Family & Community Newsletter - May 16, 2025

Posted Date: 5/16/25 (4:00 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

May 16, 2025

Upcoming Events

District

Thurs, 5/22

Last Day of School (early dismissal)
Graduation

Fri, 5/23 - Teacher Workday

Elementary

Wed, 5/21 - KG & Seniors Walk the Halls

Secondary

Mon, 5/19 - Wed, 5/21 - State UIL Competition

Mon, 5/19 - Thurs, 5/22 - Final Exams

Wed, 5/21 -

Seniors Walk the Halls
Chromebook turn-in during 8th period (most students)
Baccalaureate

Thurs, 5/22

Remainng chromebooks turned in
Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Graduation

Community

Announcements

Good Luck at State UIL! Karyssa Callaway, Ashlyn Crawford, Westen Isenhower, PJ Luper, Taelor Stephens, Aidyn Taylor

Register for Next Year!

Please help us to be adequately prepared for your children next year by completing registration in Parent Portal now. If you need assistance, please contact Jess St.John-Floyd at 325-854-1400 ext. 311.

PreK-12 REGISTRATION for 2025-26 Now Open: Current & Incoming K-12 Students - complete registration forms online in the Ascender Parent Portal, Qualifying Pre-K (3 & 4) Students - Pre-enrollment qualifiying form must be filled out prior to registration, Transfer Students (K-12) transfer application form must be filled out and approved prior to registration. Go to Baird ISD website to find the Pre-K & Transfer forms and for more information call 325-854-1400 ext. 311

Elementary School Supply Kits on Sale Now!

School supply kits for next school year can be purchased online until May 30. The kits will have all the supplies that the teachers have requested, and they'll be delivered to the school in time for Meet the Teacher.

Order your kit online now.

Use Account #: 39001

📅 Order Deadline: May 30, 2025

Don't miss out—place your order today!

Counselor's Corner

Growing Through Grief Workshop

If your child has experienced trauma or grief, this workshop may be helpful you to you. The Trauma and Grief Institute is bringing a unique opportunity for caregivers/staff to learn more about trauma and grief in children. The Meadows Trauma and Grief Center will be offering 12 different opportunities to attend a 75 minute workshop for caregivers (or anyone interested) on how to support children with grief and trauma. All caregivers/parents, concerned community members, school staff members are welcome to click the link or use the QR code to register to attend one of the virtual sessions. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Growing Through Grief Educational Workshop for Caregivers, a 75 minute free workshop designed to help caregivers support a child who has experienced loss. The workshop is sponsored by Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and is facilitated by licensed clinicians from the Trauma and Grief (TAG) Center/Lucine Center for Trauma and Grief. Scan the QR Code or click on the photo for the registraion link.

Tech Tips for Parents

Dangerous Apps

The Fort Collins, Colorado, Police Department is warning parents about specific apps that may expose children to cyberbullying, online predators, and sextortion risks. Some apps, like Calculator Percentage, appear harmless but are used to hide sensitive content.

Police recommend that parents have regular conversations with their children about their online activity, set clear boundaries, understand their children’s apps, and remind them never to share personal information online.

For more information, please click here.

infographic with details about dangerous apps parents should know about,

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

Cisco College Graduates

Congratulations to six BHS Students for earning certificates or Associates Degrees from Cisco College.

Welding Technology Certificates

Simon Aguirre
Jacob Gerngross

Associates Degrees

Lacey Isenhower,
Westen Isenhower,
Brennan Patton
Taelor Stephens

Way to make Baird proud.

#RTB

photo of students in caps and gowns holding diplomas or certificate

Softball Honors

Congratulations to the following Lady Bears for their District Honors!

