We released information yesterday about the end of the school year. The last remote learning day for seniors is May 8. The last remote learning day for all other students is May 15. More information can be found at: https://www.blufordschools.org/article/238064?org=bluford-unit-school-district-318
One of the high school science courses had an assignment to make a Rube Goldberg. Check out the finished product!
https://youtu.be/8mJjCOVDb14
Bluford USD is a proud supporter of our 2020 graduates!
8th grade students & parents: 8th grade shirt orders are now being taken. Mrs. Putt created a form to take orders and students have access to it through their Google Classroom account. There are also forms available in the grade school office. Contact Mrs. Putt with questions.
The Teacher Parade for Roy's White bus route, scheduled for today, is postponed until next Thursday, April 30. The weather forecast looks better for next week than today.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to these three fabulous ladies! We would be in a world of hurt if we didn't have them. They are the best! Thank you for your dedication to our school.
For many of us with younger children at home the thought of "teaching" reading is scary. The link below provides a short framework to help with the disruption we are experiencing. One thing to remember is as your child is reading to you don't let them guess words. Have them implement the phonic strategies their teachers have taught them. They can go back and sound it out. If they can't, simply say the correct word for them.
https://righttoreadproject.com/2020/04/07/the-abcs-of-teaching-reading-at-home/
Since I was unable to recognize these outstanding BGS students at the Jefferson County Principal's Collegial Network dinner in March, I want to take a moment to acknowledge their strong academic and moral character. Congratulations on your achievements!
The state is compiling a map of "drive up wifi spots." Notice any gaps? Hopefully this drives investment in rural infrastructure. It's 2020, why can't everyone have internet?
Unfortunately today we learned that the school closure has been extended until the end of the school year. For more information check out the link below.
https://youtu.be/JS808718KhQ
What a perfect ending to an unusual week! Today's challenge offered to my ELA kids, share a picture of you reading outside! I did a a little happy dance with each one!
Learning continues at BUSD. Here are a couple pieces of student work dropped off today!
I believe there were 16 vehicles leaving out for the parade!
Here is a link to the folder with learning resources that teachers have put together. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-dUwcVMCKAyXulcJC5a7FUr9VTooUCiA
Also, attached is information about the shift in student expectations.
Hey everybody! BUSD teachers are going to be out on parade in the coming weeks. Step outside to wave and say HI because we are all missing you!
Long distance learning is not for me. I’m missing my 4th Grade Friends!
We came across this free resource from Audible. Your students can listen to books and you don't have to set up an account!
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen?ref=adbl_ent_anon_pdp_hm_hb
There is a blood drive scheduled for April 3, at the Ruritan building.The Red Cross has stated that there is a critical need for blood donations right now. Click below to sign up!
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Bluford
At this point, we are unsure how long the school closure will last. In order to best serve our students, the district needs to gauge how much access our students have to computers and the internet. Please help us by answering the questions below.
https://bit.ly/33RCbRt
