Collaborative teams are the fundamental building blocks of Professional Learning Communities.

Dr. Rick Dufour defined a team as a group who works interdependently to achieve a common goal, for which members are held mutually accountable. This month, during their collaboration time on Mondays, our teacher teams will be discussing

• Common goals that they are working together to achieve

• Commitments they will make to achieve their goals

• Ways that they we hold each other accountable for living up to those commitments

The only way that we will truly design success for every student is through a collective commitment and effort to making that vision a reality for our kids. Thank you for supporting our teachers in taking on this challenge.

Disclaimer: In last week's update, the graphic for Parent Teacher Conferences had the wrong dates for elementary conferences. The dates have since been corrected.

In addition to the Presidential Election, on November 5th our residents will also be asked whether to approve our $5.8 million annual supplemental levy for the next two years*.

As you can see in the image below, this funding supplements pay for almost every D93 employee. It also helps to pay the contract for our School Resource Officers and provides instructional resources for our classrooms. Finally, the cost of our extracurricular activities including coaching stipends and transportation come from the supplemental levy.

By state law, to keep this funding, the levy must be approved by our voters at least every two years.

Please help to share the word about the importance of voting on this ballot question.

*Mandatory Disclosure Language

The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $77.13 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2025 and that currently costs $77.13 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. If the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change.

The Bonneville County Elections Office is inviting students who are 16 years or older to participate in the election process as poll workers. Interested students can email the elections office at vote@BonnevilleCountyIdaho.gov

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - Regular Board Meeting - 7:00 p.m. - District Office Board Room - This meeting does permit public input, however, you must speak only on items that are on the Board Agenda. If you would like to request an item for public input, please submit your request at the link below. The Board Chair and the Superintendent will review your request.

Welcome to this week’s episode of D93 News presented by Idaho Farm Bureau! We’re celebrating Homecoming Week at Thunder Ridge, but our top story comes from Ammon Elementary, where exciting developments are underway.

Voters recently approved funding for a number of projects, and we had the chance to tour the new cafeteria—an important upgrade for the school community. We extend our thanks to the voters for their continued support.

In other news, Tiebreaker Elementary hosted a transformative staff retreat at LaBelle Lake, focusing on professional development and team-building. The event inspired staff members to bring fresh ideas and strategies back to the classroom.

Finally, Thunder Ridge High School is gearing up for their Homecoming Parade, which will take place this Friday. The parade will travel through various D93 neighborhoods, beginning at Iona Square.

Here’s the parade route and schedule:

• 1:20 p.m.– Iona Elementary
• 1:30 p.m.– Country Haven Subdivision
• 1:35 p.m. – Fall River/Taylors Crossing
• 1:45 p.m.– Cloverdale Elementary
• 1:55 p.m.– Thunder Ridge High School
• 2:00 p.m.– Black Canyon Middle School

Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more updates!

This week on the We Are D93 podcast, Lori sits down with Alexis Tucker, College and Career Advisor at Bonneville High School. Tune in as they explore the many opportunities available for students in D93, from college prep to career readiness. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation designed to help students take the next step toward their futures!

We are working on an exciting project about Pine Basin’s history as a beloved ski lodge (1947-1972), and we need your help! Do you have any photos or stories of Pine Basin from those years? We’re looking for images of the lodge’s interior and exterior, as well as the surrounding area.

We’re also eager to learn about the food and beverages that were served at the lodge. If you have any information or memories to share, please send us an email at campbelp@d93mail.com. Your contributions will help us bring Pine Basin’s vibrant history to life!

Thank you for helping us preserve the legacy of this special place!

The D93 Extra Mile Award celebrates those whose hard work and positive attitudes make a significant impact on our students, staff, and community. Thanks to our amazing friends at Rusty Taco, we’ll be recognizing those who go above and beyond with this special award! 🌮🙌

Who inspires you with their dedication and effort? We want to hear from you! Nominate them for the Extra Mile Award, and they could win five tacos and a Tres Grande, courtesy of Rusty Taco! 🌮 Submit your nominations at d93.org/extramile.

Let’s continue to celebrate the outstanding achievements in our community together! ❤️ #WeAreD93

Come Join Steve in a 7-Week course of Parenting the Love and Logic Way. Steve Dewey has been teaching parenting classes in the community for the past 27 years. He is well known for his ability to use humor and fun stories to make his parenting classes easy to understand so that participants are able to implement the interventions immediately and successfully. The parenting classes will be for parents of children of all ages. Please click this link for more information about the class.

Classes run from September 12th to October 24th

• Sandcreek Middle School Library
• Thursday Nights 7:00-9:00pm
• 7-Week Course
• Classes are FREE to parents in the Bonneville School District
• Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Optional Workbook $10.00

We have officially opened sign-ups for our 2024-2025 preschool newsletter. This is a monthly newsletter for our district’s preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). We send home a newsletter and book to district families that sign up, once a month between October and May. Please share the link with anyone that you feel may be interested. Here it is: Preschool Newsletter Sign Up

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