Birdville ISD’s Professional Learning Center head custodian Glenn Gregory was recently named a 2021 Hometown Hero by the Northeast Tarrant Chamber of Commerce for his work with Mended Network. Glenn, and his wife, spend many weekends doing various activities for the good of the community. #BISDShines #WeAreBirdvilleISD
Community Pickup for both breakfast and lunch.
Parent Meal Pickup: Proof of guardianship must be presented at all six Summer Feeding sites.
Monday–Thursday: 9–9:30 a.m.
Binion, Holiday Heights and West Birdville Elementaries
Monday–Thursday: June 7 – July 1
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
North Richland Middle
Monday–Thursday: June 7 – July 1
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 a.m.
Lunch: 10:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
O.H. Stowe Elementary
Monday–Thursday: June 1 – July 1
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 a.m.
ESL Breakfast: 8–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Richland High School
Monday–Thursday/ June 7 – July 14
Breakfast: 7:30–8:00 a.m.
Lunch: 10:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
School Closed July 5–9
For more information, call 211 or Text FOODTX to 877-877
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Fourth graders from Birdville ISD’s Holiday Heights Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio, virtually, with an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip In a Box program to experience what they are learning in Texas history. The students explored the Texas State Capitol and The Alamo, virtually.
Education in Action’s very own Arlie the Armadillo led the students’ virtual tour of the Texas State Capitol where the students experienced the many paintings, sculptures, and terrazzo mosaics that tell the story of our state’s unique history and famous leaders. The students also learned about our state’s legislative branch of government as they viewed the Texas State Senate and House of Representatives chambers where state laws are made. Then it was off to San Antonio where Arlie led the students on a virtual tour of The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and the students gained insight into the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution.
To add to the fun, each student and teacher received a box to keep, full of hands-on games, activities, and souvenirs, including an ‘I Discovered Texas’ T-shirt, an Arlie the Armadillo plushy, and a Virtual Travel Research Journal, to supplement their virtual visits to these famous Texas sites.
“Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips In a Box programs are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Jennifer Pasteur, Education in Action’s Executive Director. “Student activities during Discover Texas Field Trips In a Box programs reinforce and supplement Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives in fun and interactive ways that bring the content to life.”
Discover Texas Field Trips In a Box programs provide teachers with ready-to-go, entertaining, and educational social studies and science-based virtual field trips to the Texas State Capitol, The Alamo, Inner Space Cavern, Waco Mammoth National Monument, and more, with a box full of TEKS-based hands-on games and activities to supplement classroom learning plus trip souvenirs! With these turnkey programs, teachers are able to focus on making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom. To learn more, visit www.educationinaction.org/FieldTripsInaBox.
The Community Enrichment Center (CEC) recently recognized BISD as its “Civic & Nonprofit Partner of the Year.” The CEC made this announcement as part of their Virtual 2020 Partners in Hope event.
Families, thank you for your partnership this year. As you know, our students took the STAAR tests earlier this spring. The STAAR is one of many ways to measure student learning. It will help schools and teachers better understand where students may have gaps from the disruptions to learning caused by the pandemic. Teachers will use STAAR results along with other information to co-create learning plans with families to jump-start learning next year.
After June 28, you will be able to access your child’s STAAR results by logging into SKYWARD Family Portal. After logging in, click on the new icon labeled District Links, then select TEA Assessment. This will take you directly to your child’s STAAR results, which will include detailed breakdowns in each subject, identifying your child’s strengths as well as areas where they may need additional support. Parents have shared that seeing which questions their child got incorrect has been the most useful. You will also see easy-to-use resources focused on the skills your child needs the most support with that may be used at home over the remainder of the summer.
We expect STAAR scores will likely be lower for many students this year. So many of them have experienced trauma and loss in addition to the disruption in classroom instruction. You can help ease stress by letting your child know that this year, STAAR is only meant to help teachers and parents better support their learning.
The partnership between families and schools has never been more important. We encourage you to log in and learn more any time after June 28. Use this information, along with your own observations from the past year and your child’s grades, to create a learning plan with teachers in the fall to help your child succeed.
Thank you for your partnership! We wish you and your family a healthy and restful summer.
For more information about STAAR, visit texasassessment.gov/staar/families
To access your child’s results, visit SKYWARD Family Access.
Congratulations to Jackson Tucker, Haltom High senior, for being named a 2021 National Merit Finalist.
