Eagle Update: August 27, 2020
Barton Hills Elementary
Hello BHE Families:
I'm sending out this newsletter earlier than usual so we can let you know of all the happenings coming up over the next week.
Teachers and staff have been busy this week preparing for the start of remote learning on September 8th. In preparation for that start, we are offering grade level introductions and parent information sessions next week. Each meeting is grade level specific and you will have the opportunity to meet all of the grade level teachers and hear about their plans for the first four weeks. All the meetings will be virtual and have the same zoom link and passcode. If you are unable to attend, we will record the meeting and make it available on the BLEND Community Course page. Please see below for specific Zoom link information as well as dates and times for each grade level.
I also want to make sure you have the information needed about the other events taking place next week. The Upcoming Dates section has more detailed flyers for our the Drive By Hi and one last opportunity to claim any student belongings left in the classrooms at the end of the 19-20 school year. :) Speaking of the Drive By Hi and Supplies, I want to clarify any misunderstanding around the supplies students are picking up vs the supplies listed on our on our website. The supplies listed on the website are recommended school supplies for each child to use at home during remote learning and can be transferred to school if/when your child begins attending in person learning. What is most important to start with are the supplies for writing (pencils, markers, notebooks, composition books). Teachers will share more about basic supplies during the parent information meetings. The supply bags for some grade levels you'll pick up on September 3rd are comprised of instructional materials the teachers have put together for the students to use during remote learning.
Finally, I know anticipation is building to hear from your child's classroom teacher(s). We hear you - the teachers are looking forward to getting to know their students too! Everyone can expect an email welcome on the afternoon of September 2nd from the grade level teachers.
The Barton Hills staff and I are ready to welcome back our students with a strong start to the year!
As always, if you have questions or need assistance getting technology, please don't hesitate to reach out. Please do continue to check for communication from AISD (https://www.austinisd.org/openforlearning) and from the school as we get closer to the beginning of the year. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
Upcoming Dates
August 30th - Student Belongings Pick Up 11 am to 4 pm (see details below)
August 31st - September 4th: Parent Information Zoom Sessions (see flyer for grade level specific times)
September 2nd - Homeroom Welcome letters emailed to parents
September 2nd - 6:30 pm PTA Parent Support Series
September 3rd - Drive By Hi (see flyer for specific grade level times)
September 8- First Day of School - Remote Start for the first four weeks
December 18 - No school for students/ Teacher Staff Development Day (Not on AISD Calendar)
January 5 - No School for Students/Teacher Staff Development Day (Not on AISD Calendar)
April 30th - No School for Students/ Teacher Staff Development Day (Not on AISD Calendar)
LAST BELONGINGS PICK UP OPPORTUNITY/Library Book Return
Sunday, August 30th from 11 am to 4 pm. Please drive through the front drive with a sign indicating your child's name, LAST YEAR's grade and LAST YEAR's teacher. We will have limited staff so please be patient.
If you have library books to return, please bring them at this time as well. Please place them in your trunk and we will retrieve them from there.
19-20 T-Shirt Availability
Pre-Ordered School Supplies
Drive By "Hi" Schedule and Information
Schedule
Kinder 9:00 to 9:45
First 10:00 to 10:45
Second 11:00 to 11:45
Third 12:00 to 12:45
Fourth 1:00 to 1:45
Fifth 2:00 - 2:45
Sixth 3:00 - 3:45
Directions
Please enter the front circle driveway at your designated grade level time. Please enter from the Barton Hills Drive turn lane (so you're turning right into the drive and not left). Drive slowly and wave to the teachers (some teachers might be handing you some supplies) and then exit the circle drive by turning RIGHT onto Homedale Drive. Please do not get out of your cars.
AISD Mobile App
Austin ISD is happy to announce the launch of our mobile app—a new way to stay connected.
The app will allow all AISD students, staff and families to receive notifications from the district and campuses for which they wish to subscribe.
Other helpful tools include a COVID-19 self-screening for users to complete before coming into contact with others or before leaving home for work or school.
The app allows for quick access to:
- see the calendar for the current school year,
- links to
- Parent Cloud
- Parent Self Serve
- WheresTheBus
- School Café,
- the School Directory, and
- the latest news.
Locate the free Austin ISD Mobile App in the digital store for your mobile device by searching for Austin ISD.
For questions concerning the new app, call 512–414–9187.
BHE PTA
About Us
Website: www.bheeagles.com
Location: 2108 Barton Hills Drive, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-2013
Facebook: facebook.com/BartonhillsPTA
Twitter: @bheeagles