Bobcat Newsletter
January 14th - 20th
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Principal's Message
Parents,
We had a fabulous start to our Spring semester. Please continue to remind your child to come in proper Bedichek dress code every day as well as remind them of our phone policy. We thank you for all that you do in supporting us as we work together to make all the effort for a great learning environment for our students. We are optimistic that we will have a fantastic semester.
Cell Phone Policy:
Regarding feedback we have received from teachers, students, parents and district personnel we will be updating the cell phone policy. All phones will be turned off and put away in their backpacks or bins during class. Students will be reminded at the start of class. If a phone is found to be out or goes off during class the following process will be followed.
- Verbal warning and phone call home by the teacher
- Phone will be picked up and turned into the office (student will be able to pick up the end of the day) phone call home
- Phone will be turned into the office and parents will need to pick up
- Phone will be turned into the office/parent pick up/ $15 fee/ phone contract in place
Dress Code:
Students must come in standardized dress code. (6th grade Green Polo, 7th grade White Polo, 8th grade Black Polo and all students must wear Black or Khaki Pants) NO PAJAMA PANTS NOR BLUE JEANS. NO BLANKETS ALLOWED EITHER.
Thank you all for your support!
Happening this week:
Monday, January 16th
- No school Student/Staff Holiday
Tuesday, January 17th (B-DAY)
- Individual Picture Retake During lunches only
- 4:30pm CAC/PTA meeting
- Spring ACE after school program begins 4-6pm
Wednesday, January 18th (A-DAY)
- 5-8pm Spirit Night at Sonic off Stassney
Thursday, January 19th (B-DAY)
Friday, January 20th (A-DAY)
Upcoming Events
The deadline for schedule change requests was Thursday, January 12th.
Classes are now finalized for the spring semester.
Students will begin filling out their choice sheets for the next school year in February. Thanks.
Lori Carlson
School Counselor
Bedichek Middle School
Office Number: 512-414-5184
Google Voice Number: 512-766-6418
Beginning January 17th there will be math tutoring after school from 4:00-5:00PM. The calendar shows which dates and teachers are offering tutoring by math course. Your student may attend tutoring with ANY teacher that is offering tutoring for that grade level for support on specific topics missed during the 1st semester, support with currents lessons, repairing 1st semester grades, and support to pass the STAAR exam or Algebra EOC. For example, if your student is in 7th grade there are tutoring dates offered by Ms. Halsey and Ms. Bryant. Your student may attend tutoring with either or both teachers! Any student who attends 10 days of tutoring in math for at least 30 minutes each time between January 17th and February 28th will be invited to attend a pizza party on March 1st! Contact your student's math teacher, if you would like the list of topics by date.
AMAZON SMILE--SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL
The holidays are approaching, are you needing to shop for gifts? If you shop online, consider shopping at AmazonSmile: You shop. Amazon gives.
What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to our school.
Thank you for supporting Bedichek Middle School.
Food delivery
Bedichek 50th anniversary celebration
Celebration will be on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 11 am-3 pm.
PTA
Happening at AustinISD
- Community Conversation Dates
Seeking parents to form part of the Advocacy Advisory Committee. If you are interested please fill out the Standard Application form / Solicitud en Español
The Office of Academics will host two town halls: one for middle school families and one for high school families on January 18th (High School) and January 25th (Middle School) at 6:00 PM to introduce our families to the new AISD course catalog. We will have a short presentation that will include information from Humanities, STEM, CTE, Advanced Academics, World Languages (LOTE), PE/Health, Athletics, AVID, Counseling, and SPED followed by opportunities for families to ask questions and receive answers from the departments present. Academics Zoom links for both Town Hall Zoom gatherings: https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/j/86354973527 Meeting ID: 863 5497 3527
Classes for Families
Technology Support
Families
- Families may call the Family Support line at 512-414-9187; support is available weekdays from 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Click HERE to submit a question or request help.
- Submit a parent support form. The form is received by our Technology Service Desk and will be assigned to one of our specialists, who will contact you.
Students
- By phone: 512-414-4357
- Submit a student support form.
- Click HERE to submit a question or request help.
Note: Prior to submitting a Service Now ticket, it is the student’s responsibility to back up any data, information or other files stored on the assigned device.
Transportation
CAMPUS SAFETY MEASURES
If you see any dangerous situation for our campus please call 911 or you may call our Austin ISD Police dispatch at 512-414-1703.
Parent/guardian student pick up procedure
If you need to pick up your child early during the day for a doctor's appointment or personal; you must have an identification whether it is a driver's license, passport or consulate-issued id.
Attention ACE students
Assistant Principal
dolma.diaz-arellano@austinisd.org
512-414-3265
Assistant Principal
512-414-3265
School Counselor
Bedichek Middle School
Website: bedichek.austinschools.org
Location: 6800 Bill Hughes Road, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-3265