Family & Community Newsletter - April 16, 2025

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

graphic with computer and the title of the article.

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.

For more information, please click here.

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.

graphic listing all of the awards students received for freshmen and Sophomores

graphic listing all of the awards students received for juniors and seniors

Students lined up by a wall dressed nicely

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!

#RTB

graphic with track meet results imposed on a picture of a track

4 girls in track uniform holding a relay baton

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!

#RTB

District Golf

Posted Date: 4/02/25 (1:52 PM)

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Cody Means won the District 13A golf individual Championship with a round of 78.

The boys team place 2nd in the district and will advance to regionals. Team members are Tyler Stills, Jake Gerngross, AJ Wheeler, and Jacob Floyd

Karyssa Callaway and Zoey Garza both advanced to regionals as individuals on the girls side.

Congratulations to our athletes, their families and our coaches on a job well done. Go Bears!

Baird has an SRO

Posted Date: 4/01/25 (11:06 AM)

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Baird ISD has a School Resource Officer, Deputy Jacob Stennett. He will be in the hallways of both campuses throughout the day and will be helping us with traffic flow before and after school. We are excited to have him join our district and look forward to seeing him interact with all of our students. KTXS will have a report on us getting a SRO on the news tonight as well.

Welcome Deputy Stennett and Go Bears!

UIL Results

Posted Date: 3/28/25 (11:02 AM)

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Mrs Taylor put together a great display showing what each of our UIL Students accomplished at the District UIL meet. Those with an * beside their name are going to Regionals

While we do want to continue to celebrate these students and their accomplishments, they are by no means done with their hard work. Our goal is to try and score the most points at Regionals and send as many of these students on to the State UIL meet.

JH District Track Photos

Posted Date: 3/26/25 (2:02 PM)

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Attached are photos of our kids competing at the JH district track meet in gordon on Monday. Thank you to Ms. St.John-Floyd for the photos.

Family & Community Newsletter - March 21, 2025

Posted Date: 3/21/25 (3:45 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

March 21, 2025

Upcoming Events

District

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

Elementary

Thurs, 4/10 - Spring Pictures (PK-5, KG Graduation)

Secondary

Fri, 3/21 - BHS Softball @ Hermleigh

Sat, 3/22

BHS Baseball vs. Jayton
BHS Softball v. Jayton DOUBLE HEADER

Mon, 3/24

BHS Girls Golf @ Robert Lee Tournament
BJH Track - District Meet @ Gordon

Tues, 3/25

BHS Boys Golf @ Robert Lee Tournament
HS District UIL (Speaking & Writing)
BHS Baseball vs. Hermleigh

Wed, 3/26

Future Fiesta

Thurs, 3/27

BHS Track @ May
HS District UIL (all other events)

Fri, 3/28 - TSTC Welding Competition

Sat, 3/29 - BHS Baseball vs. Hamlin DOUBLE HEADER

Mon, 3/31 - BHS District Track Meet @ Eula

Tues, 4/1

BHS Softball vs. Aspermont
BHS Baseball vs. Jayton (@ Hamlin)

Wed, 4/2 - BHS Boys & Girls District Golf Tournament

Fri, 4/4 - BHS Softball @ Hamlin

Athletic events are always subject to change.

Community

Announcements

Coming soon! 2025-26 Registration flyer with backpack, books, a globe and lamp.

Concession stand flyer with pictures of baseball, softball, and a BBQ sandwich

TMCN Fundraiser

Saturday, March 22 Baseball and Softball will be playing Jayton. Baseball plays at 11:00 am, and Softball at 11:00 and 1:00.

The TMCN Leadership group will be selling pulled pork sandwiches, chips, a drink and a cookie as a meal deal. Prices for the meal deal will be posted on Parent Square closer to the game.

We will also have snow cones, popcorn, drinks and candy in the concession stand.

