December 21st Edition
Note from the Principal
Bailey Families,
This year the AISD calendar has us starting the Winter Holiday break later than usual, and that means our return to school in January will also be later than usual. Please remember that classes for students do not resume until Tuesday, January 10th. We hope that all of our families can enjoy the time off with family and friends whenever possible. On behalf of all of our staff here at Bailey, I want to extend a heartfelt Thank You for all of your expressions of appreciation in the last couple of weeks. They do mean a lot to everyone at Bailey. Your children have done well during December, staying focused in classes and thru some of our mandatory middle-of-the-year testing. Bravo to all of them.
Our teachers will be headed home for a well-deserved break but they will come back refreshed and ready to start the spring semester on the run. We have lots of curriculum to cover in the second semester so please remind your children to stay focused and stay on top of their assignments. We're looking forward to a great start in 2023!
Until then... Happy Holidays!
John Rocha, Principal
Teacher of the Year
We are delighted to announce that Bailey’s 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year is Justine Lashley! Ms. Lashley is a dedicated CTE (Career Technology Education) teacher in her 4th year as an educator. Her students experience hands-on learning and their hard work directly benefits the Bailey community. In the last two years of teaching Event & Meeting Planning, her students have developed & hosted some of our campus’s major events including-our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon, the Holiday Extravaganza, Mr. Rocha’s Annual BBQ, and Black History Month activities. Ms. Lashley also impacts students outside her classroom through coaching volleyball and starting a Girls Empowerment Club. She focuses on building positive relationships with students to encourage them to be their best selves. Her welcoming demeanor and carefully planned lessons and activities result in powerful educational experiences for our Bailey students. Congratulations, Ms. Lashley!
Top Banana Award
Mr. Maia is consistent in offering assistance to all of his students. He looks at their capabilities and excepts nothing less. He is kind, thoughtful, and always has a good thing to say to and about his students. He never waivers and is a colleague you can count on every day. He is always there to help out. The Bailey family is blessed to have him on our team.
Cheer Club Information
Cheer Club begins January 18th at 4:00pm-4:45pm in the small gym. Anyone who is interested should show up at that time. We will learn cheers, stunt skills, and the requirements to try out for cheer leader. All grades are welcome! Any questions speak to Mrs. Foster.
Cheerleading Tryout Information
Cheer Leader tryouts will begin in March for 7th and 8th grades. Boys are encouraged to join the try outs. This coming year we will have three teams of cheer: competition, basketball, and football. A participant may choose one or all.
A shout-out from the Bailey Counseling Team
Bailey Counseling and Health Services team want to give a huge shout out to Bailey parent Paul Hernandez and his company Aloha for completing a door frame separating our offices. What a speedy and efficient job! Thanks Aloha!!!
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.
Anime Club meets every Tuesday after school from 3:50 - 4:30 in Room 309. Contact Ms. Lozano if you are interested.
Cheer Club - Watch for information about days and times.
Girls Empowerment Club meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:50 - 5:30 in Room 202. Contact Ms. Andrews or Ms. Lashley if you are interested.
Transfers for 2023-2024 will open January 9, 2023
Schools Frozen to Transfers: Barton Hills* (1st-6th grade), Gullett* (1st-5th), Lamar MS, Marshall MS (new campus in Mueller neighborhood), McCallum HS.
*Barton Hills will not be frozen at Kinder, Gullett will not be frozen at Kinder
Food Resources for the Break
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 winter break:
-
Texas Health and Human Services - Call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905 to speak to a live operator.
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 invierno:
-
Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas - Llame al 2-1-1 o al (877) 541-7905 para hablar con un operador
Common Application Information
The Common Application for Specialty Programs/Schools of Choice is due by January 13, 2023. If you already have an account in the Parent Portal and you're ready to apply, use the Apply Now button (in link below) below to go directly to the Common Application.
To create an account and apply for one of our programs of choice, please visit the
https://www.austinisd.org/haveitall
Have it All in Austin ISD The Common Application for Specialty Programs/Schools of Choice is open October 17, 2022 through January 13, 2023 Starting in Pre-K and going through senior year, we have dozens of programs that prepare students for college, careers and life. From fine arts academies and dual language to earning free college credits, you can have it all in Austin ISD.
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
January
- 9 - Staff Development Day/Student Holiday
- 10 - “A” Day – Students return, First Day of Spring Semester, Talent Show Audtions 4 - 6 pm-
- 11 - “B” Day – Student Talent Show Auditions 4 - 6 pm.
- 12 - “A” Day
- 13 - “B” Day - Fun Friday - Flannel Shirt Day
* 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