Box Elder Public Schools

Thank you to Mrs. Donoven for putting together a wonderful video full of memories from the 2016 & 2017 Christmas Pageants with Sister Margaret and many of our students! Click on the link to watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxmXaPhWdrg

Congratulations to Analicia St. Marks for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the Day! Mrs. Eldridge is recognizing Ana stating, "Analicia has been doing assignments and working so hard! She has done a lot of work in a short amount of time and has also been participating in Google Meets. She is very positive and always has a smile on her face. She leaves notes for our classroom and tries to include everyone! Thanks for being an awesome student Ana!"

Attached you will find the agenda for the Regularly Scheduled December School Board Meeting which will begin at 5:00pm tonight. The meeting will be held via Google Meet and you can click here to access the meeting after 4:50pm. The code for the meeting is: BoxElderDecemberBoardMeeting To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/eqk-ejju-yks Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 314-732-4279 and enter this PIN: 688 036 894#

Please Join us at the Town Hall meeting on December 22.

Be sure to check out the latest student edition of Fight Like A Bear featuring junior high and high school students Paul Chase, Malea Selage, and Abria Small Boy as they discuss their strategies for staying mentally and physically healthy during distance learning and tips to stay well during the upcoming winter break. https://anchor.fm/fight-like-a-bear/episodes/Fight-Like-A-Bear-Student-Edition---December-wellness-ensvnt

Another great episode of Fight Like A Bear is ready for you! In this episode, Mr. Eagleman and Mr.Geboe discuss COVID-19 and how it has affected students, Aaron LaMere and Taijz Henry - and what they are thankful for in all of the changes and challenges throughout the COVID pandemic. https://anchor.fm/fight-like-a-bear/episodes/Fight-Like-A-Bear-Thankfulness-Edition-enrj7t

Box Elder School's Cree Language teachers, Mr. Eagleman & Mr. Geboe have been hard at work creating podcasts with staff and students, sharing language & cultural knowledge through their teachings and creating messages for the community. Check out these latest messages and Mr. Geboe's awesome editing skills! https://youtu.be/0gECzVcN_Po https://youtu.be/Bio-tpNci-w

Take a listen to another recent episode of Fight Like A Bear podcast as Mr. Mike Geboe interviews brothers, Joshua & Jeremiah Nault discussing how COVID-19 and remote learning has affected their daily lives. https://anchor.fm/fight-like-a-bear/episodes/Fight-Like-A-Bear-Student-Edition---Learning-Cree-during-the-pandemic-enqhpk

Take a listen to another student interview sharing perspectives of how our Box Elder Bears have been experiencing daily life in the time of COVID-19. This episode features eight grade student, Kolby LaMere and high school junior, Joseph Henderson. https://anchor.fm/fight-like-a-bear/episodes/Fight-Like-A-Bear-Student-Edition---Kolby-LaMere--Joseph-Henderson-discuss-COVID-and-its-effects-on-their-daily-lives-enqh94

Congratulations to Tracen LaMere for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the Day! Mrs. Little is recognizing Tracen stating, "Tracen's persistence and hard work absolutely represents the most important aspects of success! He turns in high-quality and thoroughly done schoolwork, comes to each Google Meet, and creatively completes each assignment. He is so fun and kind in our class and respectful to his classmates and his teachers. I'm so lucky to be his teacher!"

EVERYONE IS INVITED! Join us in sharing a holiday song through our virtual holiday sing-a-long! Check out the video invitation to learn more and send us a video! https://youtu.be/xyrWAk0YF4s

Our latest podcast is a great one! Take a listen as Box Elder Students Neferti Standing Rock, Kyla Momberg, Joseph Henderson, and Tayce St. Pierre discuss how they've been dealing with the COVID challenges and persevering through these times.

Take a listen to Mr. Jay Eagleman discuss Shana Henry from Stone Child College as well as Box Elder School counselors, Karen Blackbird and Chad Stewart to discuss activities, events, and self-care options that will be coming to the Box Elder/Rocky Boy community very soon! https://anchor.fm/fight-like-a-bear/episodes/Fight-Like-A-Bear-ACE-program-information-with-Shana-Henry--Karen-Blackbird-enl3bs

Congratulations to Ann Elise Striker for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the day! Mrs. Cline is recognizing her stating, "Ann Elise did such a good job last week being responsible and doing her math. She persevered through it and made good choices! She has been checking in and attending the Google Meets. She has been trying to show her Bear Pride by working hard every day. Keep up the great work, Ann Elise!"

Congratulations to Ayden Descharm for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the Day! Ayden's teachers are recognizing him stating, "Ayden has been working hard to get onto Google Meets daily with staff and is always willing to answer questions and try his best. He has worked hard to learn how to complete all his assignments for each teacher and he is excited to see his grades get better. Great job, Ayden! Keep it up!"

Hello Everyone! Just a reminder that our staff doing meal delivery will not leave the vehicles. They will honk when they arrive and wait 3 to 5 minutes. If you need a little time getting out to them, wave an arm out the door or window. 😊

Take a listen to this episode as staff members of both schools come together to plan for a curriculum to standardize and revitalize the use and understanding of the Neiyo-Ojibwe language for the children of Rocky Boy's Reservation. https://anchor.fm/fight-like-a-bear/episodes/Fight-Like-A-Bear-Ojibwe-Neiyo-language-standards-Producing-a-curriculum-for-Box-Elder--Rocky-Boy-Schools-enhu37

Congratulations to Oliver Rosette for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the Day! Mrs. Kallenberger is recognizing Oliver stating, " Oliver has been working hard at home. He does a great job of participating in Google Meets, and is staying on top of his homework! Great job Oliver!"

Congratulations to Angel LaRocca for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the Day! Angel's teachers are recognizing him stating, "Angel has been coming to school on a regular basis and is always excited to see and work with staff. He is ready to learn and tries his best on each activity. Angel has improved his grades immensely since first quarter and excited to see his own progress. Great job, Angel!"

Congratulations to Keira Spang for being one of Box Elder School's Good News Shout Outs of the Day! Keira's teachers are recognizing her stating, "Keira has been coming into the school on a regular basis to work with staff to get caught up in her core subjects. She is excited to be in the building and has done amazing at getting caught up. Keira has improved her grades immensely and continues to try her hardest each day. Great job, Keira!"