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Technology Update 2020: BISD Launches Canvas Parent Hub

  • Welcome to the Canvas Parent Hub

Birdville ISD uses Canvas as its Learning Management System. Canvas brings pre-K–12 classroom tools together within a centralized online learning platform. 

Parent/guardian can use their personal computer or the Canvas Parent mobile app (available on the Apple and Android stores) to track upcoming assignments and class/school events, communicate with their child’s teachers, and monitor grades and course progress. 

 Birdville’s Canvas Parent Hub includes:  

  • A tour of Canvas and how students will use the program to participate in their online learning; 
  • An overview on the role of Parent Observer which allows a parent/guardian to link to their student’s Canvas course work and assignments; 
  • Instructions on how students will log in to Canvas (students should try this as soon as possible); 
  • Information about the parent’s role as a “Learning Coach;” 
  • Details on how parents and students will access Tech Support; and more. 

Parents, click Birdville Canvas Parent Hub to learn more. 

https://birdville.instructure.com/courses/116975

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BISD Launches Secondary Students Canvas Hub

Secondary Students canvas hub

BISD’s Secondary Canvas Students Hub was created specifically for BISD students in grades 6–12. 

The Hub contains: 

  • Login Information; 
  • Canvas How-to Information;  
  • Tech Help instructions; and 
  • How to help parents sign up as a Parent Observer. 

Click to access BISD’s Secondary Canvas Student Hub – https://birdville.instructure.com/courses/138323 

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Meals for Students [Update Aug. 14, 2020]

Due to the constantly evolving situation with COVID-19, and the regularly changing guidance from state education and health officials, BISD’s Plan will be reviewed and updated as needed to reflect new requirements from the CDC; federal, state, or county orders; or the Texas Education Agency.  

[Updated Aug. 14, 2020] During the school year, BISD will serve meals to school-aged students enrolled in the District. The cost of the meals for both face-to-face and online learning students will be determined by a student’s eligibility based on Free, Reduced, or Paid.  

(All students may participate in curbside pickup from Aug. 24 to Sept. 4. Beginning Sept. 8, curbside pickup is only available for students enrolled in online learning.) 

Online Learning Students 

  • Meals will be available for curbside pickup by parents/legal guardians/students on weekdays from 11 a.m. to noon.  
  • For families with multiple students who attend different campuses, (e.g., one student at a middle school and one student at a high school), meals for all students in the family may be picked up at a campus attended by at least one student in the family.  
  • The individual picking up the meal(s) will have the option of picking up lunch, breakfast, or both. (Students will not be allowed to eat their meal(s) on campus.)  

Those who qualify for reduced or paid meals may pay with cash, but we recommend putting money into your student’s meal account via www.mypaymentsplus.com.  

Face-to-face Learning Students 

  • Meals will be served on disposable trays along with plasticware. 
  • Appropriate social distancing will be followed as much as is possible in the serving lines and while eating. 

Note: Meals are only available for students enrolled in Birdville ISD and will not be served when the District is closed for holidays.