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The Bear Bulletin
Family & Community Newsletter
February 7, 2025
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Thurs, 2/13 - End of 4th Six Weeks
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Fri, 2/14 - Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL)
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Mon, 2/17 - Presidents' Day (NO SCHOOL)
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Sat, 3/1 - Father-Daughter Dance
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Fri, 2/7 - HS Boys Basketball (JV/V) @ Eula
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Fri & Sat, 2/7 - 2/8 - HS Region Jazz Clinic/Concert
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Sat, 2/8 - Texas Tech UIL Meet
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Mon, 2/10 - HS Boys Basketball (JVB/VB) vs. Strawn
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Tues, 2/11 - HS Girls Basketball Playoff Game @ McM
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Tues, 2/11 - BHS Boys Basketball (JV/V) vs. Strawn
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Wed-Sat, 2/12 - 2/15 - All-State Band Clinic & Concert
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Fri, 2/14 - Boys Playoff Warmup Game @ Home
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Sat, 2/15 - One Act Play Clinic in Brownwood
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Mon, 2/17 - Boys Playoff Game (TBA)
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Fri, 2/21 - BHS Softball @ Santa Anna
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Sat, 2/22 - HS UIL Solo/Ensemble Contest
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Mon, 2/24 - NHS Blood Drive
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Mon, 2/24 - BHS & BJH Track @ Gordon Relay Meet
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Mon, 2/24 - BHS Girls Golf @ Comanche Tournament
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Tues, 2/25 - BHS Boys Golf @ Comanche Tournament
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Wed, 2/26 - National Honor Society Induction
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Thurs, 2/27 - BHS Varsity Tennis @ Hawley Invitational
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Thurs, 2/27 - Sat, 3/1 - BHS Baseball @ Eula Tournament
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Fri, 2/28 - One Act Play Clinic in Brownwood
Athletic events are always subject to change.
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Valentines Treats Order Form
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Show your students, children, friends, sweetheart, teachers, classmates and teammates how much they mean to you this Valentine’s Day by purchasing a
- 0.5 ounce bag of “pirate's booty ” white cheddar snack ($1)
- heart-shaped cookie ($3) or
- cupcake ($2.50)
Items will be delivered to BISD students on Thursday, February 13th after lunch!!
Turn in your order form (attached) and money to Ms. Grimes at BHS by Monday, February 10.
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STAAR & STAAR End-of-Course (EOC)
- Wed, 4/9 - ELAR (3rd - 8th grades)
- Thurs, 4/10 - English I and English II EOC
- Tues, 4/15 - Science (5th & 8th grades)
- Wed, 4/16 - Social Studies (8th grade & US History EOC)
- Wed, 4/23 - Math (3rd - 8th grades)
- Thurs, 4/24 - Algebra I EOC
STAAR ALT-2
- Testing Window: 3/3 - 4/18
- Testing completed by 4/18.
TELPAS
- Testing Window: 2/17 - 3/7.
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Title goes hJunior High and High School Cheer and Mascot Tryoutsere
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MANDATORY PARENT MEETING
February 13th 6PM in Cafeteria
TRYOUTS:
March 7th
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Baird Elementary Rock Gym
Saturday, March 1
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Open to 1st - 5th grade girls.
Purchase tickets during school hours at the Elementary Office before Thursday, February 27 at 2:00 pm.
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We Need Your Participation!
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NHS Sponsored Blood Drive
Monday, 2/24
9:00 am - Noon
All parents, faculty and staff are invited to donate blood.
Call the HS office to make an appointment.
325-854-1400 ext. 302
Thank you!
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Dual Credit FAFSA Confirmations
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Parents of dual credit students need to complete the FAFSA application form for the 25-26 year and then forward the confirmation email to cdyer@bairdisd.org. |
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Get ready for an exciting couple of weeks of basketball! Here's the schedule (subject to change):
Friday, Feb 7th
Boys JV/V @ Eula | 5:00 & 6:30 PM
Monday, Feb 10th
Boys vs Strawn (Home) | JV/V 5:00 & 6:30 PM
Tuesday, Feb 11th
Girls Varsity Playoff Game | 7:30 PM (Location: McMurry)
Opponent TBA. There will be a 6:00 PM playoff game before ours.
Friday, Feb 14th
Boys Varsity Playoff Warmup (Home) vs Huckaby | 5:00 PM
Monday, Feb 17th
Boys Playoff Game (TBA)
We know it’s Monday; we'll update you with details as soon as possible.
We hope to see everyone out there! Let’s go BEARS!
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Beyond TikTok: What Parents Need to Know
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Given recent uncertainties surrounding TikTok’s availability, many young users are exploring alternative platforms such as RedNote and Lemon8. RedNote, originating from China, emphasizes music and video content, drawing comparisons to Instagram. Similarly, Lemon8, developed by ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company), merges features reminiscent of Pinterest and Instagram.
Despite their growing popularity, these platforms present privacy and data security challenges like those associated with TikTok. Experts advise parents to exercise caution, emphasizing the importance of reviewing app privacy policies and understanding the extent of data collection. Given that these apps may lack comprehensive safety measures, it is recommended to delay their use until robust protections are established. Fostering open discussions with teens about online safety and digital footprints can safeguard their online experiences.
Overall, while new social media platforms may offer appealing features, it’s crucial for parents to remain vigilant and proactive in ensuring their children’s online safety.
For more information, click here.
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Ring the Bell!
Celebrating Success
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Congratulations to our newest teachers who have earned a designation under the Teacher Incentive Allotment program from the Texas Education Agency!
In 2024, 5 teachers were designated, and this year SEVEN more teachers have been added to the list, bringing our total to 12 TIA-designated teachers!
This designation is reserved for the most effective teachers, recognizing those who demonstrate outstanding instructional impact and student growth. This achievement reflects the dedication, talent, and hard work of our educators in delivering excellence in the classroom.
We are proud of all of our teachers at BISD and their commitment to student success. We look forward to seeing this list grow in the coming years.
#RTB
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