April 6th Edition
Principal Update - District Survey and STAAR Testing coming soon!
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.
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
STAAR Testing Coming Soon
STAAR Testing Begins on April 19th with Reading for all Students. Please watch the newsletter and School Messenger for further information regarding STAAR Testing. Please remember to have your students come to school with a fully charged chromebook and their charger.
7th and 8th Grade Student Opt-Out of High School Credit Information
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.
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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.
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The deadline to withdraw from any other high school credit course is April 21, 2023 (i.e. Spanish, IPC, Principles of Hospitality, Introduction to Event Planning, Principles of Applied Engineering, Principles of Arts Audio/Visual, Principles of Construction, Robotics, PLTW - Gateway, Health, Touch Data (Keyboarding), and Lifetime Nutrition & Wellness).
Bailey's Top Banana of the Week
Ms. Pozzi passed Chicquita Banana to Mr. Walls! She writes, " Mr. Walls deserves this week's top banana because of his consistent positive attitude. He has done wonderful work this year with the robotics team and can always be found with a smile on his face!
PALS collecting for the 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 boxes by the office to drop off supplies, PALS in the morning in a designated area that students can give supplies to and students can always give them to their advisory teacher. There will be no competition or reward for the class that has donated the most this time. PALS will be go by advisory classes throughout the week to pick up the supplies.
Bailey Tennis Team Wins Again!
The Bailey Bears' tennis team played the Paredes Pumas and won overall with 26 matches won and only 5 matches lost. Super job to the entire team.
Yearbooks are Sold Out!
2023 YEARBOOKS ARE SOLD OUT!
On-line ordering has closed.
Watch the Bailey News for the distribution date which will be in mid-May.
Bailey Student Trip to Europe Meeting
There will be a meeting to discuss the student Trip to Europe on Monday 4/10/2023 at 4:00-4:30pm. Mrs. Happ and Mrs. Foster will be taking students to London, Ireland, Paris and Normandy for 13 nights June of 2024. All grades are welcome as well as parents.
8th Grade End of the Year Trip Information
8th Grade Parents: Do you want to be involved in the 8th grade end of year trip? We are looking for input and chaperones for the trip. Please fill out the following Google Form. If you have questions you can contact Coach Brown, lara.brown@austinisd.org
https://forms.gle/4mBFKEAB9KLG3uQF8
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.
Student Information:
8th grade end of year trip forms have been given to students. We are going to Austin's Park on May 22nd and the cost is $45 per student. If you pay before May 1st the price is reduced to $40. Please contact Coach Brown if you have any questions or need another copy of the form.
You can read all the information that was sent home with your student on our website. Forms are located under the "Our School" tab and under the 8th Grade End-of-Year Trip Information tab.
Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Athletics Information for 23-24 School Year
Parents of incoming 7th and 8th grade athletes: mark your calendar to attend a mandatory parent meeting on May 1st from 6-7pm. We will discuss all the sports, expectations, and necessary paperwork.
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
Bailey Transition Camp Information for Incoming 6th Graders
Please visit our website at bailey.austinschools.org and click on the "Our School" tab and scroll down to Transition Camp.
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.
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
Career Readiness Camp Information
We are excited to announce that we are providing our AISD Middle School Students with the opportunity to attend a FREE all day (Monday thru Friday ) summer camp during June 2023, sponsored by Austin Community College and I need your support to help get this information out to your campus/students and families. Please share this email with your team/colleagues and while space is available!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIRPwJAZDsT0aXXGGNhShmc69izbrSHokNkmqkTUkc9RHicw/viewform
Bowie Performance Camps
Performance Course visited with Bowie feeder Middle School Athletics earlier this week about an upcoming opportunity for athletic development that will be taking place this summer! This program was developed by Performance Course to offer athletes the opportunity to develop both physically and mentally.
PC takes a goal-oriented approach to develop speed, agility, mobility, functional strength and power. Performance nutrition, character development, mental preparation and goal setting techniques are also included in the curriculum to develop the whole athlete!
