Bett District Update

Join the Bettendorf High School Goldusters on January 28, 2024 for a fun afternoon of dance as a lil' duster! Students will participate in warm-ups, games, dance/pom technique, and learn a dance performance to perform in front of friends and family at the end of the clinic. Lil' dusters will also have the opportunity to perform the dance they learn at a boys' varsity basketball game on February 2nd! The clinic is open to all K-5 students from any district. Snacks, drinks, and a t-shirt will be provided!

The cost is $30 per child. Registration due date is 1/10. Feel free to email Coach Cheyenne and Coach Katia with any questions: bettendorfgoldusters@gmail.com

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.

Check out our upcoming sessions of the Bett Academy! We invite you to come, learn and have fun. #BETTerTogether

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 BHS Cultural Diversity Club is fundraising with Creative Coffees! Get ready to awaken your taste buds and support the club by indulging in the delightful array of premium coffee blends, hot cocoa and tea selections available. Scan the QR Code or click on this link: https://www.ccrfundraiser.com/id/CulturalDiversityClub

Help with a donation toward a student meal debt. Nutrition Services and families in need would be glad for the assistance. Contact Michelle Riessen mriessen@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or (563) 359-8263 on how you can help a family in need or if you are a family who needs assistance with meal debt. #BETTerTogether

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

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.

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

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

VIRTUAL BACKPACK - COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

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

• Bettendorf Baseball - 5th Annual Wiffle Ball Tournament - Dec. 28

• 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

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

DECEMBER

21-Jan. 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

JANUARY

1-2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

3 - School Board Meeting 6 pm

9 - Winter Band Concert

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

29 - 8th Grade Parent Night 6-8 pm

Thank you to our secondary student success teams for expanding their knowledge in applying Trauma Informed for FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment) to BIP (behavior plan for special needs students) at ISU Scott County Extension & Outreach. #BettPride #BETTerTogether

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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