Happy New Year Cubs

So nice to have everyone back in the building and returning our focus to the main thing which is teaching and learning.

Obviously this rapid surge of COVID-19 cases is impacting the ability of many schools to operate however we are in very good shape in comparison to schools around the district and the nation.

Overall about 7% (at the elementary level) of teachers are out and the average daily attendance for schools (at the elementary level) today was hovering at 81%. In comparison we only have one current staff member out (returning tomorrow) and our attendance rate today was very close to 92%.

Please reference the attached COVID notification letter for your information. Also know that the health department has been clearly overwhelmed which is why you have seen inconsistent (as far as timing) reporting across schools in the area.

We have an amazing community of teachers and support staff that have done an OUTSTANDING job since we have returned and have gone above and beyond once again.

This is what happens when you get to pick your team!!!

Thank you for your support as we navigate 2022.

The Bear Creek winter spirit wear store is still open! Check out our online shop for cozy sweatshirts, hoodies, and winter hats as well as some other fun Bear Creek swag.

Place your order online and your merchandise will be sent home each Friday with your student. All proceeds benefit the Bear Creek PTA to support our teachers and help strengthen our awesome community!

https://bear-creek-spirit-store-fall-2021-copy.cheddarup.com/

Session 2 Of Sports Camp Is Here

Session II of Sports Club will be starting in January!

Our session II camp will focus on volleying skills and sports.

1. Camp will run for six weeks beginning the week of January 24th
2. Students are dismissed from camp at 4:30
3. 3-5th grade students meet on Mondays and K-2 meet on Tuesdays
4. $240 per camper for the six-week session

Each camp will be limited to the first 35 participants using the timestamp of registration. You will receive a confirmation email with a payment link by Friday afternoon letting you know if your student is in the first 35 or if they are on our waitlist.

Click HERE to register a K-2 Student FULL BUT WILL PUT STUDENTS ON WAIT LIST

Click HERE to register a 3-5 Student 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE

We will be testing on Wednesday and Thursday. I am unclear as to whether the window will be extended to accommodate students that are home recovering from illness. While this testing is important, what is more important is your health and well-being ... please keep kids home if they are not feeling well.

Picture Retake Day is the morning of Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

If you would like your child's picture retaken, please send the original picture package you ordered with you child on the 19th to return to the photographer. If your child did not have their picture taken in the fall, please let your teacher know they need to have their picture taken. The fall pictures are used for the yearbook. Please visit www.mylifetouch.com and use our Bear Creek ID code: EVT8KSDKW.

Just to remind everyone our bell rings at 750am.

Happy New Year, Cubs!

I have two exciting things to share with everyone :-)

You might have heard some rumblings… my husband and I are expecting our first child, a boy

due in June. We are so excited and can’t wait for him to eventually join the Bear Creek family!

Secondly, Bear Creek will participate in its first ever Book Drive, please see information below.

Happy New Year and welcome back Virtual students!

The counseling office is excited to welcome you back to campus and start off 2022 with a fresh mindset!

Classroom lessons and small group lessons from 2021 are resuming this week! We will be working on career, personal safety, and another social-emotional topic.

Try this short and easy activity for the students if they need help calming down.

Simple Mindfulness Strategy -- Take 5 - YouTube

MS Choice information will be coming out this month and next month for 5th graders.

Thank you!

Please reach out to me at david.crissey@austinisd.org