Lacey Isenhower, Sr. - Pitcher, District 8-A 2025 District MVP

Cassidy Lucas. Jr. - 1st Base, District 8-A 2025 Offensive MVP

Katelyn Langford, Sr. - 2nd Base, District 8-A 2025 1st Team Infield

Taelor Stephens, Sr. - Left Field, District 8-A 2025 District Fighting Heart

Raelyn Goodwin, SO. - Shortstop, District 8-A 2025 1st Team Infield

Macey Richey, FR. - Center Field, District 8-A 2025 1st Team Outfield

Lyndsi Boyd, SO. - Catcher, District 8-A 2025, 2nd Team

Karyssa Callaway, FR. -3rd Base, District 8-A 2025, 2nd Team

JH Band Students @ Chamber Music Festival

Congratulations to the 10 students we took to Tuscola to perform in the Chamber Music Festival. Every student performed very well and earned a superior rating. The judge and other directors were praising how well each student was prepared. Great job!

Living History Museum

The 5th Grade did a great job presenting their Living History Museum on May 8.

photo of kids in costumes on the elmentary stage

kids sitting on cafeteria tables in their costumes presenting their characters

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from Baird ISD! 🌸

Posted Date: 5/11/25 (11:56 AM)

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Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms, grandmothers, and mother figures who support, guide, and inspire our students every day. Your love, strength, and dedication make a lasting impact on our school and community.

Thank you for all that you do — we appreciate you more than words can say. 💐💛

Family & Community Newsletter - April 30, 2025

Posted Date: 4/30/25 (3:47 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

April 30, 2025

While we hope the dates listed below are firm, there may be unexpected conflicts that require adjusting some events. Stay tuned for updates!

Upcoming Events

District

Mon, 4/28 - Thurs, 5/8 - MAP & Other EOY testing
Mon, 5/5 - Thurs, 5/8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Fri, 5/9 - School Holiday
Fri, 5/16 - School Holiday
Thurs, 5/22 - Last Day of School (early dismissal)

Elementary

Tues, 4/22 - Fri, 5/2 - Penny Wars

Wed, 5/7 - 5th & 6th grade Band Concert

Thurs, 5/8 - 5th Grade Living History Museum

Tues, 5/13 - Elementary Field Day

Thurs, 5/15 -

Elementary Awards
Kindergarten Graduation

Wed, 5/21 - KG & Seniors Walk the Halls

**May is a busy month. Dates are subject to change.**

Secondary

Wed, 4/30 - HS Band Spring Concert

Thurs, 5/1 - Band @ Jim Ned Festival

Fri, 5/2 -

Beginner Band Festival @ Clyde
BHS Softball vs. Hermleigh @ Clyde

Mon, 5/5 - JH Baseball vs. Cisco

Mon, 5/5 & Tues, 5/6 - Boys State Golf Tournament

Wed, 5/7

HS Teacher Appreciation Lunch
5th/6th Band Concert

Thurs, 5/8 & Fri, 5/9 - Regional Tennis

Mon, 5/12 - Cisco Collge graduation

Tues, 5/13 -

Elementary Field Day (some students may help)
Sports Banquet

Wed, 5/14 - Athletic Physicals at Clyde

Thurs, 5/15 -

Secondary Awards
Senior Fiesta

Thurs, 5/15 & Fri, 5/16 - State Tennis

Fri, 5/16 - HS Band Trip

Mon, 5/19 - Wed, 5/21 - State UIL Competition

Mon, 5/19 - Thurs, 5/22 - Final Exams

Wed, 5/21 -

Seniors Walk the Halls
Baccalaureate

Thurs, 5/22

Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Graduation

**May is a busy month. Athletic and other events are always subject to change.**

Community

Wed, 4/30 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 5/7 - TMCN Snowcones after school

Announcements

Register for Next Year Early!

Please help us to be adequately prepared for your children next year by completing registration in Parent Portal now. If you need assistance, please contact Jess St.John-Floyd at 325-854-1400 ext. 311.

