Supe's On: Dec. 10 snow day to be made up March 17
The 2022-23 Brandon Valley Academic Calendar was recently approved by the Brandon Valley Board of Education. The start date for our Lynx next fall is Wednesday, Aug. 24. The calendar has been disseminated to our families. In addition, the 2022-23 academic calendar is available for the community on the district webpage under the “Calendar” tab.
At this time, we have lost one school day during the 2021-22 school year. With the cancellation of school on Friday, Dec. 10 for winter weather, school will be in session on the snow day, which is Thursday, March 17. If additional calendar modifications are necessary due to school cancellation, we will work to inform patrons in a timely manner.
A quick reminder to all those parents that have Kindergarten age-eligible children. Kindergarten screenings are being scheduled by our respective elementary buildings. Kindergarten screening is an important process as your child prepares to enter the educational system. Along with informing placement recommendations, the screening process also provides base-line academic data that is critical as a child’s academic program is developed. Please contact your neighborhood elementary school for additional information about the Kindergarten screening process.
Go Lynx!
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As our Brandon Valley community mourns the loss of Mr. Chad Garrow and works to find strength as we remember the man he was, I am drawn to a quote found on Coach Garrow’s Twitter account. “Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
While no longer with us, Coach Garrow continues to provide guidance to all of us in the Lynx family.