Bett District Update

“We’re RED-y to Make A Difference and Live a Drug-Free Life!”

Mark Twain Steamers wore red this week in honor of Red Ribbon Week and their annual Red Ribbon Run! Red Ribbon Week takes place each year from October 23 - 31 to keep kids drug-free.

Bring the family to an evening of fall activities and fun. Purchase tickets at the door.

Join the BHS Chapter of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) for Trivia Night and Bake Sale 6-8 pm on Thursday, Oct. 26, in the BHS Commons. $5 per person. Contact czimmerman@bettendorf.k12.ia.us with questions.

Bett Inform Host Lauren Ballard talks with Andrew Champion, vice president of the Bettendorf School Board, about the role of the school board and his experience as well as his favorite food and a fun fact. #BETTerTogether

THE BETT CAST - Informing and empowering through conversation-based podcasts

• Bett Connect with host Haleigh Hoyt, BCSD Career Readiness Coordinator - Alumni & students talking about their school life at Bett and careers.
• Bett You Didn't You Know with student hosts McKenzie Morrison & Finley Haberman - Highlighting fun, sometimes surprising informational topics from our community.
• Bett Focus with student hosts Alivia Isaacson & Gwyneth Hayes - Fun features with a student, staff member, or community member.
• Bett Inform with student host Lauren Ballard - Conversations about informative and engaging district topics and unpacking potentially complicated topics.

Thank you to all who came for last night's Board Candidate Forum and to KWQC for moderating. #BETTerTogether Watch online. Learn more

Scott County Auditor’s Office - Through - Nov. 7 M-F - 8 am - 4:30 pm | Oct. 28 - 9 am - noon

Bettendorf Public Library - Fri., Oct. 27 - 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Election Day - Tues, Nov. 7 - 7 am - 8 pm

Where Do I Vote - Precinct Finder

Recently, the Iowa Department of Education released the new Iowa School Performance Profiles (ISPP) which includes new state school performance ratings and federal designations. The ISPP uses multiple measurements to provide information for families, educators, and communities around school performance in the state of Iowa.

As a District, we have a lot to celebrate with significant improvements and several ratings above state averages thanks to the hard work and high expectations of our teachers, staff, students, and administrators.

Our administrators and staff are diligent in reviewing data as an integral part of our continuous improvement process to enhance student learning and success. The information compiled through the Iowa School Performance Profile is used to help us to better understand the needs our students and guide our partnership in developing improvement plans to best support our students and teachers.

Assessment Participation

English Language Arts 99.21

Average School Achievement

English Language Arts 51.75 | Math 52.4

Graduation Rate

4 Years 91.47 | 5 Year 95.42

Growth

English Language Arts 55 | Mathematics 52

Percent Proficient

English Language Arts 77.91 | Mathematics 77.23

Post-Secondary Readiness

College Level, Post Secondary or Advanced Coursework 86.47

ACT or SAT Success 65.19

Readiness Index Composite 51.21

Saturday November 4, BHS StuCo will go door to door 2-5 pm to collect cash, checks and nonperishable food donations for the Student Hunger Drive. You can also bring donations to the HS or donate online: http://bit.ly/betthungerdrive23 #BETTerTogether #BettPride

Collections

• HyVee - Tuesday & Thursday 4-8 pm | Saturday 12 pm - 4 pm
• Fareway - Wednesday & Friday 4-8 pm

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

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 Library - Library Spooktacular - Oct. 23- 31
  
• Bettendorf Parks & Rec. - Wellness Weekly Newsletter!
• Gridshock Documentary (flyer) How Iowans Can Impact Sex Trafficking in Iowa Nov. 9
  
• University of Iowa - Kids GO STEM! flyer | register - Dec. 2

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

OCTOBER

National Principals Month

National Bully Prevention Month

26 - End of 1st Quarter

27 & 30 - NO SCHOOL (27 - HS Inservice)

31 - 2nd Quarter Begins

NOVEMBER

7 - Election Day

7 - 7th & 8th Grade Fall Band Concert 7:15 - HS Performing Arts Center

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

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

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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