Bailey Bear Happenings - May 19th Edition

May 19th Edition

Principal's Note

Bailey Parents and Guardians,

Here are some important reminders as we prepare to finish out the year.

No Back Packs 5/24 and 5/25 and Locker Cleanout

We need parent help to deter any prank behavior for the last couple of days of school. Like last year, Bailey Administration will not allow backpacks at school Wednesday and Thursday (May 24^th & 25th). Students will be cleaning out their lockers on Tuesday, May 23rd, and taking all personal items home in their backpacks. Tuesday the 23^rd will be the last day for backpacks on campus. (Backpacks brought to school on either day, Wed. 5/24 or Thurs. 5/25, will be turned in to the main office, labeled, and held in a locked room until dismissal. All backpacks brought on either day may be subject to a search.)

Chromebooks - Turn-In For Inventory

This year, AISD is requiring that all students at all grade levels, turn in their Chromebooks so they can be inventoried. This applies to every school in the district. Students will need to locate the following items to turn in during their advisory class, beginning, Monday, May 22nd. We will collect Chromebooks during advisory every day during the last week of school.

Please turn in the following:

Chromebook (please remove any stickers, decorations, etc.)
Charger
Hotspot
Chromebook case (if issued)

Summer devices: We understand how this may affect students during the summer. If your student needs a device for summer use, including Garza Online classes:

Parents or guardians can complete an OPT-IN form via their Parent Portal account to request a device.
- Devices will be available for pick-up on May 26, and May 30 through June 2, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.
- Pickup locations will be Gus Garcia YMLA or at the Austin ISD Central Office.
- During device pickups, fee schedule forms and accountability acknowledgments will also be provided.
- Summer devices must be returned to the student’s home campus at the start of the Fall 2023 school year.

Also... Please turn in any library books ASAP, so we can collect them all before the last day of school.

8th Grade Completion Ceremony

As you know, there is no graduation ceremony for completing 8^th grade, but Bailey holds its own 8^th Grade Completion Ceremony to recognize the years of hard work it takes to complete middle school. This year our Completion Ceremony is scheduled for the last day of school, Thursday, May 25th, starting at 2:45PM. It will last through dismissal at 3:50PM. Here are the guidelines we want everyone to follow:

Parking is allowed in parking lot spaces and on the street only. DO NOT park along the curb of any of the school driveways (they are reserved for parent pick-up and for our buses.) Please do not block anyone and do not block the buses in the bus loop. Facing north, Please do not park on the right side of Lost Oasis Hollow from the stop sign to our main driveway. We need to keep this clear for the parent pick up line. You may have to park far away and the weather may be warm so please plan ahead.
Seating in the gym is limited so we are asking that families limit guests to four (4) people only. We just don't have room for everyone to attend. Most of the seating will be in the bleachers.
Please do not bring Balloon Bouquets or large signs, noisemakers, etc. Let's save that for their high school graduation. Any Balloon arrangements, signs, etc., will not be allowed in the gym and will instead be held in the main office until after the ceremony.

There will be limited seating available on the floor for the elderly or for guests with limited mobility.

John Rocha, Principal

Lost and Found Information

Tuesday, May 23rd. Last Chance to claim Lost & Found! Any unclaimed items will be donated on May 24th.

Native Plants and Animals Information

Dear NPA & Environment Parent,

Mrs. Tafoya's students want to create a pumpkin patch and for that to happen seeds need to be planted in June. We are arranging a 2 hour work day on the morning of May 27 to clean out and repair the wicking beds. Any carpentry skills will come in handy so if you've got em please consider coming. After repairing the rotten boards the beds will need to be cleared of weeds and plants and refilled with soil that we will have delivered that Friday. If enough people show up we can also clear out, refill, fertilize and cover the Earthboxes in preparation of summer or fall crops. If we have even more volunteers we can harvest some of the Arizona Cypress, cut off the rootmaker bags, re-wrap for the rootballs for finishing then refill the holes created by the harvest. With even more volunteers we pull the weeds in the greenhouse and clear all the weeds from the crushed granite pad. There is lots to do.

Please call Mike Berryman at 512-914-0060

We appreciate all your help in making our Bailey student's Dreams become a reality!

Thank you for your support and time.

