BDJH PTA News
APRIL 11, 2023
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS:
PETS CAUGHT READING CONTEST *WINNERS*
Thank you to the 46 students that submitted entries to our annual Pets Caught Reading Contest. Thank you also to Ms. Warwick for collaborating with the PTA on this program.
Here are the winners:
- Quinn Jordan- Maddie (orange tabby cat)
- Chiara Giacomel- Lyla (white dog by pool)
- Paul Bustios- Lovie (Golden retriever)
- Maya Smith- Arnold (rabbit)
THIS THURSDAY IS *WALK & BIKE TO SCHOOL DAY*
*SUPER STAR STAFF NOTES*
Would you like to say a few kind words to that favorite teacher or staff member this upcoming "Teacher Appreciation Week"?
Click the link below and fill out the Google form. The PTA will add your message to a cute Super Star Staff Note, print it out and deliver it to the teacher/staff member.Fill out a new Google form for each note you wish to send. (students may use this link or the QR codes posted at school). Both parents and students can submit notes.
Deadline is April 21!
ADVOCACY/LEGISLATIVE UPDATE *APRIL 11, 2023*
Whether you call them vouchers, grants, tax credit scholarships, Education Savings Accounts,
virtual coupons, educational debit cards, or vouchers for special education, they all divert public funds to private schools.
This is bad for Texas children for several reasons:
1. Private schools lack of accountability for academic and financial matters
2. There are no protections for kids with physical, mental or learning disabilities
because the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) doesn’t apply
to private schools
3. People with privilege are given an advantage since the average cost of private school
is higher than the proposed vouchers/ESAs
Help keep public dollars in public schools; call your representatives today.
Sources for additional information:
- National Coalition for Public Education: Facts — National Coalition for Public Education (NCPE) (ncpecoalition.org)
- UT News from the University of Texas Austin: School Voucher Program is Not Right for Texas Education - UT News (utexas.edu)
- Raise Your Hand Texas: Don’t Be Fooled. Vouchers Hurt All Texas Students. - Raise Your Hand Texas
SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2023-2024
Parents,
School Supplies sales for 2023/24 are now OPEN until July 1st!
Order before school is out to avoid a last-minute rush in August.
All supplies will be shipped & delivered FREE directly to your home. Includes the items requested by teachers and one BDJH PTA Membership per pack.
Remember to order for the grade your student will be entering in August 2023.
Click on the link below. (NO extra kits will be sold at Bear Blast this year)
Contact Sharon Kelly at bdjhptamembership@gmail.com with any questions.
THIS THURSDAY AT 1 PM!
We will have a parent panel to share information and also answer questions.
We will talk about carpool, lockers, how JH is different from elementary, KAP, GT and academic classes, special ed in JH, PE, volunteering opportunities and lots more!
After our parent panels speaks, we will answer parent questions.
We would love to meet you and welcome you to Beckendorff.
Thursday, April 13 at 1 pm
Beckendorff JH LGI
Coffee, water and snacks will be served.
Parking for visitors is in the back of the school, walk around to the front and check in at the front office. You must bring your ID.
Please RSVP below so we know how many to expect."
ATTENTION BDJH VOLUNTEERS: SEE YOU ON FRIDAY!
Teacher Appreciation Week
April 24-28.
Thank you for all your donations!
Last BDJH PTA Membership Meeting
All PTA Members are invited. Incoming 6th Grade parents are welcome.
Friday, May 5, 10:30 am, LGI.
Last day of school:
Thursday, May 25!
Important information about the PTA Membership for 23-24
Voting for this will take place at the General Membership Meeting on May 5, at 10:30 am in the school LGI.
We invite all PTA members.