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Come meet the Blaine County School District Leadership Team. From January 11 through March 21, administrators and school board members from the Blaine County School District will visit local coffee shops every Wednesday morning from 8:30-9:30 a.m. These informal visits are a chance for you to meet administrators and school board members and discuss anything related to Blaine County Public Schools. This week, Wednesday, January 11th, 8:30-9:30 AM, at Starbucks, 491 Sun Valley Road, in Ketchum. Go to www.blaineschools.org for a compete schedule. 
All local and visiting kids, from 4-13 years old, are invited to attend a performing arts day camp from Monday, December 26-Friday, December 30. Company B, a successful and well-established children's theatrical program, will be hosting this fun-filled 5 day event with their experienced local professional actors, dancers and musicians ready to teach the young ones acting, singing, choreography and stage presence. The youngest campers (4-6) will attend from 9:00-12:30 and those from 7-13 will attend from 9:00-3:30. All children are required to bring a sack lunch, but Company B will also provide snacks. The camp is held in the parish hall (downstairs) of St. Thomas Episcopal Church on Sun Valley Road. The week will culminate with an original show for family and friends called "Musical Blast From the Past". Besides family and friends, the entire community is invited to come see the show on Friday, Dec. 30 at 4:00 at St. Thomas Church. &...
This winter, the Environmental Resource Center is offering SAS! (Science After School!) to Bellevue and Hemingway Elementary and our new program, WASS (Winter Adventure Science School), to the Wood River Middle School. Content focused on 2nd-3rd grades, but all parents welcome Join Jonathan Brendefur and staff from the Idaho Mathematical Thinking Initiative. Learn about Common Core State Standards and what math education looks and feels like through hands-on exercises. For childcare reservations, please RSVP to dkelly@blaineschools.org or call 578-5062. For more information call 578-5000 or visit www.blaineschools.org Please check out the brief video below from our last Parent Math Meeting
There shall be a minimum of one (1) written evaluation in each of the annual contract years of employment, the first portion of which shall be completed before February 1 of each year, and shall include input from parents and guardians of students as a factor. The Blaine County School District will be surveying parents in advance of the February 1st deadline, in order to be in compliance with the new legislation. These surveys will be conducted in both electronic and paper formats. Any student survey data currently being collected is non-evaluative, and is for the sole purpose of teacher reflection. Look for surveys at your parent/teacher conferences or contact the principal for more information.
State Superintendent Tom Luna visited Wood River Middle School and Woodside Elementary last week. Why? Superintendent Luna and his wife Cindy were at the Wicked Spud in Hailey earlier this year. WRMS teacher Jill Clark recognized him and introduced herself, inviting Superintendent Luna to visit her class. At the same time, Woodside Elementary PTA officers were having a meeting at the Wicked Spud and also introduced themselves. They too invited him to visit their school. So, last week he visited both WRMS and Woodside.
Content focused on 4th-5th grades, but all parents welcome Monday, November 21 Join Jonathan Brendefur and staff from the Idaho Mathematical Thinking Initiative. Learn about Common Core State Standards and what math education looks and feels like through hands-on exercises. Childcare available, please RSVP to dkelly@blaineschools.org For more information call 578-5000 or visit www.blaineschools.org 
Mark your calendars for Idaho's first-ever VEX Robotics competition hosted at Wood Rive Middle School this Saturday, November 12. Wood River High School teacher Kevin Lupton organized the competition. Teams from Utah and Nampa, as well as WRHS, will compete. The U.S. Air Force will award two $500 cash prizes. The competition begins at 10:00 am and continues until 5:00 pm. At noon elementary students will demonstrate LEGO robots on the game board built by the James Woodyard Construction Academy. The event is free of charge. Come watch 21st century learning in action. 
Sat Oct 22 11am-1 pm 900 N. Leadville, Ketchum (off Warm Springs, around corner from Grumpy's) Kids (2-8) and parent welcome. Costumes encouraged. Games, refreshments, treats and fun. Meet old friends, parents, or just check out the center,. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call for more info: 928-7428 Miss Laura's Childcare Laura Hall
There are two opportunities to listen to Jonathan Brendefur on Monday, October 17: noon-1 pm at the Community Library in Ketchum and 6:30-8 pm at Wood River Middle School in Hailey. Why do you need to know about the Idaho Math Initiative and BCSD’s Math Curriculum? Consider this, according to an article written by Edward B. Rust, Jr. in Educational Week, over ten years ago:
"On Sat. November 12th, State and National Chess Champion, Daniel J. Vellotti, will host his fun Chess & Lego Day Camps on-site at the Community School. These award-winning camps will be offered from 10am to 3pm for grades K through 6 and beginner to advanced students. Lunch is included for all-day campers, along with lots of prizes, a trophy, and a t-shirt." "That same evening from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, there will be a "Sun Valley Chess Championship for Kids" to be held at the Smoky Mountain Pizza restaurant in Ketchum. Registration for these events is now open at www.SunValleyChess.com. For further information contact Daniel at danielvellotti@yahoo.com or (208) 713-2486 ." 
Boise State University honored teachers last week at an inaugural event called “A Celebration of Teaching – Mentors of the Year.” The event recognized two outstanding Blaine County School District teachers; Woodside Elementary teacher Karen Bliss and Wood River Middle School teacher Susan Feldhusen. Selected from over 50 school districts, 22 teachers from southwest Idaho were honored at the event. BSU celebrated teachers who guide, support and encourage fellow educators in their pursuit of effective teaching and professional growth. Residents and staff of the Country Side Orphanage in Ghana said thank you to Wood River High School graduate Kelsey Brennan via You Tube. 
