Family & Community Newsletter - December 13, 2024

Posted Date: 12/13/24 (4:36 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

December 13, 2024

Upcoming Events

District

Thurs, 12/19 - Early Dismissal & end of semester.
Fri, 12/20 - Teacher Workday
Fri, 12/20 - 1/7 - Christmas Break for students
Mon, 1/6 - Teacher Workday

Elementary

Mon, 12/16 - PK/Student Council Christmas Party
Wed, 12/18 - Elementary Christmas Program (1:30 pm)

Secondary

Mon, 12/16 - Pre-K/Student Council Christmas Party
Tues, 12/17 - Jostens Ring Delivery for Juniors
Tues, 12/17 - Boys Basketball vs. Highland, Girls Basketball @ Throckmorton
Fri, 12/20 - Boys Basketball vs. Midland TLCA
Fri & Sat, 12/27-12/28 - Basketball tournament in Anson
Tues, 12/31 - Basketball (JVB, VG, VB) vs. Zephyr
Fri, 1/3 - Girls Basketball @ Eula

Athletic events are always subject to change.

Community

Announcements

BISD 23-24 Yearbooks On Sale Now!

Baird ISD 2023-2024 yearbooks are available for purchase.

Price: $37.88 (excluding sales tax)
Order at www.treering.com/validate and enter the passcode 1015796298513339.

Books should be here in early January 2025.

Dual Credit FAFSA Confirmations

Parents of dual credit students need to complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA application. Once you have completed the form, please forward the confirmation email from Student Aid to me at this address: cdyer@bairdisd.org

Thank you!

School District Communications Survey

We value your feedback and want to ensure our school district communicates effectively with all stakeholders. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey, which is designed to gather your preferences and suggestions for how we share information. Your responses will help us improve our communication strategies to better meet the needs of our students, families, staff, and community. Be sure to answer all questions honestly and provide detailed input where possible. Thank you for helping us stay connected and informed.

Athletics

Baird Spirit Gear

Get your Baird gear here! This is our official site for everything Baird, from band to golf and everything in between. They really do have some cool stuff and the quality is solid. The prices are good and we get 10% back to athletics. Check it out here:

Https://1stplace.sale/115250

It takes about 10 days for them to make it and get it here.

Thank you,

Coach Means

Basketball Streaming

We have begun streaming basketball games. You can see them on the Baird ISD website, YouTube Channel or at Hudl.

Tech Tips for Families

When AI Becomes a Friend: The Social & Emotional Risks for Children

The increasing reliance of lonely children and teenagers on AI for companionship poses significant risks to their social and emotional development.

While AI can simulate human-like interactions, it lacks genuine empathy and understanding, which are crucial in authentic interpersonal relationships.

Some Key Concerns Include:

1. Impaired Social Skill Development

2. Emotional Overattachment

3. Exposure to Inappropriate Content

4. Mental Health Risks

The rest of this article along with tips for parents is attached to this newsletter.

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

Journalism Competition Results

BHS journalism students competed in an online competition hosted by CENTEX last week. They were the only 1A division and competed with 2A and 3A schools. The top 10 papers in each division were ranked, and our students did well.

News Writing

Lyndsi Boyd-6th place
Westen Isenhower-8th place
Macey Richey-10th place
Also competed: Karyssa Callaway, Kaylee Morton

Feature Writing

Taelor Stephens-8th place
Also competed: Karyssa Callaway

Editorial Writing

Taelor Stephens-6th place

Copy Editing

Aidyn Taylor-4th place
Ashlyn Crawford-5th place
Westen Isenhower-9th place
Also competed: Makayla Mann, Karyssa Callaway, Sharaiah Opdycke

Elementary & JH UIL District Competition Results

In the past few weeks, our elementary and JH students competed in the district UIL event. Both schools placed third in overall points, and many of our students brought home awards. The full awards list is attached to this newsletter.