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Wolf Ridge Minutemen & Minutemaids News for March 11th-15th
Wolf Ridge Students & Families,
Students in 3rd-8th grade will be taking the IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness) state tests. There are two English language arts tests and three mathematics tests. Students will take one test each day in the morning this week. Attendance and being on time to school is very important. Last year, our school was only 7 points away from being designated EXEMPLARY. While our commendable status is great, our goal is to be the very best! Encourage your child to try his/her best on the test.
Let's talk more about being the very best. Our 7th Grade Minutemaid Volleyball Team is STATE CHAMPIONS! This team has worked hard at a sport they love since 2nd grade, and that dedication has paid off. I couldn't be more proud of this team and the sportsmanship they demonstrated throughout the state tournament. I received many compliments about our team and fans.
We will continue to cheer on the Minutemaids as the 8th Grade Minutemaid Volleyball Team play Monday at the sectional championship game in Liberty. Fan bus permission forms are due Monday morning. Let's cheer this team on to state, too!
Wolf Ridge students continue to excel both in the classroom and on the court. We recently invited 20 new preschool students to our screenings. Even our youngest learners are thriving! Thank you for being a part of our school community. #WeAreBH #InspireEmpowerInnovate
๐ WE ARE STATE CHAMPIONS! ๐
๐ 8TH GRADE MINUTEMAIDS ARE HEADED TO SECTIONALS!
Join us on the fan bus! Fan bus leaves at 4:00pm on Monday!
Fan bus permission forms are due by 9:00am Monday.
IAR STATE TESTS ARE THIS WEEK FOR 3RD-8TH GRADERS
Nominate a BH Teacher for Teacher of the Year!
It's Easy to Nominate!
Madison Communications sponsors a Teacher of the Year Award each year. It is very easy to nominate your favorite BHCUSD8 teacher. We have some great teachers that deserve some special recognition. Please nominate before the end of March.
BHCUSD8 Teacher of the Year
Ms. Dawn Gockel - 3rd Grade Teacher
PERFECT PASTRIES FUNDRAISER EARNED OVER $5,000! THANK YOU!
FUNDRAISER PICKUP IS MARCH 20TH FROM 3:15-6:00 IN THE CAFETERIA
I am so excited to be adding field trips at all grade levels, playground upgrades and more to our school!
5 Essentials Parent Survey
Please consider taking this survey:
2023-24 Illinois Supplemental Parent Survey
Link to survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Opens Jan. 30, 2024 and closes March 29, 2024.
Did you know these surveys help with our summative state designation?
We are excited to aim for EXEMPLARY status!
Junior High Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl Schedule:
January 25th = BH @ Carlinville
January 30th = BH @ Southwestern
Feburary 1st = BH @ Staunton
February 8th = BH @ Gillespie
February 13th = Carlinville @ BH
February 26th = County Tournament - North Mac
February 27th = Gillespie @ BH
March 5th = Southwestern @ BH
March 7th = Staunton @ BH
April 5th = North Mac @ BH
JUNIOR HIGH SPRING DANCE COMING SOON!
๐Students of the Month ๐
We are proud of our Wolf Ridge Students of the Month for February!
๐ต PFK MUSIC BINGO EVENT ๐ถ
You can pay at the door! Have some fun with us this Saturday!
SAVE THE DATE: K-5 FAMILY EVENT ON APRIL 11TH
๐ฃ Minutemen & Minutemaid Spiritwear ๐
You can always order your Minutemaids and Minutemen spiritwear from the links below anytime. One link is for Minutemen gear and the other is for Minutemaids gear.
https://1stplacespiritwear.com/.../Wolf+Ridge+Education...
๐ ORDER YOUR WOLF RIDGE YEARBOOK๐
It's never too early to purchase your Wolf Ridge Yearbook for this school year. They will be $15 now and will go up to $18 starting January 1st. Click on the link below to order today!
We also have about 25 yearbooks that are available for purchase from last year if anyone forgot to purchase them. They are $15 each. Email Misty Perez at mperez@bhcusd.org if you are interested in purchasing a yearbook from the 2022-2023 school year. First come first serve!
๐๏ธ PLAN AHEAD FOR THESE UPCOMING EVENTS โฐ
๐March 11th-15th = IAR STATE TESTING FOR 3rd-7th
Students will be taking the Illinois Assessment of Readiness state tests this week.
๐March 12th = Junior High Family Game Night
Students can come alone or with their family to participate in fun challenges from 5:00-7:30.
๐March 14th = 7th Grade Science Fair Night
7th grade students will be presenting their science fair projects.
๐March 15th = Tornado Drill
Students and staff will participate in a tornado drill in the afternoon.
๐March 16th = PFK Music Bingo Fundraiser Event
This event will be held at the American Legion. Simply show up at the door to play. Cost = $20/person
๐March 20th = Perfect Pastries Fundraiser Delivery
Pick up your orders from the cafeteria today!
๐March 25th-29th = Spring Break
There will be no school this week for spring break.