Flyer for shaved ice: enjoy a cool refreshing shaved ice. Large - $2.00, Small - $1.00; in front of the rock gym at 3:30 pm on 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, and 5/7

End of Year concerts with curly musical staff with notes

Music Performances

You are all invited to attend the end of year musical presentations brought to you by the BISD Fine Arts Department. We hope to see as many family and friends as possible to celebrate these students' hard work this year

April 30 at 6:00 pm in the auditorium

7th Grade Band, HS Jazz Band, and HS Concert Band

May 7 at 1:30 pm in the auditorium

5th Grade Pre-Band and 6th Grade Beginner Band

May 15 at 9:00 am in the auditorium

Elementary Classes will sing a song at the awards assembly.

Elementary Announcements

Elementary Penny Wars - Ends on Friday

April 22-May 2

Rules:

Each grade has a bucket to drop pennies and dollars into. Each penny is worth a point, and the grade with the most points wins.

Grades can sabotage each other by putting silver coins in the buckets for other grade levels. Each silver coin subtracts the number of points equal to its worth (quarter = -25 points).

The winning class gets a pizza party, and their teachers get $500 gift cards for the Scholastic store.

Baird Elementary PTO - Teacher Appreciation

The Elementary PTO is looking for help with Teacher appreciation week, which is May 5 - May 8.

Email bairdisdpto@gmail.com to let them know how you can help, or scan the code to donate funds.

Elementary School Supply Kits on Sale Now!

School supply kits for next school year can be purchased online until May 30. The kits will have all the supplies that the teachers have requested, and they'll be delivered to the school in time for Meet the Teacher.

Order your kit online now.

Use Account #: 39001

📅 Order Deadline: May 30, 2025

Don't miss out—place your order today!

Counselor's Corner

Mindful Minute

The Mindful Minute parent newsletter is attached to this post. The goal of the Mindful Minute is to provide mental health education, valuable resources, tips, and support to help families.

This issue has a focus on summer break and includes:

Strategies, tips, and activities for families
Self-care tips for families
Communication strategies for families
Videos and articles on strategies for the summer

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

photo of Cody Means at a golf course with a silver medal

Regional Golf

Congratulations to Cody Means, the Regional Runner-Up in Golf. He will compete in the State Golf tournament in May.

photo of Macey Richey in her track uniform

Regional Track Meet

Congratulations to Macey Richey, a freshman, for her 6th place finsh in the 100 m dash at the Regional Track Meet.

Regional UIL

Six BHS students qualified to compete in the State UIL Meet in Austin in May. Congratulations to:

Ashlyn Crawford
Taelor Stephens
PJ Luper
Aidyn Taylor
Westen Isenhower
Karyssa Callaway

Sixteen students participated in the Regional UIL Meet. The whole BHS team placed 4th in the region that consisted of 52 schools!

Way to go!

#RTB

graphic showing the students who advanced to state and won other awards. See attached document for more details.

Softball - District & Bi-District Champs!

Congratulations to the Lady Bear Softball team for winning the Bi-District Championship over Cross Plains 8-5!

The Lady Bears will face off against Hermleigh in the next round on Friday, May 2 @7 in Clyde!!

Admission is $10, 12 & under are free, senior citizens are free.

Come cheer loud and proud!! 🐻🥎

Way to go Lady Bears! #RTB

photo of softball team and coaches holding a Lady Bears Softball, Bi-District Champions banner and trophy

Tennis - District Champions

Baird Bears Boys and Girls Tennis Teams are District Champions.

Congratulations to our Regional Qualifiers!

Boys Singles - Jake Gerngross - 1st Place
Girls Singles - Raelyn Goodwin - 3rd Place
Mixed Doubles- Weston Isenhowr & Lacey Isenhower - 1st Place
Girls Doubles - Katelyn Langford & Brennon Patton - 1st Place
Boys Doubles - Dugan Clemmons & Tristen Wooten - 1st Place

district champion plaques for varsity girls and varsity boys tennis teams

Victory!

Posted Date: 4/24/25 (9:01 PM)

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Congratulations to the Lady Bear Softball team for winning the Bi-District Championship tonight over Cross Plains 8-5! On to the next round, details to follow in the next few days! Way to go Bears!

