Bett District Update

Above - Bettendorf High School Salute to Veterans

Below - Bettendorf Middle School Veterans Day flag ceremony

Larry Busch - United States Army - BHS

Paul Castro - United States Army - Board Member

Bryan Dietsch - United States Marine Corps - GW

Robbie Furne - United States Marine Corps - BHS

Thomas Hackett - United States Marine Corps - Operations

Chris Henson - United States Navy - GW

Brian Hess - United States Navy - NA

Kevin Hurt - United Sates Army & National Guard - BMS

James Kiel - United States Marine Corps - BHS

Gary Larson - United States Army - Operations

Daniel Milburn - United States Army - BHS

Marty Burroughs - United States Army - Operations

Gerald Riordan - United States Air Force - Operations

Kevin Roling - National Guard - BMS

David Silverberg - United States Navy - Operations

John Staber - United States Air Force - BHS

Deb Thomas - Air Force - BMS

Diana Williams United States Army - BHS

We thank all the candidates and voters in our school board election and welcome incumbent Paul Castro and new members Kevin Freking, Patrick Larkin, and Ryan McGivern to our board for their upcoming terms. The board's role is essential in ensuring our students' success and our educational system's overall function. We look forward to working together to educate and empower our students in pursuit of educational excellence. The new board will take office at the Dec. 14 school board meeting. #BETTerTogether

Thursday night, families enjoyed a Family Math Night at Mark Twain Elementary. Guests had fun playing games and a raffle. #BETTerTogether #BettPride

The Mark Twain PTA is selling Moe’s Taco Kits! Use the link below to order. Orders are due November 12. Pick up is on November 14 at Mark Twain at 5 pm. https://www.jotform.com/232745882618164 #BETTerTogether

American Education Week honors the team of people who work in public schools, everyone from the bus driver and classroom teacher to the cafeteria worker and administrative staff, plus countless others. Join us in celebrating all all staff for their passion and tireless efforts. #BETTerTogether

Nov. 15 - Education Support Professionals Day

Nov. 17 - Substitute Educators Day

Tuesday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. Please wear blue to support the students and adults in our community who have Type One Diabetes.

Mark your calendar for the FBLA Pancake Breakfast for March of Dimes - 8-11 am on Sat., Nov. 18th. $5 - breakfast and games to help support babies and their families. #BETTerTogether

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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

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.

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.

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

• Bettendorf Parks & Rec. - Wellness Weekly Newsletter!
  

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

VIRTUAL BACKPACK - COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

• University of Iowa - Kids GO STEM! flyer | register - Dec. 2
• Bettendorf Baseball - 5th Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament - Dec. 28

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

NOVEMBER

11 - Veterans Day

12 - Daylight Savings Time Ends

13- 17 - American Education Week

13 - 4th Grade /HS Chamber Orchestra Concert 6 pm

13 - School Board Meeting (Updated date - one meeting in Nov.)

14 - 5th Grade Band Concert

14 - World Diabetes Day - Wear Blue

18 - BHS FLBA Pancake Breakfast for March of Dimes 8-11 am - BHS Commons

22-24 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

29 - MS Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 - 7:30 pm

30 - HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-7 pm - Online Only

Student Hunger Drive 2023 by the numbers:

• 818,468 meals raised from 17 local schools

• 178,636 meals raised
• 63,000 pounds donated
• 570 boxes loaded
• 45 students
• 42 days
• 1 community full of support

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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