Southern Boone School District

Middle school students in Mrs. Morris' summer school math classes have been exploring area and perimeter of composite shapes, along with angle relationships by way of designing and constructing quilt blocks.

The Southern Boone School Board of Education will hold a public hearing for the 2023-2024 budget, followed by its regular board meeting on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023. The public hearing will start at 6:15 p.m. and the board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the central office boardroom and is open to the public. MEETING AGENDA: bit.ly/42VDPOZ WATCH IT LIVE HERE: https://bit.ly/3qDXAe8

Students in Mrs. Rouse's 4th grade summer school class recently went on a field trip to the Boone County Historical Society.

Southern Boone Learning Garden is having its annual Dine in the Dirt Fundraiser this Saturday evening. Buy your online tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dine-in-the-dirt-tickets-635337350117

Mrs. Batye’s 5th grade math class has been reviewing multiplication and division during summer school. Last week, students interviewed office staff members on how they use division in their daily lives. Then, students solved real-life story problems and shared their answers and methods by using FlipGrid. Students also created their own workout routines by using multiplication and division strategies.

The Southern Boone School District is in the process of updating its community engagement board policy. You are invited to participate in our School Board Community Engagement Survey. MORE INFO: www.sbschools.us/article/1151139

REMINDER: Due to the observance of the Juneteenth holiday, there will be no summer school on Monday, June 19th, 2023. Summer school will be held Tuesday-Friday next week, June 20th-23rd, 2023.

Southern Boone Primary and Elementary Schools received their 2023 Gold Level Recognition Awards and recognition of 15 years of successful implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support at the Heart of Missouri SWPBS Recognition Celebration in Columbia today.

Students in Mrs. Shepherd's third grade summer school class used different codes in their drawings and the robot would interpret the codes to complete the movement. Students were able to design a path and code it specifically on how they wanted the robot to move.

Southern Boone Parents As Teachers' Night at the Park is this evening from 5:30-6:30PM at Ashland City Park. Just a reminder these events are for all families in Southern Boone School District with children under the age of 5 (older siblings are welcome to attend as well).

Students in Ms. Huntebrinker's 3rd grade summer school class successfully broke out of a digital breakout room during their library specials class last week.

Fourth grade students in Mrs. Rogers' classes at the elementary school are preparing for the annual Lemonade Wars fundraiser at the end of summer school by learning how to make change and count it back to their customers.

Students at the primary school celebrated a great first week of summer school with popsicles on the playground this afternoon!

Students in Ms. Gentry's 2nd grade summer school class visited the Book Swap room this morning to pick out a book to take home and read.

Students in Mrs. Shepherd’s third-grade summer school class have enjoyed doing several science experiments this week. They did an “explosion baggie” experiment of vinegar and baking soda to demonstrate chemical reactions. Students also investigated the process of osmosis through a growing gummy bear experiment.

Students in Ms. Dunn's summer school kindergarten class begin the day with their morning routine of reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

JOIN OUR TEAM! The Southern Boone School District is hiring the following positions for the 2023-2024 school year. Learn more and apply online at sbschools.us/employment.

Ms. Martin's 2nd grade class visited the Primary School Library with Mrs. Taggart during summer school. The students enjoyed programming the robots, Dash and Dot, with their iPads.

Southern Boone Learning Garden is having its annual Dine in the Dirt Fundraiser on Saturday, June 24th. Buy your online tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dine-in-the-dirt-tickets-635337350117

Staff from the elementary school gave a presentation about self-regulation this week at the State PBIS Summer Institute Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks.