Bett District Update

The Bettendorf Community School District went blue on Thursday to show solidarity with our friends at Perry Schools. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the Perry community. #PerryStrong #BluejayStrong #BETTerTogether

Taking place every year on the third Monday in January, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday that is also designated by Congress as a national day of service – a “day on, not a day off.” Participation in service activities has grown each year as more Americans are encouraged to provide meaningful change in their communities. Whether service meets a tangible need, such as fixing up a school or senior center, builds a sense of community or mutual responsibility. In a pandemic environment, service can take on the form of sending a meal through a meal delivery service, serving as a virtual mentor, or donating money to a charitable cause to help those who lack basic essential items.

No matter the choice, service empowers individuals, strengthens communities, bridges barriers, creates solutions, and moves us closer to Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community. It breaks down barriers by bringing people from different backgrounds together and it benefits those who choose to serve. Coretta Scott King said, “The greatest birthday gift my husband could receive is if people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds celebrated the holiday by performing individual acts of kindness through service to others.”

US Department of the Interior

Thursday is the End of 2nd Quarter and an early release. There will be no school on Friday due to staff inservice.

Parents/Guardians of BHS Students - Administration please be on the lookout for communication from BHS administration regarding finals week schedule and any changes.

Proudly Presents

Join the Bettendorf Middle School Drama Club for their production of Finding Nemo Jr. in the Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center.

• 7 pm - Thursday, January 25 & Friday, January 26
• 2 pm - Saturday, January 27

Enjoy an adults-only night raising funds for Grant Wood Elementary School! Doors open at 6 pm and Bingo starts at 7 pm. There will be a silent auction during the event. Attendees are invited to bring their own food, but no crock pots are allowed. Alcohol and food will be available for purchase through the Golden Leaf. A BIG thank you to our Event Sponsor: Advanced Business Systems!!

Click the following link to register for an individual ticket ($15) or a table of 8 ($100): https://forms.gle/D3sVMfns7CQvvZ5S6

Each year, the Bettendorf Community School District hosts a STEAM Expo. This is a free event for all Quad Cities students and their families to explore science and art in a fun, hands-on manner. Children will be able to travel from room to room as their interests dictate. This year’s STEAM Expo will be held at Bettendorf Middle School on Sat., March 2 from 11-2. If you have a career and/or interest in a STEAM topic and would like to be an exhibitor, please complete the linked Google Form.

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.

Check out the 2023-24 family handbook for: District Information | General School Procedures | Climate & Safety | Curriculum & Assessments | Programs & Supports for Students | Health & Wellness | Student Rights & Responsibilities | Attendance & Absences | Parent Information & Resources | Registration/Enrollment | Elementary Information | Bettendorf Middle School Information | Bettendorf High School Information | Links to Forms

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

Reconnect, engage, give back! With BettConnect, a joint initiative by Bettendorf Community School District and Foundation, alumni can now connect while supporting current students. Let's bridge the gap and build a stronger community! BettConnect.com #AlumniPower #BETTerTogether

• 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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VIRTUAL BACKPACK - COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

• Join Bettendorf K-8 Girls Wrestling - Tues & Thurs 6:30 - 7:45 pm
• Putnam Museum Upcoming Dec. Events

• The University of Iowa Alumni and Friends - 48-Hour Flash Writing Contest Grade 3 - Adults - Jan. 12-14
  

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

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JANUARY

15 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

17 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

18 - End of 2nd Quarter - Early Release - PS 11:20 am, HS 12 pm, MS 1 pm, Elem 2 pm

19 - NO SCHOOL - Staff Inservice

22 - 3rd Quarter Begins

25-27 - Finding Nemo Jr. - BHS Performing Arts Center

27 - Athletic Booster Trivia Night - Golden Leaf

29 - 8th Grade Parent Night 6-8 pm

Paul Norton Elementary 1st grade students work on science experiments, discovering what materials can block light. #BettPride

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

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(563) 359-3681
www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us
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