Come out and cheer on the bears and enjoy lunch at the ball field.

flyer for Future Fiesta with sponsor/activity logos, FAFSA, MSU, TX Workforce SOlutions, McMurry, HSU, ASU, US Air Force, Oceans Healthcare, US Army, Cisco College, Texas Tech, Workforce Solutions, Hendrick Health, TSTC

BHS Future Fiesta

Mark Your Calendars!!!

Baird High School Future Fiesta will be March 26th!

The Schedule for the evening will be:

5:00 - 7:00 Walking Tacos Served

5:00- 7:30 Booths Open for Students, Parents, and Community

5:00 - Devotional By First Baptist Church and FCA

5:30 - Breakout Session #1 - HS Graduation Plans

6:00 - Breakout Session #2- Dual Credit

6:00 - 7:00 - CTE Pathway Tours - (Culinary, Welding, Animal Science, AVT)

7:30 - Safe Travels Home

Attention Parents of 8th grade students

If your child is interested in taking a dual credit class next fall, please complete the online FAFSA form at studentaid.gov.

If you need assistance doing this, the perfect time to get help will be Wednesday, March 26, at the Baird HS Future Fiesta at 5 PM. There will be several people on hand to assist parents with completing the FAFSA application. If you choose to do this, please bring a cell phone and know your social security number.

For more information, contact Cathy Dyer @ cdyer@bairdisd.org.

Elementary Book Blast

Our Book Blast event starts next week where we will set off in search of treasure to build our students' home libraries.

Follow the steps on the Treasure Map that will be sent home next week to embark on a jungle quest to earn exciting prizes and books. 🗺️🌟

@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.

Flyer for shaved ice: enjoy a cool refreshing shaved ice. Large - $2.00, Small - $1.00; Saturday, March 29, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm; Bell Park at the Baseball Field

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.

Tech Tips for Families

Teens & Deep Fakes

A recent study by Thorn reveals that 1 in 17 teens has been a victim of explicit deepfake imagery, while 1 in 8 knows someone affected. Despite efforts to curb this misuse of AI, 2% of young people admitted to creating explicit deepfakes, often using apps easily downloaded from app stores.

These manipulated images, though fake, can have real emotional, psychological, and reputational consequences. It's crucial to talk to teens about the impact of deepfakes and encourage them to take action if they become victims. However, the study found that less than half of victims confided in their parents, and only 1 in 3 reported the abuse. While most teens say they wouldn’t ignore harmful content, 1 in 5 victims did nothing.

What to Do:

Talk to your teen about the dangers of deepfakes.
Encourage them to report inappropriate content to parents, police, or platforms.
Empower them to take action rather than ignore the issue.

Deepfake abuse is a growing concern, and awareness is the first step in protecting our teens. By having open conversations, reinforcing the importance of reporting, and empowering them to take action, we can equip them with the knowledge and confidence to stand up against this harmful misuse of technology.

For more information, you can read this research on deepfake abuse or this blog on teen deepfake risks.

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

BISD Employee of the Month

Janalyn Boynton was selected by the BISD School Board as the March Employee of the Month! Congratulations Ms. Boynton!

Family & Community Newsletter - March 10, 2025

Posted Date: 3/10/25 (5:46 PM)

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The Bear Bulletin

Family & Community Newsletter

March 10, 2025

Upcoming Events

District

Mon, 3/10 to Fri, 3/14 - Spring Break

Elementary

Secondary

Mon, 3/10 - BHS Softball @ Roby

Sat, 3/15

BHS Track @ Breckenridge (optional)
BHS Softball @ Santa Anna

Mon, 3/17 - BJH Track @ Santo

Tues, 3/18

BHS Girls & Boys Golf @ Rising Star Tournament
BHS Softball vs. Ranger

Wed, 3/19 - BHS Varsity Tennis @ Santa Anna Dual

Thurs, 3/20

BHS Track @ Santo
Spring Sports Pictures

Fri, 3/21 - BHS Softball @ Hermleigh

Sat, 3/22

BHS Baseball vs. Jayton
BHS Softball v. Jayton DOUBLE HEADER

Mon, 3/24

BHS Girls Golf @ Robert Lee Tournament
BJH Track - District Meet @ Gordon

Tues, 3/25

BHS Boys Golf @ Robert Lee Tournament
HS District UIL (Speaking & Writing)
BHS Baseball

Wed, 3/26

Future Fiesta

Thurs, 3/27

BHS Track @ May
HS District UIL (all other events)

Fri, 3/28 - BHS Baseball vs. Hamlin

Athletic events are always subject to change.

