Shelley District Family Update

As we head into summer, we know that kids need time to relax, recharge, and enjoy being kids. But did you know that even a little learning over the summer can make a big difference when school starts up again?

Here are a few simple and fun ways to help your child stay academically sharp during the break:

1. Read Every Day

A trip to the library can be an adventure! Let your child pick books they’re excited about. Even 20 minutes of reading each day can build vocabulary and comprehension skills.

2. Make Math Practical

Include math in everyday life—measuring ingredients while baking, estimating totals while shopping, or tracking scores in games. Apps like Prodigy or Khan Academy Kids are also great for practice.

3. Write for Fun

Encourage your child to keep a summer journal, write letters to family members, or create their own stories. Writing boosts creativity and literacy!

4. Explore the Outdoors

Turn hikes, trips to the park, or even your backyard into learning experiences. Collect rocks, identify plants, or just ask open-ended questions like, “What do you notice?”

5. Use Screen Time Wisely

Balance fun and learning with educational games, documentaries, or virtual museum tours. Websites like PBS Kids, National Geographic Kids, and Storyline Online are great places to start.

6. Visit Educational Places Together

Whether it’s a museum, national park, aquarium, or even our North Bingham County Historical Park, these outings spark curiosity and offer great opportunities for learning through discovery. You don’t need a lesson plan—just let your child’s questions lead the way!

7. Set Goals Together

Help your child set a few achievable goals for the summer—like reading a certain number of books or learning a new skill. Celebrate their progress along the way!

Most of all, enjoy the time together. Learning doesn’t have to be formal to be powerful—it just needs to be consistent and meaningful. Wishing you all a summer filled with sunshine, discovery, and a little bit of learning, too!

Please take this short Annual Spring Parent Survey to share information about how you feel things are going in your child's school.

This bond resolution reflects our commitment to meeting the needs of our growing student population. Our current high school was designed for fewer students and no longer accommodates the demands of modern programs and learning spaces. The proposal also includes plans to expand Career Technical Education (CTE) opportunities and add an auditorium that will serve both our students and the greater community.

Your feedback is invaluable in this process, and we appreciate the opportunity to hear from you. Our next public bond meeting is scheduled for May 12 at 6:00 pm in the Shelley School District Boardroom (Shelley Library).

For those unable to attend in person, we’ve included a link below with key information covered in the meetings.

The Idaho Department of Education will host a series of webinars designed specifically for parents this May. The Parent Compass webinar series will cover topics like Advanced Opportunities, Youth Suicide Prevention, Summer Nutrition Programs, and Career Exploration. Each webinar is designed with parents and guardians in mind, covering available resources, frequently asked questions, and more.

Parents and guardians can select from several available topics throughout the month of May. Descriptions are available at each registration link:

• Advanced Opportunities: Student and Parent Webinar | May 12 | Register Here
• Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention Resources for Families | May 13 | Register Here
• Summer Nutrition Programs | May 14 | Register Here
• Career Explorations: a Motivator for Student Success | May 16 | Register Here”

Are you looking for a meaningful way to contribute to your child's school? Do you enjoy working with students and have a flexible schedule? If this sounds like you, becoming a substitute teacher could be a fantastic opportunity to get involved and make a difference!

We’re always on the lookout for caring individuals who can step in when a teacher is out of the classroom. The process is simple: just complete the Substitute Application, then come in for a meeting with the superintendent. After a state-required background check and board approval, you’ll be all set to go. Plus, we offer training materials that you’ll be paid to complete.

Your support can make a big impact, and we’d love to have you on board!

Child nutrition is looking for substitutes to help serve lunches and to help clean up after the students have eaten. If you can support the school by helping out, we would love to have you. Contact Charlotte Haderlie at 208-357-7435 ext. 5.

Please check your child's account balance periodically to ensure they are not accidentally falling behind. Please click on the link below and follow the directions to see what your child's balance is.

• 5/1/25 Teacher Appreciation Day (No School)
• 5/12/25 Public Bond Meeting
• 5/15/25 Public Board Meeting
• 5/22/25 Shelley Graduation
• 5/26/25 Memorial Day (No School)
• 5/29/25 Last Day of School (1/2 Day)