The session starts June 5th, and will run Monday-Thursday from 8am to 1pm, depending on which session your son or daughter signs up for.
We want to ensure all athletes have the opportunity to participate. To receive more information from Performance Course, please fill out this link:
https://info.performancecourse.com and select “Summer” and “Bowie”. This will ensure you receive information about the summer but does not enroll your child!
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT:
https://www.performancecourse.com/school-district/austin-isd
April is Autism Aware and Acceptance Month
April is International and National Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. Autism refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal and interpersonal communication. Campuses can review the Autism Awareness & Acceptance Guide to support inclusive practices and celebration of persons with neurodiversity. For more information on training or resources for staff, please visit https://www.txautism.net/target.
In honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance month, families, community members, and staff are invited to attend a three-part, virtual learning series focused on Autism presented from VELA hosted by the Austin ISD Special Education Department. Please announce and share this information with your families and staff or consider having your parent support specialists host watch and engagement sessions for those preferring to participate in community.
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April 11, 2023 |
10-11 am Spanish 12-1 pm English |
Understanding Autism |
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April 18, 2023 |
10-11 am Spanish 12-1 pm English |
Supporting Your Child’s Communication, Social Skills, Play, and Sensory Processing |
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April 25, 2023 |
10-11 am Spanish 12-1 pm English |
School Services: Autism Supplement, Goals, and Services |
Early College Prep Programs
We wanted to share with you about the Early College Programs! For parents who are new to the term "Early College," it is an opportunity for your child to graduate from high school with an Associate of Arts Degree or Career Certifications from ACC completely for FREE! Students can earn up to 60 college credits in a high-demand career field at our ECHS Campuses. Early College Programs include Pathways in Technology (PTECH) and Early College High School (ECHS).
We offer PTECH opportunities in Health Science, Business Management, Real Estate, Education in Training, Hospitality, Construction Management, Game Design, Cybersecurity, Computer Programming, and UX Design. We are proud to announce we will be adding Radio, Television, and Film in the Fall of 2023. Your child has an opportunity to earn industry certifications and hands-on work experiences with competitive partners such as; IBM, Dell, CommunityCare Health, and much more. PTECHs are an excellent option for students seeking hands-on, work-based learning experience and opportunities for internships with industry and business partners.
Early College High School offers scholars the opportunity to graduate simultaneously with a high school diploma and an associate degree—all for free! You can earn up to 60 hours of transferable college credit to most Texas public colleges and universities. ECHS is hosted through a partnership with Austin Community College and operates at seven AISD Early College High Schools: Akins, Crockett, Eastside, LBJ, Navarro, Northeast and Travis.
Moreover, we will offer a Summer Bridge Program for all accepted applicants on June 2023 at all Early College High Schools ( See Chart Below). The Summer Bridge Program is a fun opportunity for students to receive academic support, college preparation boot camp, and team-building activities with their new Early College peers. Students who have not yet passed their TSIA2, a college readiness exam, will receive testing support and have the opportunity to take the test during Summer Bridge. Transportation is available for all accepted scholars that are attending summer bridge. For more information about Early College Programs, please use the contact information below for assistance.
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Akins |
June 5-15, 2023 |
Akins ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m. |
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Crockett |
June 5-15, 2023 |
Crockett ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m. |
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Eastside |
June 12-22, 2023 |
Eastside ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m. |
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LBJ |
June 5-22, 2023 |
LBJ ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.. |
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Navarro |
June 5-22, 2023 |
Navarro ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m. |
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Northeast |
June 12-22, 2023 |
Northeast ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m. |
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Travis |
June 5-15, 2023 |
Travis ECHS |
9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m. |
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TSIA ELAR (Reading), TSIA ELAR (Writing), College Readiness |
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ACC Campus Learning Tours
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Summer Theater Series
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
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
April
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10 - “B” Day - Bailey Student Trip to Europe Meeting
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11 - “A” Day – Twilight
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12 - “B” Day – Twilight
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13 - “A” Day – Twilight, *Track Meet at Bailey
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14 - “B” Day - Student Talent Show
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15 - 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