12.13.24

Elementary Hours:

Doors open at 7:40, classes begin at 7:59. Dismissal at 3:05.

Jr/Sr High Hours:

Doors open at 7:30, classes begin at 7:49. Dismissal at 2:55.

The NHS rang the bells for the Salvation Army this past Saturday and collected $164.20. Great Job!

Winter weather has arrived, and I want to share the key factors we consider when deciding whether to close schools, delay work, or cancel activities due to severe weather.

Our top priority is always the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. Understanding the “why” behind these decisions is essential to keeping everyone informed and prepared. When deciding to close schools, we assess the safety of students and staff traveling by bus, car, or on foot. We also consider the severity of the weather, such as extreme cold, snow, or ice conditions, and the timing of weather events, whether they occur overnight or throughout the day.

During severe weather events, the Superintendent and the Director of Transportation closely monitor weather forecasts, including updates from the National Weather Service. To ensure a comprehensive understanding of regional conditions, we also consult with superintendents and transportation directors from our area.

When a decision is made, we strive to notify our Bronco families, students, and staff as quickly as possible. If you are not receiving calls or emails from the district, please contact your student's school to be sure we have updated information.

Thank you for your understanding as we navigate the winter season together.

Parents please check the lost and founds at both buildings. We have collected quite a few items already this year. Lost and found at the elementary can be found between the front office and gym. Thank you for your time and patience in this matter.

Items not claimed by the December holiday break will be donated.

Have a wonderful day.

Based on a real-life story, the movie Coach Carter is truly inspiring. Samuel L. Jackson plays a high school basketball coach who is dead set on seeing his players succeed on and off the court. The kids were great athletes but poor students. That wasn’t good enough for Coach, who decided to lock the gym doors until his team’s grades improved. Doing the bare minimum in class was no longer acceptable if you wanted to play on his team. Despite massive pushback from school administrators and parents, he demanded more from the players, and raised the standard of what it meant to be a successful, well-rounded student athlete. By the end of the season, everyone on the team recognized that Carter was trying to help them become their best in all areas of life.

Raising the standards reshuffles the deck. Coaches get to do this on the court or field. Teachers, in the classroom. But dads control the standard in our homes. This is a big responsibility and helps shape how our children navigate the world. If we want what’s best for our kids, we have to commit to being a better dad. Here are 5 ways to raise your standards as a dad.

1. Reject mediocrity.

I was fortunate to win a Super Bowl my rookie season in the NFL. Only the best teams get to hold the Lombardi trophy, and everyone in an NFL locker room knows it. Being average on the field won’t win championships. Being an average dad won’t help your kids flourish, either. If we want to be champions in our homes, we have to push ourselves to reject mediocrity. That means going above and beyond for our kids. Help with their homework. Play the card games. Listen to your kids’ dreams, fears, and worries. Do what helps them thrive. Anything less is mediocre. The moment we accept mediocrity as good enough, we lose our will to improve.

2. Turn off the TV.

It’s said that William Shakespeare was the first person to be described as a “jack of all trades.” Would the same be said if Netflix had been around to preoccupy him? In the book The First 20 Hours, author Josh Kaufman posits that it takes about 20 hours for someone to learn a new skill. That number is significant since Americans spend about three hours per day watching TV. Do that math. That’s 21 hours per week. We could be learning 52 new skills per year if we just put in the time.

3. Always be growing.

Constantly growing raises our standard as dads because it shows our kids that becoming the best possible version of ourselves is a lifelong pursuit. Consider therapy to sort out a wound from childhood. Ask your wife or close, trusted friends for feedback on how you impact the world around you. Seek out new sources of information to help you sharpen your parenting skills, like the All Pro Dad podcast. If you do this, your kids will likely adopt the same curious spirit.

4. Retry a past failure.

Think back to a time you failed at something. Maybe it was running a half-marathon or starting a business. Did you quit? Resilience happens when we refuse to give up on something we think is attainable. It doesn’t happen passively. If you have waited to take another crack at a past failure, start making plans for a retry. Sticking with a dream shows your kids that failure is only permanent if we let it be.

5. Reframe your mistakes.

Jerry Seinfeld bombed during his first stand-up comedy routine. He went out on stage, forgot his lines, and got booed off stage. He realized he hadn’t prepared well enough to succeed on stage. He learned from it and tried again. Now over 40 years later, he’s the richest comedian in the world. Likewise, being a better dad requires you to make assessments after you mess up. Treat mistakes as stepping stones on the path to success. Learn from your failures, and be better next time.

Article is from: https://www.allprodad.com/

Jr/Sr:

• Congratulations to our National Honor Society for raising $164 by ringing the bells for Salvation Army.
• The ELA department is developing a R.I.S.E. Reading (Read, Interpret, Summarize, and evaluate) course to help our students improve their reading fluency and comprehension, as well as supporting writing skills to use textual evidence to support ideas and claims.
• The Jr/Sr High has a school wide bowling activity on 12/13. It is fun to see the students outside of the academic setting.

• Bellevue Elementary is proud to announce that B. Honsberger has officially joined the prestigious THINK 30 Club! By passing 30 Imagine Math lessons, Honsberger has shown outstanding dedication and effort in mastering math skills and achieving academic goals.

• We are thrilled to announce that Santa's Secret Shop is back at Bellevue Elementary School! From December 16th - 20th, students will have the wonderful opportunity to shop for holiday gifts for their loved ones during school hours. This beloved event gives students the joy of choosing gifts independently for the special people in their lives.

  The shop features a wide variety of affordable items, including:

  • Licensed sports products 🏈

  • Popular jewelry 💍

  • Family-themed gifts (for moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, and more) 👫

  • Holiday décor 🎄

  • Fun games and toys 🎲

  • And so much more!

  Shopping envelopes with gift lists and spaces for sending money home were sent out on Friday.

• Please send the shopping envelope with your child’s list and money by their shopping day.

• Interested in volunteering? We’d love your help! Sign up using the link below:

• 👉 Volunteer Sign-Up for Santa’s Secret Shop

• Note: Volunteers must have a completed form on file. Forms went home Friday—please return them as soon as possible!

District:

• REMC fun:
• Canva Design Days - (in person) Fridays in January Registration
• AI for Administrators February 25, 2025 11:30-1:30 Registration
• REMC Cybersecurity Webinars Multiple Dates, 4–5:15 pm Registration
• There was a request for the training videos from our Explicit Instruction Session. Enjoy.
• Interested in some teacher discounts? Check out the teachers discount page from MDE.