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BLOCK Fest
A Free Interactive Event for Families and Children Ages 3-8
Saturday, October 8
Families are invited to learn about early math and science skills at BLOCK Fest, a free educational event on Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Community Campus, 1050 Fox Acres Rd, in Hailey.
Children ages 3 to 8 years are invited to participate in the event. Families will move through five different educational and hands-on activities, each designed to help children and parents understand how block play is related to later math competence, as well as exploring the physical world. Space is limited and registration is encouraged.
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BCSD Achievement Data: Multiple Data Points Confirm Progress
The Blaine County School District is using multiple data points to confirm progress with academic achievement and identify areas for growth among all students. While all groups of students perform above state average in most areas, data consistently shows an achievement gap. A detailed report will be available in October on both the website and during the Board of Trustees meeting on October 11.
Multiple data points help confirm the district's overall progress with achievement. In Math the district uses the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) and the STAR tests. In English Language Arts, the district uses ISAT, Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI), STAR and ACCESS tests. The district is also monitoring growth in the number of students participating and succeeding in advanced opportunities such as Honors, Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses. Read more.
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Student Spotlight
Meet Nathan Lambert 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
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Student Takes Senior Project to Community
Wood River High School senior Claire Guthrie is taking her senior project to the community with her certified therapy dog Grace. Guthrie writes, "My dog Grace and I have recently been certified to work as a therapy dog team. Grace and I were under the guidance of Alliance of Therapy dogs, and my mentor, Linda Peterson. The program requires a series of two tests and three observations. The test was to see how well-mannered the dog is, and how well they listen and respond to their owner. The observations are to see how the dog would do in an actual situation during visits. For my project, we went to the Safe Haven health care facility and visited with the elderly. Once a team is officially registered into the program, they can visit schools, nursing homes, airports, libraries, any facility where dogs would be beneficial. Therapy dogs distract people from their current situation, relaxes people, and gives people confidence." Congratulations Claire!
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Parents: Please Take the Wellness Survey
Do you know about the Wellness Policy and how it affects your child? What are your priorities for your child's health and wellness? The BCSD Wellness Committee would like your feedback and input regarding the effectiveness of school and district wellness efforts. Look for the survey in your email or click here. Paper surveys are available at the front desk of your school.
Take the survey here:
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Website Tips: Student Links
You can locate the useful links that students need by going to "Students and Parents" in the top navigation and selecting "Student Links" from the left side navigation. For Carey School "
Student Links" can be found under the "Elementary" or "High School" top navigation. Here you will find links to Digital Libraries, Renaissance Place and more.
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Board of Trustees Zone 3 Vacancy
On Tuesday, September 21, the Board of Trustees held a special meeting to appoint a Board member from Zone 3. The Trustees interviewed four candidates: Irene Healy, Ellen Mandeville, Pamela Plowman and Kaz Thea. At the end of the meeting Trustees Bustos made a motion to appoint Kaz Thea and Trustee Corker seconded the motion. Following board discussion, the motion was tied 2-2 and failed. Trustee Clayton made a motion to appoint Irene Healy and Trustee Bennion seconded the motion. Following board discussion, the motion was tied 2-2 and failed. The meeting was adjourned shortly after with no appointment made for Zone 3.
Beginning on October 12, 2016, the vacant position will be open to any resident of any zone. If an appointment has not been made by November 12, 2016, the County Commissioners will make the Zone 3 appointment. Watch the webcast here.
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Join the Superintendent for Coffee with the Community
Friday, October 7, 8-9:00 a.m.
Join us! Superintendent Dr. GwenCarol Holmes will host the monthly coffee with the community on Friday, October 7 from 8:00-9:00 a.m. at Starbucks on Sun Valley Road in Ketchum.
The events are meant to be informal opportunities for conversation with the Superintendent. There are no agendas or formal presentations. Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and comments and come and go whenever their schedule allows.
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October 8
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
BLOCK Fest: A Free Educational Event for Children
School Board Members
Chairman
Shawn Bennion
Trustee
Cami Bustos
Vacant
Trustee
Rob Clayton
Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Corker
For more information visit the
on our website
Superintendent
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