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September 18, 2025 - Family Update

Posted Date: 09/18/25 (06:02 PM)


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Learning & Literacy: Why Teacher Collaboration Matters

Research shows that strong professional learning communities (PLCs) help schools become “engines of hope and achievement for students” (Saphier, 2005). When teachers work together—focusing on student learning, taking collective responsibility, and using evidence to guide decisions—schools see the greatest gains for students (Fisher, Frey, & Pumpian, 2012).

This is why our district prioritizes teacher collaboration time:

  • Elementary schools: Collaboration days are scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month.
  • Middle and high schools: Teachers collaborate on Monday afternoons.
These dedicated times allow teachers to share strategies, review evidence of student learning, and design meaningful experiences together. This collaboration is one of the most important ways we fulfill our promise to design success for every student.

We know these schedules sometimes require adjustments at home, and we appreciate your support. By giving our teachers this time, you are helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed.
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Next Week's Schedule

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D93 Board Upcoming Events

Shaping the Future for D93

Recommended Boundary Changes for the 2026-2027 School Year
Announcement for a community meeting about school boundary changes in District 93.
Upcoming Meetings:
September 24, 2025 - Board Work Meeting at 11:00 a.m. at the PLC Building.
October 8, 2025 - Board Regular Meeting
 

Great Things Happening in D93

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D93 Extra Mile Award

The D93 Extra Mile Award is back—and we need your help spotlighting the people whose hard work and positive attitude make D93 shine. From classrooms to cafeterias, buses to ballfields, our students, staff, and community are lifted every day by folks who go above and beyond.
A huge thank-you to our friends at Rusty Taco for sponsoring this award 🌮🙌. If you know someone who consistently puts others first, take a minute to nominate them today. It’s quick, meaningful, and a great way to say “thanks” for going the extra mile.

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Behind Every Great School Day Is a Great Bus Driver

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🚍 Bonneville School District 93 is looking for substitute bus drivers and activity drivers!
Make a difference in the lives of students while earning competitive pay and benefits.
✅ We provide CDL training
✅ $500 sign-on bonus (with one-year commitment)
✅ Starting pay: $20/hour during training → $21.66/hour once trained
✅ Higher placement for experienced CDL drivers

Interested? Contact our Transportation Department at (208) 525-4412 and ask for Dave Ker or Pamala Cripps for details.


 

Feed to Succeed - Child Nutrition

September Menus

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Breakfast
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Lunch
September Breakfast Menu
September Lunch Menu
2025-2026 Meal Charges (English)
2025-2025 Meal Charges (Spanish)
 

Opportunities for Students

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US Senate Program for 11th and 12th Grade Students

The United States Youth Senate Program (USSYP) is a prestigious initiative that empowers young leaders to become active, informed, and engaged citizens. Selected students will not only receive a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduate studies, but will also earn the extraordinary opportunity to represent Idaho as one of two student delegates in Washington, D.C. This all-expenses-paid trip offers firsthand insight into the workings of our national government, including meetings with Senators, cabinet members, and a Supreme Court Justice. Further details can be found here
 

Preschool Resources

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We have officially opened sign-ups for our 2025-2026 preschool newsletter. This is a monthly newsletter for our district’s preschool-aged children (ages 3-5). We send home a newsletter and book to district families that sign up, once a month between October and May.
2025-2026 Presechool Newsletter
 

Bonneville Education Foundation

Game On: Moms Compete to Support Teachers!

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Help the Foundation Help our Community

From Lost to Loved: A Continuous Coat Swap
Last spring, hundreds of unclaimed coats from schools across District 93 were gathered and saved for a special purpose. Through the From Lost to Loved program, these coats are now being given new life by helping students in need stay warm this winter.
If you know of a student without a warm winter coat, requests can easily be submitted using the QR code provided. The Bonneville Education Foundation will deliver a coat directly to the student’s school, ensuring no child goes without warmth this season.
Together, we can turn lost into loved—and keep our students cozy all winter long!

Community Events

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sbyFHewpdbOq8rzj_8mgJJY_UXkZ1O3x/edit?usp=sharing&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Love and Logic

Parenting the Love and Logic Way Class
Come Join Steve in a 7-Week course of Parenting the Love and Logic Way. Steve Dewey has been teaching parenting classes in the community for the past 27 years. He is well known for his ability to use humor and fun stories to make his parenting classes easy to understand so that participants are able to implement the interventions immediately and successfully. The parenting classes will be for parents of children of all ages. Please click this link for more information about the class.

Classes run from September 18th to October 30th

  • Sandcreek Middle School Library
  • Thursday Nights 7:00-9:00pm
  • 7-Week Course
  • Classes are FREE to parents in the Bonneville School District
  • Idaho Falls, Idaho
  • Optional Workbook $10.00

YMCA Holiday Youth Sports

Registration opens Sept 7th, 2025, closes October 18th, 2025
No Late Registration
Season runs Nov 9th, 2025 – Dec 20th, 2025 (5 games)
For more information about upcoming sports, please visit www.idahofallsymca.org/sports.
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Resources for Parents

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Chromebook Information

District Information for your Student's Chromebook.
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ParentSquare Information

The District's Communication Platform
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Child Nutrition Platform
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Helping Students with Basic Needs
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Track Child's Milestones from Age 2 Months to 5 Years
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Parent Guidance.org

Education and Therapeudic Support to Empower and Give You Hope as You Support Your Child's Mental health.
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D93 Get Help Hotline

District Emergency Reporting System
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Big Future

College and Career Resources
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Annual Health Services Notifications

Health Services Provided through Bonneville School District or Private Organizations.
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Sora

Bonneville Joint School District 93 eBook Access Guide
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Library Resources
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Pre-School Newsletter and Resources

Preschool Newsletter Sign Up
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Bonneville Joint School District 93

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