District to participate in Digital Learning Day
State Superintendent Tony Evers has proclaimed Feb. 1, 2012, as WI Digital Learning Day. The day will showcase many excellent and innovative examples of digital learning across WI schools. As a district, we are excited to participate in this day as we continue to use technological tools to help educate our children. Read more about the event at the Department of Public Instruction's website.
Sign your child up for four or five-year-old kindergarten!
The School District of Black River Falls is accepting registration forms for the 2012-2013 four-year-old and five-year-old kindergarten programs.
LAST CHANCE: Order your yearbook by January 31!
You can buy your yearbook online! Go to the Jostens website to reserve your copy of the 2012 Breeze. There is absolutely no guarantee that you will get a book if you do not order by January 31, so make sure to reserve your copy now!
From Superintendent Saari: About Weather-Related School Closures
When the weather is bad, the School District of Black River Falls follows a set of guidelines for deciding if school will be open or closed. With the winter season here, I'd like to review these guidelines with you.
The District must make one decision that is the best for all students of the district. We understand that this decision may not fit with your individual circumstances. Therefore, we encourage and strongly support you in making the decision that is best for your child. You are always the best judge of your child's health and safety.
Substitute Teacher Training Workshop
If you are wondering if substitute teaching is something you would like to pursue or if you are a substitute teacher and would like to have more resources to use while in the classroom, this training is for you! CESA 4 in West Salem is offering a Substitute Teacher Training Workshop. Read more here.
BRAGS completes Foundation Trail project
Black River Area Green School (BRAGS) completed the Foundation Trail sign project during the week of September 12. Students at the school researched the area surrounding the trail and designed educational signs that they placed along the trail. Each sign contains a QR code that can be scanned by a cell phone. The codes direct users to a web page containing more information about the area.
Schools Present Improvement Plans at Sept. 19 Board Meeting
Five district school presented school improvement plans to the school board at the September 19 board meeting. You can see the presentations here: BRF High School, BRF Middle School, Gebhardt Elementary, Third Street Elementary, Forrest Street Early Learning Center.
Aurora Residential Alternative Recognizes FFA
Aurora Residential Alternative surprised Black River Falls FFA members at their September 13 chapter meeting with a certificate recognizing the support the Black River Falls FFA Chapter provided for their consumers and staff.
The certificate reads “In appreciation for the wonderful container gardens that were delivered to our homes. The staff and consumers are enjoying these every day and we just wanted you to know how much we appreciate this nice gesture.”