🎉 Softball Playoff Send-Off and Fan Bus 🥎

Posted Date: 4/24/25 (8:14 AM)

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There will be a send-off for the Baird High School Softball Team today at 3:00 PM as they depart for their playoff game!
🚌 Fan Bus Info:
Want to cheer them on in person? A fan bus will depart from the front of the high school at 5:30 PM and return right after the game. Everyone is welcome to ride — let’s pack the stands and support our team! 💪🔥

District Champs!

Posted Date: 4/22/25 (3:52 PM)

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Baird Bears Boys and Girls Tennis Teams are District Champions. Congratulations to our Regional Qualifiers!

Boys Singles - Jake G. - 1st
Girls Singles - Raelyn G. - 3rd
Mixed Doubles- Weston I/ Lacey I - 1st
Girls Doubles - Katelyn L / Brennon P -1st
Boys Doubles - Duggan C / Tristen W -1st

Thank you to those who came out to support the Baird Tennis Teams it was a fun Monday watching these players compete in Tennis.

Cograts to all our players and to Coach Mauldin on a great job.

Family & Community Newsletter - April 16, 2025

Posted Date: 4/16/25 (4:00 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

April 16, 2025

This is a long newsletter, but the last 6 weeks of the school year are very busy. We want you to have the dates as early as possible of all of the currently known events. While we hope the dates are firm, there may be unexpected conflicts that require adjusting some events. Stay tuned for updates!

Upcoming Events

District

Fri, 4/18 - School Holiday
Mon, 4/21 - School Holiday
Fri, 4/25 - 3-Week Grade Check
Mon, 4/28 - Thurs, 5/8 - MAP & Other EOY testing
Mon, 5/5 - Thurs, 5/8 - Teacher Appreciation Week
Fri, 5/9 - School Holiday
Fri, 5/16 - School Holiday
Thurs, 5/22 - Last Day of School (early dismissal)

