May 3, 2024M Dates to Remember DISTRICT WIDE (only applies to Baird campuses unless otherwise noted): Wed, 5/22 - Senior & Kindergarten Walk the Halls Thurs, 5/23 - Last day of school (Baird & Day Nursery of Abilene Pre-K)   ELEMENTARY (applies only to Baird campus unless otherwise noted): Tues, 5/9 - 3rd Grade Field Trip Fri, 5/10 - Muffins with Mom (7:30 am) Thurs, 5/16 - Field Day Fri, 5/17 -  Academic Awards (9:00 am) Kindergarten Graduation (2:00 pm)   SECONDARY (athletic event schedules subject to change): Sat, 5/4 - State Track Meet Sun 5/5 - Band Spring Concert (2:00 pm) Wed, 5/8-  Senior Fiesta (lunch) Athletic Banquet (6:00 pm) Thurs & Fri, 5/9 & 5/10 - Tennis Regional Tournament Mon - Wed, 5/13 - 5/15 - HS State UIL Academic Competition Sun, 5/19- Baccalaureate @ FBC Baird (6:00 pm) Senior Walk Downtown (7:30 pm) Mon - Thurs, 5/20-5/23 - Final exam prep and exams Tues, 5/21 -  JH Awards Ceremony (9:30 am) HS Awards Ceremony (10:30 am) Thurs, 5/23 Senior Breakfast (10:00 am) Graduation Practice (11:00 am) Graduation (7:00 pm)  COMMUNITY: Announcements Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, 2024 Please take some time next week to tell/show the teachers how much you appreciate all they have done for your child(ren) this year. They work so hard, and encouragement at this time of year is so needed. (NOTE: Teachers did not ask for this to be put in the newsletter.) Muffins with Mom UIL Physicals for Band and Athletics This is for all current 5th thru 11th graders. All students who will be in Band and/or Athletics next year are required to have a physical and several UIL forms filled out by their parents/guardians.  We will take students over to Clyde on Wednesday May 15th around 3pm to get their physical we should be back around 5pm.  The cost is $20 cash or check. You can turn the money to the office early or bring it that day.  We will be sending the paperwork packets home with your student, or you can print it off of the attachments provided.  Please get the forms completely filled out and turned backed into us asap! Thank you. Attention Parents of Dual Credit students: FAFSA applications for the 2024-2025 year must be completed before your child will be registered for dual credit classes in the fall. Deadline May 15 Please complete the 24-25 FAFSA application and forward the confirmation email to Ms. Dyer at this address: cdyer@bairdisd.org  Varsity Cheer Blanket Fundraiser Elementary School Supply Kits  Order your school supplies early at School Specialty and get exactly what your child needs without going to the store! Our school account is 39001.  The due date is May 31. Registration for 2024-25 is Open! You must register your child(ren) for school each year.  Please do this as soon as possible. Registration for Current and incoming kindergarten through 12th grade students needs to be completed online in the Ascender Parent Portal . Pre-K Three and Pre-K Four registration information will be sent to parents of qualifying students after the Pre-enrollment qualifying form on the Baird ISD website is submitted. Transfer student registration information will be sent to parents of students after the  Transfer application has been submitted and approved. For more information, contact Jess StJohn-Floyd at 325-854-1400 ext. 311. Parent Square App If you have not yet downloaded the app, it is the best way to use Parent Square.  You can also set your communications preferences (type of message and frequency) in the app. The ParentSquare app is available in both iOS or Android stores.  • iOS App - Apple Store     • Android App - Google Play Store Tips for Parents - Tik Tok Challenge Senior Assassin - A Dangerous Game   Law enforcement and educators nationwide are warning parents and communities about the social media challenge “Senior Assassin.” High school students use water guns to “hit”  their targets while running through their neighborhoods, which all sounds pretty innocent, right? Well, some have taken the challenge to the extreme, wearing dark clothing and using airsoft and paintball guns that look like real firearms, then uploading their “hits” to social media. Incidents have recently been reported in Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In Cheboygan County, Michigan, a player wearing a ski mask ran through a restaurant chasing an opponent and came face to face with an adult who was a licensed concealed handgun carrier.  “This could get someone hurt or killed,” Cheboygan County Sheriff Tim Cook said in a joint warning with Chief Rifenberg. “If another individual believes a person’s life is being threatened and takes action on their own believing they are witnessing some sort of assault with a deadly weapon, as some of these toy guns have the appearance of a real firearm.” Authorities say the game is being played in neighborhoods, in and around towns and businesses, and moving vehicles. It’s critical to talk to your students about this social media trend and help them understand this message from Virginia school leaders: “In stressful or high-pressure situations, it can be very difficult to quickly differentiate a toy gun from a real firearm. This confusion can lead to misidentification and potentially tragic consequences.” Here is an article with more information. Way to Go! #RTB CTE Signing Day Earlier this week, 8 Seniors participated in the CTE (Career & Technology Education) signing day in downtown Abilene at the Paramount theater. Some will be going to schools such as TSTC or Cisco to advance their training to become an EMT, Diesel Mechanic, a Nurse and other technical jobs.These are the Baird students that participated in the signing: Jesse Cantu Cordell Gresens Ignacio Gomez Russell Clyburn Kaylea Walker James Murphy Dominic Carrillo Alyssa Jackson

