On April 30th, we will send students our annual Student Engagement Questions. These questions ask students about their experience at school this year. You may preview the questions by clicking the button below and logging into the survey with your child's school email account (username@d93mail.com).

If you would like to withdraw your child from participating in the questions or have them take the survey at home, you may do so by going to https://d93.org/parentreview.

Thank you to everyone who has already participated in our parent engagement surveys. The information that you have shared is incredibly important in helping guide the decisions that we make. If you have not yet had a chance to participate in this survey, will you please take a few minutes to complete it by going to https://d93.org/parentsurvey?

We want to give a special shoutout to all our PTO volunteers. The time and the dedication that each of our PTO volunteers give to the schools and community is incredible. We love all our volunteers and are grateful that they have the best interest and investment in our students, schools and our community. Thank you PTO... YOU ARE D93

The school calendar for the 2024-2025 school year was approved. The Board accepted our recommendation to change elementary school collaboration days to the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month next year. We will also keep the first Friday of the school year (August 30th) as a collaboration day for elementary teachers.

• 3385 Extracurricular Participation is published for public comment.

• U-4110 General Complaints and Grievances was approved for public comment.

• This revision combines our procedure and policy into a single policy and provides more consistency in terms such as working days instead of school days.

• 2565 Chaperones was approved for final approval.

• This revision removes the requirements for volunteers and chaperones to sign release of liability and indemnification forms.

The next board meeting will be a Work Meeting. This meeting is being held later than originally posted. We will be starting an Executive Session at 5:00 p.m. The Work Meeting will start around 7:00 p.m. The Executive Session will be closed to the public. Reminder: Work Meetings do not permit public input.

District 93 is inviting 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students to get out and enjoy outdoor learning at Pine Basin Lodge! Activities include group games, outdoor classes, hiking, swimming, campfires, visiting Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Playhouse, and more!

To register, please go to pinebasin.com and click elementary application. You may select one of the following weeks for the elementary camp (Please note that some weeks may be sold out):

The cost is $226.42 plus state tax of $13.58 for a total of $240.00 (includes Pine Basin Summer Camp T-shirt and admission to Jackson Hole Playhouse). We cannot guarantee a reservation until it is paid in full. Follow the fee payment portal instructions to reserve your date.

Send questions to pinebasin@gmail.com

7th - 12th grade students may also register for an outdoor high school science credit on one of the following weeks:

• Week 1: July 29 – Aug 2
  Week 2: Aug 5 – 9

To complete the registration process for 7th-12th grade Science Camp:

1. Fill out the Pine Basin EcoScience Application
2. Pay your fees (instructions below)

Idaho National Laboratory will host free science camps for 550 students in Idaho Falls in June and July.

The camps are centered on the theme of "computer science" and aim to help foster a love of science while helping students explore career opportunities in STEM.

• STEM Scholars is for students in 1st - 8th grades.
• First and second graders will use a place-based learning approach and focus on age-appropriate scientific question and real-world applications.
• Students in grades 3 - 5 will focus on the fundamentals of computer science.
• Students in grades 6 - 8 will explore the concepts of coding and programming.
• CyberCore and Clean Energy are for students in grades 9 -12.
• CyberCore camp allows students to receive hands-on instruction in computer programming, networking and cybersecurity. They will be joined by local industry mentors who will provide a variety of demonstrations and lectures.
• Clean Energy camp will also take a hands-on approach to exploring how renewable resources play a key role in a clean energy future, with guidance from experts in fields like bioenergy, hydropower advanced battery systems and more.

Learn more about the camps and apply at the button below:

The recently opened youth crisis center “Rise Up” is now able to serve children in our region ranging in ages of 5-17 years old. This center provides a safe, secure, facility for children in crisis for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes (per crisis). This fully staffed facility will provide food, lodging, case management services to connect children and families with community services, and programming to support de-escalation, stabilization, and support. This is all free of charge to the family or individual and is funded by the State of Idaho. This is a great referral source for students in crisis. The contact information is below.

Phone: (208) 862-0994

Email: ybhcccdirector@gmail.com

Website: www.riseupyouthcrisiscenter.com

Address: 1140 Science Center Dr. Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

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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