Ordway Weekly Newsletter - December 11, 2023

Dear Ordway Friends,

It seems hard to believe winter break is upon us! Sincere gratitude to Laura Nelson and countless parent volunteers who helped with Ordway’s Book Fair - children were thrilled to be shopping for their favorite books, as well as purchase trinket gifts for their family members. All proceeds help us buy library books, an area that was reduced in this year's budget. 

I also want to recognize parents who have reached out with questions and concerns about the current budget deficit and resulting school closure proposals. Hopefully you will be able to attend or participate via Zoom in the meetings offered this week (dates and times provided below.) 

Wishing everyone a peaceful break with family and friends.

Best,

Debra

Monday, December 11th at 7:00-9:00 PM, Ordway Library / Zoom

The PTO will be facilitating a follow up meeting on BISD budget issues in the Ordway Library. You can also join the meeting via Zoom - link HERE, This meeting is open to any BISD family as well as community members. 

Thursday, December 14th at 5:45 PM, BISD Board Room

Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen will be presenting the district’s two preferred scenarios to the School Board Members. This starts a 90-day period public comment.

See the Superintendent’s proposal to the Board is linked HERE. 

Budget Meeting Dates -  Summary Sheet

BISD DISTRICT WIDE SPIRIT WEEK DEC 11-15 Mark your calendars! The BISD District-wide Spirit Week is this week!  Monday, December 11: PJ Day Tuesday, December 12: Ugly Sweater Day Wednesday, December 13: Favorite Winter Character Day Thursday, December 14: Dress to Impress Day Friday, December 15: PJ Day OR School Pride Day (wear PJ's OR the color blue OR Otterwear!) Thanks to the BHS ASB Leadership Team for organizing the week!  TOYS FOR TOTS - DEADLINE EXTENDED -  DEC 14 Ordway is hosting the Toys for Tots Toy Drive again this year.  Donations are being collected by the 4th grade Student Council through Thursday of this week. Please bring a new, unwrapped gift to place in the collection tub next to the main office. Thank you! FROM THE ORDWAY OFFICE - RAINGEAR CHANGE OF CLOTHES Check the lost and found ! -  All unclaimed items will be Donated on December 14   Please label sweatshirts and jackets. Our lost and found is full already and we’d love to be able to reconnect your child with their misplaced gear. Sharpies are a great option as are purchased clothing stickers from online vendors. Save yourself time and money and label their gear.

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