Today we had several Seniors participate in the CTE (Career & Technology Education) signing day in downtown Abilene at the paramount theater. These students have worked hard to earn certifications and/or internships in their chosen fields of study. Some will be going to schools such as TSTC or Cisco to advanced their training to become an EMT, Diesel Mechanic, a Nurse and other technical jobs
These are the Baird students that participated in the Signing:
Jesse Cantu
Cordell Gresens
Ignacio Gomez
Russell Clyburn
Kaylea Walker
James Murphy
Dominic Carrillo
Alyssa Jackson



We are so proud of our Bears!!!!

This is for all current 5th thru 11th graders. All students who will be in Band and/or Athletics next year are required to have a physical and several UIL forms filled out by their parents/guardians. 

We will take students over to Clyde on Wednesday May 15th around 3pm to get their physical we should be back around 5pm. 

The cost is $20 cash or check. You can turn the money to the office early or bring it that day. 

We will be sending the paperwork packets home tomorrow with your student, or you can print it off of the attachments provided. 

Please get the forms completely filled out and turned backed into us asap! Thank you

Our UIL Academic team had a great weekend at the Regional Meet in San Angelo. We have 5 students going to state with most of them going in more than one event. Congratulations to our students parents and coaches and a great job of representing Baird ISD. The State UIL meet will be May 13th-15th in Austin. 

Yesterday and today. the Baird Varsity Boys and Girls Tennis teams competed in their District competition

• Boys Singles- Thomas Dyer-2nd Place ( Regional Qualifier) 
• Girls Singles- Haileigh Coleman- 3rd Place (Regional Alternate)
• Girls Doubles- Brennan Patton and Katelyn Langford- 2nd Place (Regional Qualifiers)
• Mixed Doubles- 
  • Jake Gerngross and Brady Deel - District Champions (Regional Qualifiers)
  • Westen Isenhower & Lacy Isenhower-3rd Place (Regional Alternate) 
• Girls team- 2nd Place
• Boys Team- 2nd Place