Elementary

Thurs, 4/17 - PK Easter Party with HS Student Council

Wed, 4/23 -

3rd-5th grades - Math STAAR
PK - 2nd grade - field trips

Thurs, 4/24 - 2nd & 3rd grade to Western Heritage

Tues, 4/29 - Fri, 5/2 - 5th Grade HEB Camp

Wed, 5/7 -5th & 6th grade Band Concert

Thurs, 5/8 - 5th Grade Living History Museum

Tues, 5/13 - Elementary Field Day

Thurs, 5/15 -

Elementary Awards
Kindergarten Graduation

Wed, 5/21 - KG & Seniors Walk the Halls

**May is a busy month. Dates are subject to change.**

Secondary

Wed, 4/16 & Thurs, 4/17 - HS Boys Golf Regional Tournament

Thurs, 4/17 -

Pre-K and HS Student Council Easter Party
BHS Softball vs. Hamlin in Hawley

Fri, 4/18 & Sat, 4/19 - HS Regional Track Meet

Mon, 4/21 - HS Tennis District Meet

Tues, 4/22 - HS Baseball @ Hamlin

Wed, 4/23 - 6th - 8th Math STAAR

Thurs, 4/24 -

Algebra I STAAR EOC
JH Baseball @ Bluffdale

Fri, 4/24 & Sat, 4/25 - HS Regional UIL Academics

Mon 4/28 & Tues, 4/29 - HS Girls Golf State Tournament

Tues, 4/29 -

JH Field Trip to Buffalo Gap
JH Baseball @ Hico

Wed, 4/30 - HS Band Spring Concert

Thurs, 5/1 - Band @ Jim Ned Festival

Thurs, 5/1 - Sat, 5/3 - HS Track State Meet

Fri, 5/2 - Beginner Band Festival @ Clyde

Mon, 5/5 - JH Baseball vs. Cisco

Mon, 5/5 & Tues, 5/6 - Boys State Golf Tournament

Wed, 5/7

HS Teacher Appreciation Lunch
5th/6th Band Concert

Thurs, 5/8 & Fri, 5/9 - Regional Tennis

Tues, 5/13 -

Elementary Field Day (some students may help)
Sports Banquet

Wed, 5/14 - Athletic Physicals at Clyde

Thurs, 5/15 -

Secondary Awards
Senior Fiesta

Thurs, 5/15 & Fri, 5/16 - State Tennis

Fri, 5/16 - HS Band Trip

Mon, 5/19 - Wed, 5/21 - State UIL Competition

Mon, 5/19 - Thurs, 5/22 - Final Exams

Wed, 5/21 -

Seniors Walk the Halls
Baccalaureate

Thurs, 5/22

Senior Breakfast
Graduation Practice
Graduation

**May is a busy month. Athletic and other events are always subject to change.**

Community

Wed, 4/16 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 4/23 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 4/30 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 5/7 - TMCN Snowcones after school

Announcements

Register for Next Year Early!

Please help us to be adequately prepared for your children next year by completing registration in Parent Portal now. If you need assistance, please contact Jess St.John-Floyd at 325-854-1400 ext. 311.

graphic for JH spring dance, Sat, 4/26, 6:00-8:30 pm, rock gym, tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Music Performances

You are all invited to attend the end of year musical presentations brought to you by the BISD Fine Arts Department.

April 30 at 6:00 pm in the auditorium

7th Grade Band, HS Jazz Band, and HS Concert Band

We hope to see as many family and friends as possible to celebrate these students' hard work this year and get a sneak peek at next year's marching show.

Seventh grade will be performing new pieces for small ensembles, including Mission to Rock and others. They will also be joining the high school band to play next year's marching show.

The jazz band is a newly formed group this year that will be performing jazz standards such as Woodchoppers Ball, My Funny Valentine, Careless Whisper, Soul Bossa Nova (Austin Powers Theme), and Watermelon Man.

High School Band will be playing music from their UIL Concert evaluation as well as a few others such as Spirit of the Stallion(Changing beat patterns), Monster Under The Bed(Whirly tubes flying in the air!), and our marching show for next year entitled Heist!

May 7 at 1:30 pm in the auditorium

5th Grade Pre-Band and 6th Grade Beginner Band

We hope to see as many family and friends as possible to celebrate these students' hard work this year.

May 15 at 9:00 am in the auditorium

Elementary Classes will sing a song at the awards assembly.

HS Prom

Prom was held on Saturday, 4/5, and it was wonderful.

Thank you to Presley Franklin and the Double Duece owners for a great venue.

Congratulations to Tyler Stills and Lacey Isenhower, Prom 2025 King and Queen!

image of a big group of students on the steps in front of the stage wearing purple

Purple Up!

Our very first "Purple Up!" day was a success. Most of the elementary students wore purple on Friday, 4/11 to honor military kids who also make sacrifices for our country by sharing their parents and other family members with our armed services!

testing on a green sticky note with a magnifying glass

Upcoming Testing Dates

STAAR & STAAR End-of-Course (EOC)

Wed, 4/23 - Math (3rd - 8th grades)
Thurs, 4/24 - Algebra I EOC

Tech Tips for Families

navaltert - dangerous tiktok trend involving gel-filled toys

TikTok Challenge

A new TikTok challenge is putting kids at risk by encouraging them to freeze or microwave gel-filled stress balls, like NeeDoh toys, to change their texture. This can cause the toys to explode, leading to serious injuries.

In one case, a 7-year-old girl suffered severe burns and had to be placed in a medically induced coma after a toy burst in her hands.

Recommendations for Parents:

Discuss Online Challenges: Talk to children about the potential dangers of participating in viral trends, especially those involving modifications to household items or toys.
Monitor Online Activity: Keep an eye on the content children are accessing on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to ensure they aren't exposed to hazardous challenges.
Promote Open Communication: Encourage children to ask questions and share information about trends they encounter online before attempting them.

By staying informed and fostering open dialogues, we can help protect children from the risks associated with dangerous social media challenges.

For more information, please click here.

