April 14th Edition

Principal Update 

Bailey Parents & Guardians,

The STAAR testing season begins next week. Please see the related notes about testing in this newsletter. There is one thing I wanted to remind you about regarding testing this year. As you may be aware, last year we had to implement House Bill 4545 from the Texas legislature. It was a measure passed during the last legislative session to provide additional tutoring support for those students who either failed or did not take the STAAR last Spring. The intent was to support those students who may have experienced learning losses during the pandemic. We are required by the HB4545 law to provide those students with 30 hours of tutoring in each Reading (and/or) Math. Many of those students have been receiving their tutoring daily during our advisory period.

Please remind your students that HB4545 will be in effect for this coming school year as well. The tutoring requirement will continue to apply for all students who either Do Not Pass or who do not take the STAAR tests this spring. Please encourage your student to do their very best on each day of testing. Hopefully, many of them can avoid the HB4545 requirements for next year.

John Rocha, Principal

STAAR Testing Information - Please READ!

Dear Bailey Parents and Guardians, 

We are beginning our 2023 STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) administrations testing window. 6th-8th graders are required to take the test. Below is the schedule for our official testing dates. 

ADD dates: 

Reading 6th-8th Grade April 19th/ Make up April 20th

Science 8th Grade April 25 & Social Studies April 26th Make up April 27th and April 28th

Math 6th-8th & EOC Algebra May 4th / Make Up May 5th

• Please make sure your student gets plenty of rest the night before each test, and a good breakfast the morning of the test. 

• Please make sure that your student is on time to school with a fully charged Chromebook and charger.

• Please remind them that they may not have their phone or smart devices(watches, ear buds, etc.) in the classroom during testing

 • Please try not to schedule doctor’s appointments around these dates so students can be in attendance.

 • Please remember that on these testing dates students are required to be monitored at all times until they finish the assessment. This being the case, we ask that you remember that campus will be closed to all parents and visitors to ensure proper monitoring of students.

 • Since we will have students testing in all parts of the building, we will be a secure testing site. Please help us stress to our students that we need them to do their best on each test. 

TOP BANANA

This week Mr Walls presented Mr. Jose with our Top Banana Award.

Jose supports every single person on Bailey campus. He's always busy keeping Bailey looking good and never complains. He quickly responds to every request with a positive attitude. Jose's a "Rock Star"!

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.

• 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, 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).

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.

Athletics Update, Information and Camp Information

We need your photos! 

Parents of Bailey athletes: Please submit photos of your athletes for the slideshow that will be a part of the Athletics Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 16th at 6:30 pm. Follow the link below to upload your photos via a Google form. Photos are due by April 28!

https://forms.gle/BN7jsr6NiugZTwmz9

If you have trouble uploading photos, email baileyathleticsbooster@gmail.com

Athletics Meeting - May 1

Parents of incoming 7th and 8th grade athletes are invited to attend an informational meeting on Monday, May 1, from 6-7pm. Coaches will discuss all the sports, expectations, and necessary paperwork required for the '23-'24 school year. 

Summer Camps

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

Fall Football Information for 6th Graders

Attention all 6th graders interested in playing football next year for Bailey, there is a Football minicamp after school 4pm till 5:15 pm on May 1st. The second day of the Minicamp is before school on May 2 at 6:30 am. You need to have a physical signed by a doctor before you can participate. The physical must be dated after April 14th to be valid for next years athletics and must be on an AISD Physical Form.

Cheer Tryout Information

Mock tryouts on Wednesday April 19th

Cheer tryouts on Monday 4/24

Officer and mascot tryouts 4/25

Candidate MUST have a physical before tryouts.

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 record
• 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: 

• Create an AISD Portal Account 
• Create an AISD Portal Account - Spanish 

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

 

Education First Exchange Year:

Our students come from thirteen different countries around the world including three Asian countries and countries all over Western Europe. By hosting, families are inviting cultural enrichment into their homes, schools, and communities. Families of all shapes and sizes benefit from the experience. We have 3,000 families all over the nation including single parents, empty nesters, families with young children, LGBTQIA+ households, and everything in between. Not only does it expose the family members to another culture, it can also foster lifelong bonds that reach all over the globe. Host family is responsible for three meals a day, a place to sleep (can share a bedroom w/a sibling of same gender & similar age) and some transportation to activities. Students are 15-18 yrs old, will have their own health insurance and spending money.

Check out this short video of just a few students experience: One Year That Will Change Your Life

Please let me know if you are interested in learning more about hosting or visit our website at efexchangeyear.org. You can also contact me directly for any interest, questions, at giulia.zanini@ef.com or (617) 619-1020.
Lastly, we also offer a referral program. If you know anyone in your community that would be interested and does end up hosting, we offer a $200 referral bonus.

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. 

 

Date	Time	Topic & Flyer	RSVP Link
April 18, 2023	10-11 am Spanish 12-1 pm English	Supporting Your Child’s Communication, Social Skills, Play, and Sensory Processing	RSVP Link
April 25, 2023	10-11 am Spanish 12-1 pm English	School Services: Autism Supplement, Goals, and Services	RSVP Link

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. 

 

Participating Campus	Dates	Location	Time
Akins	June 5-15, 2023	Akins ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.
Crockett	June 5-15, 2023	Crockett ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.
Eastside	June 12-22, 2023	Eastside ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.
LBJ	June 5-22, 2023	LBJ ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m..
Navarro	June 5-22, 2023	Navarro ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.
Northeast	June 12-22, 2023	Northeast ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.
Travis	June 5-15, 2023	Travis ECHS	9:30 a.m. - 1:45p.m.
Courses Offered
TSIA ELAR (Reading), TSIA ELAR (Writing), College Readiness
ACC Campus Learning Tours June: Varies by Campus 9:30 am-11:30 am College Experience: student orientation, campus tours, industry partner activities, college paperwork, etc.

 

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

• 17 - “A” Day - *Zone Track Meet Boys

• 18 - “B” Day – Twilight, *Zone Track Meet Girls

• 19 - “A” Day – Twilight. STAAR 6th - 8th Grade Reading

• 20 - “B” Day – Twilight, STAAR Make up 6th - 8th Grade Reading 

• 21 - “A” Day - Musical Theater Performance 

• 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