Bailey Bear Happenings - November 18th Edition

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November 18th Edition

7th/8th Grade Parents - High School Credit Class Information

Dear Bailey Bear Families,

Your child is a middle schooler enrolled in a high school course. There is some important information and deadlines you should know about. 

First of all, tutoring and academic support are available for students. Contact your child's teacher directly to learn more about these options. (Teacher tutoring times and Twilight.)

Also, please be aware that the final grade your child earns at the end of the semester will be on your child's high school transcript and could affect class rank.

If your child is failing, there is an Opt Out option where you child can "drop" the high school level course by the deadline indicated below and change the course status to a middle school level course. In doing this change by the deadline, the grade in the course will not affect your child's high school transcript, GPA, or class rank.

FALL 2022 Semester Course Withdrawal Deadline: (Health,Touch System Data Entry - Keyboarding, and Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness)

  • The deadline to withdraw from a high school level semester course is Friday, December 2, 2022.

Spring 2023 Semester Course Withdrawal Deadlines:

  • The deadline to withdraw from a high school credit course with a state EOC exam (such as Algebra 1) is January 27, 2023.
  • All middle school students enrolled in a high school EOC course (such as Algebra 1) after the deadline will be expected to take and pass the EOC exam.   
  • Deadline to withdraw from any other high school credit course is April 21, 2023. (Spanish, IPC, Principles of Hospitality, Introduction to Event & Meeting Planning, Principles of Construction, Principles of Art, Audio/Video Tech, Principles of Applied Engineering, Robotics, PLTW - Gateway, Spring Health, Spring Keyboarding, Spring Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness.

Book Fair

Dear Parents and Families:

 Get Ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!).

Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from December 1-9 during the school day at the Bailey Middle School Library:

  • This year, say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
  • If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
  • Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/baileymiddleschool 

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! 

Catch you at the Fair!

Girls Soccer Tryout Information

 

All 7th and 8th grade ladies: Do you want to play soccer for Bailey? Tryouts will be December 13-15, starting right after school until 5:30pm. You need a current physical on file with Bailey dated after April 15, 2022 before you will be allowed to participate. Please see Coach Brown or Coach Fuhrman to sign up for tryouts. Cleats and shin guards are not necessary. If you have any questions please contact Coach Brown or Coach Fuhrman.

PALS - Coat Drive Information

November 4 through December 4 the PALS will be collecting coats for Austin’s Junior League and Jack Brown Cleaners. These new and gently used coats will go to children whose families cannot afford them. The advisory class that has brought the most coats by December 4 will receive a popcorn party; there will be a separate competition per grade level. PALS will have boxes by the office to drop off coats, PALS in the morning in a designated area that students can give coats to, and students can always give them to their advisory teacher. Please inform students they need to put something on the coats that say the name of their advisory teacher so PALS can keep track of which classes have donated the most coats to win the competition. PALS will be by advisory classes throughout the week to pick up coats.

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.

AISD Events/ Information

With many Austin ISD students living in food-insecure households, access to healthy food may be challenging when the district is closed. Families can use the community resources below to find free meals in their area while Austin ISD offices and schools are closed for the fall break November 21-25:

 

El acceso a los alimentos puede resultar difícil para muchas familias cuando el distrito cierra. Las familias pueden usar los recursos de la comunidad para encontrar comidas gratis en su área, mientras que las escuelas de Austin ISD están cerradas por las vacaciones de otoño del 21 al 25 de noviembre:

Community Events

Dear Neighbors,

Mark your calendars for our 10th Annual Shady Hollow 5k Turkey Trot Fun Run! This is a family friendly 5K run/walk or 1 mile run/walk in the neighborhood. Kids and adults of all ages and fitness levels are welcome! 


Date: Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24th

Time: 8:30am - arrive sometime before that to get your 5th grade or younger child(ren) a sticker (to ensure they receive a finisher medal).

What: 3.1 mile run/walk or 1 mile run/walk (The route consists of a series of loops, so don’t be intimidated by the 3.1 miles. You can do as many or as few loops as you want!)

Who: Anyone of any age, of any place, of any fitness level!

Cost: Free! -- However, there will be a donation jar at the race. All donations will go directly to a Shady Hollow area family in need (more info on this coming soon)

Where: Race will start and finish at the Gatling Gun Park (11403 Gatling Gun Lane, 78748)

RSVP: RSVP for a free race shirt. You can pre-register HERE - Registration is NOT REQUIRED to race.

Post Race: There will be snacks, drinks and neighborly company afterwards!

Awards: All finishers 5th grade and younger will receive finisher medals. Special prizes will be given to overall 6th grade and older male and female winners in the 5k and 1 mile, as well as overall 5th grade and younger male and female winners for the 5k and 1 mile. Awards will be announced around 9:15 am.

Sponsorship Info: If you are interested in having your company or business sponsor this event, please contact ShadyHollowTurkeyTrot@gmail.com. All sponsors will have their logo placed on the back of the race shirt.


Questions?: Email ShadyHollowTurkeyTrot@gmail.com

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

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Upcoming Events

  • November/December

    •  28 - "A" Day 
    •  29 - “B” Day - Twilight
    •  30 - "A" Day – Twilight, *Girls Basketball
    • 1 - "B" Day
    • 2 - "A" Day
    • 3 - Twilight, *Soccer Games
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 * Check Bailey Athletic Site for time and site for games at http://baileyathletics.wixsite.com/bears

Helpful Links

2022-2023 AISD School Calendar
Staff Directory
Bailey Counseling Website
School Lunch Menus/Cafe Info
Bailey Athletics Website
AISD Athletics Info (Physical Forms)
Bailey PTA Facebook Page
Bailey PTA Website
School Bus Route Information
Bailey Athletic Booster Club Facebook Page
Bailey Athletic Booster Club Store
Bailey Middle School Yearbook

Visit our website: bailey.austinschools.org

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