Bobcat Newsletter

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Hello Bobcat Families,

This week we had our students take two MAP Growth tests on Wednesday and Thursday. Shout out to you for making sure they were prepared with their Chromebooks charged. Big shout Out to our students and teachers as well for continuing to represent good Bobcat character traits through their hard work in and out of class. Our bobcat Football team had their first game of the season representing Bedichek Pride on and off of the the football field. Looking forward to seeing more achievements throughout the year.

I look forward to meeting with you for our Monthly Parent Coffee in our library on Thursday, September 14th at 10 am. Come and meet other parents to discuss future workshops and events. Let's learn and work together to make this year a success for you as a parent and your child.

Students' attendance is of utmost importance in ensuring student success. Please reach out to the attendance office if your child is unable to attend school. In addition, remember all students are expected to be in Bedichek standardized dress code. Please see the website for more information.

We are still looking for parents for our PTA board. Please reach out to Ms. Martinez our Parent Support; if you are interested in being part of PTA as member or be part of the PTA board. We meet once a month shortly after school to discuss fun events for our campus.

Thank you for all of your support.

Angela Atkinson

Monday, September 11th

• 12-1:30pm → Con Mi Madre Program recruiting during 6th & 7th lunches

Tuesday, September 12th

• During lunches → Talent Search recruiting

Thursday September 14

• 10:00 am → Parent Coffee come meet your principal and have some treats and coffee with us

• Drop-off is at the back parking lot by the gymnasium on Thelma Street. (Front driveway for bus drop-off ONLY)
• Campus doors open at 7:55 am and dismissal is at 3:50 pm and students should be picked up by 4:15 pm.
• After 8:20 am all students must be dropped off in the front office.
• Students are served breakfast in class.
• Students pick up for doctor's appointments or other reasons; students can only be picked up between 8:20 am-3:15 pm. We will not call for any student after 3:15 pm all others must wait for dismissal at 3:50 pm.

Other important information

• Agendas are required for all students. The price is $4 (cash)

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Exploring middle school & high school Fine Arts Opportunities

(Explorando las oportunidades de bellas artes para la secundaria y preparatoria)

• 11am English session (Zoom Registration: bit.ly/TFSSep13S2)
• 2 pm Spanish session (Registración de Zoom: bit.ly/TFSSep13S4)

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

What Families need to know about school meals at Austin ISD

(Lo que necesita saber de las comidas escolares en el Distrito de Austin)

• 9am English Session (Zoom registration: bit.ly/TFSSep13S1)
• 1pm Spanish session ( Registración de Zoom: bit.ly/TFSSep13S3)

1. Last spring, the Texas Legislature passed a new law, HB 3, requiring all Texas school districts to have at least one armed security officer at every campus during school hours.

• Austin ISD is NOT considering arming teachers or other district employees outside of Austin ISD Police Department to comply with the law.

• We are planning to hire more than 70 new SRO’s to cover all 78 elementary campuses, plus associated support staff, to meet the new requirements.

• The board is required to approve the required number of SROs per campus. They are anticipated to adopt this plan at their August 31 voting meeting.

2. A new state law, HB 114, mandates that ALL e-cigarettes (THC and Tobacco) are prohibited at or near public schools and school events.

• House Bill 114 requires a student to be placed in the District Alternative Education Program (DAEP) if the student possesses, uses, is under the influence of, sells, gives, or delivers marijuana, THC, or an e-cigarette while on campus, within 300 feet of school property, or at a school-related event.

• Under Austin ISD guidelines, this is a 20-day DAEP placement.

3. To further our efforts to protect students from firearms, and as a courtesy to our families, Austin ISD is informing families of the legal obligations to protect minors from negligent gun storage.

• Texas State Law 46.13 indicates that a person commits an offense if a child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm and the person with criminal negligence: failed to secure the firearm; or left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access.

If you see any dangerous situation for our campus please call 911 or you may call our Austin ISD Police dispatch at 512-414-1703.

Website: bedichek.austinschools.org
Location: 6800 Bill Hughes Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-3265