read more.  
Carey School Basketball Team Receives Regional Sportsmanship Award
The Idaho District IV Basketball Officials Association created a new award for sportsmanship and named it after longtime Carey coach and athletic director Lee W. Cook. The first Lee W. Cook Sportsmanship Award was presented to the Carey Basketball team during the team banquet. Coach Dick Simpson was recognized for his 300th team win by Carey Athletic Director Lee J. Cook.

City of Hailey Tree Committee Plants Tree and Teaches Alturas Students About Trees

The City of Hailey Tree Committee planted a tree at Alturas Elementary in honor of 2016 Arbor Day. Students learned about the parts of a tree and how to plant and care for a tree.  Committee members Jeff Beacham and Linde Ries spoke to the students about the aborist profession and the purpose of trees.  Alturas students were thrilled to see a new tree planted at their school. See more photos here.

Student Spotlight

Meet Maggie Sfingi in the Weekly Sun.

Each week, Jonathan Kane will be profiling a local high-school student. If you know someone you'd like to see featured, e-mail [email protected].

Read the article here.
WRMS and WRHS Honor Roll Lists

Wood River Middle School Honor Roll includes students who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Wood River High School Honor Roll includes students who have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Congratulations to these students.


Issue: 191

In this Issue:

 Note the Date

Save the Date: Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
Wednesday, April 6

State of the District Meetings: Give 30, Get 30
Thursday, April 14, 
4:30-5:30 p.m., Community Campus
Wednesday, April 20, 5:00-6:00 p.m., Carey School
Friday, April 22, 
12:00-1:00 p.m., Community Library, Ketchum
Monday, April 25, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Community Campus, Hailey
Wednesday, April 27, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Alturas Elementary


 
School Board Members 
Chairman
Shawn Bennion 
( Zone 1)

Trustee
Cami Bustos
( Zone 2)

Trustee
Carole Freund
( Zone 3)


Trustee
Rob Clayton

Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Corker  
( Zone 5)
   
For more information visit the 
on our website
 

 
Superintendent
 

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