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

TSTC Signing Day

Thre Baird High School Seniors signed letters of intent to go to TSTC to further their educational careers.

Mason Kirkpatrick will be going through the HVAC program
Jace Whitecotton will be doing business management
Simon Aguirre is going for industrial tech

We are proud of our students and excited for them and their families.

3 boys standing in front of balloon arch with a sign above it that says National Signing Day

Masyn Kirkpatrick shaking a TSTC employee's hand after signing his letter of intent

Jace Whitecotton shaking a TSTC employee's hand after signing his letter of intent

Simon Aguirre shaking a TSTC employee's hand after signing his letter of intent

BHS Tennis at the Early Tournament

Our tennis competitors worked hard to compete against 10 other school on April 8th in Early.

Championship Bracket:

Girls Doubles Division

4th place : Katelyn Langford and Brennan Patton

Silver Bracket:

Boys Doubles Division

Champions: Dugan Clemmons and Tristan Wooten

Mixed Doubles:

2nd Place - Weston Isenhower and Lacey Isenhower

It’s was a GREAT DAY to be a BAIRD BEAR!!!

BHS Softball in the Playoffs!

The lady bears defeated Hamlin 16-5 in the 5th inning. Cassidy Lucas hit a homer in AND a GRAND SLAM!!

We will play Hamlin again on April 17th to claim the district championship title.

BHS Regional Track Qualifiers

Congratulations to the regional qualifiers from the area meet!

Great Job!

Macey Richey - 100 AND 200
Raelynn Goodwin - 300 Hurdles AND Pole Vault
Madison Self - 400
Katelyn Langford - High Jump

Hayden Chaney - Pole Vault
Kendall Miller - 400

Track Regional Qualifiers!

Posted Date: 4/08/25 (12:21 PM)

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Congratulations to the regional qualifiers from the area meet!

Great Job!

Macey Richey - 100 AND 200
Raelynn Goodwin - 300 Hurdles AND Pole Vault
Madison Self - 400
Katelyn Langford - High Jump

Hayden Chaney - Pole Vault
Kendall Miller - 400

Easter Fundraisers for TMCN Leadership Group

Posted Date: 4/02/25 (2:48 PM)

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TMCN Fundraisers

The TMCN Leadership group is raising money for their project. This year’s project is a Pocket Park on the second block of Main Street and a playground for the Day Care Center.

Let us Egg your yard on Easter Sunday morning. See attached flyer.

We are also selling Paint Your Own Eggs Cookie Kits and DIY Cookie Kits. See attached flyer.

Deadline to order is Monday, April 14th.

Thank you for your support.

PJ, Kendell, Brooklyn and Kyera

Egg My Yard

30 Eggs = $25

50 Eggs = $45

5 Eggs = $70

This is a great option for busy parents, grandparents, and families. Eggs will be put in yards before Sunrise on Easter morning. If you have any questions, email us at Lori.higgins@windstream.net.

Download the attachment with the order form.

Order and payment due by Monday, 4/14.

platter with cookies, easter basket grass and icing sleeves

DIY Cookie Kit

There are two options to choose from.

Paint Your Own Eggs 

Includes 6 eggs iced with white royal icing, 2 paint pallets and 2 brushes.
Each box is $15.

DIY Cookie Kits

Includes 1 dozen “blank” cookies (4 eggs, 4 bunnies and 4 baby chicks, 3 bags of buttercream icing and sprinkles.
Each kit is $30.00

Orders and payment are due by Monday, April 14, and kits will be ready for pick up on Thursday, April 17. See the attached order form for more information.