Looking for something new & different for your child after school this fall? Come experience a completely unique after school program at The Mountain School. At our North Bellevue location in the trees, your child will step into a world of garden tending, seed harvesting and preservation, animal tracking, hiking along the river trail, spending time with our goats, miniature horses, bunnies & chickens, and even learn some primitive wilderness skills. Time spent on The Mountain School farm gives children that much needed change of pace and fresh air. It is a time to unwind and experience something completely different from their usual daily routine. There is still time to register! The Early Fall session begins Tuesday, Sept. 13th and runs 8 weeks through Nov. 3rd. For 4-6 Year Olds: 2:30 - 5:00pm Monday's - Fridays our Art/Farm & Garden session is $6.00 per hr. (no transportation provided Monday or Friday) For 7-12 Year Olds: 2:30 - 5:00pm. Tuesdays, Wednesdays,...
Blaine County School District Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Barber delivered the annual keynote address to over 500 staff members this week. This is the only time when every staff member comes together at the beginning of the school year to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the District. After acknowledging employees for their years of service, introducing new staff members, and highlighting the accomplishments of each school, Barber spoke about the importance of the teaching profession. He emphasized that each of the students in Blaine County School District has a success story and that teachers and staff are responsible for student success. “The work that you do, the most difficult work of anyone, is also the most important work that anyone does,” stated Barber. “Who else gets the opportunity to inspire, lead and shape the future for our children? Who else gets the opportunity to infuse hope and encourage young minds every day?” Barber went on to talk about the successes of students in the District...
By KRISTA DETWILER Local bridge instructor Chuck Abramo will teach lessons through the Blaine County Recreation Department beginning Sept. 19. Bridge lessons for students ages 8 to 11 will start Sept. 19 as part of the Blaine County Recreation Department Hub After School Program. The free lessons will continue for eight weeks each Monday from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and will give students the opportunity to hone their logic, thinking, competitive and social skills. Teacher will be Chuck Abramo, certified by the American Contract Bridge League as both a teacher and club director. He currently teaches adult bridge classes in cooperation with the Wood River Bridge Club, and is excited to bring the opportunity to learn a new skill to a young audience. “So many people think of bridge as an ‘old person’s’game,” said Abramo, “Wouldn’t it be great to get youngsters started in a game that really teaches them to think?” Abramo said research has shown that children who play bridge have improved math and reading skills, and are...
September marks the 9th year of Kids House Montessori, one of the Wood River Valley's select Montessori schools. Instructor Annie Jablonski invites parents of young children to learn more about the remarkable educational foundation available to pre-schoolers through the renowned Montessori method. Visit the school to see firsthand the difference in the Montessori method and discover the potential for your child's early learning development by calling 788-7884 or 721-0246 or sending an email to kidshousemontessori@live.com. “Miss Annie”, as she is known to her students, has enlightened children’s minds while encouraging their independence in a private Hailey location equipped with state of the art Montessori learning materials since 2002. With nearly 100 local children calling “Miss Annie” their most favorite teacher, it is no wonder Kids House Montessori has enjoyed such longevity. With the 2011-2012 school year beginning, Annie is enrolling students age 3 – 6 to develop the creativity, critical...
WRHS educators Liz Lowry and Renee Peters will receive an accolade from the School Board at this meeting. A WRHS parent wrote , “I will not go into details, other than to let you know that for a variety of reasons my son struggled mightily with his academic work. There was a time in his sophomore year that I was absolutely convinced that he would not finish high school. At some point in his junior year, my son let me know that he would stay in school and finish because Mrs. Lowry convinced him that he could graduate and that it was the right thing to do. In my experience, the Individual Education Program kept my son in school and showed him he could succeed.” This letter was paraphrased with the author’s permission. For a full reading of the letter about Liz Lowry, Renee Peters and the value of the Individual Education Program, attend next week’s board meeting....
The beaver has been called the most intelligent animal, aside form humans, for the ways in which it alters its surroundings. During our evening, we will learn more about this amazing animal, and-with a little luck-see them in action! Get to know the largest rodent in North America! Environmental Resource Center member participation is free; suggested donation $10 individuals/$25 families for non-members. Registration is requested; please call 208.726.4333. We will choose the exact site a little closer to the date, based on beaver activity. Then we will let you know, so you can either carpool with us from the ERC office in Ketchum, at 471 N Washington Ave, or meet us at the trail head. Come explore with us, and learn about our wonderful home. 
Come explore with us! Children and adults are invited to discover the ecology of the Big Wood River through hands-on exploration and learn more about the many plants and animals which depend on this aquatic wonderland for survival. Friday August 5 or 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The exact section of river has not been chosen yet, so we'll tell you when you call to register. ERC member participation is free; suggested donation $10 individuals/$25 families for non-members. Registration is requested; please call 208.726.4333. 
It's that time of year again, and this weekend the Wood River Valley with get a little bit taller. Ranging in size from 6'4 to just over 7'0, HSBCAMPS and it's all-star coaching staff of professional basketball players and coaches from around the country will make their annual trip to the Sun Valley area. Marking their 8th stop of the summer, the countries fastest growing youth basketball program will take on a capacity crowd of nearly 100 young ball players eager to elevate their game. Founded just four years ago (2007) at the Community School in Sun Valley, HSBCAMPS has trained and mentored more than 1700 athletes from all over the world. "This year we've had participants from Egypt, the Philippines, South and Central America, and even India. It is amazing how things have progressed from a small clinic in 2007 to what we have now," shared HSBCAMPS Director & Ketchum's own Carson Sofro. This year's Hailey camp will mark several firsts. "This will be our largest camp in the Wood River...
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