The BIS Bulletin

Our teachers are some of the best and are always making sure our students are taken care of. We would like to give back to them in return for all of their hard work and dedication. We are looking for volunteers to help restock our teacher workroom supplies. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. We ask that all donated items be brought to the Elementary and Intermediate offices no later than September 29.

Join us for an informational meeting about Book Club! In addition, we will be making bookmarks, reading forts, and of course, S'mores! The first meeting is today!

• Future Meeting Dates: Book Club will meet every Thursday after school!
• Time: 3:00-4:00 (Be sure to have a ride home!)

Does your kiddo enjoy technology? We are starting a Media Club at BIS! Media club will explore animation, coding, all things Google, movie making, broadcasting and more!

• First Meeting: Thursday, September 21
• Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (be sure to have a ride home!)
• What to Bring: your Chromebook
• Future Meetings: Media club will meet after school on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. All meetings will be from 3pm - 5pm

*Please contact the office if your child is planning on staying for media club

Be on the lookout for information about Honor Choir at BIS! Details will be coming home soon regarding upcoming meeting times and dates!

Early literacy education is critical to a student’s long-term academic success. Therefore, it is important to identify students who have a substantial reading deficiency or are at risk for reading disabilities, such as dyslexia, as early as possible. Early identification allows educators to provide instructional support targeted to individual student needs, to monitor student progress and response to instruction over time, and to adjust instruction as needed.

This year, we will be implementing reading success plans (RSPs) for K-3 students needing additional support. These plans have become requirements set forth by Senate Bill 681. We will be using iReady assessment data to determine which students need additional support and the areas in which support are needed. All parents will receive their child's i-Ready score reports in the upcoming weeks. A letter will be attached indicating additional supports that may be put in place to help your child succeed.

Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Bishop plan to have parent informational meeting to share more information regarding Senate Bill 681 and Reading Success Plans. Be on the lookout for a date and time!

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. Meetings are held monthly and anyone can join at any time!

• Next Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 10
• Time: 5:15pm
• Location: Elementary Cafeteria

SEPTEMBER DATES

• September 15 - No school - teacher in-service

• September 15 - Central Bank Tailgate

OCTOBER DATES

• October 6 - Homecoming parade, assembly, Game

• October 9 - No school - teacher in-service

• October 10 - Home & School Meeting 5:15pm

• October 26 - Early Release 12:30pm
  

• October 26 - P/T Conferences 1:00-7:00

• October 27 - No School

• October 31 - Halloween Parties 1:30 - 2:30pm