The agenda for the 9/26/2022 Regular School Board Meeting is posted on our website.
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online. https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2185
This week's Coyote Corner is out! Find out more about upcoming Q&A sessions with Dr. Faidley, athletic updates, and our Staff Spotlights!
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Students lose 14 million school days to asthma each year. According to CHI St. Alexius Health, in 2011, 8% of children (under 18 years of age) had asthma in North Dakota, which was approximately 12,000 children.
By working with your healthcare provider and with your student's school, you can all be on the same page to help prevent asthma-related absences.
*Information from www.attendanceworks.org and https://www.chistalexiushealth.org/bismarck/facilities/regional-children%E2%80%99s-asthma-clinic.
The agendas for the 9/12/2022 Regular School Board Meeting and the 9/13/2022 Coyote Social Emotional Advisory Committee meeting are posted on our website.
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2185
This week's edition of the Coyote Corner has an important message from Dr. Faidley, sports highlights, and a great tutorial on how to access CoyoNet from home!
Check it out here!
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Busing to School
We want to remind parents in the district that we do not currently provide transportation to students who attend schools within city limits. Some busing is provided to students who attend our rural schools (with limited seating available).
There are private companies who provide school transportation for a fee for any parents interested.
September 6th is National Read a Book Day!
Did you know that regular reading can:
*Improve brain connectivity.
*Increase vocabulary and comprehension.
*Reduce stress.
Not to mention reading is fun!
September is Attendance Awareness Month.
Pre-Covid-19 pandemic, more than 8 million students nationwide were missing so many days of school that they were academically at risk. Today chronic absence has more than doubled. Chronic absence - missing 10 percent (approximately 2 days per month) or more of school days due to absence for any reason - excused, unexcused absences and suspensions, can translate into students having difficulty learning to read by third-grade, achieving in middle school, and graduating from high school.
*Information from www.attendanceworks.org.
Reminder: All Williston Basin School District #7 schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in honor of Labor Day.
This week's Coyote Corner is jam-packed with information and great stories and photos from around our district!
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Boy Scout Troop 368 is having a Get to Know Scouting BBQ Dinner TONIGHT from 6-8 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 219 1st Ave W, Williston, ND. This is for anyone in grades 6-12 interested in learning more about Boy Scouts.
For more information, contact Audrey LaFave at (906)291-0920 or audrey.lafave@scouting.org
Today was the last day of inservice before we welcome back all of our students for the new school year! Dr. Germundson and Mr. Guglich gave a great overview of ALICE with all staff and we are ready for the new year!
Hey Coyotes!
We are having a 1st Day of School Photo Contest! Submit your entry by emailing amanda.denevan@willistonschools.org. The winner, as selected by a secret panel of judges, will receive some D7 swag!
*By submitting a photo, you agree to let WBSD7 share the image on its' websites, social media, and print materials.
Check out this week's Coyote Corner!
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Interested in volunteering in our schools? We would ♥ to have you!
You can volunteer in 5 easy steps:
1) Get Fingerprinted
2) Complete Paperwork
3) Pass the Background Check
4) Get your Badge
5) Volunteer!
To read our Volunteer Policy, click here: http://www.ndsba.org/policies/WillistonBasin/pdfs/KAAB.pdf#search=%22volunteer%22
For more information/questions, contact Barb Erickson at (701)572-1580 ext. 01012 or barbara.erickson@willistonschools.org.
The agenda for the 8/18/2022 Coyote Social Emotional Advisory Committee meeting is attached and has been posted on our District Website.
Reminder that you can view the public documents uploaded into the board packet by viewing the agenda online.
Agenda Link: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185
Dear Williston Community,
It is with profound sadness that I write this letter to let you know that one of our Williston High School students passed away unexpectedly this weekend. Our sincere condolences and thoughts go out to the family and friends of our student. During this time as the school community processes the tragic news and copes with grief, the school district will offer counseling and bereavement support services to all of our students and staff with our WBSD 7 Crisis Team.
A student death is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress for some students. If you feel that your children are having difficulty, we encourage you to discuss their thoughts and feelings to help them work through their grief or concerns. Please also consider monitoring and discussing your children’s communications (social media, phone, e-mails, text messages) to further assess their potential needs.
If you feel that your children need to speak to a counselor or other caring adult, please do not hesitate to call our schools and let us know. Additionally, you should feel free to contact the WBSD #7 Crisis Team (701-572-0967) for guidance on how to handle and talk about any grief or concerns that your children may be experiencing. Our Crisis Team will be available at Williston High School this coming week for any staff or students that need support.
There are also resources on grief and helping students cope with loss on our website.
This is a difficult time for everyone, but I know our students and staff will lean on each other as they fondly remember their classmate. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me, your building principal or the WBSD #7 Crisis Team.
Sincerely,
Dr. Richard H. Faidley
Superintendent of Schools
