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Bristol School administration and staff introduced the three "Bristol B's" to the  school community at an open house today that was different than those of recent years. The B's -- as in "be safe, be respectful, be responsible" -- are part of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, the new behavior management system the school will begin using this year, explained principal Jeff Terry. PBIS is intended to unify expectations of student behavior at the school regarding non-academic areas like… Continue reading

Bristol School will be taking a different approach to welcoming families this school year. On Wednesday, Aug.  25, Bristol students and parents are invited to attend an open house, which will become an annual event. Different from past years, families will be welcomed by staff members in the gym. Information on the new behavior management system will be presented to all in attendance. This… Continue reading

Next year's eighth grade graduation will be Wednesday, June 8 at Bristol School. The board set the date with a unanimous vote at its meeting tonight after discussion of how to time the date for next year's calendar. District administrator Gale Ryczek said the district has been having graduation Friday before Central High School's graduation, which is typically the first Sunday of June. Typically… Continue reading

The Westosha Area Battle of the Books continued Monday at host Bristol School. In Battle of the Books, students from school teams compete by answering questions about books they have read. Students on this year's teams are responsible for knowing 39 books. Spectators are not allowed in rooms where the battles are held, though Bristol is broadcasting the action from one of the rooms into a remote room for parents. But as a objective member… Continue reading

The Bristol School PTA will be hosting a craft fair and bake sale this Friday, March 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. These events will take place in conjunction with the school's annual fish fry. Approximately 20 crafters and vendors will be displaying their items. A silent auction/door prize raffle will also take place. Proceeds from the PTA events will be used to fund a breakfast for school volunteers, as well purchase… Continue reading

The Bristol School District is still considering starting a 4-year-old kindergarten program, and a decision may be imminent. District administrator Gale Ryczek said at Tuesday's School Board meeting that a decision on starting the  program should be made by next month's meting. "It's caused a lot of conversation," Ryczek said. There is support amongst Bristol parents for the program and the opinions of administrators at districts that have 4K are also favorable, Ryczek said. "There's really good reasons… Continue reading

Bristol School will be accepting a smaller group of open enrollment students this year than in recent years. Tuesday night, the School Board approved accepting 21 students. In recent years, the district has often accepted double that number, said district administrator Gale Ryczek said. The reason for the lower amount is the building is nearing its optimal capacity, Ryczek said. "The message is going to be getting out that getting into Bristol is going to be more difficult," Ryczek… Continue reading

Bristol Grade School will be registering kindergarten students for the 2010-2011 school year from Monday through  Thursday, Feb. 1-4 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Main Office. This is for children that will be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2010. Parents who register their children will receive a packet of information and sign up their child for kindergarten screening. Please be sure to bring… Continue reading

Bristol School student David Hunt introduced a new friend to his school Tuesday -- Chicago Bear offensive lineman Roberto Garza. David was selected as a winner in the NFL's Bring a Player to School contest. David was entered in the contest by his father, said Bristol district administrator Gale Ryczek. Garza talked to virtually the whole student body and staff at an assembly, said Principal Jeff Terry. Then Garza attended a gym class with Hunt and… Continue reading

The Bristol School Drama Department presented "The Princess and the Pea" at the school this weekend. There was a performance Saturday night and again at noon Sunday after the Breakfast with Santa fundraiser for the fine arts programs at the school. Some more photos from Saturday's performance: Here is some video of the first few minutes of the performance: Here is some video of the scene where several princess try to pass the true princess test and… Continue reading