BISD Parents, 

What an exciting time to be part of the Birdville ISD family! 

School districts across the nation just celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, and I hope you took a few moments to thank the individuals who have dedicated their lives to connecting with your students and guiding them on their educational journey. I still remember my favorite teacher growing up as a child. Mrs. Eldridge was special to me because she taught me not only how to write a research paper, but also modeled compassion and integrity. 

This is just one important teacher whose path intersected mine on my road to becoming a teacher myself. For more than 30 years now, my mission has been to help students experience opportunities that will set them on a course for success after high school. I know each of you has someone in your life who believed in you and impacted you in a positive way when you were a student. And someone in Birdville ISD is doing that for your child. It’s never too late to send them a note of appreciation. 

Evidence of student achievement and individual accomplishment is all around us as we participate in award ceremonies, staff appreciation events and upcoming graduation ceremonies. As we close the chapter on another successful year in BISD, we are already planning for the 2023–24 school year. Our leadership team is working with campus principals to develop the budget, identify resources to support students, and create meaningful professional development opportunities for our staff. Our human resources department is also working with campus administrators to find and hire quality teachers to join our BISD family. 

Enrollment is now open for returning and new students who wish to attend Birdville ISD in August. Compared to this time last year, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten and Open Enrollment registrations are all higher than they were last year. Enrolling your returning student now means that the District can plan and appropriately prepare for the arrival of all students, so please don’t delay. This also helps as we assess how many available seats we have for our open enrollment students. 

Thank you for playing an important role in this partnership to ensure your child’s success. Visit birdvilleschools.net/onlineregistration to save your child’s seat today. Together with our classroom teachers and support staff, we want to make sure every child receives a unique and personalized educational experience as part of the Birdville ISD family. 

Sincerely, 
Gayle Stinson, Ed.D. 
Superintendent 

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday,
April 27. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View April 27, 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website

Join us for an information night
Tuesday, April 4
5:30-7 p.m.

BISD Professional
Learning Center
6351 Blvd. 26
North Richland Hills, 76180

Come learn about State Based and Tuition Prekindergarten for 3s and 4s!
Dual Language
Curriculum
Early Childhood Special Education
Technology

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, March 23. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View March 23, 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website

Fourth graders from Birdville ISD’s Mullendore Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip, February 28, 2023, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol and The Alamo. 

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Kelly Hancock, State Senator, District 9 and The Honorable Stephanie Klick, State Representative, District 91, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers with a focus on the legislative process, leadership, and Texas leaders, past and present. Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. 

”Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips 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 reinforce and supplement Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives in fun and hands-on ways at significant Texas sites that bring the content to life.” 

Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips make it easy for teachers to take their 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classrooms on organized, fun, and educational site-based learning experiences. Education in Action handles all details, including round-trip charter bus transportation, meals, and reservations, and provides the TEKS-based program curriculum so participating teachers can focus on their students and making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom. 

Discover Texas Field Trips are presented by Education in Action, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering educated and involved young people. In addition to one-day Discover Texas Field Trips to Austin, San Antonio, Waco/Georgetown, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Education in Action also offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps for outstanding 4th-8th graders. During the weeklong, overnight camps, participants experience significant Texas sites in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston with Texas educators and a focus on leadership. For more information about Education in Action visit www.educationinaction.org and www.facebook.com/educationinaction.