It's Friday, Bruins! 😊
Please take just a moment to check out the latest job openings at BCS.
(Summer School positions are for internal candidates only.)
https://bit.ly/3tQvxbK
Have a great weekend!
Please take a moment to complete the 2022-2023 BCS Kindergarten Survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZdcPAX_XI86550zlQd1w7g-P2Oem54faTPCSFdMWlLo/edit
Please take a moment to complete the UPDATED 2022-2023 Kindergarten Survey:⬇️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOldOByk84NtZP3q2GCVs3mAMRxUJ2BvOs7NyXjSK01bbkmA/viewform?usp=sf_link
(If you filled the survey out earlier today, we ask that you do it again.)
Good afternoon,
BCS has released the Elementary Consolidation Proposal. The proposal will be shared publicly during the School Board Work Session set for Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. at Montpelier Elementary.
https://www.bcs.k12.in.us/page/elementary-consolidation-proposal
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 - Earlier this morning, a hard lockdown was called at BJSHS. The lockdown was in response to the report of an alleged weapon on campus. Per corporation and building safety protocols, the hard lockdown was communicated to students and staff and the appropriate personnel were immediately contacted, including law enforcement. Building and corporation level administration, in collaboration with local law enforcement officers, investigated the alleged threat and a search was executed - NO WEAPONS WERE FOUND. Once law enforcement determined the building to be secure, the lockdown ended. We have returned to normal operations at this time. We thank you for your patience and understanding.
BCS staff take making Blackford better seriously by participating in a variety of professional development opportunities.
Last week, BCS Literacy Coach Monica Myers conducted a presentation to work with staff that included: Amanda Ehrhart, pre-Kindergarten teacher, Katie Barnes and Jessica Barker, kindergarten teachers; Rachel Shadiow, first grade, and fellow Literacy Coach Cissy Clock
The Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) has just released Indiana’s Priorities for Early Literacy Plan that will be implemented this coming 2022-2023 school year. Mrs. Myers is one of many educators across the state who participated in drafting the framework to provide additional support for Indiana schools as they teach students to read. Known as Indiana’s Priorities for Early Literacy, the framework focuses on intentional efforts to ensure students receive foundational reading skills for long-term success. This includes supporting schools in implementing evidence-based literacy practices based on the Science of Reading.
Blackford Youth Baseball Signups begin tomorrow, February 26.
Blackford Youth Softball Announces Sign-ups
There's no better grade to celebrate 2-22-22 than 2nd grade!
Check out the fun times the 2nd graders at Northside were having yesterday! According to 2nd grade teacher Rhonda Thurman, activities included drawing animals with the number 2, pattern block puzzles creating 2-22 and double images, a partner memory matching game, a reading of the book Tuesday, and brain break activities. The second grade P.E. class played partner tag. Students came dressed as twins, while others wore tutus. We finished the day with snacks of two. There were KitKat candy bars that came in 2, Little Debbie’s packaged in 2, double stuffed Oreos, and cookies packaged in 2.
What a fun 2-22-22!
The students sure are busy in Mrs. Cristi Aulbach's 2nd grade class at Northside!
"We have been learning about 2D & 3D shapes in math. We played a game similar to Headbands where they had to try to guess their mystery shape based on clues from their partner. They had a such a fun time while they used their knowledge they have gained in class!" - Mrs. Aulbach
#WayToGoCubs!
Blackford County Schools seeks an Athletic Director for the 2022-2023 school year. Check out the latest job postings and join us!
https://bit.ly/3BosA5D
Northside teachers worked together while students were out today during professional development. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of our staff as they work to improve the outcomes of our students!
#BruinProud
Students and staff at Northside Elementary celebrate the first 100 Days of School.
In Mrs. Julia Duncan's 2nd grade class, students practiced counting to 100! Many dressed up as 100-year-olds to celebrate!
Looking good, Cubs!
#BetterAtBlackford
If you've ever considered working with children, we have just the job for you!
Join us!
#BetterAtBlackford
Our last class of first grade students at Northside would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎁🎄🎅 See everyone back for class on January 3, 2022!
Our Northside first grade students are certainly ready for the holidays! We wish all of our students, staff, and parents a safe and happy break! 🎄🎅🎁
Students in Amanda Wolfe's first grade class at Northside School worked hard in their geometry lesson learning about shapes- just in time to decorate Christmas trees!🎄🎄🎄
Happy Holidays, Bruins! 🎅
Check out who visited our Northside Cubs today! Have a wonderful holiday break. Make sure to look at Class Dojo for even more pictures of this weeks fun!
