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All-Region Choir Members Announced

Congratulations to the outstanding singers from BISD high schools who were selected for membership in one of the three All-Region choirs. (Students with names bolded continue their journey to making the Texas All-State Choir by advancing on to the third audition in November.)

 

All-Region Choir

Birdville High:  Faith Adams, Alli Burk, Jared Burleson, Harrison Caltagirone, Jet Coatney, Hannah Detrick, Mason Doyle, Darius Easter, Dennis Gartman, Audrey Ham, Trey Harmening, Shali Hartman, Jordan Joe, Alan Montes, Halie Moore, Maygan Paul, Logan Perrin, Nick Rothe, Jacob Schuck, Ryan Scott and Maggie Williams

Haltom High:  Jacob Burley, Haley Clark, Annalisa Greenlee, Thomas Jones, Ellian Liburd, Kennan Lukacs, Zachariah Medina, Madeline Roberts, Melinda Salas, Alejandro Saucedo, Jade Scivally and Andru Wilson

Richland High: Brooke Christoffersen, Ashley Dickerson, Caleb Dollarhide, Hailey Frith, Maysen Gardner, Carlie Hagar, Caitlin Hoffman, Aaron Jett, Rachel Kelly, Braden Kelley, Tolisi Kioa, Caleb Pitts, Destiny Pope, Levi Richey, Chandler Smith and Brad Symank

 

BOLD = Advancing to Pre-Area Audition

 

Region Treble Choir

Birdville High:  Kaleigh Farnan, Hannah Green, Macy Hartman, Shannon Hudgins and Amy Little

Haltom High:  Cyan Burkhart, Mireya Campos, Amara Holcombe, Gabrielle Mallow, Mary Nelson, Natalie Nounennady and Caty Suazo

Richland High:  Ruth Andrews, Haley Hanson, Moriah Kahlil, McKynzi Miller and Emily Patrick

 

9th-10th Grade Honor Choir

Birdville High:  Amanda Blackburn, Rose Buswold, Sierra Cope, Grayson Cram, Jenelle Henley, Mackenzie Patterson, Jocelyn Renteria, Lexi Rios, Christi Risenhoover, Preston Robertson, Daisey Robeson, Ethan Robinson, Logan Tolleson, Giovanni Valforte, Sarah Watkins, Isabella Ybarra and Lauren Zimmerman

Haltom High:  Samuel Apomolia, Kovey Baccam, Alaynna Barkley, Cassandra Dominguez, Jesse Edmonson, Mandi Inthalangsy, Tran Le, Elianna Mena, Kayla Meyers, Michelle Thai and Joshua Vidal

Richland High: Cade Braswell, Jaclyn Denson, Jacob Figueroa, Jarred Gracy, Jarod Miller, Mary Moreno and Corey White

 

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UIL Bi-District Volleyball Playoffs for Two BISD Schools

UIL Bi-District Volleyball playoffs for two BISD schools begin Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Thomas Coliseum.

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Richland HS vs. Western Hills HS, 6 p.m.

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Birdville HS vs. Arlington Heights, 8 p.m.

 Tickets are $5 for adults and $2 for students. Passes accepted:  District Administrator Passes, TGCA, THSCA and THSADA

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This Week in Birdville ISD

Birdville Elementary’s students and staff will dress up for Storybook Character Day on Monday, Oct. 31.

Foster Village Elementary’s book fair is Oct. 31 – Nov. 4.

Foster Village Elementary’s picture retakes are on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Smithfield Elementary’s College Day is Tuesday, Nov. 1.

Snow Heights Elementary’s picture retake day is Tuesday, Nov. 1.

North Ridge Elementary’s Cliburn Music Program is on Tuesday, Nov. 1. For details, call 817-547-3200.

Holiday Heights Elementary’s World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser kickoff is on Tuesday, Nov. 1.

BISD is sponsoring “College and Career Night” on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6-8 p.m. at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL). Representatives from more than 100 colleges, universities, recruitment centers and professional institutions will meet with students and parents to talk about their programs and answer questions. BCTAL is located at 7020 Mid Cities Blvd. in North Richland Hills. For information, contact any BISD high school.

Snow Heights Elementary’s College T-shirt Day is on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Mullendore Elementary’s holiday food drive is Nov. 2–29.

Binion Elementary’s Scholastic Book Fair is Nov. 2–11.

Hardeman Elementary’s picture retakes are on Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Richland Elementary will celebrate the 50th day of school on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Everyone is encouraged to wear 50s clothing.

Kindergarten students from Binion Elementary will take a field trip to TCC on Thursday, Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m.

Green Valley Elementary’s College Day is on Thursday, Nov. 3.

North Ridge Elementary’s McDonald’s Night is on Thursday, Nov. 3. For information, call 817-547-3200.

Kona Ice will be at Richland Elementary on Thursday, Nov. 3 after school. Proceeds benefit the fifth-grade students’ Camp Carter field trip.

Richland Elementary’s Spirit Night at Slim Chickens is on Thursday, Nov. 3, 5-8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the fifth-grade students’ Camp Carter field trip.

Green Valley Elementary’s Art Day is on Thursday, Nov. 3.

Spicer Elementary’s Turkey Trot is on Friday, Nov. 4 during all PE classes.

Mullendore Elementary’s PTA Fun Friday is on Nov. 4.

Spicer Elementary’s Play It Safe programs are on Friday, Nov. 4 and Monday, Nov. 7. For information, call 817-547-3300.

Richland Elementary’s ASPIRE program will play soccer Saturday, Nov. 5 at 1 p.m. at Binion Elementary. For information, contact Ms. Jones at 817-547-2000.

Watauga Elementary’s choir will perform at Capp Smith Park on Saturday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m.

Snow Heights Elementary’s PTA Polar Bash is on Saturday, Nov. 5, 3-6 p.m.

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BISD Board Approves District of Innovation Plan

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On October 27, 2016, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to become a District of Innovation (DOI). A District of Innovation is a concept passed in the 84th Texas Legislative Session in House Bill 1842 that gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open enrollment charter schools. To access these flexibilities, a school district must adopt an innovation plan, as set forth in Texas Education Code chapter 12A.

BISD adopted an innovative plan that allows the District to be exempt from:

  • Minimum attendance for class credit or final grade;
  • First day of instruction requirements (allowing school to begin earlier in August); and
  • Length of school day requirements (awarding a student credit based on mastery of content as opposed to simply meeting class time).

“The District of Innovation is an avenue to allow flexibility so our educators can better meet the needs of our students,” said Superintendent Dr. Darrell G. Brown.

To learn more about BISD’s District of Innovation Plan, visit birdvilleschools.net/innovation.

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BISD Board Approves STEM Certification Plan

 

stemfinallogoTrustees also voted to move forward with having North Richland Middle School designated as a certified Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) campus. In order to qualify as a STEM-certified campus, all of the math and science teachers will be immersed in a year-long training experience that assists them in understanding and aligning their practices to the research which defines quality STEM instruction. Training for staff includes face-to-face and online sessions, as well as onsite coaching visits by STEMscope consultants.

Dr. Elizabeth A. Clark, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, said, “Birdville ISD wants to embrace, implement and support innovative approaches that expand the opportunities for students and staff to personalize and enrich learning that goes beyond what the state uses in accountability.”