The BIS Bulletin

Blair Oaks Intermediate Weekly Newsletter - July 2022

A New Year, A Fresh Start

There is nothing that compares to the enthusiasm and excitement of starting a new school year! New students, new teachers, new school supplies, and a fresh start for everyone. While we hope everyone has enjoyed their summer, the Blair Oaks Intermediate staff is preparing and eagerly awaiting the arrival of students in just a few weeks!

The BIS Bulletin is a digital newsletter that will be sent out weekly to keep you informed of the events in and around school. Information will also be updated regularly on our school website. While this is one way to keep you informed, please know that communication works best when it goes both ways, and you are welcome and encouraged to contact me at any time. This is your school, too!

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School Supplies

Here are the school supply lists for grades 3-5.

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Registration Dates

New Student Registration - Thursday, August 4th

This event is for those who are new to the district. The Intermediate office will be open from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. to greet new students and their families. Enrollment paperwork can be found on the website. There is also a list of documents that must be provided to register.

Returning Student Registration - Monday, August 8th & Wednesday, August 10th

Students who will be returning to Blair Oaks should attend on EITHER of the dates listed above anytime between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to complete re-enrollment paperwork. The nurse/nurse's aide will also be available during this time if you have any questions, forms to complete, or medications to drop off.

NOTE: BES, BIS, and BMS will all have returning student registration on the same day/time.

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Meet the Teacher Night

Be sure to mark your calendar for Meet the Teacher Night, Wednesday, August 17, from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Students are welcome to bring their backpacks and supplies to their classroom and meet their teacher. This will also be a time to complete the necessary paperwork that may have been missed during registration or to turn in any missing paperwork.

Be sure to sign up using the link below. Included in the sign-up are grades PK-5 so parents with students in both BES and BIS can coordinate sign-up times.

Meet the Paraprofessionals

This year, we are organizing a Paraprofessional Meet and Greet for our families of students with special needs who have a personal para during the school day. Letters were mailed to those with personal para support with more information regarding the meet and greet.

Paraprofessional Meet and Greet

Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

Elementary Gymnasium

Meet the Teacher Night Sign Up

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1st Day of School - Monday, August 22nd

Our first day of school is Monday, August 22. Please note that the doors will not open until 7:30a.m. Also, traffic may be heavy the first few days of school. This includes morning drop off and afternoon pick up.

* Detailed information about the flow of traffic will be shared on the newsletter closer to the start of school.

*If you have specific questions regarding bus pick up or drop off times, be sure to ask the ladies in the office during registration or Meet the Teacher Night as they will be able to help answer any of those questions.

About the Principal - Mrs. Burns

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be your principal! I am passionate about education, I am passionate about people, and there is nowhere else I would rather be than here at BIS with this amazing staff and student body. I have actually been with Blair Oaks the last 7 years serving as the Director of Curriculum and Assessment, so I already know, firsthand, how special this district is. Prior to that, I taught high school English for several years in northeastern Missouri.

While I've been in Missouri for quite a while, I am originally from Chicago (don't worry, I have been converted to a Chiefs fan!) I try to go back often to visit my family but am always grateful upon return to be part of a smaller community where I can get to know students, teachers, and families on a personal level.

My husband, Daniel, is a middle school teacher and coaches football and girls basketball. Together, we have 3 children, Karsyn (11), Eli (4), and Maya (6 months). We love spending time with friends/family, doing anything outside, playing/watching sports, and traveling/experiencing new things.

When I met with classes at the end of last year, I told students I would have to add a couple hundred other names to that list because they were now part of my family, my Falcon family. We at BIS will hold true to that and work to provide the academic and social experience we would want for our own children.

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Meal Payments

Please note that students will be charged for breakfast and lunch this coming school year. If you believe you qualify for Free or Reduced meals please fill out the form linked on the elementary website. This can be turned in to the office during returning student registration (or any other time during the year). We will also have copies available at returning student registration and Meet the Teacher Night.

Parents will receive information regarding directions on how to check their child's meal transactions on PowerSchool at registration.

2022-2023 Meal Prices:

Prices (daily):

Full price student lunch $2.10
Full priced breakfast $1.50
Reduced priced student lunches $0.40
Reduced breakfast $0.30
Adult lunches $3.50

Extra milk, each (must pay in advance) $0.40

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Home & School (Come Join!)

All parents (grades K-5) are welcome to join Home & School! This is our version of a PTA and provides an opportunity for parents to become involved with the school by taking leadership in planning yearly teacher appreciation incentives, extra-curricular events, and support for students and teachers.

Please see more information in weekly online newsletters if you’re interested in joining. Meetings are held monthly. Be sure to “like” us on Facebook at Blair Oaks Elementary Home & School to stay up to date with information.

Meetings will be listed on the weekly newsletter and will typically be held on the second Tuesday of each month at Blair Oaks Elementary cafeteria.

Next Meeting:

Date: Tuesday, August 9th

Time: 5:30pm

Location: Elementary Cafeteria

Click Here for a List of Fun Events Happening This Year!