Thank you for sharing all of the ways that D93 employees and students have exemplified our cornerstones this fall. Next week, we will recognize some of those individuals in our Weekly Update.

The Board recognized Thunder Ridge drama students Connor Evans, who won back to back state championships in Properties Design, and Kinley Friess, who won two state drama championships in both Makeup Design and Scenic Design.

The Board unanimously approved the site and the color scheme for Willow Creek Elementary. The "midnight" color scheme received the highest ranking from our families and employees. Thank you to all who participated.

We proposed a few changes to our Attendance Policy based on feedback from 1st Trimester. These changes were approved for public review. You may submit comments by going to d93.org/policyreview

The next Board meeting is on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The public portion will start at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the District Office. It will also be live streamed as a courtesy.

Follow us on Instragram for exclusive content, including a lot of our D93 sports coverage. This week we tagged along with Ms. Becker’s class as they volunteered at the soup kitchen.

Families in our area are struggling to pay for their school meals. This month is a great time to donate to ensure that kids can focus on learning and not be hungry. We have added a QR code for a quick and easy way to donate.

Steve Dewey, a teacher in our district is teaching a Becoming a Love and Logic Parent class for parents on Thursday nights starting January 11th and ending February 22nd from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Sandcreek Middle School in room A5. Steve has taught this class for the past 19 years for parents and anyone wanting to make parenting and teaching fun and rewarding. If you are interested, please click this link to sign up for the class.

Complimentary horse drawn trolley rides at the Civitan Plaza. Now through December 23rd.

UTV Holiday Light Parade at the Great Snake River Greenbelt. Bring your UTV, Side by Side (74 inch max width), ATV all decorated and lit up to the east parking lot of the Mountain America Center (1690 Event Ctr. Dr, Idaho Falls, ID) December 22, 2023 at 7 PM to join in the 1st Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Holiday Light Parade! The parade will travel on the Greenbelt trail and return back to the Mountain America Center for donuts and hot chocolate. Prize for the best lit vehicle and more!

To enter the parade, participants must bring five cans of food for the Community Food Basket Idaho Falls. Participants must also have a side-by-side or UTV decorated in holiday lights to participate. To enter the light parade, please fill out the entry form at https://secure.rec1.com/ID/idaho-falls-id/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI4MDM0Mzc=

Kick off your family's Christmas light parade by visiting Teton Toyota, December 18th-20th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for free hot chocolate, coffee, and sweet treats.

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.

Thank you to our community partners at EIRMC for supporting our D93 Family Update.