Here is what is happening at your schools: We would like to remind parents there is no school on Monday, January 16^th in honor of Martin Luther King Day.

IDAHO HILL ELEMENTARY

On January 17, 2012 there will be a well child developmental checkup from noon – 2:00 p.m. at Idaho Hill Elementary.  This screening is free and checks children birth through 4 years for vision, hearing, speech, language, gross motor, fine motor, readiness, and other developmental areas of children.  Appointments are necessary and parents need to bring in their child’s baby book or any other information that may be helpful about their child’s development.  For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Sue Cotter 208-448-2473.  The screening is sponsored by West Bonner County School District #83 and the Idaho Infant Toddler Program.   

PRIEST LAKE ELEMENTARY

Priest Lake Elementary is very proud to offer free pre-school to our community on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 – 11:00.  Our pre-school teacher is Ms. Jessica Loncosty.  If you have a child under kindergarten age and potty trained they are welcome to come.  For more information contact PLE at 443-2555.  This pre-school is funded by The Priest Lake Community Education Fund, and the Priest Lake Yacht Club.  If you would like to donate to this fund contact Allison Hagman or PLE.

Ready For Kindergarten Class met on January 10^th.  If you missed this class there is one more class for this school year on May 8^th at 5:30. 

Priest Lake 5^th/6^th grade students enjoyed cross-country skiing led by Don Anderson and many volunteers.  Thank you for all our volunteers. 

PRIEST RIVER ELEMENTARY

Welcome back to school and to 2012!  Fourth through sixth grade classes are holding their annual spelling bees.  All grade level winners will be invited to attend the WBCSD Spelling Bee on January 23^rd at PRE (in our gym at 6:00).  “Reading is the Ticket” information will be coming home this week so be sure to ask your student for their packet.  All information about when reading forms are due back will be included in material your child brings home.  We will have no school Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Day.  PTO will meet on Tuesday (1/17) at 3:00 and of course, we invite you all to come.  The end of quarter is on 1/27.  A special “thank you” to all of our volunteers, to all parents and guardians working with your students at home, and to our community for all the help you give to our school.  We appreciate you!   

PRIEST RIVER JUNIOR HIGH

PRJH basketball season has started.  The teams are busy practicing. 

On January 17, our first basketball game will be the 8^th grade “A” girls and boys vs. Sandpoint at home. This starts at 3:30PM. The 7^th grade “A” girls and boys go to Sandpoint to play at 4:00PM.

On January 19, our 7^th grade “A” girls and boys will play Bonners Ferry at home at 3:30PM.

Our 8^th grade “A” girls and boys will play at Bonners Ferry at 4:30PM. Go Warriors!

On January 12, there will be a Priest River Community Blood Drive at the Priest River Junior High circle drive from 12-6.  

PRIEST RIVER LAMANNA HIGH SCHOOL

BATTLE OF THE BUCK – JAN 14^TH at Priest River Lamanna High School. Tickets are on sale for $5.  Battle of The Buck t-shirts on sale for $10.

Driver’s Ed sign up for Marty Landry’s Driving School is in office. Students must be 14 ½ years of age by February 1st.

All Juniors must take the ACT in their junior year as a graduation requirement. You must register for the February 11^th ACT by January 13^th. The February ACT is free and will be given here. If you register for a later test you will have to go to Sandpoint or Cd’A.

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The West Bonner School District #83 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Michael McGuire- Superintendent

West Bonner School District 83

134 Main St, Priest River, ID 83856

208-448-4439 - ext 225