Many thanks to our BIS community for your flexibility and grace today as we shifted to Virtual Learning. In light of the announcement by WCPS regarding virtual learning days on our scheduled half days 1/23 and 1/24, BIS will use the following schedule.
Teachers look forward to seeing students online at 8 am. Please remember that we understand some have challenges with connectivity. Students who cannot connect will not be penalized and will have opportunities to participate when we return! Schoology and Dojo are both great resources for students and families to communicate with teachers.
As road conditions are anticipated to worsen overnight and due to the previously scheduled early dismissal days, WCPS will hold virtual learning days on January 23rd and 24th. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening, and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
SCHOOLOGY Quick Tips:
- Schoology can be accessed at https://worcesterk12.schoology.com/
- All students should log-in to Schoology at their regular reporting time. Middle and high school students will follow their regular schedules, and elementary students should log in to their homeroom for more information from their teacher.
- Don't know your child's log-in for Schoology? Reach out to your child's school, or use our HelpDesk (https://worcesterk12help.zendesk.com/) to request the credentials.
VIRTUAL LEARNING Quick Facts:
- Please note that no student will be penalized for not being able to access remote learning. Students will have five (5) days after a return to in-person learning to complete any assigned work; completing that work will count for their attendance on the virtual day.
- View the full Virtual Learning Plan at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students. Students should log on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening and adult education classes are cancelled.
NOTE: DATE CHANGE. One week from today is our next Safety Talk meeting. BIS and SDMS Administrators and Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office are teaming up to provide families with information to help keep kids safe. Please join us Jan 29th from 5:30-7:00.
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education approved a modification to the current school year calendar. In addition to using the built-in inclement weather days in June, April 22-23, are now full days of school for students. View the modified calendar at https://5il.co/2f41t.
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education has adopted a revised Virtual Day Instruction plan for the remainder of the school year. Learn more about what virtual learning during inclement weather will look like for our students by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction.
Reminder, there is No After School this week!
Tonight is BIS Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A! Place a MOBILE order between 5 pm and 7 pm and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to BIS PTO. Enjoy the night off from cooking!
This Thursday and Friday (January 23 & 24) are early dismissal days. Please note the later dismissal time of 12:15 PM due to high school exams.
Tomorrow, join us in showing community support for Mya, a student at Stephen Decatur High School. Wear one of her favorite colors- PINK! 🌸🩷👚
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr day. One of the very best ways to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is to keep faith in Dr. King’s vision every day of the year.
Don't forget our Ultimate Fundraiser is still going on! Please consider a monetary donation to the BIS PTO. It's as easy as scanning the QR code! No amount is too small. Thank you! #3RsBIS
Shoutout to our Jr. Seahawks who participated in the annual Hoop Shoot yesterday at Worcester Prep. #3RsBIS
Remember to keep your child home if they are contagious. When your student is absent from school, remind them to coordinate with their teachers to get work they missed.
Just a reminder, there will be no school on Monday, January 20th due to MLK Day! #BelieveImagineSucceed
Next Tuesday, January 21 is BIS Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A! Place a MOBILE order between 5 pm and 7 pm and 20% of the proceeds will be donated to BIS PTO.
In 3D art, artists have been using slab-building techniques to assemble their tea light houses. Way to go sixth grade! #3RsBIS
In 3D Art, artists have been using the pinch pot method to create nesting bowls. Keep up the good work fifth grade! #3RsBIS
Tomorrow, Friday the 17th, is Hats off for Humane Society day! Students can donate anywhere from 25¢ to $1.00 (or more!) When they donate, they will get a special sticker that allows them to wear a hat all day long Friday! All proceeds will go to Worcester Co Humane Society.
We are excited to share that Mrs. Megan Cater is the 2024-2025 BIS Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Cater is a champion of education and always supports what is best for her students. Please help us congratulate Mrs. Cater! #3RsBIS 💙🤍
