Bett District Update

Thanks to the Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) we have updated the machine lab in Bettendorf High School to incorporate ten new lathe machines, remove old machines and electrical updates. By modernizing the machines in the machining lab students are better able to develop their skills using machines that are standard in the industry today.

A lathe machine is a stationary cutting tool used for shaping wood and metal by removing the unwanted parts of the workpiece. They can be used for product fabricating operations such as sanding, drilling, cutting, deformation, and turning.

"We have more than 100 students signed up for machining classes this year. The machining lab update enables us educate students who can be ready to join the workforce with a solid foundation of both the knowledge and skills necessary for machining careers immediately after high school."

Haleigh Hoyt

Career Readiness Coordinator

SCRA funded $77,450 of the project with other financial support coming from a Carl Perkins Grant - federal funding to states to improve both secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs.

Sheila Ion (Tuftee) Class of 2007 is the Bettendorf Community Schools Foundation 2024 Visiting Science Scholar. She will be presenting to Bettendorf High School students on March 1st and will also be at the Bett STEAM Expo on Saturday March 2nd.

Sheila is the Corporate Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager for JBS USA, based out of Greeley, Colorado. JBS is the largest protein producer in the world, with food products spanning over 100 countries and 6 different continents. In her current role, she oversees the food safety, quality and regulatory aspects of six large commercial pork processing plants located in Louisville KY, Beardstown IL, Ottumwa IA, Marshalltown IA, Worthington MN, and Pipestone MN.

Sheila joined the Bettendorf School system during her middle school years, eventually graduating from Bettendorf High School in 2007. She went on to study Animal Science at Iowa State University (ISU) and obtained her Bachelor of Animal Science in 2012. In addition to her degree, Sheila took supplemental classes for a veterinary medicine emphasis and had multiple internships focused on animal health across the United States. Learn more

February is National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month! Bettendorf Middle and High School students have opportunities to take CTE classes in the following areas: Business, Computer Science, Culinary, Early Childhood Education, Health Sciences, Human Services, Industrial Technology (high school), and Teacher Education. We are grateful for our wonderful CTE Teachers and the students that enroll in CTE classes every year! For more information on CTE classes, contact BCSD Career Readiness Coordinator Haleigh Hoyt at hhoyt@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.

It’s time to register kindergarten students and new families in the Bettendorf Community School District for the 2024-25 school year. Please be sure to register your student(s) by Thursday, February 29 for placement. Link to more information

Beginning Thursday, February 8 returning families can complete their Annual Updates (online registration) through their IC Parent Portal. More information will be released as the registrations open.

Please be sure to register your student(s) by Thursday, February 29 for placement.

If your child will be four years old on or before September 15, 2024 he or she may attend the Bettendorf Schools Early Childhood Program for the upcoming school year. Families that meet the free and reduced criteria are given first placement in the Bettendorf Community School District program. Children who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch will be placed in the program if space allows. More Information / Applications

Funding provided by the state of Iowa in support of The Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program also allows us to support children four years of age in other local preschool programs. Families of preschoolers in this program can receive preschool education at no charge for 10 hours per week with the balance of time attending the local preschool paid by parents.

Please join us in showing appreciation for our school counseling team and all they do to help support our students throughout their education! #BETTerTogether #BettPride

Join the Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters for a Dine to Donate at The Grinder's & Spaghetti House on Kimberly Rd 4-8 pm Wed., Feb 7. Be sure to mention the Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters and share the flyer! #BETTerTogether

Inviting any student in grades 6-11 to join the BHS dance team for a week of being a Golduster! Register by Feb. 7 with the QR code or link below! Students will attend two practices with the team and also have the opportunity to perform at a varsity basketball game on Tuesday, February 13.

We can’t wait to dance with you!

https://forms.gle/UuSYAuALWi7E1oWs5

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

The sixth-grade science department is hosting a blood drive on Monday, February 12 from 2:30 - 6:30 pm in the BMS cafeteria. Please help us in recruiting donors for the blood drive so that we can make it as successful as possible! To schedule an appointment, contact Mrs. Maddox or go to www.bloodcenter.org and use group code #1544!

Don't miss this free, hands-on event for all Quad Cities students and their families to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Families travel through the middle school to discover a variety of opportunities from our community partners. Snacks & drinks available in the BMS cafeteria. Learn more

2024 Exhibits

Beekeeping! | Bettendorf Police Department | BHS Conservation & Science Clubs | Building Futures: Explore Career Management Opportunities | Chemistry with SAU | Girl Scouts | Illowa Council Cub Scouts | Instrument Petting Zoo | John Deere Manufacturing | Math Puzzles | Metronet: Fiber Optic Fun | Mississippi River Navigation and Locks and Dams | Mural Painting | Parker Audiology The World of Wax | Physical Therapy Obstacle Course | Planetarium | Putnam Museum and Science Center | Quad Cities Clean Energy Center | Quad City Steamwheelers "How to throw a spiral" | Raptors of Iowa | Robotics with HNI | Science Applied to Life by 3M | Screen Printing | Sensational Seeds | Spin Art with the Figge | St. Ambrose Center for Health Sciences Education | STEAM @ the Bettendorf Public Library | The Adventures of Veterinary Medicine | University of Iowa Health Care | Watershed Education | Wild about Woodpeckers | Write More Light Into Your Life

Mark Twain Elem will be hosting a Girls on the Run Program this spring! Practices will take place on Tuesday and Thursdays after school. Students from all elementary are welcome to join (parents will be responsible for transportation). If your daughter is interested in joining us for the spring session, you will need to register online. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Jordan Drane, Girls on the Run Coach/Site Coordinator.

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

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

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NEW THIS WEEK

• Southeast Little League - Online Registration Now Open

VIRTUAL BACKPACK

• Iowa State University - ACT Raising Safe Kids - Tuesday evenings starting Feb. 27 | Friday afternoons starting March 1

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

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

FEBRUARY

3 - Rhythm on the Riverbend 8:30 - 10 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

5-9 School Counseling Week

5 - Bett Academy - District Curriculum 6-7:30 pm - Herbert Hoover Elem

5 - MS/HS Jazz Concert 7 pm - Performing Arts Center

7 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

8 - Winter Orchestra Concerts 6 & 7:15 pm - Performing Arts Center

9 - GW Rock & Roll Bingo 6 pm - Golden Leaf

12 - BMS Blood Drive 2:30-6:30 pm - Commons

19 - NO SCHOOL - President's Day

20 - Bett Academy - Student & Family Supports 5-7:30 pm - MS Cafeteria

21 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

26 - 5th-12th Grade Parade of Bands 7 pm - BHS Gym

29 - HS Show Choir Showcase 7 pm

Jeremy Moeller shared his collection of artifacts with the 7th grade Social Studies students this week. His collection includes items from WWI, WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam War, the War in Iraq as well as the War in Afghanistan. Students were asked to imagine what the soldiers who wore the helmets, uniforms, shoes, etc. experienced. Also, to understand that the story or experience that each artifact could tell and its impact on our lives today.

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