Bailey Bear Happenings - October 21st Edition

October 21st Edition

Football Playoffs Continue

Two of our Bailey Football Teams are still in the playoffs. Come and support them:

Monday, October 24th - 7th Grade - Bailey vs Murchison - at 7:30 pm at the Burger Annex

Tuesday, October 25th - 8th Grade - Bailey vs Gorzycki - at 6:00 pm at Burger Stadium.

Don't forget to purchase your tickets at https://gofan.co/app/school/TX76613.

PSAT for 8th Graders - Information

AISD will be offering the PSAT on November 7th. You may OPT-out if you would like, but remember the form opt-out form is due on campus no later than November 1st.

PSAT 8_9 8th Grade Administration Opt-Out Form.docx

Bailey Celebrates "Red Ribbon Week"

Hey everyone, there is a lot going on next week. It is Red Ribbon Week also known as Love Your Brain Week. Along with Red Ribbon Week, our Culinary Arts department is hosting a Halloween Extravaganza Week. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to present a visible commitment to a safe, healthy and drug-free lifestyle. The campaign is designed to create awareness concerning the problems related to the use of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs and to support the decision to live a drug-free lifestyle. Students and staff at Bailey can help support Red Ribbon Week and enjoy the Halloween Extravaganza Week by participating in the daily activities.

Monday, October 24^th, is “Don’t be Spooked by Drugs, Be a JEAN-ius and BLACK out Drugs from your Life” day. Everyone is encourage to wear jeans and a black shirt or something spooky related to Halloween. No masks, no blood, no weapons, no gore. Be sure to stop by the counselor table outside the lunch room during your lunchtime to sign the Drug-Free banners to support being drug-free and receive your drug-free wristband.

Tuesday, October 25^th, is “Put on your thinking cap to keep your brain safe from drugs” day and everyone is encouraged to wear their favorite cap, hat or headpiece.

This is also the start of the Halloween door decorating contest during advisory. Winning doors will win a popcorn party on Friday.

Wednesday, October 26^th, is “Your Future is Bright” day. Everyone is encourage to wear neon or bright colored clothes. We would like to see as many people possible in PINK since is it breast cancer awareness month. There will be a contest on who can wear as much PINK as possible. Someone in each grade level will win a candy bag at the end of the day. Also the decorated doors must be finished today in order to be judged.

Thursday, October 27^th, is “Sock it to Drugs” day and everyone is encourage to wear fun and silly or mismatched socks. For the Halloween Extravaganza, there will be a candy jar during each lunch for students to guess the number of candy in the jar. Winners will receive a $10 Starbucks gift card.

Friday, October 28^th, is “Team Up Against Drugs” day. You can either wear your favorite athletic team shirt OR participate in the HOMEMADE Halloween Contest were people group up and make their own costume. Winners will receive a gift basket full of candy and other treats. It can be a group up to 4 people and the costumes must be school appropriate – no weapons, blood or gore.

PTA Spirit Night and 2nd Chance Auction

Our first Bailey Bears PTA Spirit Night is coming on Monday 10/24! Proceeds from all Pick-Up and Dine-In orders will benefit our school, teachers, staff and students. Remember to let the cashier know that you would like your order to support Bailey Middle School - this is especially important when you are picking up an order. We do not get credit for doordash or ubereats orders, so please place your orders directly with Torchy's. Thank you all for your continued support!

The Bailey 2nd Chance Auction is ending on Sunday, October 23rd at 9:00 pm. Items with an initial bid over $100 have been lowered significantly, so please login to www.32auctions.com/baileypta and check it out!

Flu Shots at Bailey - Make your Appointment NOW

Bailey Middle School will be hosting a Staff & Student Fall Flu Clinic on Tuesday, November 1, 4:00pm - 6:00pm.

All Austin ISD staff and students with insurance can receive a Flu shot at the Fall Flu Clinic at no cost. The cost for flu shots is $40 without insurance.

Appointments will be taken from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, walk-ins will be accepted whenever possible.

