Monthly Archives: September 2021

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Why complete the Free and Reduced Application this year?

As we begin the 2021–22 school year, BISD is asking all families to complete the 2021–22 Free and Reduced Meal application. One of the key components of the application is it is used to identify families eligible for funds through the P-EBT program. If you received P-EBT funds in 2020–21 and do not complete the 2021–22 form, you will not be eligible for P-EBT funds or other benefits in 2021–22. 

NOTE:  Breakfast and lunch are still free for all students during the 2021–22 school year. However, we ask all families to complete the application to be eligible for other benefits. 

https://www.birdvilleschools.net/frapplication

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: MORE THAN A MEAL P-EBT: Determines eligibility to receive Pandemic EBT benefits. COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES: Discounts on fees associated with applying for college. SAT, ACT & AP EXAM FEES: Discounted fees for academic tests. PTA CLOTHES CONNECTION/SUPPLY DEPOT: Birdville Council of PTAs provides new shoes, socks and underwear, plus gently worn clothes to families. Birdville ISD asks that ALL families complete our meal application to ensure continued funding to support ALL students in BISD. APPLY TODAY! Visit [https://www.birdvilleschools.net/domain/4107] Can this be a smart URL https://www.birdvilleschool.net/frapplication For application questions, contact Child Nutrition at 817-547-5860.
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Why complete the Free and Reduced Application this year?

As we begin the 2021–22 school year, BISD is asking all families to complete the 2021–22 Free and Reduced Meal application. One of the key components of the application is it is used to identify families eligible for funds through the P-EBT program. If you received P-EBT funds in 2020–21 and do not complete the 2021–22 form, you will not be eligible for P-EBT funds or other benefits in 2021–22. 

NOTE:  Breakfast and lunch are still free for all students during the 2021–22 school year. However, we ask all families to complete the application to be eligible for other benefits. 

https://www.birdvilleschools.net/frapplication

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: MORE THAN A MEAL P-EBT: Determines eligibility to receive Pandemic EBT benefits. COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES: Discounts on fees associated with applying for college. SAT, ACT & AP EXAM FEES: Discounted fees for academic tests. PTA CLOTHES CONNECTION/SUPPLY DEPOT: Birdville Council of PTAs provides new shoes, socks and underwear, plus gently worn clothes to families. Birdville ISD asks that ALL families complete our meal application to ensure continued funding to support ALL students in BISD. APPLY TODAY! Visit [https://www.birdvilleschools.net/domain/4107] Can this be a smart URL https://www.birdvilleschool.net/frapplication For application questions, contact Child Nutrition at 817-547-5860.
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October PSAT/NMSQT & SAT Testing in BISD

Birdville ISD is paying for all 10th and 11th grade students to take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) on Wednesday, October 13, 2021*. 

* Ninth-grade students may opt in to take the test by registering and paying the $18 fee on the BISD web store.  >Access BISD PSAT/NMSQT Registration/Payment form  

Seniors may opt-in to take the SAT School Day** (Wednesday, October 13, 2021) by registering on campus. Only seniors who did not participate as juniors are eligible. 

** Non-testers in Grade 12 will adhere to a 9:30 a.m. late arrival. Late arrival does not apply to Shannon High School. 

Birdville ISD is paying for all eighth-grade students to take the PSAT 8/9 on the dates below. (Dates are campus specific.) 

  • Haltom Middle School | Friday, October 29, 2021 
  • North Oaks Middle School | Friday, October 29, 2021 
  • North Richland Middle School | Friday, October 29, 2021 
  • North Ridge Middle School | Friday, October 29, 2021 
  • Richland Middle School | Wednesday, October 13, 2021 
  • Smithfield Middle School | Friday, October 29, 2021 
  • Watauga Middle School | Friday, October 29, 2021 

NOTE: If a student does not feel well on test day, please stay home. The District is taking measures to help create a safe testing environment; however, it is critical to take personal responsibility in order to reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure. For additional information, contact the department of Advanced Academics at 817-547-5500, ext. 14908. 

Resources 

Practice with Khan Academy 

>View College Board SAT Practice Flyer 

>View Khan Academy/SAT Practice 

Prepare with the 2021–22 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide 

>View 2021–22 PSAT 8/9 Student Guide 

Prepare with the 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide 

>Access 2021 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide 

Prepare with the 2021–22 SAT School Day Student Guide 

>Review 2021–22 SAT School Day Student Guide 

Connect with Colleges by Opting In to Student Search Service (SSS) 

>Opt In to Student Search Service (SSS) 

Connect Students to Scholarships with the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10 

>See How It Works 

Opportunity Scholarships (NEW from College Board) 

>View Scholarship Opportunities  

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Why complete the Free and Reduced Application this year?

As we begin the 2021–22 school year, BISD is asking all families to complete the 2021–22 Free and Reduced Meal application. One of the key components of the application is it is used to identify families eligible for funds through the P-EBT program. If you received P-EBT funds in 2020–21 and do not complete the 2021–22 form, you will not be eligible for P-EBT funds or other benefits in 2021–22. 

NOTE:  Breakfast and lunch are still free for all students during the 2021–22 school year. However, we ask all families to complete the application to be eligible for other benefits. 

https://www.birdvilleschools.net/frapplication

Free and Reduced Lunch Applications: MORE THAN A MEAL P-EBT: Determines eligibility to receive Pandemic EBT benefits. COLLEGE APPLICATION FEES: Discounts on fees associated with applying for college. SAT, ACT & AP EXAM FEES: Discounted fees for academic tests. PTA CLOTHES CONNECTION/SUPPLY DEPOT: Birdville Council of PTAs provides new shoes, socks and underwear, plus gently worn clothes to families. Birdville ISD asks that ALL families complete our meal application to ensure continued funding to support ALL students in BISD. APPLY TODAY! Visit [https://www.birdvilleschools.net/domain/4107] Can this be a smart URL https://www.birdvilleschool.net/frapplication For application questions, contact Child Nutrition at 817-547-5860.
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BISD Launches COVID Central Website

COVID Central Dashboard and More!

To better organize COVID-19 information and resources for parents and staff, BISD created the “COVID Central” website. On COVID Central you will find the COVID dashboard and other important COVID-19 related information resources.   

The link to COVID Central can be found on the front of the District and campus websites, as well as on  the BISD mobile app, the QR code posted on entrances to each District facility, or at birdvilleschools.net/covidcentral. As updates become available, they will be posted on COVID Central.