Happy Tuesday Cubs,

I hope everyone had a good long weekend, we enjoyed lots of football and food :-)

Clearly we have been hit hard with a Covid surge. We had 12 reported cases over the weekend and all who were in direct contact/exposure have been notified. Just continue to be diligent and keep your kiddos home when they are not feeling well.

Thank you again for your support as we navigate 2022.

2022 Yearbooks are on sale now!

Buy now at Bear Creek Yearbook - last day to order is March 28th!

Deadline for submitting pictures for the yearbook is 2/14!

If you would like to see your kiddo’s smiling faces in the yearbook, we need your help submitting pictures by this date. Below are detailed instructions.

Here’s the link to submit pictures.

https://images.schoolannualonline.com/416866031

Please include one of the following categories (from below) in the “description” part to be considered.

The pictures should be in the following categories:

1. First day of school
2. Halloween
3. Outside interests (sports, music groups, art camps, etc)
4. This years trends (gaming, social media, fidgets, etc)
5. Best of recess
6. Favorite piece of art (drawn by student) with your kiddo in it
7. Class candids

5th grade parents! 5th grade ads are due by 2/18/22.

Don't miss out on recognizing your soon to be middle schooler! Attached is the specification sheet and details on where to submit.

Thanks to rave reviews from campers, parents and teachers, we’re bringing Camp Invention back for its 2nd year at Bear Creek the week of July 25th. Even better, our 2022 program is full of all-new, hands-on STEM fun! Don’t miss out!

Register at:

invent.org/mylocalcamp

• New Campers register by 3/31 using code SUM25 to save $25
• Returning Campers register by 2/16 using code SUM35 to save $35

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.

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/

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