Our kiddos love Mystery Doug. Check out the info below for a live event through Mystery Science next week.
Mystery Doug invites you to another
LIVE SCIENCE SHOW. Doug is excited to answer kids’ questions with the help of astronaut Jessica Meir, who filmed videos for us while she was in space! (Seriously!)
Make this part of your lesson plans.
Forward this email to your families to invite them.
Thursday, May 21
12:00 pm Central
mysteryscience.com/live
Go to Twitter and vote for the Webber High School gym! Search @hslogoscom and find Webber vs. Freeport.
We are honored to present the March BGS students of the month! These kids have have gone above and beyond given the current circumstances. Nice work!
https://youtu.be/4i16V4mx_DE
I wanted to pass along a quick update with our meal program. We are scheduled to wrap up the "school year" program with our last delivery on Wednesday, May 20. This day will include six days of meals (20, 21, 22, 25, 26, & 27). We had intended to begin our summer program with a pick up on Mondays. However, due to available food deliveries, the first day for summer meal pick up will be Thursday, May 28. From there moving forward, we will receive our food deliveries on Wednesdays, so meal pick up will have to occur on Wednesday each week beginning at 11:00 on June 3. If this causes an issue for you, please let us know. Also, if you would like to still sign up, please call the school or complete this form.
https://forms.gle/LX78fD44XPcHnMmq6
Attention K-11 students: Friday, May 15 is your last scheduled remote learning day. All course work should be completed and turned in by this Friday to receive credit and be promoted.. Any students receiving an incomplete for a given course or subject can expect follow-up phone calls or visits.
All of the staff enjoyed participating in the bus route parades! The support we received was overwhelming! We love our students and families! Please enjoy this video! https://youtu.be/T6y0M2-n9FQ
A special THANK YOU to the BGS Booster Club for providing goodies to the staff for Teacher Appreciation week! Who is the best? You are the BEST!
BUSD students and families, please help us celebrate our teachers and staff next week by showering them with love and support!
BUSD students and families, please help us celebrate our teachers and staff next week by showering them with love and support!
We received the following information from ISBE: I am passing this along for any families who may want to take advantage. With our CEP program (free breakfast/lunch) all families who live in the Bluford school district would be eligible for this.
Pandemic EBT Application Available
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) launched the Pandemic EBT application for families on May 1 at https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/. P-EBT is a new special benefit that can help families buy food for their school age children who would normally receive National School Lunch Program (NSLP) free or reduced-priced meals when schools are in session. All families with school age children who attend schools approved for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are eligible for the benefits as they receive NSLP meals at no charge.
Families that currently receive SNAP benefits do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits. These additional P-EBT benefits will be loaded into Illinois LINK EBT accounts along with regular SNAP benefits. Families who do not currently receive SNAP benefits but do have children who receive NSLP free or reduced-priced meals will need to apply directly with IDHS. The fastest way for families to receive benefits is to complete the application for P-EBT available online (Click “Apply for Benefits” at the link.) A paper application in English and Spanish is also available and can be submitted by email to DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov. IDHS created a flyer to help families with the application process. We are asking NSLP sponsors to share this flyer with their families.
One of our high school art students has made the front entrance a little more colorful!
We released information yesterday about the end of the school year. The last remote learning day for seniors is May 8. The last remote learning day for all other students is May 15. More information can be found at: https://www.blufordschools.org/article/238064?org=bluford-unit-school-district-318
One of the high school science courses had an assignment to make a Rube Goldberg. Check out the finished product!
https://youtu.be/8mJjCOVDb14
Bluford USD is a proud supporter of our 2020 graduates!
8th grade students & parents: 8th grade shirt orders are now being taken. Mrs. Putt created a form to take orders and students have access to it through their Google Classroom account. There are also forms available in the grade school office. Contact Mrs. Putt with questions.
The Teacher Parade for Roy's White bus route, scheduled for today, is postponed until next Thursday, April 30. The weather forecast looks better for next week than today.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to these three fabulous ladies! We would be in a world of hurt if we didn't have them. They are the best! Thank you for your dedication to our school.
For many of us with younger children at home the thought of "teaching" reading is scary. The link below provides a short framework to help with the disruption we are experiencing. One thing to remember is as your child is reading to you don't let them guess words. Have them implement the phonic strategies their teachers have taught them. They can go back and sound it out. If they can't, simply say the correct word for them.
https://righttoreadproject.com/2020/04/07/the-abcs-of-teaching-reading-at-home/
Since I was unable to recognize these outstanding BGS students at the Jefferson County Principal's Collegial Network dinner in March, I want to take a moment to acknowledge their strong academic and moral character. Congratulations on your achievements!
The state is compiling a map of "drive up wifi spots." Notice any gaps? Hopefully this drives investment in rural infrastructure. It's 2020, why can't everyone have internet?
