Rickard Elementary School

Winter Break Reminders☃️🎄 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸: Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: Wednesday, January 3 The District Office is not available for walk-in visits during the winter break. However, you can contact the district office by phone and email during regular hours, and in-person appointments are welcomed and can be scheduled. 701-572-1580 communications@willistonschools.org 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! ❄⛄🎄 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

Yesterday WBSD7 successfully concluded the second of two staff and community forums on the potential establishment of new schools within the district. The forums took place at the Williston High School, beginning at 4:00 PM for staff and 6:30 PM for community members. The forums, titled "𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆," aimed to engage the public and staff in discussions about the future of education in the district. The agenda included a presentation by RSP & Associates, featuring the “new schools survey” results and essential information on the proposed bond, followed by breakout sessions led by school principals and administrators. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁: https://5il.co/2b4l4 We extend our gratitude to the community and staff members who attended the forums and/or completed the new schools survey, actively participating in shaping the future of education in our district. We extend a special thanks to our principals and administrators in attendance yesterday for their invaluable contribution in facilitating and documenting input during the small group discussions. Your dedication and professionalism significantly enhanced the success of the events! The discussion questions used in the forum are available on the district’s website at: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 https://5il.co/2b6rn 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 https://5il.co/2b6ro 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 (𝗘𝘀𝗽𝗮ñ𝗼𝗹) https://5il.co/2b968 The school board and district are committed to integrating the valuable input received from the community and staff as we proceed to address the evolving needs of our education community. Your insights play a crucial role in shaping the future of our district, and we look forward to collectively advancing toward our educational goals. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁! With Gratitude, WBSD7 Administration WillistonSchools.org #WBSD7

We hope you can join us at MONDAY'S: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 Monday, December 18 6:30 PM Williston High School Auditorium (Door 9) Shaping Tomorrow: Your Ideas Matter Today! ＡＧＥＮＤＡ： 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 - Survey Results - Bond Proposal Essentials ​ 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 - Led by Principals - Focused, small group discussions ​ 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺 - Conclude by 8:00 PM ​ ​Spanish Translation Provided in Breakout Sessions ​Se proporciona traducción al español en las sesiones de trabajo 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗗𝗙 𝗙𝗹𝘆𝗲𝗿: https://5il.co/28q8s WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #communityforum

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 - TONIGHT! Regular School Board Meeting Monday, December 11 Hagan Elementary School 2501 29th St W TOUR the school at 5:00 PM School Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

ANNOUNCEMENT: Buses will run as usual today at the regular dismissal time. We anticipate delays in students arriving to their bus stops due to the weather and road conditions. Stay safe, WBSD7 Administration

We are pleased to inform you that there will be 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 ​𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! Buses will be running their normal routes. (Delays could be possible for some routes, depending on road conditions.) ​ Best regards, WBSD7 Administration Weather Information: weather.gov Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's).

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄'𝘀 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘆. However, we want you to know that WBSD7 is closely monitoring the forecasted winter weather advisory. To ensure clarity and ease for everyone: We will communicate with parents, staff & community by 5:30 AM Friday, December 8th regarding the status of school. Best regards, WBSD7 Administration 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: weather.gov 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org NOTE: The decision to delay school or have a virtual learning day is not taken lightly. Information about the weather is gathered from many sources, including the National Weather Service, county/city agencies and WBSD7 transportation services (Harlow's). WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

We hope you can join us at the 12/18/23 Community Forum on Potential New Schools 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 Monday, December 18 6:30 PM Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9) 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! When you attend the Community Forum you can: - Gather Information - Share Input - Ask Questions about potential New Schools in WBSD7 View PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/28q8s WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #communityforum

Happy December! ❄⛄ Important WBSD7 Reminders for This Month: 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗦 (about New Schools) 4:00 PM WBSD7 Staff 6:30 PM Community Williston High School Auditorium Door 9 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸: Friday, December 22 through Tuesday, January 2 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀: Wednesday, January 3 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀! ❄⛄🎄 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7 #happyholidays #winterbreak #communityforum

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗽𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱! Share Your Thoughts on New Schools! 🏫 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: tinyurl.com/WBSD7Survey Dear WBSD#7 Community, We value your input on a potential Bond Referendum for building two new elementary schools. This survey aims to gather information and understand the community's readiness to invest in the future of our district. Your insights are vital! Please take a few moments to complete the survey by December 13th, contributing to the discussions at the upcoming Staff & Community Forums on Monday, December 18th. Let's shape the future of Williston Basin School District #7 together! 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: tinyurl.com/WBSD7Survey Thank you for your valuable input, WBSD7 Administration If you have any questions, please email: communications@willistonschools.org Survey Closes: 12/13/23 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗦! 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗨𝗠𝗦 Monday, December 18 4:00 PM - WBSD7 Staff 6:30 PM - Community Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9) 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆! When you attend the Forum you can: - Gather Information - Share Input - Ask Questions about potential New Schools in WBSD7 View PDF Flyer: https://5il.co/28q8s Your input and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀! Regular School Board Meeting Monday, November 13 at Bakken Ridge Center - WMSCC 502 W Highland Drive TOUR the school at 5:00 PM! School Board meeting starts at 6:00 PM View Agenda & Attachments: https://meeting.sparqdata.com/Public/Organization/2185 WillistonSchools.org #wbsd7

