Genesee Joint School District continues to receive high academic scores on the Idaho State Achievement Test(ISAT) and the National ACT as well as receive State Recognition for outstanding FFA program.
Genesee Joint School district received official recognition from the State Department of Education for making Adequate Yearly Progress for the 2009/10 school year. Students in grades 3-8 and the 10th grade scored 97.1% proficient in the area of Reading and 97.4% proficient in the area of Math. Genesee Joint schools also had 100% graduation rate. These high proficiency scores and graduation rate, show a true commitment to the educational process and are reflective of a high level of student commitment, teacher dedication and parent support. Quality education and learning takes place when you have a community that supports and cares about education. I believe these scores reflect such a commitment.
The district also received the ACT College Readiness report. This report reflects the achievement of the last 5 years of graduates from the Genesee Joint School District. The ACT consists of curriculum-based tests of educational development designed to measure the skills needed for success in the first year of college coursework. The 2010 graduates scored higher in all 4 core areas than the state average. (Assessed Areas: English Composition, Algebra, Social Science, Biology)
We would also like to congratulate the Genesee Joint School District FFA program. The FFA program received 2nd place in the Helping Communities Grow Recognition Program. The FFA will receive a $3,000 grant for their hard work and effort. Congratulations to Mr. Morrow and all the students involved in the program.
Congratulations to all of these students, staff members and community for a job well done.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to school. I would like to welcome all of you back to the 2010/11 school year. School will begin on Tuesday, August 31st for all students K-12. We will be hosting an Open House for grades K-3 on Monday, August 30 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 31st for grades 4-12 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. I would encourage you to attend the scheduled Open Houses. This will provide you and your child(ren) time to meet the teachers and for students to become familiar with their new classrooms.
We have a lot of great things planned for the upcoming year and I look forward to meeting all of you.
Enjoy those last few days of summer!
Wendy Moore, Superintendent
We have a lot of great things planned for the upcoming year and I look forward to meeting all of you.
Enjoy those last few days of summer!
Wendy Moore, Superintendent
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Thank you for the warm welcome!
I would like to begin by Thanking all of you for such a warm reception to Genesee. The community has been very warm and welcoming. For those of you who I haven't had the opportunity to meet yet, I would like to tell you a little about myself and my family. I am coming to you from a small rural farming community in southern Michigan, very similar to Genesee. I have been married to my husband Kevin for 23 years. I have three children, the two oldest - Meghan and Katie are off to Universities in Michigan and Ohio. My youngest - Josh will be a Freshman here at Genesee. I have been in Education for the past 22 years. I was an Elementary teacher for 12 years and spent the last 10 years in Administration; 6 of those years as a Superintendent/ Elementary Principal.
When asked what my career goals are, I have to say honestly...this is it. I truly love what I do and can't imagine myself doing anything different. I genuinely love working with students, staff and parents and believe that we can make a difference in the lives of every child that walks through our doors. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to work with your child(ren) and hope that we are able to work together to give your child(ren) every possible opportunity to become successful individuals.
I hope that you enjoy your last few weeks of summer and I look forward to meeting you.
Wendy Moore, Superintendent/Elementary Principal
When asked what my career goals are, I have to say honestly...this is it. I truly love what I do and can't imagine myself doing anything different. I genuinely love working with students, staff and parents and believe that we can make a difference in the lives of every child that walks through our doors. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to work with your child(ren) and hope that we are able to work together to give your child(ren) every possible opportunity to become successful individuals.
I hope that you enjoy your last few weeks of summer and I look forward to meeting you.
Wendy Moore, Superintendent/Elementary Principal
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
It's been an honor
As I conclude my second to last day with the Genesee School District, I want to thank the community, students, and staff for making my tenure as Superintendent gratifying and successful.
The parents and patrons have demanded a quality educational environment for the young people of Genesee. That demand has fostered excellent support for the trustees, administration, staff and students. Without that support we would not have been able to modernize our physical plant, recruit and retain high quality employees, and provide our students with the tools they will need to be successful in their chosen career path.
It is not easy to vote to increase your tax burden, but the community has consistently voted to provide additional funding to maintain the type of academic and extra-curricular programs they have come to expect even as the economy has faltered. I want to thank the school trustees who have worked hard to balance the educational needs of the students with the means of the taxpayers. The Board has had the foresight to maintain a safe environment that is conducive to learning in the 21st century.
The teachers and classified employees have worked long and hard to provide the best opportunities they can for students. It shows in the consistently high assessment results as measured by numerous state and local tests. Many years, Genesee School has had the highest scores in the state on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test. Our clubs and sports programs are flourishing as a result of excellent student participation, supportive parents, wise coaches and advisors. We are fortunate to have two wonderful parent groups supporting our efforts. I applaud both the Genesee Boosters and the Genesee PTO.
What makes the Genesee School special? It's the people... all of them. Thank you and the best of luck in the future.