April 22, 2024 Dates to Remember DISTRICT WIDE: Thurs, 4/25 - 3-week grade check  Fri, 4/26 - NO SCHOOL (unused bad weather day) Wed, 5/22 - Senior & Kindergarten Walk the Halls Thurs, 5/23 - Last day of school   ELEMENTARY: Mon, 4/22 - Spring Picture re-takes, class pictures & Kindergarten cap & gown pictures Tues, 4/23- 5th Grade Science STAAR test Tues, 4/30 -  Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Field Trips Math STAAR test (3rd - 5th grades) Tues, 5/9 - 3rd Grade Field Trip Thurs, 5/16 - Field Day Fri, 5/17 -  Academic Awards Kindergarten Graduation (2:00 pm)   SECONDARY (athletic event schedules subject to change): Mon, 4/22 - BHS Tennis District Meet Tues, 4/23-  6th-8th Math STAAR test Algebra I STAAR EOC BHS Baseball @ TLCA (5:00 pm) Fri, 4/26 - BHS Baseball @ Eula (5:00 pm) Fri & Sat, 4/26 & 4/27 - HS Regional Academic UIL competition in San Angelo Mon, 4/29 - TSI Testing Mon, 4/29 - Fri, 5/3 - FFA Week Tues, 4/30 - ACT District Testing Fri, 5/3 - Ag Olympics (1:00 - 2:00 pm) Sat, 5/4 - State Track Meet Sun 5/5 - Band Spring Concert Wed, 5/8-  Senior Fiesta (lunch) Athletic Banquet (6:00 pm) Thurs & Fri, 5/9 & 5/10 - Tennis Regional Tournament Mon - Wed, 5/13 - 5/15 - HS State UIL Academic Competition Sun, 5/19- Baccalaureate @ FBC Baird (6:00 pm) Senior Walk Downtown (7:30 pm) Mon - Thurs, 5/20-5/23 - Final exam prep and exams Thurs, 5/23 Senior Breakfast (10:00 am) Graduation Practice (11:00 am) Graduation (7:00 pm)  COMMUNITY: Announcements Spring Testing Dates STAAR Testing Tues 4/23:  6th - 8th Math and Algebra 1 EOC 5th Science Tues, 4/30: 3rd - 5th Math Wed, 4/24 - Fri, 5/3: Make-up days Other Announcements Attention Parents of Dual Credit students: Both you and your child need to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA application.  Once you have done this, please have your child forward the confirmation email from Student Aid to cdyer@bairdisd.org. Students will not be registered for Fall 2024 classes until this process is completed. If you need assistance, we have a senior advisor available on Fridays during the entire school day who will assist you with this process. If you need assistance after school hours, please contact Ms. Dyer. Parent Square App If you have not yet downloaded the app, it is the best way to use Parent Square.  You can also set your communications preferences (type of message and frequency) in the app. The ParentSquare app is available in both iOS or Android stores.  • iOS App - Apple Store    • Android App -  Google Play Store Tips for Parents - Cyberbullying I have been working with the younger elementary students the past few weeks on digital citizenship topics. Cyberbullying is one we have discussed.  This is an issue for kids nationwide, and our students are not immune even at young ages.  If you aren't sure how to talk to your kids, here are a few articles that may help. Talking to Your Kids About Cyberbullying Part 1: Tools for Parents Cyberbullying Part 2: What Parents Can Do Way to Go! #RTB  BHS Track Regional Meet The BHS track team competed at the Regional meet on Friday & Saturday, 4/19 & 4/20.  Jake Collins qualified for the state meet with a second place finish in pole vault.  Congratulations Jake! Congratulations to other BHS athletes who competed and placed at the regional track meet: Katelyn Langford - 100m Dash: 10th Place Brooklynn Manasco - Pole Vault: 11th Place Madison Self - 400m Dash: 14th Place Jacob Gerngross - Long Jump: 15th Place Season Results JH Band The 6th and 7th grade bands competed at the N-Tune/Primetime Concert Festival at Clyde HS on 4/18. Both bands earned a Division I (Superior) rating. Way to go JH Band! 6th Grade Band 7th Grade Band TSTC National Signing Day BHS Students participated in National Signing Day by signing with TSTC on 4/18 to further their education. Congratulations to James Murphy - EMT Alyssa Jackson - EMT Jesse Cantu - Diesel Mechanics

Congratulations to Jake Collins on placing 2nd at the regional Track meet today in San Angelo!  He will be participating in the State Track meet which will be held in Austin TX may 2nd-4th.