Bett District Update

Students in Mr. Roling and Mr. Fry's Geobear club are busy sending stuffed animals to other schools. The hope for the bears is that they will travel around the United States and possibly even the world. There is a bear already traveling as far as Kuwait. The bears' routes are being tracked through QR codes implanted on each bear. Students will be waiting anxiously to hear back from the schools on where their bear will be heading next! #BettCoolLikeThat

Over 50 BHS students visited the University of Iowa to explore careers in their MPath Degree, including social work, counseling, and psychology. Thank you for hosting us, Herky! #BettPride

The Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes Bettendorf Community School District staff who inspire exceptional service and attitude. Recipients demonstrate a commitment to their job and/or school involvement above and beyond expectations. Learn more about the Employees of the 1st Quarter

​The Donald A Schaefer Planetarium will be showing its annual Christmas Star program beginning December 11th. The show will run every night at 7 pm through December 17th. The Christmas Star is a tradition at BHS dating back to 1974. The show is free of charge but seating is very limited this year. Please call the BHS Activities Office at (563) 332-4516 to reserve your seats. Learn more

CAROLING AT ARSENAL TREE LIGHTING

What: The Rock Island Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Arsenal

When: Friday, December 1st from 3:45-5 pm

Who: The BHS All State Vocal Auditioners

Where: Rock Island Arsenal

EAST VILLAGE CHRISTMAS WALK

What: East Village Christmas Walk

When: Saturday, December 2nd from 7:30-8:30 pm

Who: All BHS Choirs

Where: The Village of East Davenport

WINTER CONCERT

What: The BHS Choirs Winter Concert

When: Monday, December 11th from 7:00-8:00pm

- Choirs will carol on the front steps of the PAC before the concert from 6:45-7 pm!

Who: All BHS Choirs

Where: The BHS Performing Arts Center, 3333 18th St.

BHS Performing Arts Center
3333 18th St.

Beginning at 9 am
BHS Performing Arts Center
3333 18th St.

Thurs., Dec. 14 - GRANT WOOD ELEMENTARY

Fri., Dec. 15 - PAUL NORTON ELEMENTARY

Mon., Dec. 18 - NEIL ARMSTORNG ELEMENTARY

Tues., Dec. 19 - MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY

Wed,, Dec. 20 - HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY

Help support the work of the Grant Wood PTA and enjoy a taco night! Order by Dec. 10 - https://www.jotform.com/233164529025150. Pick up 4 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Grant Wood Elementary, 1423 Hillside Dr. #BETTerTogether

Join us 6-7:30 pm on Monday Dec. 11 at PAUL NORTON ELEMENTARY for a short tour of the school and a panel of board members to learn about the Bettendorf Board of Education. What are their visions for being on the board? What is their role and what are their responsibilities? How did their perceptions change? What are the biggest rewards and challenges?

The Bett Academy offers our community a fun opportunity to learn about the Bettendorf Community School District. Each session will also include a special tour within the school and district update. More info

There's an app for that! Apple | Android

The Bettendorf Community Schools app is now available for download! Check out news, events, staff, alerts, athletic calendars, links to the district and school websites, and more. Select the option to receive school notifications by school through the app.

https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/bettendorf

The Bettendorf Community School District & Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation are launching BettConnect, an alumni platform featuring:

• CONNECT - Alumni can stay in touch with other Bettendorf graduates

• GIVE BACK - We are looking for local mentors for current students and recent graduates

• CAREER CONNECTION - Share job/career information and opportunities with current students and recent graduates

• NETWORK - Expand your professional network

• SUPPORT - Stay informed about the current work of the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation and learn how to support current students and teachers

• KEEP IN TOUCH - Stay up to date about what's going on in Bettendorf High School and the Bettendorf Community School District

Staff, Parents, Community Are Welcome to Join
Many features are available for staff, parents and community members. Please join and let us know which categories represent you.

Business Directory - Alumni and community members are welcome to add their businesses to the BettConnect Business Directory and update with offers.

Currently enrolled high school students will eventually have access to mentorship connections through Haleigh Hoyt, BHS Career Readiness Coordinator.

Get Your Bulldog Gear!

Check out the Bett Boosters Online Store! Orders will be processed every two weeks and can be picked up locally from Brand 2306 or shipped. BETTerTogether wear NOW AVAILABLE!

Bettendorf Athletic Boosters will be selling apparel and merchandise at all home football games. We have many new designs we can't wait for you to see. Go Bulldogs!

Join Our Team! Apply Online!

• Bus Drivers
• Guest Staff (teachers, paras, nurses, custodians, bus drivers, etc.)
  
• Special Ed Paraeducator (Multiple Positions)
  
• Special Education Teachers
• School Counselor

Safe+Sound Iowa is a free anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system to help prevent violence, unlawful possession of weapons, self-harm, and other forms of victimization and threatening behaviors in schools across Iowa. Students, school staff, parents, and concerned community members can report safety concerns three ways:

1. Downloading and using the free Safe+Sound Iowa app
2. Going to SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or
3. Calling 800-224-6018

Items are posted for informational purposes only. This does not imply Bettendorf Community Schools District's endorsement of them. Follow us on Facebook!

NEW THIS WEEK

• Volunteers Needed for QC Night to Shine - Feb. 9
  

VIRTUAL BACKPACK - COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

• Join Bettendorf K-8 Girls Wrestling - Tues & Thurs 6:30 - 7:45 pm

• University of Iowa - Kids GO STEM! flyer | register - Dec. 2
  

• Bettendorf Baseball - 5th Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament - Dec. 28

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DECEMBER

1 - HS Choir Caroling at the Rock Island Arsenal Tree Lighting Ceremony 3:45-5 pm

2 - HS Choir Caroling at East Village Christmas Walk 7:30-8:30 pm

5 - HS String/Symphonic Winter Concert 7 pm

9 - Surround Sound Preview 7-8 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

11 - Bett Academy: Serving on the School Board 6-7:30 pm - Paul Norton Elem

11 - HS Winter Choir Concert 7 pm - HS Performing Arts Center (New Date)

14 - GW Winter Sing 9 am - HS Performing Arts Center

14 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

14 - 6th-8th Chorus Concert 7 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

15 - PN Winter Sing 9 am - HS Performing Arts Center

18 - NA Winter Sing 9 am - HS Performing Arts Center

19 - MT Winter Sing 9 am - HS Performing Arts Center

20 - Elem Winter Holiday Parties

20 - HH Winter Sing 9 am - HS Performing Arts Center

21-Jan. 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

What ho! This week 4th grade students celebrated their CKLA (Core Knowledge Language Arts) learning with a Medieval Day. Pictures of GW students enjoying a Middle Ages feast from Nutrition Services. They also made rose art windows and crowns, played chess and checkers, and did an index card castle challenge. #BettPride

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www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us
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