The parents and patrons have demanded a quality educational environment for the young people of Genesee. That demand has fostered excellent support for the trustees, administration, staff and students. Without that support we would not have been able to modernize our physical plant, recruit and retain high quality employees, and provide our students with the tools they will need to be successful in their chosen career path.
It is not easy to vote to increase your tax burden, but the community has consistently voted to provide additional funding to maintain the type of academic and extra-curricular programs they have come to expect even as the economy has faltered. I want to thank the school trustees who have worked hard to balance the educational needs of the students with the means of the taxpayers. The Board has had the foresight to maintain a safe environment that is conducive to learning in the 21st century.
The teachers and classified employees have worked long and hard to provide the best opportunities they can for students. It shows in the consistently high assessment results as measured by numerous state and local tests. Many years, Genesee School has had the highest scores in the state on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test. Our clubs and sports programs are flourishing as a result of excellent student participation, supportive parents, wise coaches and advisors. We are fortunate to have two wonderful parent groups supporting our efforts. I applaud both the Genesee Boosters and the Genesee PTO.
What makes the Genesee School special? It's the people... all of them. Thank you and the best of luck in the future.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
2010-2011 School Calendar Finalized
The 2010-2011 school calendar was approved by the Board of Trustees Monday evening. Please take a moment to view it on our web site or here.
There are some changes in store for next year. School will begin at 8:00 AM and get out at 3:20 PM. This change is primarily due to the need to switch the secondary master schedule from six to seven periods daily to accommodate the increased graduation requirements which begin with the class of 2013. Because of this longer day and the subsequent increase in daily instructional time, the calendar has fewer days of school but the instructional time remains at a similar historical level.
There are no early release days in the calendar to maximize the efficiency of our transportation system and instructional time. Instead, a number of full days have been scheduled for professional days for staff. You will also note two furlough days, one on what would have been a student contact day and one on what would have been a professional day. These furlough days are being taken as a result of decreased state funding to help limit the impact on the local budget.
The Board and administration will appreciate your feedback next school year on this calendar. I would like to thank those parents and staff members who volunteered to serve on the calendar committee this year for their help.
There are some changes in store for next year. School will begin at 8:00 AM and get out at 3:20 PM. This change is primarily due to the need to switch the secondary master schedule from six to seven periods daily to accommodate the increased graduation requirements which begin with the class of 2013. Because of this longer day and the subsequent increase in daily instructional time, the calendar has fewer days of school but the instructional time remains at a similar historical level.
There are no early release days in the calendar to maximize the efficiency of our transportation system and instructional time. Instead, a number of full days have been scheduled for professional days for staff. You will also note two furlough days, one on what would have been a student contact day and one on what would have been a professional day. These furlough days are being taken as a result of decreased state funding to help limit the impact on the local budget.
The Board and administration will appreciate your feedback next school year on this calendar. I would like to thank those parents and staff members who volunteered to serve on the calendar committee this year for their help.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
If you can read this, thank a teacher!
You may have seen the bumper sticker: "If you can read this, thank a teacher." You probably have read or heard of Hillary Clinton's book "It takes a Village." Educating productive citizens is of paramount importance to the perpetuation of our democracy. Teachers and education support personnel, in conjunction with parents and other community members, play a vital role in preparing young people for the future.
Today is Teacher and Education Staff Appreciation Day. We are so lucky in the Genesee School District to have outstanding teachers and support staff. We are also very lucky to have an education-minded community who supports their school system.
Our students are number one in the minds and hearts of all of the employees of your school district. If you get a chance, please thank them.
Today is Teacher and Education Staff Appreciation Day. We are so lucky in the Genesee School District to have outstanding teachers and support staff. We are also very lucky to have an education-minded community who supports their school system.
Our students are number one in the minds and hearts of all of the employees of your school district. If you get a chance, please thank them.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
DRAFT Fiscal Year 2011 Budget
The Board of Trustees will hold a budget hearing at 6:00 PM on June 8 to review the budget. Later that evening, at the regular meeting, they will take action to approve or deny the budget. A draft copy of the 95 page document can be accessed by clicking on the link below:
DRAFT FY2011 Budget Document
Patrons are invited to the budget hearing. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and/or comment on the proposed budget prior to Board action. Please understand the budget is subject to revision at any time prior to acceptance by the Board of Trustees.
You may contact me via email (dneumann@sd292.org), telephone (285-1161 extension 201), in person or via this blog if you have questions or concerns.
DRAFT FY2011 Budget Document
Patrons are invited to the budget hearing. This will be your opportunity to ask questions and/or comment on the proposed budget prior to Board action. Please understand the budget is subject to revision at any time prior to acceptance by the Board of Trustees.
You may contact me via email (dneumann@sd292.org), telephone (285-1161 extension 201), in person or via this blog if you have questions or concerns.
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