BIS Falcons

Blair Oaks Intermediate School ~ October 21, 2021

12:30 Release TODAY, October 21st ~ P/T Conferences

No School ~ Friday, October 22nd

Today's Reminders

Pick up your fundraiser order in the ELEMENTARY gym between 1:00-7:00pm.
Visit the Book Fair in the elementary library; open until the end of conferences.
Attend Parent-Teacher Conferences and learn about how your child has done so far first quarter and our goals for next quarter.

DON'T FORGET that fundraiser item pick-up is TODAY from 1:00-7:00pm in the elementary gymnasium. Please plan to make arrangements for your items to be picked up.

*Item pick-up will begin directly after car rider release. Please stay in your cars until release is complete. At that time, you can enter the front doors to the gymnasium to pick up your items.

*If you have someone else picking up your fundraiser items, please send a note/email to the office stating their name.

*It should be noted that there will NOT BE freezer space to store cold items that are not picked up.

Conferences with Special Teachers

If you have any concerns or would like to speak to one of the specials teachers during conferences, please contact them via email. They are shared between two buildings and may not be in BIS unless specifically scheduled. Names and contact information is included below:

Matt Albers - PE: malbers@blairoaks.org

Swantje Crane - Art: scrane@blairoaks.org

Diane Eggen - Library: deggen@blairoaks.org

Jessica Davis - Computers: jdavis@blairoaks.org

Monica Katnik - Counseling: mkatnick@blairoaks.org

Jill Martin - Music: jmartin@blairoaks.org

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Holiday Class Parties

Note: Only those signed up for a party will be allowed to attend.

Families are limited to one party a year to ensure proper social distancing opportunities.

Link to SIGN UP

General Guidelines:

Hand sanitizer will be available in each classroom.
Parties will take place first thing in the morning from 8:15-9:15am. Guests will not be allowed to go to classrooms until 8:15.
Each classroom will have a sign-up to send in items for the party.

Halloween Costumes and Parade

Costumes for Halloween:

Students should wear costumes to school.
Weapons are not permitted.
Costumes should not use face paint - students who arrive at school with face paint will be asked to wash it off.
Halloween masks are acceptable (unless it becomes a distraction).

Halloween Parade:

EVERYONE is welcome to attend the parade!
We will dismiss students from the gym at 7:55 with their classes to start the parade. Parents can line up in the middle parking lot between the elementary and intermediate buildings (parade route linked below).
From there, students will return to the gym, gather their belongings, and head to class for classroom parties.
Parking: please park in the gravel lot between the intermediate building and middle school.

No One Fights Alone

Our Blair Oaks families are amazing!!! Just on this one little hat day, the four buildings raised $1937.31 to donate to the Luebbert family.

If you would still like to contribute, monetary donations can be made at Mid-America Bank. You can label as a benefit for Ryan Luebbert. Other inquires can be made of Amanda Lenzini at 573-353-0451.

Note from Kelsey:

I have always known that the Blair Oaks Community was something special and I have always felt blessed to be a part of it. However, I didn't realize how incredibly blessed we truly were. On May 20, 2021, my family's lives were turned completely upside down and we have a long road ahead. From the start of this journey, this community has been there, providing dinners, donations, offers of helping in different capacities, emails, prayers, etc. The outpouring of love and support has been nothing short of amazing. I cannot put into words how I felt during yesterday's hat day seeing so many students in hats and hearing of how much money was raised. Ryan and I are so extremely grateful and humbled by your generosity. Thank you feels like it will never measure up to how thankful we truly are. The Blair Oaks community is simply remarkable. I appreciate your support more than I will ever be able to express. Thank you!!

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K-5 Boys' Basketball Clinic

Who: K-5 Boys

What: Basketball Clinic

When: November 4-5 from 3:00-4:30

Where: BIS Gymnasium

Basketball Clinic Flyer

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Looking for...

We are in search of turkey quill feathers. These will be used for a writing activity during our Early American Day event. If you are able to donate, please contact Mrs. Bishop at tbishop@blairoaks.org or 634-2808.

