Eagle Update: December 4, 2020
Barton Hills Elementary
Hello BHE Families:
Thank you all for your flexibility as we pivoted to our week of remote off-campus learning. We look forward to welcoming students back into the building on Monday.
As we look forward to the beginning of our second semester in January, I'm asking parents to fill out a survey about your plans for your students to return to campus or continue in off campus learning. This is not an AISD survey but one that is specifically for our school to assist us in planning. Unless directed by AISD otherwise, we will continue with the same safety protocols and procedures that we have been using including the use of the daily COVID-19 Screening App for every staff and student, temperature checks, masks at all times for students and adults (except when eating or drinking), lots of handwashing, and social distancing as feasible. Please use the link below to complete the survey by Friday, December 11, 2020:
Student Learning Preference Survey
This past Wednesday evening, our PTA hosted the first of three Parent Support Learning Series focused on diversity, equity and inclusion. If you were unable to attend, you can watch the recording here. The speaker, Lawrence Alexander, was inspiring and provided great context for what it means to be an anti-racist community and the work required of all of us. We had about 30 parents/community members in the session and when we broke out into small groups, here were the three questions we discussed:
- What conversations are the hardest for me to have with my family about race?
What conversations are the most necessary for me to have with my family about race?
What's holding me back from having these conversations?
The parent support series complements the work/discussions the staff has been having as well. I've shared below some articles and books recommended by Mr. Alexander and shared during the event. There will be two more events starting in January and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Thank you as always for your continued support of our school.
Kati Achtermann
Articles and Books
Pajama Day!
Interested in learning about AISD’s budget and how Texas funds schools?
Join families and communities across Austin for a “School Finance 101” information session from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, via Zoom.
The session is part of a series of conversations designed to:
· educate communities about how investments, including tax dollars, support students and
· provide information about how community members can engage through every step of the process—from the local school budget to the Texas legislature.
To join the conversation via Zoom, please register at this link. The district also will stream the event live on AISD.TV and Facebook Live.
AISD team members from financial services, intergovernmental relations, and the communications and community engagement teams will be available to answer questions.
For more information, please contact Gabriella Beker on the community engagement team at gabriella.beker@austinisd.org or call 512-414-9774.
If Your Chid is Returning to School In Person: Before You Arrive to School Everyday:
Austin ISD App
COVID-19 Pre-Screen Questions
Screenshot the GREEN GOOD TO GO page
When You Arrive at School
Blue Stars
Health Screening Checkpoint
Temp Check
Health Guidelines
Please review the attachments below to learn more about how to respond if you believe your child has a positive COVID case and general guidelines for when to keep your child home from school. If you have any questions, please contact our school health room at 512-414-2013. Thank you!
Dogs on Campus
Upcoming Dates
December 11 - Wear your PJ's to School Day (on and off campus!)
December 17 - Wear your Holiday Flair (Sweater, T-shirts, Accessories) Day
December 18 - No school for students/ Teacher Staff Development Day (Not on AISD Calendar)
December 21 - January 4 Winter Break
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)
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