Bett District Update

Thursday's JA Inspire® was an awesome interactive career expo experience that helped 8th grade students explore and launch into their futures. The goal of the program is to empower our youth to explore the possibilities and prepare for their future! #BETTerTogther

Holiday shopping is in the bag! Be sure to stop by the Bett Holiday Market 12 - 3 pm this Sunday in the BHS Gym. Don't miss the Bulldog Boutique in the BHS Commons too. #BETTerTogether

We invite you to join us for this fun opportunity to learn about the Bettendorf Community School District! Vice President Andrew Champion and Director Linda Smithson will share insight about serving on the school board.

Contact Celeste Miller at (563) 359-3681 or cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us for more information.

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 at 4 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Grant Wood Elementary, 1423 Hillside Dr. #BETTerTogether

The BHS Cultural Diversity Club is fundraising with Creative Coffees! Get ready to awaken your taste buds and support the club by indulging in the delightful array of premium coffee blends, hot cocoa and tea selections available. Scan the QR Code or click on this link: https://www.ccrfundraiser.com/id/CulturalDiversityClub

Help with a donation toward a student meal debt. Nutrition Services and families in need would be glad for the assistance. Contact Michelle Riessen mriessen@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or (563) 359-8263 on how you can help a family in need or if you are a family who needs assistance with meal debt. #BETTerTogether

​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

What: The BHS Choirs Winter Concert

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

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 ARMSTRONG ELEMENTARY

Tues., Dec. 19 - MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY

Wed,, Dec. 20 - HERBERT HOOVER ELEMENTARY

Seven BHS athletes will be signing Letters of Intent at 2 pm on Dec. 13 in the BHS Performing Arts Center. Congratulations to our student-athletes, their families, and our coaches! #BettPride

It's time to show off your knowledge and trivia skills! Join BHS StuCo for a Trivia Night on Wed., Dec. 13 at 6 pm. #BETTerTogether: the fun is just beginning! Bring on the questions and get ready for an evening of competitive fun! #TriviaNight #BHSStuCo #InItToWinIt

As we begin to approach the cold and winter season, we want to take a moment to share how we make weather-related decisions to cancel, delay, or release early.

Delays, Cancellations & Early Release
Weather conditions (typically snow, ice, fog, or extreme cold) may occur in the district that require us to depart from a normal school day. We make our decisions based on:

• Road conditions in the district

• Conversations with:

• The National Weather Service

• Local School Districts

• District Operations Team to determine parking lot clearing times

• Scott County and the City of Bettendorf regarding road plow times

Note on Wind Chill - we will delay or close school for a WARNING, not an advisory. If the warning is set to expire in the first couple hours of the school day, we will delay. If it is longer into the morning, we may cancel.

Elementary Outdoor Recess

Students will have outdoor recess when the temperature is 0 degrees or above. If the temperature (windchill included) is less than 0 degrees, students will stay inside for recess. Please have your children dress for the weather (coats, gloves or mittens, hats, and boots if necessary).

Weather Notifications

Families will be notified of a delay, early release, or cancellation in the following ways:

1. Phone Call

2. Text Message

3. Email

4. District social media (Facebook and Twitter)

5. District website

6. Local media (television stations & WVIK)

Please be sure to keep your contact information up to date in Infinite Campus. This is the information we use to contact you during inclement weather days. If you need to make changes to your contact information, please do so through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or by contacting your building secretary.

Making Up Canceled School Days

If days of school are canceled, we may need to add additional days at the end of the school year or adjust school day hours prior to the end of the school year.

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

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NEW THIS WEEK

• Putnam Museum Upcoming Events

VIRTUAL BACKPACK - COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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

District | BHS | BHS Athletics | Edison | BMS | BMS Athletics | GW | HH | MT | NA | PN

DECEMBER

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

10 - Booster Holiday Boutique 11 am - 2 pm - BHS Commons

10 - BHS Holiday Market 12-3 pm - BHS Gym

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

The BHS Cultural Diversity Club recently visited the Rock Island Hauberg Museum to learn about our local indigenous heritage, ate an indigenous people inspired meal at The Nest, and then learned about local immigrant history at the German American Museum with Cultural Diversity Club groups from Davenport North and MidCity High Schools. #BETTerTogether

Educating & Empowering Every Student Every Day in Pursuit of Educational Excellence.

3311 18th St., Bettendorf, IA
(563) 359-3681
www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us
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