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Water Bottles

Please remind your child to take a water bottle to school each day. They are welcome to leave one or two here as extras in their locker to refill as needed, too. The fountains have been converted to water bottle fillers for easy access. We hand out several water bottles a week to those that need one, but we are running low. Thank you for your help from home!

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School Pictures and Retakes

If you didn't yet order from our original picture day and would still like to, you will need to use the code on the Packet Information Sheet inside the Wagner envelope already sent home. Each student has a unique code.

If your child missed the original picture day or you weren't pleased with their original picture, you can plan on having them participate in Picture Retake Day.

Picture Retake Day: Tuesday, October 26th

If your child was absent on the day of pictures, use this link to order for retake day https://bit.ly/2VRbrAy.

Online Pre-Order Password: 6G2Q3U4

If you are having a picture taken as a RETAKE, please make sure your student returns their package in its entirety, including the package insert sheet, to the photographer on retake day.

If you have any questions or concerns about your order, you can also contact Wagner directly:

Call 314-567-5900 or 1-800-444-7986.

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Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week inspires kids to be drug free. Formerly the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, National Family Partnership was established as a grassroots, nonprofit organization in 1980 by a handful of concerned and determined parents who were convinced they should begin to play a leadership role in drug prevention. Since its founding thirty years ago, NFP has devoted its efforts to the well-being of youth. Today, NFP is a national leader in drug prevention education & advocacy. Their mission is to lead and support our nation’s families and communities in nurturing the full potential of healthy, drug free youth.

Each year our counseling department incorporates activities within their lessons to promote this message. We also help reinforce the importance with a special spirit week. We would love to have everyone participate!

Red Ribbon Spirit Week

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Final 4 Softball Shirts

Want a Final 4 Softball shirt? The Booster Club is taking orders until tomorrow (Friday) at noon.

Link to Order

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Veterans' Day Assembly

The Blair Oaks R-II School District will be honoring our Veterans on Friday, November 5th. The program will take place at 8:45am in the new high school gymnasium.

A breakfast will be served to Veterans and their families. The breakfast will be served at 7:45am. We ask Veterans to RSVP by calling the high school office at 635-8514.

If your student has an immediate family member currently deployed or will soon be deployed, please contact Mr. Holtmeyer or Mr. Marshall with that information.

nholtmeyer@blairoaks.org

cmarshall@blairoaks.org

Operation Bugle Boy - Patriot Tree

The Patriot Tree is named Leon’s Patriot Tree to honor a local fallen Marine hero, Leon Deraps. Blair Oaks is called upon to honor our veterans by donating items (see suggested items below) to the Blue Armory and/or making monetary donations (make the check payable to: Operation Bugle Boy Inc.) starting on October 4th. Read more...

Patriot Tree Flyer

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TRUNK OR TREAT!

Blair Oaks Middle School Jr. Beta Club along with other clubs are sponsoring a TRUNK OR TREAT!

Who: Anyone in the community who would like to join us!

Where: Blair Oaks Middle School Hallways

When: October 29

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Counselor's Corner

Mindful Moments Resource

Join the Falcon Team

HIRING SUBSTITUTES NOW!

Yes, we need some help! If you have 60 hours of college credit, we would love for you to complete a substitute application and join our staff!

In December, a 20-hour training will be available that will take the place of the 60-hours of college credit. Blair Oaks R-II currently pays $85 per day to sub.

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Home and School

Attn: Fundraiser Incentive Recipients

This week a permission slip was sent home with students who sold 20 OR MORE items for the fundraiser. Students will enjoy a ride in the party bus to get some ice cream. Please see your child's permission slip for more details.

*If your child DID NOT receive a permission slip and you believe your child sold 20 items or more, please contact Mrs. Bishop at 634-2808 or tbishop@blairoaks.org.

Falcon Wear Orders

Thank you to those that purchased Falcon Wear earlier in the year. There were a few items still on backorder. Once those orders are completed we will get those sent home as soon as we receive them. If you have any questions regarding your order or the status of your order please email orders@theshirtsmith.net or call 573-635-8601.