Family & Community Newsletter - April 2, 2025

Posted Date: 4/02/25 (2:22 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

April 2, 2025

Upcoming Events

District

Fri, 4/4 - end of 5th Six Weeks
Mon, 4/7 - Teacher Workday (no school)
Fri, 4/18 - School Holiday
Mon, 4/21 - School Holiday

Elementary

Wed, 4/9 - 3rd-5th ELA STAAR
Thurs, 4/10 - Spring Pictures (PK-5, KG Graduation)
Tues, 4/15 - 5th Grade Science STAAR
Thurs, 4/17 - PK Easter Party with HS Student Council
Wed, 4/23 - 3rd-5th Math STAAR
Tues, 4/29 - Fri, 5/2 - 5th Grade HEB Camp

Secondary

Wed, 4/2 -

BHS Boys & Girls District Golf Tournament
JH Baseball vs. May

Fri, 4/4 - BHS Softball @ Hamlin

Sat, 4/5 - Prom

Mon, 4/7 -

HS Area Track Meet @ Eula
HS Baseball vs. Hamlin

Tues, 4/8 - HS Tennis @ Santa Anna

Wed, 4/9 -

6-8th ELA STAAR
Jr/Sr Workday

Thurs, 4/10 -

English I & II STAAR EOC
JH Baseball vs. Lipan

Fri, 4/11 - BHS Softball @ Aspermont

Sat, 4/12 - HS Baseball vs. Jayton

Mon, 4/14 & Tues, 4/15 - HS Girls Golf Regional Tournament

Wed, 4/16 & Thurs, 4/17 - HS Boys Golf Regional Tournament

Tues, 4/15 - 8th Grade Science STAAR

Wed, 4/16 - 8th Grade SS STAAR & US History EOC

Thurs, 4/17 - Pre-K and HS Student Council Easter Party

Fri, 4/18 & Sat, 4/19 - HS Regional Track Meet

Mon, 4/21 - HS Tennis District Meet

Tues, 4/22 - HS Baseball @ Hamlin

Wed, 4/23 - 6th - 8th Math STAAR

Thurs, 4/24 -

Algebra I STAAR EOC
JH Baseball @ Bluffdale

Fri, 4/24 & Sat, 4/25 - HS Regional UIL Academics

Mon 4/28 & Tues, 4/29 - HS Girls Golf State Tournament

Tues, 4/29 -

JH Field Trip to Buffalo Gap
JH Baseball @ Hico

Wed, 4/30 - HS Band Spring Concert

Thurs, 5/1 - Band @ Jim Ned Festival

Thurs, 5/1 & Sat, 5/3 - HS Track State Meet

Fri, 5/2 - Beginner Band Festival @ Clyde

Athletic events are always subject to change.

Community

Wed, 4/16 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 4/23 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 4/30 - TMCN Snowcones after school
Wed, 5/7 - TMCN Snowcones after school

Announcements

Elementary School Pictures - 4/10/25

Elementary spring picture day will be Thursday, April 10th.

Individual AND class group photos will be taken for Pre-K through 5th grade.
Kindergarten will also take their kindergarten graduation pictures wearing their red cap and gowns. (The school provides the cap and gowns for these pictures.)

photo of 4 students in front of tmcn banner

TMCN Fundraisers

The TMCN Leadership group is raising money for their project.

This year’s project is a Pocket Park on the second block of Main Street and a playground for the Day Care Center.

In order to fund these projects we need your help!

We will be selling shaved ice after school on Wednesdays throughout April.

Let us Egg your yard on Easter Sunday morning. See attached flyer.

We are also selling Paint Your Own Eggs Cookie Kits and DIY Cookie Kits. See attached flyer.

Deadline to order is Monday, April 14th.

Thank you for your support.

PJ, Kendell, Brooklyn and Kyera

Egg My Yard Flyer; 30 Eggs = $25; 50 Eggs = $45; 75 Eggs = $70; A great option for busy parents, grandparents, and families. Eggs will be put in yards before Sunrise on Easter morning. If you have any questions, email us at Lori.higgins@windstream.net. Download the attachment with the order form. Order and payment due by Monday, 4/14

DIY Easter Cookie Kits

The TMCN team is doing a DIY Easter Cookie Kit fundraiser. There are two options to choose from.

Paint Your Own Eggs

Includes 6 eggs iced with white royal icing, 2 paint pallets and 2 brushes.
Each box is $15.