If you are unable to attend your school's Flu Clinic, please help us fight the Flu and get your Flu shot with one of these local resources found here: https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/flu-clinics

Flu Clinic Reminders:

Please double check the reminder email you receive the day prior to our event for your exact arrival time for your appointment.
- (Some appointments may vary by a few minutes to aid in social distancing).
Please bring your insurance card and photo ID
Remember to wear a short sleeve shirt

Please come at your allotted time to help with social distancing
Please wear a mask or face covering for your entire visit.
We will conduct a touchless-thermometer temperature check prior to vaccine administration
- You must have a temp of 100.4 or less at the time of service

Contact health@austinisd.org for any questions

Buenos Dias:

En la Escuela Intermedia Bailey tendrá lugar una Clínica de otoño contra la gripe para el personal y los estudiantes el martes 1 de noviembre de 4:00pm - 6:00pm.

Para registtarse, haga clic aqui: CLINICA DE OTONO CONTRA LA GRIPE

Todo el personal y los estudiantes del Austin ISD que tengan seguro médico pueden ponerse gratis la vacuna antigripal en la Clínica de otoño contra la gripe. El costo de la vacuna contra la gripe es de $40 si no tienen seguro. Se harán citas de 4:00pm - 6:00pm, se aceptarán personas sin cita cuando sea posible.

Si su hijo no puede asistir a la Clínica contra la gripe de su escuela, por favor, ayúdennos a combatir la gripe y pónganse la vacuna a través de uno de estos recursos locales que encontrarán aquí: https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/flu-clinics

Recordatorios de la Clínica contra la gripe:

· Por favor, denle una segunda revisada al correo electrónico con el recordatorio que reciban el día anterior a nuestro evento para ver el horario exacto de llegada a la cita.

o (Algunas citas pueden variar por algunos minutos para reforzar el distanciamiento social).

· Por favor, traigan su tarjeta de seguro médico y una identificación con fotografía

· Recuerden usar ropa de manga corta.

· Lleguen a su horario asignado para apoyar con el distanciamiento social.

· Utilicen un cubrebocas o cubierta facial durante toda la visita.

· Tomaremos la temperatura con un termómetro sin contacto antes de la administración de la vacuna.

-No Deben tener una temperatura de 100.4 o menor al momento del servicio

Comuníquense con health@austinisd.org si tienen preguntas

Help Bailey's Beautifcation Committee

Looking for a fun way to personalize your reusable water bottle, Chromebook, or label your charger? The Bailey Beautification Committee will be making and selling customized name decals in the font and color of your choice. Pre-orders start at only $5 and begin on Monday, October 24! Look for our table before school starting on 10/24 to place your order! Follow the link to make your order. https://forms.gle/MQYHEEEgiogPF6wP8

Attention Parents: We're looking for parent volunteers to join the Bailey Beautification Committee! Our committee will focus on refreshing our campus inside and out! If you are interested in joining the committee to help with fundraising, design input, and implementing our vision, please contact claire.chenault@austinisd.org.

Canned Food Drive - Support the Central Texas Food Bank

October 10 through October 31 the PALS will be collecting food cans for the Central Texas Food Bank. We will be having a competition for this. The advisory class that has the most cans by October 31 in each grade will get a popsicle party. There will be boxes by the office to drop off cans, PALS in the morning in a designated area that students can give cans to, and students can always give them to their advisory teacher. Students need to write the name of their advisory teacher on the cans so PALS can keep track of which classes have donated the most cans.

Booster Athletic Club Meeting - Monday, October 24th

Bailey Athletics Booster Club Meeting

Monday, Oct. 24 at 5:30 pm at Bailey in the Library.

Please join us as we discuss and make plans to support our athletics program at Bailey.

Picture Retake Day - Mark your Calendar

Picture Retake Day will be November 2nd. If you have already purchased pictures and would like for your student to have the picture retaken, you will be required to send the pictures that you purchased back to school in order to have the picture retaken. Please watch this space for ordering details.

