D93 News Family Update

From Boys in the Boat, the unlikely true story of the University of Washington rowing crew who won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

"Great crews may have men or women of exceptional talent or strength; they may have outstanding coxswains or stroke oars or bowmen; but they have no stars. The team effort— the perfectly synchronized flow of muscle, oars, boat, and water; the single, whole, unified, and beautiful symphony that a crew in motion becomes— is all that matters. Not the individual, not the self."

One of the greatest barriers to teamwork is our natural tendency to focus on ourselves: to put our individual needs above the team's. As humans, this is our default setting. But, to become great , we have to intentionally work to overcome our innate tendency to put ourselves first.

National Schools Counseling Week highlights the important work our school mental health professionals do to support students across the country. I am so grateful to the dedicated school counselors, social workers, and psychologists in District 93 who provide guidance, support, and love to our students. We cannot design success for every student without the support of our dedicated mental health professionals. Their work to support students' emotional well being, to help them learn how to have positive interactions with peers, to have healthy views of themselves, and to develop good decision making skills are essential to the success of our students. Thank you!

Kindergarten Registration is on March 11, 2024 throughout the district. Please spread the word in your neighborhoods and to your friends who will attend kindergarten next year.

The Thunder Ridge National Honor Society is fundraising this February to Feed the Dergachi Village in Ukraine. For the past two years, the villagers that survived the invasion have been living in their damaged or destroyed homes. There is nowhere to go as any nearby shelters are full. They do not have access to electricity, clean water, and other basic necessities needed to survive since they are so close to the frontlines of the war with Russia. The charity “To Ukraine with Love” has organized a program known as Feed a Village which provides food for these villagers. For every $10,000 raised, 1,000 people receive two hot meals each day for an entire month. That is $10 to feed a person for an entire month! Our goal is to raise at least $20,000 with the help of our school & community. Every little bit helps from $1-$1000. These meals not only feed people in a desperate situation, they provide hope. Help Us Help Them.

100% of your donation is used to provide meals and is tax deductible.

This fall, Elevate Academy East will open its doors for at-risk students in 6th - 10th grades. Elevate Academy is a charter school that will operate independently of District 93 but will primarily serve students who live within our district boundaries. Elevate will provide students with learning opportunities in career technical education including

• Welding / fabrication
• Construction
• Culinary arts
• Business and marketing
• Precision machining
• Medical arts
• Cyber security
• Public safety

Applications to attend Elevate Academy will be open until April 3rd at www.elevate208.org.

For questions, please email infoeast@elevate208.org or call 208-578-2736.

2560 Field Trips

2555 Overnight Travel

Deletion of 8230 Unsponsored Student Activities or Trips (this policy will be replaced with Policy 2557 Nonapproved Student Travel)

Deletion of 2555P Extended Out-of-District Overnight Travel (this procedure will be replaced with Policy 2555 Overnight Travel)

Please take this opportunity to review these changes and send your comments to buddenbr@d93.k12.id.us

The next Regular Board Meeting is on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. The public business will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the District.

D93 News this week:

We’ll take you to Fairview for a heartwarming win where two lucky staff members hit the jackpot, not in cash, but in appreciation, thanks to the Idaho Lottery's Sweethearts School Hero contest. Plus, get ready for a cultural treat as Hillcrest and Thunder Ridge Fine Arts departments gear up for theatrical performances that promise to dazzle and inspire. And, in a conversation that could leap off the calendar, Phil and Sam explore the intriguing possibility of a second leap day. You can watch these stories and more by clicking on this link.

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Coach Austin told us the Hillcrest Knights wouldn't be where they are without him. Tonight they showed their appreciation for one of the hardest team managers around by honoring him during senior night and starting him against the IF Tigers. Make sure to watch to the end to see Brey rise to the moment by scoring the first basket of the game.

Please enjoy a special Idaho Office of Highway Safety Drive of the Week from the Dungeon at Hillcrest High School. #WeAreD93

Knights of Hillcrest Basketball

There are many job opportunities in D93. Check out all our job postings at d93jobs.com. We have highlighted 2 specific job opportunities due to their emergent need. If you are interested in the LPN position or driving bus for the district, click the appropriate link below.

Participating K-12 students can hone their artistic skills, explore the natural world, and possibly have their original artwork featured on a stamp! Ribbons will be awarded for 25 artists in each age category (Kindergarten-3 grade, 4-6 grade, 7-9 grade, and 10-12 grade). Entries are due March 1, 2024. I have listed some basic guidelines at the end of this email, or you can check out the complete contest rules.

Click the button below for more information.

The 20th Annual Idaho Teen Film Festival will be held on May 9th at Hillcrest High School. Teens may submit a film in one of the following categories with a $300 category prize awarded for EACH category:

• ACTION/DRAMA

• COMEDY

• DOCUMENTARY

• COMMERCIAL

• SHORT SUBJECT

• SPORTS

Go to www.idahoteenfilmfestival.org for more information.

If you need guidance and direction on talking to your love ones about the dangers of vaping. This is a great resource. Nic Sick: The Dangers of Youth Vaping will air on February 12, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. on PBS.

ParentGuidance.org is website with free online courses and resources for parents and anyone who needs support. There is Parent Coaching, Ask a Therapist and Get Help options as well as specialized courses for your specific needs and support measures. Spanish is available if needed. Again these services are free.

Students, parents, and employees can reach out for help with bullying, harassment, suicidal tendencies, self-harm, threats, or to report weapons at school by going to d93.org/gethelp or sending the text @gethelp to 855-528-0074.

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