BETHKE BISON BULLETIN
April 5, 2020
Bethke Elementary
Email: carrielowery@katyisd.org
Website: www.katyisd.org/campus/cbe/Pages
Location: 4535 East Ventana Parkway, Katy, TX, United States
Phone: 281-234-4200
Facebook: facebook.com/BethkeElementary
Twitter: @BethkeElem
Week 3 Learning!
Online learning is off to a great start! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to helping your child access the online learning opportunities. Please remember that your child’s teacher is here to support you and your child through this process.
For Week 3 of online learning, we are transitioning to campus created activity boards. Our teachers have been working hard to create some engaging activities for your children. We have created a webpage for you to access the Bethke Online Learning. You will probably notice that it looks very similar to the district choice boards that you have already been using. The district choice boards will still be available, but they will serve as supplemental activities to what you find on the Bethke Online Learning Webpage. Your child does not have to complete the district choice board activities unless you would like them to. They should focus on completion of the BETHKE ONLINE LEARNING. Each activity should not take more than about 30 minutes to complete, and your child’s teacher will be available to answer any questions you may have on Monday! Enjoy your weekend!
Please visit https://tinyurl.com/bethkeonline to access your child’s Week 3 Activity Boards.
30 Day Kindness Challenge!
To spread kindness more widely, share pictures and posts using the hashtags #deepkindness, #KatyCommUNITY, and #KatyStrong. We would like to highlight students and staff across the district for their participation in the 30 Days of Kindness. See the challenges below for the first 7 days!
Forgot to Order Your Yearbook? There is Still Time!
You still can through April 21st!
Online orders can be placed by visiting our website at http://www.strawbridge.net/ and clicking the red Order Pictures and Yearbooks button at the top of the page.
We will arrange for drive through delivery if needed.
5th Grade Summer Reading Links
District Updates: Grades for 3rd 9 Weeks and Device Checkout!
Elementary 3rd Nine Weeks Grading Period
Elementary Parents/Guardians and Staff: As you may know, the elementary 3rd nine weeks grading period closed on Friday, March 6, 2020.
Due to the temporary closure of schools, student report cards will be available online via the Home Access Center (HAC) on Friday, April 3, 2020. Instructions regarding how to access your child’s report card in the HAC will be provided next week and before the Friday, April 3 report card release date. Should your child have extenuating circumstances regarding the 3rd nine weeks grading period, please contact your campus principal or coronavirus@katyisd.org.
Campuses plan on implementing online assignments during the final grading period. Additional information regarding grading will be released Friday, April 3.
Should your student be in need of a device in order to complete online learning assignments at home, please contact the Technology Department using the Campus Device Check Out Form.
If you have any technology related questions, do not hesitate to contact the Parent and Student Technology Support Center.
Again, thank you for your continued patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Instructions how to Access the Report Card via HAC:
If you have never logged into HAC (Home Access Center) and will need to in order to view your student’s report card, please click below:
A Note from Our Counselors:
Hello Bethke Bison Parents and Students,
We know how difficult and uncertain these times are right now. Please know that as a counseling team we are here to assist you as best as we can. While we may not have all the answers, we will always do our best to help.
Katy ISD and Bethke Elementary are dedicated to making the best decisions for our students, families and staff. As decisions are made, they will be communicated with parents and students. Thank you for your support and patience as we navigate how to best serve our students and families, together. We hope you all are staying healthy and safe.
Counselors are available from Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tani Johnson tanimjohnson@katyisd.org
Jennifer Walsdorf jenniferwalsdorf@katyisd.org
Counselors are working together to develop optional Social-Emotional Learning lessons and activities to share with parents and students. These will be available soon for your child’s use. Lessons will focus on tools and techniques that will be helpful to your child while learning at home.
You can request to visit with your counselor using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeAkfUlBkKpWEmD8zIQquK9F39wpEmCKmd8NsYwaj2Bt4pww/viewform?usp=pp_url
COVID-19 UPDATES AND ONLINE LEARNING
Katy ISD is working hard to keep everyone informed by providing updated information and resources. The most up to date information is available at www.katyisd.org and under the COVID-19 Update.
If you need technology support including but not limited to information on logins and Canvas, you can find many answers to your questions by clicking this link - Home. At the bottom, there is an option for tech assistance, by completing the Parent Tech Help form. If you require additional assistance, please reach out to ensure the transition to virtual learning is a smooth one.
MENTAL HEALTH/STUDENT SUPPORT/SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Please know that we are here to support the emotional and mental health of our students. Students and parents can request to speak with a counselor. That request can be made by visiting https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdeAkfUlBkKpWEmD8zIQquK9F39wpEmCKmd8NsYwaj2Bt4pww/viewform?usp=pp_url
All resources and activities related to social-emotional wellness can be found at www.katyisd.org under the COVID-19 Update under K-12 Student Support/Social-Emotional Wellness.
The following district wide resources are available to support students.
Katy Connect Hotline: 281-234-2326 OR Text "TEEN" to 281-201-4430
SpeakUP Anonymous Reporting System/APP
Ms. Johnson and Mrs. Walsdorf miss you!!
#KATYSTRONG
Parent and Student Resources
The picture below is of the parent and student resources that you should have received. This helps answer questions like: where do we find activities, how do we access this if we don't have a device, where can we find cheaper internet, etc. If you did not receive this document and you would like it resent, please email us and we will get it to you.
It is important that your email is correct, as much of our communication will be going out this way. If you are not receiving information, please let Mrs. Suarez know by contacting her at eldaasuarez@katyisd.org.
Stay Connected with your Teacher through Zoom!
Join the Bethke PTA
Guess what?! You can join the Bethke PTA today! Skip the crowds and eliminate the paperwork by signing up online! The funds from membership fees are used for various programs and activities, including the kids’ favorite BISON TIME! We are also trying to get some new playground equipment for our growing Bison family!
Bethke Staff Shout Outs!
We have a wonderful staff here at Bethke. Why not give a "Shout Out!" to a staff member who deserves celebrating? Click on the link below!