Service Hours for A Great Cause - Monday after school

Need service hours? or Just want to make art for a good cause?

Next Monday, October 24th, 4:00- 5:30 The Art Department will be hosting a workshop to support the Capitol Area Foodbank by making & donating ceramic bowls for the Austin Empty Bowl project

Come see Ms. Bailey in Room 816 for more information & to sign up

Bailey Club Information

Link to Bailey Tutoring times: https://bailey.austinschools.org/our-school/tutoring

FCA meets every Friday morning at 7:20am in the small gym. See You At The Pole is September 26. Meet at the flag pole at 7:30am if you are interested in praying for our school.

Classic Film Club meets every Wednesday after school from 4:00 - 5:30 in Room 312. Contact Mr. Nunziato or Ms. Lozano if you are interested.

Anime Club meets every Tuesday after school from 3:50 - 4:30 in Room 309. Contact Ms. Lozano if you are interested.

Girls Empowerment Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:50 - 5:30 in Room 202. Contact Ms. Andrews or Ms. Lashley if interested.\

The AISD Common Application for Specialty Programs/Schools of Choice is open October 17, 2022 through January 13, 2023. Now in its second year, this application means families and students can fill out just one application for all the specialty programs in AISD.

Why it matters:  Before, if your student wanted to apply to LASA High School, Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders, and an Early College High School program, you’d be filling out three different applications.

The Common Application for Schools of Choice streamlines that process.

Getting started: You’ll need your Austin ISD portal login credentials.

If you don’t have those or forgot your password, you can get them on the Austin ISD portal.

Yes, but: Some programs may require an essay, report cards or other materials. Check the application or reach out to the program for details.

Learn more about campus programs at the upcoming Austin ISD Showcase, 9 a.m.–noon this Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Palmer Events Center.

Here is some information on high school showcases and future student nights:

December 3, 2022 - 10:00 - 12:30 pm

2309 Panther Trail

Austin, Texas 78704

LASA Showcase

November 16, 2022 - 6:00-8:00 pm

1012 Arthur Stiles Road

Austin, Texas 78721

Future LASA Student Nights:

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, 6:30pm-8pm - Future LASA Student Night: LASA Theatre, 1012 Arthur Stiles Road, Austin, TX 78721. Doors open at 6pm. Presentation will begin promptly at 6:30pm

Thursday, November 3, 2022, 6:30pm-8pm - Future LASA Student Night: VIRTUAL, link to live stream will be on the LASA website home page 10 minutes prior to event start. Presentation will be livestreamed beginning promptly at 6:30pm.

Campus Health and Safety

Click HERE to learn more about our Health and Safety Protocols. It includes information about:

Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Face Coverings
Health Screenings
Visitors on Campus
Outdoor Learning Environments
Protocols for Cleaning and Disinfecting
Physical Environment and Safety Protocols
Transitions

Need Device Tech Support?

Family Support Line - Parents can call 512-414-9187 or send a text to 512-866-6434 Monday - Friday 7am-5pm.
Students can report an issue via this form: https://www.austinisd.org/technology/help/student-support
Student Support Line - call 512-414-4357

Upcoming Events

October

Red Riboon Week

24 -"A" Day - *7th Grade Football, “Don’t Be Spooked By Drugs - Be a Jean-ius and Black Out Drugs from Your Life” Day, Athletic Booster Club Meeting at 5:30 pm
25 - "B" Day – *8th Grade Football, “Put on your Thinking Cap to Keep Your Brain Safe from Drugs” Day, Twilight
26 - "A" Day – “”Your Future Is Bright” Day or Wear PINK, Twilight, After School Candle and Bake Sale in the Circle
27 - "B" Day – “Sock it To Drugs” Day, Twilight, After School Candle and Bake Sale in the Circle
28- "A" Day - “Team Up Against Drugs” Day,
29 - Twilight

* Check Bailey Athletic Site for time and site for games at http://baileyathletics.wixsite.com/bears

Visit our website: bailey.austinschools.org

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