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Blaine County's Newest Middle School Choice:
Hemingway School Plans to Expand to Grades 6-8
Parents and students in the Wood River Valley have a new choice for students advancing to 6th grade. Hemingway School is planning to expand to grades 6-8 with a focus on STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math integrated across subjects and throughout the learning experience. Hemingway School is a choice for parents and students in addition to Wood River Middle School. Come learn about both schools at informational meetings. Meet the principals from each school and learn more about the exciting choices for middle school in Blaine County!
Parent Meetings - Parents are welcome to attend any meeting that fits their schedule. Geared toward parents of 4th and 5th grade students, but anyone is welcome.
Wednesday, January 18
Bellevue Elementary - 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meeting held in English
Alturas Elementary - 7:00-8:00 p.m. Meetings held in English and Spanish
Thursday, January 19
Hailey Elementary - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meetings held in English and Spanish
Tuesday, January 24
Hemingway School - 6:30-7:30 p.m. Meetings held in English and Spanish
For more information, and to view a video with a welcome message from each school, click
here.
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Students Engage in Real World Writing
The Idaho Core Standards provide many opportunities for students to learn how to read, write and understand factual information. Students in Andrea Gallegos and Alexis Duvall's 5th grade classes at Bellevue Elementary gained real world experience recently when they worked with the Weekly Sun to produce a holiday guide for Blaine County. Weekly Sun publisher Brennan Rego wrote, "
During the past few weeks, I've enjoyed the educational and inspirational experience of working with the newest group of journalists in town: the Bellevue Elementary School fifth-grade students and staff. Go Bellevue Bears!!"
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Robotics Teams Headed to State
Congratulations to the two elementary BCB robotics teams that competed in the Regional First Lego League Qualifier and tournament. They took first and second place in the tournament, as well as first in robotic design, first in high score, and a Grand Champion trophy for Core Values, Project, and Robotics. Both teams will be going to the state competition.
The teams are a collaborative mix of Bellevue and Hailey Elementary students, tech teachers and parents. Team members included: Blade Sadorus, Kaden Mills, McKay Wilson, Saibree Bingham, Christopher Perez, Payton Ratliff, Rowan Star, Story Sharp, Lucas Smith, Marlowe Bradley, Emmett Stouffer, Isaiah Garrison, Charlie Seig, Noah Hawkins, and Jordin Jenner.
Volunteer coaches and mentors include Jaime Sharp, Krista Jones, Jamie Bridge, Jessica Miller, and Vic Morales. The teams practiced for four months before the tournament and are entirely dependent on volunteers.
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Meet Jacob Bulotti 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 jkjohnkane@gmail.com.
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Thank you to all parents and staff who stayed home last Friday so that we could ensure student safety for every student. When factoring in wind chill, frostbite can occur in thirty minutes when it is -22 degrees outside.
- Please dress for winter weather - wear coats, boots, hats and gloves outside. If you need help with outdoor clothing, contact a social worker here.
- To view the National Weather Service's Wind Chill Chart, click here.
- To see information about School Closures and how parents are notified of delays or closures, click here.
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Note the Date
Monday, January 16
No School
Martin Luther King Day
Tuesday,
January 17,
6:00 p.m.
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting, Minnie Moore Room, Community Campus, Hailey
Wednesday,
January 18,
Parent Meetings for Middle School Choice
Bellevue Elementary, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Alturas Elementary, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday,
January 19
Parent Meeting for Middle School Choice, Hailey Elementary,
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday,
January 24
Parent Meeting for Middle School Choice,
Hemingway School,
6:30-7:30 p.m.
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School Board Members
Chairman
Shawn Bennion
Trustee
Cami Bustos
Trustee
Ellen Mandeville
Trustee
Rob Clayton
Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Corker
For more information visit the
on our website
Superintendent
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