March 30th Edition
Principal Update
Important Family Survey
You should have received an email recently regarding a school survey from Panorama. The survey is designed to collect important information from families about Austin ISD. All AISD families are asked to complete and submit the survey as soon as possible. Please see the attached instructions for finding and submitting the survey, and thank you in advance, for your participation.
Computer Shortage
Please remind your child to be careful with their Chromebook. We are seeing an increase in damaged Chromebooks due to carelessness and we do not have replacement Chromebooks available. We do have a handful of daily loaner computers for testing, but they are claimed quickly each day. Just remind them that without a Chromebook everything goes back to the old school way and that is so much slower. Always come with a fully charged Chromebook and label your charger so we know its yours.
3 Day Weekend
We hope everyone gets to enjoy this three-day weekend. Tomorrow is a day off as we celebrate Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day. Remember that next Friday, April 7th, is also a student and staff holiday.
John Rocha, Principal
You may complete the survey online until April 14, 2023 using a computer, tablet, or smartphone by visiting the website surveys.panoramaed.com/austinisd/family
Esta encuesta puede completarse en línea entre hasta entonces 14 de abril de 2023 desde cualquier computadora, tableta o teléfono inteligente con acceso a internet y visitando el sitio web surveys.panoramaed.com/austinisd/family
7th/8th Grade Student information on opting out of High School Credit classes
Dear Bailey Bear Families,
If your student is enrolled in a high school credit course, there is some important information and deadlines you should know about.
Teacher tutoring and academic support are available for all students. Contact your child’s teacher directly to learn more about their tutoring times and Twilight. Please be aware, the final grade your student earns at the end of the semester will appear on their high school transcript and could affect class rank.
If the student is failing, there is an option to Opt-Out and “drop” the high school level course by the deadline indicated below. The course status will change to a middle school-level course. The grade in that course will not affect your student's high school transcript, GPA, or class rank if the change is completed by the deadline.
- The deadline to withdraw from a high school credit course with a state EOC exam (such as Algebra I) was January 27, 2023. Algebra I can no longer be dropped.
- The deadline to withdraw from any other high school credit course is April 21, 2023 (i.e. Spanish, IPC, Principles of Hospitality, Principles of Applied Engineering, Principles of Arts Audio/Visual, Robotics, PLTW - Gateway, Health, Touch Data/ Keyboarding, and Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness).
Please reach out to your student's teacher directly with any questions or concerns. Opt-Out forms for yearlong and Spring semester courses can be obtained from your teacher or counselor. Forms must be returned by the deadline to your teacher or the counseling center.
Bailey Top Banana
Ms Dolman passed the Top Banana to Ms. Pozzi ! She is top banana because of her amazing success with the theater program and musical this year. The students love her and appreciate all she does for them!
8th Grade End of the Year Trip
8th Grade Parents:
Your students have voted and we will be going to Austin's Park for our end of year field trip. The trip is scheduled for May 22nd, leaving at 9am (or earlier if possible) and returning by 2pm. If you have not already volunteered to go with us, please fill out the following link. https://forms.gle/wvEAARAztsnmE2fK7
Jr. VASE Bailey Participants
Ms. Bailey's and Mrs. Fiore's art students participated in the Junior Visual Art Scholastic Event (Jr. VASE) on Saturday, March 25th. Jr. VASE is a TAEA visual arts event recognizing exemplary middle school students artwork. Students interviewed with a juror and their artwork was rated. Each artwork in each division receiving a 4 (gold medal) was judged again with the top 10% earning a platinum medal.
Rylee Atilano - 2 gold
Shane Malek - 1 gold
Laylah Taylor - 2 gold
Oliver Ellis - 2 gold
Ella Parmer - 1 gold
Lyla Mechinus - 2 gold
Sasha Scoggin - 1 gold
Kylie Garrett - 2 gold
Heidi Burns - 2 gold
Blakely Cockrell - 2 gold
Corbyn Haley - 1 Platinum & 1 Gold
Piper Gonzales - 1 Platinum
Parker Cunningham - 2 Gold
Ryan Broccolo - 2 Gold
Lilian Contreras - 2 Gold
AJ Hughes - 2 Gold
Kyla Rossen - 2 Gold
Alyssa Newland-Barnes - 2 Gold
Tian Xie - 2 Gold
Ansley Birkenmayer-Sklar - 1 Gold
PALs are collecting pet supplies for Austin Humane Society
March 20 through April 14 the PALS will be collecting pet supplies for Austin Humane Society. These new and gently pet toys, food, cleaning, and medical supplies will go to rescued pets waiting to be adopted. PALS will have a box by the office to drop off donations In the morning the PALS will be out front to collect donations. They will also come by advisory classes during the weeks of the drive to pick up donations. There will be no competition or reward for the class that has donated the most this time.
Yearbooks almost sold out...Buy yours now!
The 2023 Yearbooks are almost SOLD OUT!
We have 22 books left. There will be no reprints!
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Registration information
Ready for that time of the year! Open Registration for next school year 2023/2024 is here.
What documents do I need to enroll my student?
- Child’s birth certificate
- Child’s social security card (if applicable)
- Child’s immunization records
- Child’s withdrawal form/last report card
- Parent/Guardian photo ID
- Proof of guardianship (if applicable)
- Proof of residency (electric, gas bill or Lease agreement
How do I register my student?
