BIS Falcons

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Intermediate School Office Number: 573-635-6864

PLEASE NOTE!!! Currently, at times, our number shows up as a spam call on your caller ID. We are working with the telephone company to correct that. We will be sure to leave a message if we call, but be mindful to check those messages.

We had a fantastic first week! It was great to see their smiling faces each morning. Our school motto is: We Rise By Lifting Others. Many of our conversations involved topics such as encouraging each other, being a good friend, being kind, etc. We will continue to promote this motto throughout the rest of the school year!

I was encouraged by a parent to try something fun she saw on TikTok. It definitely isn't perfect as I didn't have much time to practice, but it was fun regardless. It was a perfect opportunity to talk about how we all mess up but we keep trying. Our BIS version of "Fancy Like". Enjoy!

Fun note: Yes, Dr. Walters does do silly things by request. Anything that can help brighten our students' day is definitely a consideration!

Please help do your part by keeping your child home when they are sick. This is one of the best practices everyone can do to help limit the spread of germs. We appreciate you being mindful of symptoms and taking necessary precautions.

Don't forget to send your child with a water bottle each day.

Don't feel like cooking supper? We have a solution - order Papa John's and support your school while doing so! Use the Code: KSB002

Wednesday, September 1st

Coupon

Stanford and MAP score reports were sent home this week with students. Keep an eye out for them in folders or feel free to ask your student.

Students in grade 2 were given the Stanford Achievement test. The report shares the National Percentile Rank for Total Reading, Total Math, Language, Spelling, Environment, Listening, and Complete Battery. It also includes a short description of each and what you can do at home to help them in that specific area.

Students in grades 3-8 were assessed in English Language Arts and Math. Those in grades 5 and 8 also take Science assessments. Each test produces an Individual Student Report (ISR) that includes an achievement level, which will describe the student performance as Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, or Advanced. The report also includes a short description of the knowledge and skills that are typically demonstrated by students in each achievement level.

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) published a Guide to Interpreting Results (GIR) that provides additional details about the content of the Individual Student Reports. The GIR is available on the DESE website at: http://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/assessment/grade-level.

If you haven't already, be sure to complete your child's order form for their FREE character t-shirt. Order forms are due Monday, August 30th.

If you are curious as to current positive cases in each grade level/building, you can access the dashboard posted on the District's website. It will be updated at least once a week.

The link is located on the right-hand side under RISK LEVELS.

~ Serving families with children prenatal to kindergarten entry~

Parents as Teachers is a home visiting program offered at no charge for Blair Oaks residents. Parents as Teachers promotes optimal early development, learning, and health of children by supporting and engaging their parents and caregivers. It is designed to help you as a parent help your child learn, grow and develop to realize his/her full potential. For more information email Shauna Kerperin at skerperin@blairoaks.org

PRESCHOOL AGE SCREENINGS

Preschool Age Developmental Screening September 18, 2021

Blair Oaks School District will be offering a free developmental screening for 3 and 4-year-old in the district who will not be attending Kindergarten in the fall of 2022. To get more information and register use this link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0f4aa8ae29a57-preschool5

Please see the link provided below for the Athletics Booster Club Falcon Wear store to view attire and miscellaneous items. The deadline for store closing is on September 1st @ noon.

Link to store

Blair Oaks Cheerleaders are hosting a "PINK OUT" in conjunction with CheerFair on October 25th. The theme for this year's CheerFair is "Love Never Forgets - #EndAlz". A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the shirts will be donated for Alzheimer's Research.

CHEERFAIR PARTICIPANTS:
Girls and boys in grades K-5 are invited to join high school cheerleaders to perform at half-time of the football game on Friday, September 10th, versus California. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. An announcement will be made for the girls to meet at the scoreboard side of the track prior to half-time. All participants are free to leave at the conclusion of the performance. A practice will be held on Wednesday, September 8th, from 3:15-4:30 p.m. in the Elementary Gym. Registration is $15.00 per student and includes the student's t-shirt.

ALL SHIRT ORDERS:
Please print the order confirmation that is e-mailed to you and return it to the elementary, middle school, or high school office with payment. Please be sure to mark "CheerFair - Attn: Coach Lackman" on the outside of the envelope. A separate form should be completed for each participant. One total payment may be made for all participants/orders. Checks should be made payable to "BHS Cheer".

If you have any questions, you may contact Lisa Lackman, Blair Oaks Cheer Coach, at llackman@blairoaks.org or #573-338-2703. T-shirt order deadline is Wednesday, September 2nd.

Please join us at our next BIS Home and School Meeting! We are merging with the current BES Home and School.

What: BES/BIS Home and School Meeting

When: Tuesday, September 14th at 5:30pm

Where: Elementary School Cafeteria

How to Participate:

Be on the lookout for a fundraiser packet to come home TODAY ~ FRIDAY, AUGUST 27!

Our annual fundraiser kick-off took place this morning in the Intermediate School gymnasium. Students can start selling items immediately by using the three different ways listed below to participate.

All orders, and packets, are due on Monday, September 13.

1. Sell or purchase items from the brochure or online

2. Register at www.ShopFund.com

3. Make checks payable to Blair Oaks Elementary Home & School

What you get:

PRIZES listed on the packet envelope... PLUS:

Sell 2 items: Attend a glow party

Sell 4 items: Receive glow party items (bracelets, necklaces, rings, etc.)

Sell 20 items: BIG PRIZE (to be shared at a later date)

Help your class:

Every teacher that has 50% student participation gets free items for their classroom.

Important Note:

If you sell items from the brochure and turn in a paper copy, please make sure you KEEP THE PINK COPY. The WHITE and YELLOW copies should be returned to SCHOOL with payment.

Please see the following information for our Back to School Bash scheduled for Thursday, September 2. A list of vendors is provided below. Attendees will need money for food trucks and water. All other items/activities are free.

If your child attends Y-CARE - There will be a flyer sent home explaining pick up for the afternoon of September 2nd. The top parking lot will be closed off starting at 4:00pm for food trucks to arrive. Please park in the middle lot and walk to the elementary building or playground to pick up your child that day.

Please be sure to visit the online store to purchase falcon wear items. The deadline to order is September 7th. Items will be delivered to school and sent home with students the week of September 20th.

Link to Online Store

2021-2022 District Calendar

Teacher Favorites

Dismissal Car Rider Map

Reopening Plan

August

• 27: Fundraiser Kick-Off

September

• 2: Home & School Back to School Bash
• 6: No School ~ Labor Day
• 10 Cheer Fair @ Football Game
• 13: Fundraiser Packets Due
• 14: School Picture Day
• 16: Early Release @ 12:30pm - Teacher Inservice

Email: kwalters@blairoaks.org
Website: http://www.blairoaks.k12.mo.us/
Location: 6124 Falcon Lane, Jefferson City, MO, USA
Phone: 573-635-6864
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlairOaksElementaryHomeAndSchool/
Twitter: @oaks_blair