Mr. Mike Berryman and Ms. Romie Tafoya

Pumpkin Patch Signupgenius

TOP BANANA

This week Mr. Taras passed the Top Banana to Ms. McGarry, our Band director. He shared that Ms. McGarry has done an excellent job of building community in the band and on the Bailey Campus. The Bailey Band is always winning awards. The band shares their skills for every program and pep rally. She gives kids the confidence to succeed in whatever they and has done an excellent job with our students!

7th Grade Football information for 2023

Friday, August 11, 2023 – 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (enter doors btw coaches’ offices)

(Current physical is REQUIRED & must be turned in.)
Football equipment fitting & FB athletic locker assigned (practice outfit)

(If you have your own shoulder pads and helmet, they must be approved by the coaches per UIL guidelines. The helmet must be a 2023 or 2024 certified helmet. Both the helmet and shoulder pads must fit properly.)

Rank One needs to be completed for the 2023-24 school year. Click on PARENT PORTAL and complete all requirements. http://www.rankone.com Make sure that Rank One has been updated to the 2023-24 school year.
Items to get over the summer: Players will need football cleats, black integrated game pants (pads already in the pants), white integrated practice pants. For games, players need black (at least) calf length socks.
Be sure to sign up on the REMIND app. This is how we will communicate throughout the football season.
- Send a text to: 81010 Text this message: @7thbearsfb

Tuesday, August 15, 2023 (second day of school)

Morning football practice begins.
Players will wear the gray shirt & black shorts we provide and tennis shoes or cleats – no crocs or any other shoes allowed. PE uniform is recommended as a back up.
Players MUST be dropped of by the tennis courts – do NOT drive to the back of the school. Safety is priority.
Practices are closed. Safety is priority.
Later in the season, some practices will be in the afternoon.

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:

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.

AISD Events/ Information

Akins Summer Bridge Camp

Parents/Guardians and Future Akins Eagles,

Summer Bridge 2023 Details for STUDENTS:

Dates: June 5th - 15th (Monday thru Thursday only)

Times: 9:30am-1:30pm (Time was updated)

Transportation: Free and available to anyone that may need it. Pick up/drop-off routes will be released at the end of April. Stay tuned for further updates.

Where: Akins ECHS campus ( 10701 South 1st St, Austin, TX 78748)

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be provided. We encourage for students to bring their own refillable water bottles and light snacks

Purpose: It is not mandatory, but HIGHLY recommended for the student to be a part of Summer Bridge. The future scholar will be exposed to all resources they will have access to during their high school career, will be a part of review sessions for the TSIA (college readiness exam), partake in ACC college tours, and hear from college access partners. Additionally, students will be getting to know their fellow cohort peers by working in teams to start practicing team building and communication skills. Students must be TSI ELAR met first before starting their ACC journey in the Spring 2024.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime! Stay tuned for further information regarding summer bridge.

Browse the Akins ECHS website - https://akinsechs.austinschools.org/seven-academies/echs-academy

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

Community Events Information

Summer is around the corner, and we are excited to open registration for CAMP at Girls Empowerment Network!

Registration is now open for summer camps! We believe girls are UNSTOPPABLE and a week at CAMP will help your students increase their self-efficacy and learn that they are unstoppable. This year, we are excited to host two weeklong sessions designed around fun, self-efficacy and finding your own power.

Mark your Calendar!

June 26-30, 2023: Own Your Power

July 10-14, 2023: Use Your Power

Time: 9:00 AM – 4 PM

Location:

Girls Empowerment Network Office

2801 S I-35 Frontage Rd #110, Austin, TX 78741

Our dedicated team of girl experts make the CAMP experience magical for every girl. Girls will experience valuable friendships while engaging in fun activities such as: arts and crafts, poem writing, games, field days, and even a talent show! Register now and join the magic of CAMP! Our week-long day camps are for girls entering 3rd - 8th grade.

Stay tuned for more details as the summer approaches!

Upcoming Events

May

22 - "B" Day - 8th Grade EOY Trip
23 - “A” Day - Spring Choir Performance
24 - "B" Day
25 - "A" Day - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 8th Grade Celebration @ 2:45 pm (No Balloons, Flowers, etc will not be allowed into the gym, so please leave them in your car!)

* 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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