Returning families can register their children by logging in to their AISD Portal account under the student registration icon. The online registration system is available only through the AISD Portal at portal.austinisd.org. You would have to update any information that has changed. If you are having any issues with your portal please contact the student services department at 512-414-1726.
What if I have a new address?
All returning students who’ve had a recent change of address must submit proof of residency to Bailey@austinisd.org for the 2022–23 school year. Please email us a copy of your most recent utility bill and a picture ID to bailey@austinisd.org or you can always email us for more details.
How do I apply for a transfer?
The easiest way to submit your in-district transfer request is to apply through the Austin ISD Portal.The application is called Online Student Transfer Request.
- Students new to Austin ISD need to complete online registration (also in the AISD Portal) before submitting their transfer request.
- At Bailey we DO NOT handle any type of transfer please contact Student Services at 512-414-1726 or you can email them your question to AISDtransfers@austinisd.org
Need to create an account? Follow these step-by-step instructions:
How do I find my student’s home campus?
Visit www.austinisd.org/school-finder to see which is your child’s home campus. The page will connect you to a map where you can enter your home or apartment address.
SPORTS UPDATES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE BAILEY ATHLETES
Parents/Guardians of current and future athletes:
There is an athletic booster meeting on April 10 @ 5:30pm. We will be discussing several important things at the meeting and looking for new board members. If you have a current 6th or 7th grader interested in playing sports next year, please make plans to attend.
Information about summer camps and league opportunities is on the Bailey Athletics website under the summer camps tab. Please support our feeder high schools this summer. https://baileyathletics.wixsite.com/bears
Current 6th Graders and Parents:
If you are interested in trying out for football or volleyball in the fall, we will be offering a two day mini camp after school the second week of May. Please watch for dates. In order for your athlete to participate, they will need a physical dated after April 15. We will be getting the '23-'24 physical forms from the athletic department sometime soon. Please schedule your appointments so you do not miss out on this opportunity. If you need a free physical, please contact Coach Brown.
If you have pictures from any sports season this school year, look for an announcement in the newsletter in April. We will be accepting pictures for our end of year ceremony but it will be a two week window for submission only.
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.
GSA: meets every Monday from 3:50 - 4:45 in Room 314.
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.
AISD Events/ Information
LASA Velocity Dance Clinic - April 1st
Bowie Camps
FOR ALL CAMPS PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE AT www.bowiefootball.org
SUMMER WEIGHT & CONDITIONING
We will be bringing in Performance Course again this summer to run our weight and conditioning program.
Here are the brochures and the links that take you to the registration page.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
High Intensity (10th - 12th Males):
https://api.performancecourse.com/brochures/2969
Females (6th - 12th):
https://api.performancecourse.com/brochures/2970
Developmental (6th - 9th Males):
https://api.performancecourse.com/brochures/2971
Performance Course Registration:
https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/austin-isd
FOOTBALL CAMPS
Junior Football Camp (Grades 3-6); (At Bowie High School)
Monday-Wednesday July 24-26 8-10 am $150
7th & 8th Grade Football Camp (At Bowie High School)
Monday-Wednesday July 24-26 8-10 am $150
Freshman Football Camp (At Bowie High School)
Monday-Wednesday July 24-26 10:30-12:30 $150
For more information or questions, please email Coach Ables at jeff.ables@austinisd.org
AISD SUMMER THEATER
Students of all experience levels are welcome to shine on stage during the free Summer Theatre Series program. Current 5th through 12th graders in Austin ISD are invited to try out for the program’s summer series.
The program dates are: June 5, 2023 through July 24, 2023. The Summer Theatre Series will feature Mary Poppins as the musical production, Treasure Island as the black box studio production, and the Summer Theatre Series Rising Stars program—a one-week educational theatre camp that offers workshops in acting, dance, and voice.
Students interested in participating must register and submit video auditions to the STS Blend course by March 21, 2023.
Link to registration, audition, rehearsal, and performance information: https://www.austinisd.org/arts
AVID SUMMER CAMPS
These camps are designed as an opportunity for students to deepen their algebra readiness skills in preparation to take Accelerated Math 7 or Algebra I in the 2023-2024 school year.
- Dates: Monday, June 5-15 (No Fridays)
- Time: 8:45-1:00
- Location: Paredes, Martin, and Dobie
- Math AVID Summer Bridge Flyer (In English & Spanish)
Who should sign up for Algebra Readiness Summer Bridge camps?
- 7th Grade Accelerated - Rising 7th graders who did not participate in 6th grade accelerated math, but would like to be a part of the pathway to take Algebra I in 8th grade or students who completed 6th grade accelerated math, but would like additional support before beginning 7th grade accelerated math. 7th Grade Accelerated sign up form
- Algebra Readiness Summer Bridge - Rising 8th graders who have not participated in the accelerated math pathway. Students will need to show mastery of 8th grade math at the end of the camp in order to take Algebra I in 8th grade. Algebra Readiness sign up form.
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
March 31st -STAFF/STUDENT HOLIDAY - DOLORES HUERTA AND CESAR CHAVEZ DAY
April 3 - 7 - Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
- 3 - “B” Day, Theater Booster Club Meeting
- 4 - “A” Day – Twilight, Librarian Appreciation Day
- 5 - “B” Day – Twilight
- 6 - “A” Day – Twilight, *Track Meet at Bedicheck
- 7 - STAFF/STUDENT HOLIDAY
- 8 - NO TWILIGHT OR ATTENDANCE BOOT CAMP
* 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