Bobcat Newsletter
2022-2023 School Year
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Principal's message
Dear Bedichek families,
We want to thank you for an amazing first week of school! It has been awesome to see all of our outstanding Bobcats. Our students have been coming to class prepared and ready to learn each day, making the first week a huge success! We thank you for your continued support during these difficult times. We love our bobcat students and look forward to an amazing 2022-2023 school year!
For any questions or concerns please call our office at 512-414-3265.
Bedichek TEA ratings are in.
Congratulations Bobcats!
Drop-Off and Pick up procedures
- Drop-off is at the back parking lot by the gymnasium on Thelma Street. (Front driveway for bus drop-off ONLY)
- Campus doors open at 7:55 am and dismissal is at 3:50 pm and students should be picked up by 4:15 pm.
- After 8:20 am all students must be dropped off in the front office.
- Students are served breakfast in class.
- If your child has a doctor's appointment or must be picked up before the end of the school day we ask that you do so before 3:15 pm otherwise you must wait for dismissal at 3:50 pm.
Other important information
- Agendas are required for all students. The price is $5 (cash only).
- PE students bring in $10 for gym shirt and $10 for lock
- If you are a 7th or 8th-grade student interested in sports you must have a physical on file. You may request a copy from the front office or at https://www.austinisd.org/athletics/forms
CAMPUS SAFETY MEasures
If you see any dangerous situation for our campus please call 911 or you may call our Austin ISD Police dispatch at 512-414-1703.
Austin ISD Equity Advisory Committee
Immunization
Schedule Changes
6th grade schedule change request
7th & 8th grade schedule change request
Pedimos que llene el formulario google para la solicitud de cambio de horario para pedir un cambio en el horario de su hijo/a. Este formulario debe ser llenado para poder ser considerado para un cambio. Los formularios estan disponibles en español y íngles y debe ser llenada de acuerdo al año escolar que cursan. La fecha limite para solicitar un cambio es el viernes, 26 de agosto del 2022.
Upcoming Events
- Student/ Staff Holiday
Wednesday, September 7th
- 6-7:30 pm→BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Bell schedule by grade level
Uniform/Dress code requirements
Bedichek Middle School
Standardized Dress Code
SHIRTS
· Grade-Level Solid Color Polo-style shirt (short or long sleeve) with collar and no logos or insignias (Bedichek insignia OK)
8th Grade – Black
7th Grade – White
6th Grade – Kelly or Forest Green
PANTS/SKIRTS
· Solid black or khaki slacks or
· Solid black or khaki jeans (no designs or ornamentation on pants or pockets) or
· Knee length solid black or khaki shorts (no Sweats or leggins) or
· Knee-length Solid black or khaki skirts or capri-style pants (girls)
MASKS (Optional)
· Mask cannot be red or have any images that administration deems inappropriate (Bandanas, neck gaiters and face mask with air vents will not be allowed)
SHOES
· Shoes may be any color with the exception of being majority red or blue.
· Shoes may use any laces that are not majority red or blue. Shoes must be close toed and close heeled.
SOCKS
· Socks may be any color with the exception of being majority red or blue.
BELT
· All black, all white, all green, or all brown – plain, no ornaments or other colors
OTHER
· All white, all black, or all green undershirt may be worn under Polo-style shirt
· Backpacks may be any color with the exception of being majority red or blue.
· Outerwear– Sweatshirts/Sweaters can be any color other than majority red or blue. They may have hoods, be button-up, zipper style or pullover. Winter coats/jackets are not a part of the dress code; therefore, all styles are acceptable. However, coats/jackets may not be worn in the classroom.
· Oversized and/or undersized clothing, as determined by staff, will not be permitted.
*The purpose of the Bedichek Dress Code is to create a unified academic focus on campus. Students who cannot provide their own clothing should contact our Parent Support Specialist for assistance. All students are required to participate daily. Dress Code checks will take place daily.
Bedichek School Supply list
- 1 pencil pouch
- 1 package of blue or black pens
- 1 package of #2 pencils
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 1 package of crayons
- 1 package of markers
- 1 package of highlighters
- 1 ream of notebook paper
- 8 composition books (not spirals)
- 1 backpack (No Red or Blue backpacks)
- 1 box of kleenex
- Agenda-available for purchase at school for $5
Other events around austin isd
Bedicheck 50th anniversary Celebration
Principal: Sarah Atkinson
Bedichek Middle School
6800 Bill Hughes Road
Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (512) 414-3265
Fax: (512) 841-3561
Twitter: @bedichekms