Family Connects

Congratulations to Alejandro Ruiz who ran in the Regional Cross Country Meet and placed 7th with a time of 16:09. He will advance to the State meet in Round Rock on November 3 at Old Settlers Park.

Earlier this season, Alex broke the school record at the Camp Tejas meet with a time of 15:54.

Congratulations Alex and CCHS XC!

Out of 25 bands at the UIL Area Marching Contest, Bastrop High School came in 9th and Cedar Creek High School came in 17th during the first round of competition. Bastrop advanced to the finals round and came in 10th place overall.

Parents are invited to join their students for a Thanksgiving Lunch on the dates below. Be sure to snag your meal ticket for $5 prior to lunch by visiting https://bastrop.revtrak.net/departments/child-nutrition/#/v/thanksgiving-feast-adult-meal-tickets.

Bastrop ISD uses email, phone and text messages to stay in touch with parents and guardians on a regular basis, including messages regarding a student's absence. This is a friendly reminder, if you are not receiving emails or text/phone messages from Bastrop ISD, please make sure your information is up-to-date in Family Access.

Reminder to parents - If your child will be absent, please call or email the campus to let them know.

Elementary students will dive into learning about empathy, while Intermediate and Middle School students will begin learning how to recognize bullying and harassment. High School students will begin to learn about exploring and sharing stories and how to reflect on ourselves. Families looking to engage their students around these topics can ask questions like:

- What are you learning during SEL time this week?

- What is one way you can demonstrate empathy to someone having a rough day?

- What are some things you value? How do your values inform your decision making?

As students come back from Thanksgiving Break, teachers will review classroom and school-wide expectations of being safe, respectful and responsible.

Parents of emergent bilingual students in grades 6-12, do you want to learn more about applying and preparing for college? You're invited to join us for a series of workshops at Bluebonnet Elementary from 6 - 8 pm on the dates below. (The workshops will be in Spanish.)

• Thursday, November 2
• Tuesday, November 7
• Thursday, November 9
• Tuesday, November 14
• Thursday, November 16

For more information and to register, contact Melli Eaves meaves1@bisdtx.org

Kidz Nite Out is open to all students in first through fifth grade from any campus. The cost is $20, cash only. For more information, check out the flyers below.

Join Taher in a virtual cooking class where participants will cook a delicious and satisfying family-friendly meal in 45 minutes. Register now to receive the list of ingredients and supplies needed so you'll be ready to go on November 15 at 5:30 pm.

Registration for the Hoopstars 2024 season is now open for PK-6th grade. The season will run from January through March. Register online at http://bisdtx.ce.eleyo.com.

Questions? Call 512-772-7179.

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Add Money to Your Child's Lunch Account

Contact Taher Staff (Taher is the Child Nutrition provider for BISD)

And remember ... in Bastrop ISD, all students eat free breakfast and lunch this school year!

Want to volunteer on your child's campus or at community engagement events hosted by BISD? Complete the required background check and view available opportunities by visiting Voly, Bastrop ISD's online volunteer platform.

RFP/Bids are listed on Public Purchase at www.publicpurchase.com. Bastrop ISD is currently accepting proposals/bids for the following:

• RFP #BA07-2024 - Maintenance/Facilities Supplies, Equipment and Services - Bid Id: 178543
• RFP #BA06-2024 - Janitorial/Custodial Repairs, Parts, Equipment and Services - Bid Id: 178542
• RFP #BA05-2024 - Grounds/Landscape Supplies, Equipment Repairs and Services - Bid Id: 178540
• RFP #BA04-2024 - Plumbing & Gas Line Supplies, Equipment, & Services - Bid Id: 178261
• RFP #BA03-2024 - General Electrical Supplies, Equipment, & Services BA03-2024 - Bid Id: 178247
• RFP #BA02-2023 - HVAC Contracted Services - Bid Id: 160739
• RFP #BA08-2024 - Pest Control Contracted Services - Bid Id: 178851

All documents must be completed and submitted electronically via email to bids@bisdtx.org before November 2, 2023 at 1pm.

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Bastrop ISD will be hosting an Open House to help answer any questions pertaining to the open bids process on October 30 from 4-7 pm at the BISD Service Center located at 906 Farm Street, Bastrop.

*Please keep in mind that it takes 24 hours for your account to process on the Public Purchase link. Please have this step completed if you plan to attend the Open House on October 30.

November 10: Staff Development/Student Holiday

November 14: BISD Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:30 pm, PAC

November 20-24: Staff & Student Holiday

Relationships with our students, parents, and staff are what make this a great place to learn, teach, and work. In Bastrop Independent School District ... THEIR future is OUR focus!

Email: news@bisdtx.org