We would like to invite you to a 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM in the Williston High School Auditorium (please use Door 9). We will be working with our consultants, RSP & Associates, to gather your input about the potential building of two elementary schools. It is imperative that we work together and collaborate with one another on what the future looks like for the students in our school system. It is important that we have innovative curriculum. It is also important that we have spaces conducive to the 21st Century for our youngest learners. We ask that you join us to gather essential information, provide your input, ask questions, and assist us in doing the absolute best we can for our students, our community and our school district. Please note that there will be another forum held on Monday, December 18th. You are welcome to attend one or both dates. Additionally, a community survey will be sent out to staff, parents and community members following the first forum. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, November 8th at 6:30 PM. Questions? Please email Communications@WillistonSchool.org ~ WBSD7

"𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟" 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 November is just around the corner, and we have some important 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 to mark on your calendar! 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬: WBSD7 is closed on November 10th in observance of Veterans Day, which is November 11th. There is no school school, all district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed. 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮-𝟮𝟰: There is no school November 22nd through November 24th for Thanksgiving Break. 🦃 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: The district office will be open regular hours. 🦃 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆: All district staff have the day off, and the District Office will be closed. 🦃 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆: The District Office will be closed for in-person visits, but you can reach the district office by phone during regular hours. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://5il.co/1r1wa With gratitude for our amazing students, families & staff...Thank You! 𝗪𝗕𝗦𝗗𝟳 #wbsd7 #noschool #veteransday #thanksgivingbreak #gratitude

LOCATION SWAP for 11/13/23 & 5/13/24 Regular School Board Meetings There has been a change to the locations of the Regular School Board meetings scheduled for November 13, 2023, and May 13, 2024. REVISED MEETINGS DATES/LOCATIONS: November 13 – Bakken Ridge Center - WMSCC May 13 – Garden Valley Elementary School View the Revised 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule here: https://5il.co/1zcjg #wbsd7 WillistonSchool.org

This is a reminder that there is 𝗻𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄, 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵, as previously scheduled on our district calendar. Please stay warm and safe!❄️ We look forward to seeing all of our students back in school on Monday, ready to finish the month strong! ​ Have a fantastic weekend! WBSD7 District Calendar: https://5il.co/1r1wa #wbsd7 #noschooltomorrow

Due to the winter storm and unsafe conditions, tomorrow will be a Virtual Learning Day. 🔸This means there will be no in-person school for students and staff tomorrow, October 26th. 🔸All practices, games and other school related activities are canceled for tomorrow. 🔸Teachers will utilize either ParentSquare or Google Classroom to communicate student assignments and expectations. REMINDER: There is 𝗡𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟳𝘁𝗵, as noted on the district school calendar. https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

WEATHER-RELATED ANNOUNCEMENTS: School will dismiss at the regular time today. In-town buses will run, but the routes will likely take longer to get students to their designated stops due to the snow. Campus Club (the after school childcare program) is cancelled today. Parent/Teacher conferences at WMSCC for this evening will be rescheduled – date TBD. Staff are preparing for a possible Virtual Learning Day tomorrow. Additional details will be provided to parents and staff to inform everyone whether tomorrow will be an in-person school day or a virtual learning day. WBSD7 Administration Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

With the current Winter Storm Watch in effect from late tonight until late Thursday… We are preparing for the POSSIBILITY of District 7 needing Virtual Learning Day(s). Today, Students brought their school-issued Chromebooks/devices home - JUST IN CASE! IF district administration determines that the weather warrants a Virtual Learning Day: All parents and staff will be alerted via ParentSquare Notifications (Text/Email/Call simultaneously). It will also be posted on our website, social medial and shared with local media. REMINDER: There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 27th, in accordance with our District Calendar https://5il.co/1r1wa Weather Information: weather.com Road Condition Information: travel.dot.nd.gov Questions? communications@willistonschools.org willistonschools.org #wbsd7

Schedule Reminders for THIS WEEK 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 18 - Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM (sack lunch available) October 19 & 20 - NO SCHOOL (fall break) Next Week 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧/𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦: 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 October 23 & 24 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - Garden Valley - Hagan - Lewis & Clark - McVay - Missouri Ridge - Rickard - Wilkinson 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 October 25 & 26 from 4:30 - 7:30 PM - ASB Innovation - Bakken Ridge - Coyote Center 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦: October 27 - NO SCHOOL 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿: https://5il.co/1r1wa