Community

Announcements

Baird Cheer Bake Sale - 3/14

Baird Cheer will be having a bake sale next to Rolling Firewood Pizza on Friday, March 14th from 10:00 to 3:00 at the Baird depot.

TMCN Leadership Group Fundraiser - 3/22

Saturday, March 22 Baseball and Softball will be playing Jayton. Baseball plays at 11:00 am, and Softball at 1:00 and 3:00.

The TMCN Leadership group will be selling pulled pork sandwiches, chips, a drink and a cookie as a meal deal. Prices for the meal deal will be posted on Parent Square closer to the game.

We will also have snow cones, popcorn, drinks and candy in the concession stand.

Come out and cheer on the bears and enjoy lunch at the ball field.

List of 25-26 Cheerleaders
HIGH SCHOOL
Abby Allday
Lyndsi Boyd
Raelyn Goodwin
Brooklynn Manasco
Maggie Price

JUNIOR HIGH
Heidi Brannan
Jazmyn Garza
Mia Reynolds
Jimma Smith
Hadley Thackerson
Saegen Whitehead

Mascot- Paxton Johnson

BHS Future Fiesta

Mark Your Calendars!!!

Baird High School Future Fiesta will be March 26th!

The Schedule for the evening will be:

5:00 - 7:00 Walking Tacos Served

5:00- 7:30 Booths Open for Students, Parents, and Community

5:00 - Devotional By First Baptist Church and FCA

5:30 - Breakout Session #1 - HS Graduation Plans

6:00 - Breakout Session #2- Dual Credit

6:00 - 7:00 - CTE Pathway Tours - (Culinary, Welding, Animal Science, AVT)

7:30 - Safe Travels Home

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

Cyberbullying

Whether on the playground or online, kids can face unkind behavior. Do your best to get ahead of the hurt by talking with your children about how to deal with mean online actions and their consequences. Make sure they know what cyberbullying is, who to talk to if something makes them uncomfortable, and what to do if they see or experience cyberbullying.

Ring the Bell!

Celebrating Success

Philip Trammell Advances to State Again!

Philip Trammell performed two class 1 solos at the UIL Solo contest today and earned first divisions on both of them. He is advancing to the state contest on May 26-28th.

Congratulations!

BISD Employee of the Month

Cathy Dyer was selected by the BISD School Board as the February Employee of the Month! Congratulations Ms. Dyer!

Band Earns Sweepstakes for the 5th Time

Congratulations to the Baird High School Band. They received ones from every judge at the contest this afternoon. This marks the fifth year in a row for the band to earn a Sweepstakes (1st Division in Marching, Concert, and Sightreading). We are extremely proud of the band kids for their hard work and success over the last eight weeks of practice on our concert program.

group of students standing in two rows with their teacher

One-Act Play Awards

Our One Act Play crew had their district performance on 3/4 at Tarleton State University in Stephenville. While they did not advance to the next round, our students put on a great performance of “The Yellow Wallpaper” and are coming home with several awards.

Crew:

Best Overall Crew
Tristen Wooten - Crew Award

Honorable Mention All-Star Cast

Taelor Stephens
Kyera Byars

All-Star Cast

Westen Isenhower

Congratulations to our Thespians and to Mrs. Taylor for all their hard work and for representing Baird ISD with class!

photo of softball team with coach and managers

Lady Bears Softball

First game, first win! Lady Bears defeated the Trent Gorillas 23-9 in 5 innings! Congrats Ladies!