DIY Cookie Kits

Includes 1 dozen “blank” cookies (4 eggs, 4 bunnies and 4 baby chicks, 3 bags of buttercream icing and sprinkles.
Each kit is $30.00

Orders and payment are due by Monday, April 14, and kits will be ready for pick up on Thursday, April 17. See the attached order form for more information.

JH Spring Dance

Saturday, April 26

6:00 - 8:30 pm

Baird Rock Gym

Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at the door

Elementary Book Blast

Our Book Blast event ends this week. We are searching for treasure to build our students' home libraries.

@go.booksarefun #bookblastadventures #bookblast #booksarefun #literacy

Upcoming Testing Dates

STAAR & STAAR End-of-Course (EOC)

Wed, 4/9 - ELAR (3rd - 8th grades)
Thurs, 4/10 - English I and English II EOC
Tues, 4/15 - Science (5th & 8th grades)
Wed, 4/16 - Social Studies (8th grade & US History EOC)
Wed, 4/23 - Math (3rd - 8th grades)
Thurs, 4/24 - Algebra I EOC

STAAR ALT-2

Testing Window: 3/3 - 4/18
Testing completed by 4/18.

Tech Tips for Families

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Zepeto - Is It Safe?

Zepeto is a virtual reality app that allows users to create personalized avatars and explore various user-generated worlds, engaging in games and chats. While it offers creative opportunities, there are several safety concerns parents should be aware of:

Harmful Content: Users may encounter inappropriate material, including sexual content, profanity, cyberbullying, and content related to self-harm. The app's voice chat feature further exposes users to potentially harmful interactions.
Predation Risks: Zepeto’s numerous chat rooms and “Crew” feature, which functions similarly to Discord servers, provide avenues where predators might target children by posing as peers. The presence of private messaging options increases this risk.
In-App Purchases: The app operates on a freemium model with two currencies: coins and Zems. While coins are easily earned, Zems often require real money. Users are frequently prompted with pop-up ads to purchase virtual items, including branded merchandise like Nike shoes for avatars.
Privacy and Parental Controls: Although users can adjust settings to control interactions and block others, Zepeto lacks robust parental controls. Children can alter privacy settings without parental knowledge, making it challenging to monitor their activities effectively.

Recommendation: Due to the limited parental controls and the potential exposure to inappropriate content and interactions, it is advisable for parents to exercise caution regarding their children’s use of Zepeto.

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Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

BHS - District UIL Champions!

Our kids SHOWED UP this year!! We won the meet with 542.5 total points and 2nd place had 330.5!!

Thank you to Cathy Dyer, Holli Hopkins, Doug Hanson, James Gaston, Jeremy Martin, Heather Guthrie, and Allison Taylor for working with the kids.

We have some great kids and 17 have advanced to regionals!

Results are in this document and shown below.

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JH District Track District Success!

The Junior High boys track team tied Gordon 141-141 for the DISTRICT TITLE!

The Junior High girls track team is the district runner-up and they also scored 141 points. Gordon girls had 146.

We are super excited and proud of the effort throughout the year by both groups! Hardwork pays off!

Congratulations to our athletes and our coaches on a job well done!

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BHS Track - Area Qualifiers

The district track meet was held on Monday. 10 students qualified to compete in the area track meet.

Girls:

Katelyn Langford - High Jump, 400, 4 X 400 Relay
Madison Self - High Jump, 400, 4 X 400 Relay
Raelynn Goodwin - Pole Vault, 300 meter hurdles and the 4 X 400 Relay.
Macey Richey - 100, 200, 4 X 400 Relay

Boys:

Jake Gerngross - Long Jump, 4 X 100 Relay
Cody Means - 4 X 100 Relay
Kendall Miller - 400, 4 X 100 Relay
Duggan Clemons - High Jump, 4 X 100 Relay
Brayden Kitchens - 1600, 3200
Hayden Chaney - Pole Vault

Congratulations!

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