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North Ridge Middle Wildcats and Birdville Hawks Help Watauga Elementary Wildcats

North Ridge Middle School Wildcats participating in Mark Rue’s Project Lead the Way-Gateway to Technology class recently assembled, sanded, and painted dismissal signs for Watauga Elementary. Additionally, Birdville Hawks Cecilia Cortez and Hannah Finch donated their time to paint Watauga Elementary teachers’ names and text on the dismissal signs.

Watauga Elementary Wildcats Cloe and Cameron Cortez thank Mark Rue, North Ridge Middle School’s PLTW-Gateway to Technology teacher, and his students for their work on the Watauga Elementary dismissal signs. #WeAreBirdvilleISD #BISDShines

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TEA seeks input on ESSA implementation in Texas

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AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) has launched an online survey offering parents, taxpayers and the general public an avenue to provide input on the state’s implementation of the federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

ESSA, which is the new federal law governing K-12 education and replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, returns a significant amount of decision-making on education policy to the states. As part of the process, each state is required to establish a strategic vision for public education and develop an overall plan to achieve those goals.

TEA is the lead agency developing the Texas state plan which must determine how the new federal law will affect accountability, funding, school improvement, and grant-making systems. Commissioner Morath noted that input regarding ESSA implementation coincides with work on a state strategic plan for education that had already been underway.

“The passage of ESSA has created a unique opportunity to inform Texas’ education policy,” said Commissioner Morath. “However, we need input from all parts of our state to ensure that, under ESSA, all students in Texas can receive a high-quality education that prepares them for the future.”

The online ESSA survey, which will take less than ten minutes to complete, is available at http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3003630/ESSA-Public-Input-Survey. The online survey provides an opportunity for anyone to share views on how the state should implement provisions of ESSA. The survey period will run through Nov. 18, 2016.

TEA will review input collected during the survey period and consider how best to incorporate into the final state plan. A final plan is required to be submitted to the federal government by July 2017.

To learn more about ESSA and the state’s implementation of the federal law, visit http://tea.texas.gov/About_TEA/Laws_and_Rules/ESSA/Every_Student_Succeeds_Act_(ESSA)/.

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This Week in Birdville ISD

BISD will celebrate Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23–31. This year’s theme is “I have the POWER to be Drug Free.” Campus activities are listed on the campus websites.

Green Valley Elementary’s PTA meeting is on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Fifth-grade students will perform.

Smithfield Elementary’s picture day is Monday, Oct. 24.

Kindergarten students at Foster Village Elementary will go on a field trip to Green Meadows Farm on Monday, Oct. 24.

Richland Middle School’s StuCo is participating in the Birdville High School Homecoming Parade on Monday, Oct. 24.

Cheney Elementary will have a fire prevention program for third-grade students on Monday, Oct. 24, 8:30-10 a.m.

Green Valley Elementary’s book fair is Oct. 24–28.

Hardeman Elementary’s Literacy Night is on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6-7 p.m.

Smithfield Elementary students are having vision and hearing screening on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Cheney Elementary’s Bulldog Day/Art Day is Tuesday, Oct. 25.

North Ridge Elementary is having a camp parent meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.

Richland Elementary’s McDonald’s Night is Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m. McDonald’s is located at Rufe Snow Drive. Proceeds benefit the fifth-grade students’ Camp Carter field trip.

North Ridge Elementary’s Art Day is Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Richland High School’s College Information Night for parents and seniors is Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Omni Room. An admissions representative from Midwestern State University will share pertinent information to guide families through the college admissions and financial aid process.

Kona Ice will be at Snow Heights Elementary on Wednesday, Oct. 26 after school.

Holiday Heights Elementary’s grandparents breakfast is on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Binion Elementary’s Science Night is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

The Binion Elementary PTA Trunk or Treat event is Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Holiday Heights Elementary’s Bosses Pizza Night is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.

Mullendore Elementary’s McDonald’s Night is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.

Richland Middle School’s Trunk or Treat is Thursday, Oct. 27.

Cheney Elementary’s PTA Monster Mash is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

North Ridge Middle School’s picture retake day is Thursday, Oct. 27.

BISD is sponsoring “Dyslexia–How to Support my Child with a Learning Disorder” on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL). Tricia Quisenberry, dyslexia outreach coordinator for the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders, will be on hand to present information designed to help parents learn more about dyslexia and the characteristics associated with this disorder, and to provide useful strategies to help parents support their child(ren). The event is free. For information, call 817-547-5753.

Haltom Middle School’s third annual Walk in My Shoes Day is Thursday, Oct. 27. Parents are encouraged to spend any part of the school day with their child so they can experience school through their child’s eyes.

Spicer Elementary’s Chocolate Fundraiser Game Truck Day is Thursday, Oct. 27 on the playground. Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students are at 12:30-1:30 p.m. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students are at 1:30-2:30 p.m.

The Pride of Haltom is hosting two free community performances: Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. at the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex (FAAC); and Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Haltom High School.

Birdville Elementary second-grade students are taking a field trip to the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 28.

Green Valley Elementary’s kindergarten Storybook Parade is Friday, Oct. 28.

Mullendore Elementary’s College T-shirt day is Friday, Oct. 28.

Cheney Elementary’s pre-K Halloween Parade is on Friday, Oct. 28. A.M. pre-K begins at 10:15 a.m., and P.M. pre-K begins at 2:30 p.m.

Shannon High School’s Trunk-R-Treat Carnival is Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Money raised from Trunk-R-Treat and Walk for the Cure will be donated to Susan G. Komen. 

North Richland Middle School’s theatre department will present “SUPERHEROES: With Great Power Comes Ordinary Responsibility” by Ian McWethy on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m., and on Friday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $1 at the door.

Holiday Heights Elementary’s carnival is on Friday, Oct. 28, 5-8 p.m.

North Richland Middle School’s Halloween Activity Night is Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Hardeman Elementary’s Science Hat Parade is on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m.

North Ridge Middle School’s activity night is Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. This is for current North Ridge Middle School students only. Tickets are on sale Oct. 24–28 during lunch. Dress code will be enforced.

The Academy at C.F. Thomas’ Boogie Nights is Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Dress up and join them for games, prizes, candy, snacks, and family fun.

Haltom Middle School is hosting a Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) family STEM night on Friday, Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. in the library. There will be many interactive activities focusing on engineering, scientific reasoning and computer science.

Haltom High School’s annual Fall Craft Fair is on Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the school. Admission is one can of food. The craft show supports the Haltom High PTSA and provides college scholarships to seniors. Vendor booths are still available. For information, email hhsptsa@hotmail.com.

North Ridge Elementary’s PTA Trunk or Treat is on Sunday, Oct. 30. For times, call 817-547-3200.

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All-Region Choir Members Announced

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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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RHS Marching Band Wins the 2016 Lone Star Preview Marching Contest

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Congratulations to the Richland High School Marching Band for being named Grand Champion of the Lone Star Preview Marching Contest in The Woodlands, Texas. During preliminary competition, the band placed first overall and won every caption in the AAA division including Best Auxiliary, Percussion, Musical Performance, Visual Performance, and General Effect. In finals, the band placed first overall as well as receiving caption awards for Musical Performance and General Effect. Of special note is the fact that RHS was the only 5A band selected for finals and competed against many recent UIL State Marching Contest finalists. #BISDShines