Bailey Bear Happenings - February 6th Edition

February 6th Edition

Principal's Note

Bailey Families,

Welcome back after our icy event last week. Boy that sure turned into something most of us weren't expecting. But, once again, we have come through it and school is back in session. I'm relatively certain that most of you were happy to drop your students off today or to get them on the bus. I understand. We are happy to have them back. Here are a few notes regarding cold weather over the next few weeks.

Opening doors early on very cold days

Please try to avoid dropping students off at school too early in the morning on very cold days. We will try to open the building earlier than our regular time (7:55AM), but we need to have staff on hand to supervise students while inside. We have to schedule that ahead of time. On very cold mornings (forecast below 40 degrees) we will have staff in place to open our doors at 7:30AM. However, here are our recommendations for very cold mornings...

Do not drop your child outside the school anytime before 7:30 AM (that's a full 50 minutes before school starts. Doors will be locked and students will be stuck outside.
Please check the option of your child riding the school bus, if eligible. This will get them to school on time without being stuck outside for too long.
Check with neighbors who might be able to give your child a ride a little later so your child doesn't have to be dropped off too early.
Make sure your child is dressed for cold weather... Long pants, long sleeved shirts, hoodies, & jackets. Do not send them in shorts and tee shirts, please! If you are in need of a winter jacket, please contact your child's counselor for information.

If we follow these guidelines, we can keep your children safe from the cold weather.

And a Shout Out to our Bailey Dads in the neighborhood...

With all the ice storm damage in the neighborhood I was so impressed to find that many of our Bailey dads (and some moms!) got out there with chainsaws and trailers and went around the neighborhood to help the elderly and infirmed with clearing the storm debris from thier yards. What a great group of men and women! Thank you, ladies and gentlemen, for doing the right thing and providing a great example for your children. Kudos to all!!!!

John Rocha, Principal

Choice Sheets for 6th and 7th Graders

6th and 7th Graders if you have NOT turned in your choice sheet, be sure to get the choice sheet to your counselor by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10th. It will be counted late, but the choice sheet will still be accepted.

Tennis Information for 7th & 8th Graders

7th and 8th Graders interested in trying out for the Tennis Team, you (the student) need to email Coach Frels at coach.frels@austinisd.org or stop by the counseling department sometime this week to sign up.

Yearbook

YEARBOOK UPDATE

If you purchased an 8th grade shout-out ad it must be finished by FEBRUARY 15th.

Ad space is sold out!

Buy your yearbook today for $40! Quantities are limited.

https://www.balfour.com/texas/austin/bailey-middle-school

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..

Cheer Club meets every Wednesday after school from 3:55 to 4:45 pm.

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 from 3:50 - 5:30 in Room 202. Contact Ms. Andrews or Ms. Lashley if you are interested.

Cubing Club meets every Tuesday from 3:50 - 4:45 in Room 518.

Star Wars Club meets every Tuesday from 3:50 - 4:45 in Room 518.

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

February

School Counselor Appreciation Week

6 - “A” Day - Theater Booster Club Meeting at 6:00 pm
7 - “B” Day – Twilight
8 - “A” Day – Twilight
9 - “B” Day – Twilight, *Boys Basketball Games
10 - “A” Day - Fun Friday - Wear “Red” for Heart Awareness Month
11 - Twilight, *Girls Soccer Games

* 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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