Panther Print
September 14- September 18
Note From Ms. Muehling
We made it through our first week of remote learning. It was a week filled with learning, reflecting, and growing!
A huge thank you to all the grown-ups who supported our students this week with technology, emotional, and academic support. I know it was a long week for you as well and we cannot thank you enough for everything you're doing.
I also want to acknowledge and thank all the teachers and staff for their hard work preparing for this transition while always putting our students first. Their hard work, dedication, countless hours of preparation, and determination has not gone unnoticed. Our staff inspires me each day to be a better educator and I am EXTREMELY fortunate to work and learn with each of them!
I wish you all a great second week of school.
Peace, Love, Panthers!
Ms. Muehling
This Week's Events
Friday, September 18
- Counselor's Coffee 10-11/recorded
Future Events
- Virtual CAC Meeting 3:15-4:15
- Principal's Coffee 10-11/recorded
- BW Family Picnic Time/TBD
- At-School Phase-In Begins
- Virtual PTA Meeting 5-6
- Ms. Muehling Goes on Maternity Leave
Counselor's Coffee
We will be discussing the counseling program, services, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and counseling services within the remote learning platform. The session will be recorded so if you are unable to attend, you can watch it at your convenience. We will be sure to post it to Living Tree for those that want to watch it at a later date.
I hope to see you all on Friday! Please use the link below to join.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/2365528041?pwd=M21oOHVWZVpYMml1ZmE3SmE0Y0N1Zz09
Meeting ID: 236 552 8041
Passcode: Kindness
New Panther Lunch Bunches with Ms. Gee
Monday 9/14: 3rd new students 11:30-12:00
Wednesday 9/16: 2nd new students 11.30-12:00
Friday 9/18: 1st new students 11:30-12:00
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/2365528041?pwd=M21oOHVWZVpYMml1ZmE3SmE0Y0N1Zz09
Meeting ID: 236 552 8041
Passcode: Kindness
September Parent Survey
Your voice is always valuable to us, and especially now as the district continues working through reopening campuses for the 2020–21 school year. Below is a link to the final, short survey that asks your instructional model preference for your student(s) starting on October 6.
Answering this survey is critical for our campus reopening efforts by helping us understand what you think is best for your student(s).
Survey link: https://austinisd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3EKb4cCqXqzNC97
Please note that surveys can only be taken once per each student enrolled. You will need your student’s ID number to access the survey and respond for your student. Questions about the survey or requests for help with the survey can be sent to survey@austinisd.org.
The link to the survey is also available on the main AISD webpage, on the Open for Learning webpage, on the AISD Facebook, on the AISD Twitter, on the AISD mobile app, and in the AISD Parent Cloud.
Please feel free to spread the word to ensure that all of our families’ voices are heard!
Library Lines
Library Book Drop
We are ready to take back your library books! Bins will be placed in the library courtyard. The bins will be out from 8:30-3:00 each day. Please remember to practice social distancing and wear your mask. Please reach out to Ms. Kettler with any questions- carly.kettler@austinisd.org
Technology Updates
Technology Available at BW!
If you need to pick up a device or need to request a device, please reach out to Ms. Kettler.
Device pickup procedure at BW
You will need to provide:
Your child’s student id number
The type and number of devices you are expecting to receive
(chromebook, Ipad)
When you arrive in the circle drive in front of the school please park and call the library office at 512-414-7593. You will be asked to provide your child’s full name, student id number and the type of device you are expecting. Please remain in your car while your device is being issued. Once the process is complete your device will be placed in a bin outside the library courtyard where you can then collect your items.
Video Tutorial: How to Request Technology on the Parent Portal
Technology Updates
Lost/Stolen student devices:
Families should follow the procedures outlined here.
Student devices in need of repair:
Families can take iPads, Chromebooks, and hotspots in need of repair to either your school or to one of the Curbside locations, where they can be swapped out as long as supplies allow.
“Power wash” Chromebooks to Update Zoom:
Students may notice that Zoom is out of date on their Chromebooks. Students and caregivers that Chromebooks must be “power washed” (restored to Austin ISD default settings) for Zoom to update automatically. Here is a step set as well as a link to a video.
MackinVia and Dreambox added to iPads:
The MackinVia and Dreambox apps have been added to iPads. Apps on the student iPads will soon be organized into logical folders to streamline student access and hide infrequently used apps and system apps.
Students use the Canvas Student app to access BLEND (and then Seesaw)
A video in English demonstrating this process can be seen here. A video in Spanish is in progress and a link will be provided as soon as it is available.
Student iPad Security and Student Safety
Please note: District-wide safety restrictions can be seen on the iPads under Settings> General > Device Management > JamfSchool MDM Management Profile > Restrictions. Families may see other options under Screen Time, but despite appearances, no Screen Time setting can be less restrictive than the General Restrictions pushed by the District. A flyer for distribution is available here.
BW Fall Master Events Calendar
BW PTA
Grade Level Parent Representative
Please contact Jenny Shepard to learn more or sign up.
BW Fall Family Picnic
Are you ready for a new spin on our beloved Family Picnic? We are hoping to continue the tradition of time spent with family and friends outside, great food, and engaging entertainment. To this end we are launching KBWE, a completely auditory experience! Leave those screens at home on October 2nd and listen to our "radio" program...BUT FIRST WE NEED YOUR HELP!
STUDENTS! We would love to include your voices in the broadcast. Record yourselves answering the following prompt: What has been your favorite thing that has happened since we were in school together last March? Do you have a new pet to introduce? A memory to share? A new skill you learned? Please keep it short and sweet.
TEACHERS! You finally get to be the DJ! Record yourself giving a shout out to your students, and select a song we can play for all to enjoy (just send the title and we can track it down).
PARENTS! Do you have a talent for the tambourine? An expertise in electronica? Have you spent the last 6 months mastering the mandolin? We would love to broadcast your music as part of the celebration! (Note: this invite is for adults only, the kids get AXBW!)
Everyone is super busy this time of year but this can be a way for us to celebrate as a community so please consider participating! Audio files (of all types) can be uploaded here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oyZbPgH-gsYhgQIHTTsDA_9IXIxqBWpP?usp=sharing
PLEASE SUBMIT NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 23RD!!! Any questions please contact Chad Kelly (chadjule@gmail.com) or Dana Singh (danasingh@gmail.com) via email or through Living Tree.
How to Get Involved
- Sign up for a PTA Committee- BW PTA Committee Signup Sheet
- Reach out to our PTA president for additional information- jennrustgi@gmail.com
BW Buddy Program
As you may have suspected, this year at school is going to look a lot different...but hopefully we can find some ways to keep our Bryker Woods community strong!
One way is the new BW Buddies Program, where families new to Bryker Woods are matched with a returning "support" family via email. The support family can welcome the new family to Bryker Woods, and help answer any questions they may have. Hopefully, this partnership will make transitioning to a new school a little easier, and provide both parties with another connection during this time of distance learning.
If you are interested, you can sign up here: BW Buddies Program Sign-Up
Questions? Contact Dana Singh at danasingh@gmail.com or through Living Tree.
Additional Resource/Information
- AISD Covid-19 Updates
- AISD Summer Meals Sites
- BW Website
- AISD Asbestos Letter (see attachment below)
Families may call the Family Support line at 512-414-9187. You can also send a Let's Talk! text to (512) 886-6434. Support is available weekdays from 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bryker Woods Elementary
Email: kristina.muehling@austinisd.org
Website: byrkerwoods.austinschools.org
Location: 3309 Kerbey Lane, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2054