January 8, 2026
Review
Students are currently going through mid-year assessments to help us track their growth and progress, expect to hear something soon about where your child falls on these benchmark assessments (progress monitoring).
Today you will recieve your winter sports permission forms (grades K-5) please make sure you fill this out and return them tomorrow. Our first Winter Sports happens next Wednesday, January 14th. (Kids going to Skiway need extra permissions that you should have recieved via email last week--please reach out if you did not)
Family Survey
If you have not done so already-- please fill out our family survey for the 25-26 school year:
It’s pizza time! Starting today and for the next 4 weeks, we’re selling Little Caesars Pizza Kits and Meal
Deal Codes to raise money for White River School PTA. Please spread the word of the White River School
PTA Little Caesars Fundraiser. All orders are placed online and delivered directly to the buyers' home.
This will be one of our last big fundraisers before the All-School trip to Boston in May. To reach our goal, we
need everyone’s help. It’s easy to join the fun!
To get started:
Follow this link with your phone https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/login/join-fundraiser/7092f433-2dd0-
43a5-9505-702c6d97bfe4 to create an account and set up your very own Seller page. (Please do not
forward or post this link. It is NOT for buying Kits.)
Customize your page with a photo, a special message, and video.
You’ll get your own unique link to send to your friends & family so they can buy delicious Pizza Kits or Meal
Deals and support our fundraiser.
Pizza Kits will be delivered directly to your buyers via FedEx, so send your link to family & friends across
the country. Meal Deal Codes are sent via email immediately after purchase. Post your unique link on your
social media pages to reach even more people. Every item we sell earns $6 profit and makes an impact.
Don’t forget to buy your own!
Orders placed by January 27th will arrive at the buyers’ home in time for the Super Bowl.
Sale Ends on February 3, 2026.
If you have any questions about our fundraiser, contact Kristy Driver at KDriver624@Gmail.com. If you
need technical help with the fundraiser, contact our support team at Little Caesars Fundraising M-F
8:30am-6:00pm ET at 888-4LC-KITS (888-452-5487).
Upcoming:
Event Information
First Day of Winter Sports!!!
Event Information
District and Complimentary Posts
Curosity Corner 16
Week 16: Proficiency Based Learning
Another way for schools to adhere to the Education Quality Standards, is to move to a proficiency-based learning (PBL) model of education. PBL is an educational approach that shifts the focus from traditional grade-based evaluation to students demonstrating mastery of clearly defined skills and standards. Instead of advancing students based on seat time or receiving an “A-F” grade, learners must show they truly understand and can apply the knowledge and competencies expected for their grade level before moving on. This model emphasizes personalized learning, multiple ways to demonstrate what a student can do, and detailed feedback to support growth over time.
Proficiency-based learning is closely connected to equity because it aims to give every student the support and time they need to succeed. Traditional systems can unintentionally advantage students who already have more resources or prior knowledge, while penalizing those who need more time or different types of instruction. By allowing flexibility in pacing, providing multiple chances to demonstrate learning, and making expectations transparent, proficiency-based learning reduces barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized students. In this way, equity is promoted by ensuring that success is based on learning and growth, not on background, privilege, or speed.
