The Bourbonnais PTA is holding an online auction to raise money for teachers and students. The auction will feature many items, privileges, services, parties and gift cards. Visit this link for more information and a link to the online auction: https://fb.me/e/1AOad34dZ
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
BESD Families, Due to the inclement weather, BESD53 schools will be closed with a Snow Day on Friday, February 18th. Our District E-Learning Plan only allows for one consecutive day of E-Learning, so tomorrow will be a Snow Day. Thank you!
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
Shepard families, if you need to get in touch with the Shepard office today, please email us at Shepard_Office@besd53.org. All students brought home packets yesterday. They must return completed packets on our next in-person attendance day to be counted present on 2/17/2022. If your child was absent on Wednesday and did not receive a packet, they will get it when we return and will be given 2 days to complete it to be counted present on 2/17/2022. Teachers will be available for questions today between 8:45 am and 1:00 pm, unless otherwise stated in the materials that went home. You may contact them by email or through the other communication app they may have previously set up. Stay safe!
about 2 years ago, Shirley Padera
BESD Families, For safety precautions, BESD53 will utilize an E-Learning day on Thursday, February 17th. With the continued threat and timing of the winter storm warning, all schools will be closed tomorrow but students will continue their learning at home in accordance with our District E-Learning Plan. Again, BESD53 will utilize an E-Learning day tomorrow, February 17th. Thank you!
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
Parents: We really need your input.  Please fill out the State survey for our school.  We currently have the second to lowest parent participation in the district!  We only have a 10% response rate.  We need at least 20% to get the results.  Please copy and paste this link into your browser.   https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/ You must fill out a survey for each school you have children attending. The window closes soon.
about 2 years ago, Shirley Padera
Parents of Shepard Car Riders: Please help us improve the safety of the drop off for Shabbona students. We encourage you to arrive after 8:10 a.m. if possible. Shabbona will be at the end of drop off and it will be safer for the cars of Shepard students to move around the parking lot. Thank you!
about 2 years ago, Shirley Padera
Dear BESD #53 Families and Staff, We are aware that there have been recent court cases and verdicts regarding face masking, exclusions, and other related topics. These verdicts have clearly impacted about 145 School Districts across the state in the past 48 hours. BESD #53 was not listed in these cases. BESD #53 already had a scheduled Special Board Meeting for Tuesday at 7:00 pm for possible School Board Action on Masking. Many of the concerns presented in the new rulings will be considered on Tuesday night by the Board of Education. Sincerely, Dr. Adam Ehrman Superintendent, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
The Special Board Meeting that was scheduled for tonight, February 3rd at 7:00 pm, has been cancelled.
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
Dear BESD #53 Families, Due to the inclement weather tomorrow, February 3rd, there will be a “Snow Day” for students so no school and enjoy the snow!
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
Due to the inclement weather, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will be closed tomorrow February 3rd. We will be utilizing a Snow Day which will be made up at the end of the year.
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
Shepard families, if you need to get in touch with the Shepard office today, please email us at Shepard_Office@besd53.org. All students brought home packets yesterday. They must return completed packets on our next in-person attendance day to be counted present on 2/2/2022. If your child was absent on Tuesday and did not receive a packet, they will get it when we return and will be given 2 days to complete it to be counted present on 2/2/2022. Teachers will be available for questions today between 8:45 am and 1:00 pm, unless otherwise stated in the materials that went home. You may contact them by email or through the other communication app they may have previously set up. Stay safe!
about 2 years ago, Shirley Padera
Due to the inclement weather, Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53 will not be in normal attendance tomorrow February 2nd. Instead we will be utilizing an E-Learning/Learn from Anywhere day.
about 2 years ago, Director of Technology
Shepard has SUPERHERO lunch ladies. We appreciate you both!
about 2 years ago, Keri LaVoie
superhero day
Hello Shepard Parents- a form will go home today with students regarding yearbook orders. All yearbooks will be hard copies this year, not digital. You can order online, send cash or a check written out to Image Group Photography by February 25th. Thank you!
about 2 years ago, Keri LaVoie
yearbook orders
To parents of car rider students at Shepard, Thank you so much for your patience and your cooperation during dismissal time today. We will try to improve a bit more tomorrow! It's important to us to keep the children safe during these extreme temperatures.
about 2 years ago, Shirley Padera
Hot Lunch Menu Monday, Dec 13 - Corndog or Muffin Ace Bag Tuesday, Dec 14 - Hot ham and cheese, Sunbutter & Jelly, or Ham Sandwich Wednesday, Dec 15- Popcorn chicken, Sunbutter & Jelly or Ham Sandwich Thursday, Dec 16 - Bosco sticks, Sunbutter & Jelly, or Ham Sandwich Friday, Dec 10 - Muffin Ace Bag or Yogurt Ace Bag Juice, milk, and a choice of fruits or vegetables will be available
over 2 years ago, Shirley Padera
Miss Takla enjoyed being “Principal for the Day” at Alan Shepard! Thank you Miss Takla for ensuring that the day ran smoothly. Her favorite part of the day was being with the kindergarten students at lunch and recess!
over 2 years ago, Keri LaVoie
principal for the day
principal
Miss Martino’s kindergarten class at Shepard had fun this week building and comparing shapes with candy corn and marshmallows!
over 2 years ago, Keri LaVoie
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Martino
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Martino
Mrs. Collins’ second graders at Shepard had a blast with crazy clothes and hair day!
over 2 years ago, Keri LaVoie
Collins
Collins
Today at Shepard…”We MUSTACHE you to be drug free.” Kindergarten’s say if you “mustache”, kindergarten is the BEST!
over 2 years ago, Keri LaVoie
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