Bearcat Blast

The Aledo Growth Committee - a community committee that’s studying data to potentially recommend an upcoming bond program to Aledo ISD Trustees - hosted the first AGC Community Meeting on Tuesday and will host a second community meetings tonight (Thursday), and you are invited!

Beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Aledo ISD Administration Building, the community is invited to learn more about Aledo ISD’s facility needs, demographics, finances, planning for growth and more. Community members will receive an update from community co-chairs Dan Reilley and Kelli Stumbo and then will work in small groups to provide feedback and ask questions to AGC members.

We very strongly encourage you to attend this meeting! They will be identical, so it is not necessary to attend both nights.

After a brief break, the Aledo Growth Committee was back at bond planning Monday night December 5, and we've got a recap from community co-chairs Dan and Kelli on Episode 10 of the AGC Minute!

Turn it up for this important update, and visit aledoisd.org/AGC for Monday night's presentation and more!

The second nine-week report card grades will be accessible in Ascender Parent Portal on the afternoon of Thursday, January 5, 2023. Paper report cards will not be sent home.

• Click here for instructions for accessing report card grades in Parent Portal.
• Click here for information regarding K-2 standards-based report cards.

Thank you for your continued support and for your partnership! Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any specific questions related to grades.

The Aledo ISD is continuing the longstanding tradition of a Holiday Come-and-Go for our entire staff just before the winter break. As a part of the Come-and-Go, we will be drawing for door prizes! We are seeking prizes with a $50 value or higher (gift cards are a great option!) for this all-staff holiday celebration. Last year, we had donations from local businesses, parents and families, and community members!

Want to donate a prize? Fill out this form: https://bit.ly/2022HolidayGiveaway

Questions? Contact Mercedes at mmayer@aledoisd.org. Please fill out the form and drop off donations to the Aledo ISD Administration Building by close of business (4:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022!

Don't forget about the Bearcat Store when you're completing your holiday shopping! The Bearcat Store is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm this week and next. Friday, Dec. 16 is the last day to access the Bearcat Store until January 2!

The Bearcat Store carries Aledo "A" merchandise in adult and youth sizes as well as Aledo "A" hats and car decals!

Below is some of the newest merch...

Congratulations to these winners of FREE coffee bar drinks! The AHS Coffee Bar partnered with the AHS library for a "Read a Latte" contest and these winners were awarded with free drinks from the AHS Coffee Bar! Congrats!

Last Friday, Aledo ISD students joined other students from across the region with visual impairments at ESC Region 11 for a Holiday Fun and Tactual Art Day! Students made ornaments and paper wreaths, and they decorated gingerbread houses and cookies. There was even a brief appearance from Santa himself! Thanks to our staff and teachers and to Region 11 for providing these exceptional experiences for our students!

The new AISD Early Childhood Academy hosted its first family event last wee, a Cookies and Cocoa night! The evening began with kids singing for parents then activities and crafts were available for families to do together. It was an amazing night with around 200 people in attendance!

This week in P2, it's OPM - Supporting others when they struggle week!

What exactly does OPM mean and how can you talk to your student about it? Positive relationships can help people become happier, healthier and more resilient. People who have strong positive relationships do five things consistently (that are the five practices of the Other People Mindset):

1. Recognize the good in other people
2. Recognize that everything you say or do affects other people
3. Support others when they struggle
4. Cheer people on when they succeed
5. Remain present when giving people your attention.

People who have a strong Other People Mindset are able to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with others. Ask your student about OPM Week!

OPM TABLE TALK for your FAMILY

Grades Pre-K-2: How have you seen people struggle? What are some ways that you could help them?

Grades 3-5: How have you experienced help from others?

Grades 6-8: What are some things that you are doing for others?

Grades 9-12: Is it sometimes difficult to accept help from others?

The end of the year and colder weather often means illnesses going around and, with that, busy doctors offices and clinics. Please remember that the Aledo ISD is proud to offer Bearcat Care Clinics at each campus to our students and employees as a convenient option when getting into your primary care doctor or going to a stand alone clinic isn’t an option for your family. We know Bearcat Care Clinics do not replace our local pediatricians, and we are so grateful for them! Bearcat Care instead is a partnership with the Parker County Hospital District where each school nurse’s clinic is set up with a medical cart similar to what you would find in a hospital setting. This Bearcat Care setup essentially turns our school nurse offices into minor care clinics able to facilitate telemedicine visits with family doctors or nurse practitioners as well as making flu, strep, and COVID testing available (all with parent consent, of course) right at school.

Parents are even able to join the telemedicine visit with the nurse and doctor from the convenience of home or work or elsewhere. If a Bearcat Care visit determines that kids or staff may need to go home or get some prescription medicine, the prescription can be called in to your chosen pharmacy to be picked up as soon as possible and eliminate additional stops or appointments when not feeling well!

Access to Bearcat Care is for any student or staff member. Registration is necessary before a visit can take place and we encourage all parents to register your students right away to avoid any delays in having to register in a pinch when your child may be sick and needing a quick telemedicine visit. Registration also must occur each year, so if you registered last year, you will need to update your registration this year. AISD staff are also encouraged to register now to be ready later. It only takes a few minutes!

Registration for Bearcat Care can be done quickly and easily here; simply scroll down and click ENROLL NOW!

CALLING ARTISTS OF ALL AGES: The library needs a logo! Please submit your original artwork that is creative, simple, and you feel best represents the East Parker County Library. EPCL is a non-profit library that serves the residents of Aledo, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, the Annettas, and the surrounding ETJ areas of Ft. Worth within the AISD boundary.

Requirements:

● Should have the words “East Parker County Library” included in it.

● Must be original artwork. Any medium may be used.

● Anyone may participate!

● Format should be a jpeg, png, or pdf. 300 ppi max.

● Entries should be sent to epclibraryboard@gmail.com by December 12, 2022.

● Please include your name, email, and phone number with your submission.

● Once received, entries become and remain the property of the EPC Library.

Thank you for supporting your local library! Please share with others!

Adopt a Teacher: Help us reach our goal of adopting every classroom in Aledo ISD. Tax donation of $150 will help take the burden off our teachers! https://www.aledoef.org/achieving-excellence-fund

Aledo ISD and the Aledo Education Foundation are partnering once again for the Bearcat Backer program, and we'd love your support!

As our district is #GrowingGreatness through exceptional experiences that empower learners for life, we are committed to fostering relationships and partnerships with our outstanding businesses and organizations to help support our Bearcats. Your partnership provides a direct investment and benefit to our Bearcat students and staff.

If your business is interested in joining our Bearcat Backers program, please visit our Bearcat Backers webpage that includes sponsorship levels as well as a commitment form to fill out.

Thank you to our 2022-2023 Bearcat Backers!

Platinum Level

EECU

Harvest Senior Living Aledo

H-E-B

K&M Elevator

Myser Orthodontics

Texas Health Willow Park

UEA

Gold Level Sponsors

First Financial Bank
TWFG Insurance Services - Christi James

Silver Level Sponsors

Bigfoot Ink/Ecoimprint

SkinMD

Bronze Level Sponsors

Brandon Swain REALTOR
Brookshire's Grocery Company
Bryan Insurance Agency
Camp Fire First Texas
Khill Shot Photography by Keith Hill
Lynch Legacy Realty Group
Paradigm Wealth Management - Christopher Roberts
Reading Friends Aledo
Slade & Nash

The Bearcat Blast E-Newletter is managed by the Aledo ISD Communications Department. To submit news items, email communications@aledoisd.org.

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