School is back in session, and winter is in full swing with temperatures ranging anywhere from 35*F to -27*F in the next 10 days. Remember elementary students still go outside for recess until temperatures reach -10*F.
If you are in need of winter gear for sizes 4T and up, please contact Allison Stensland at (701)572-1580 or allison.stensland@willistonschools.org.
January's SEL Word of the Month: Choices
How many books does it take to read across North Dakota? In November, Ms. Mahnke’s 4th grade class found out the answer! First, they determined that they would measure each book cover read, and each inch would equal 1 mile. In total the students ready 137 books, which averaged to almost 6 books per student! The awesome readers were treated to a pizza party in December for all their hard work.
Their next goal? To Read Across America! Stay tuned…
Attention 7th & 8th Grade boys! Middle School Basketball season begins on January 4th. The first official practice is on on January 4th at 4pm. However, there will be an optional practice on January 3rd at 4pm.
7th Grade - Coach Raab
8th Grade - Coach Bauska
For more information, check out the Athletics Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/278292106161164/posts/889116601745375/?sfnsn=mo
A message from the Director of Student Services and the Interim Superintendent.
Last week the students at Missouri Ridge learned about St. Nicholas Day.
St. Nicholas day is on December 6th every year, and traditionally, children in Europe leave their shoes out for St. Nicholas to fill with treats, and in many countries, he is known to leave oranges for children.
Thank you to Cashwise Foods for donating the oranges!
To learn more about St. Nicholas day, click here: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/st-nicholas-day-december-6/
Attention 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Families... the Elementary students at Missouri Ridge will be hosting a Santa Social & Canned Food Drive this Friday as part of our Christmas Kindness Day. We're asking all the elementary students to invite their parents and grandparents to come join us for hot cocoa, a Christmas cookie, and to visit with Santa. Admission for students and visitors is one canned food item.
When:
- 3rd Grade: 9:00 to 9:40
- 4th Grade: 9:40 to 10:20
- 5th Grade: 10:20 to 11:00
Where: Missouri Ridge Cafeteria
Missouri Ridge Families,
This Friday, December 17th, the Ridge will be celebrating Christmas Kindness. Its our day to give back to our community!
Our 3rd, 4th, & 5th Graders will be hosting a Santa Social & Canned Food Drive. We're inviting parents and grandparents to stop by with a canned food item, and enjoy a cup of cocoa and a Christmas Cookie with Santa Claus.
Our 6th Graders will be going out into the community to spread Christmas Cheer by handing out Candy Cane Grams.
Our 7th Graders will be hosting a Christmas Party and caroling at the Senior Center.
And our 8th Graders will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army.
WBSD#7 Families, with the extreme weather we are having, please be sure to send students to school with a warm coat, a hat, and gloves. Especially for those students riding school buses. If your children are in need of warm winter clothes, please contact your child's school.
December's SEL Word of the Month: Aspire
Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you.
Friday was Para Appreciation Day and we celebrated all of our AMAZING paras. Thank you for all you do!
Reminder: There is no school on Wed. 11/24 - Fri. 11/26 for Thanksgiving. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!
Last Friday, we celebrated our favorite custodian, Albert! The students made gifts and cheers, and the staff prepared lunch for Albert. Thank you for all you do!
Missouri Ridge Families - Due to buses not running today, we will be dismissing just as we did yesterday. We ask that all parents please stay in their vehicles and drive thru the lines. We will be utilizing both the Parent Pick Up Area and the Bus Area for parents to drive thru. If you do need to pick up your child sooner, please do so before 3:00PM.
ATTENTION WBSD#7 Families:
Due to HIGH WINDS, buses for Missouri Ridge, Garden Valley, Round Prairie, and Athletics are CANCELLED for Wednesday, November 17th 2021. Parents will need to drop off their children at school and pick their children up from school. Parents of student athletes will need to transport their students to and from practice.
Thank you for your understanding,
Lori Olson
WBSD7 Assistant Superintendent
ATTENTION WBSD#7 Families: Due to HIGH WINDS, buses for Missouri Ridge, Garden Valley, Round Prairie, and Athletics are CANCELLED for today. Parents will need to pick their children up from school. Parents of student athletes will need to transport their students to and from practice.
Due to high winds, transportation will not be available for athletics this afternoon.
Practices will continue as scheduled.
7th and 8th grade girls basketball will be combined in the WMS gym.
Student-athletes will be responsible for their own transportation to practice.
District 7 Families, we are currently monitoring the weather situation through the North Dakota Department of Transportation. Due to the high winds, there MAY be a possibility that we will not be able to run buses this afternoon. We will keep you posted throughout the day. Please be advised that if your child rides a school bus home from school that you MAY need to pick your child up from school today.
Joint Statement from Dr. Thake and the WBSD7 School Board
To the Williston Basin School District 7 administration, teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members:
Dr. Thake and the School Board jointly issue this statement to provide notification that Dr. Thake and the School Board have come to an amicable resolution and will be parting ways. Dr. Thake has voluntarily submitted his resignation, and the Board will take action on Monday, November 15, to determine the acceptance of that resignation. Both Dr. Thake and the School Board care tremendously and want nothing but the best for District 7 and its administration, teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members. Both parties respectfully ask that everyone place their focus on the students of District 7 and providing quality education and a strategic plan that will guarantee the success of District 7 in the years to come.
Thank you.
Missouri Ridge Families, We are still experiencing phone difficulties. In the event that you need immediate assistance, please contact the District Office. The number is (701) 572-1580. For all other needs, please email tailor.quilling@willistonschools.org