April 15, 2024 Dates to Remember DISTRICT WIDE: Fri, 4/26 - NO SCHOOL (unused bad weather day) Wed, 5/22 - Senior & Kindergarten Walk the Halls Thurs, 5/23 - Last day of school   ELEMENTARY: Tues, 4/16-  2nd Grade Field Trip Reading STAAR test (3rd-5th grades) Mon, 4/22 - Spring Picture re-takes, class pictures & Kindergarten cap & gown pictures Tues, 4/23- 5th Grade Science STAAR test Tues, 4/30 -  Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Field Trips Math STAAR test (3rd - 5th grades) Tues, 5/9 - 3rd Grade Field Trip Thurs, 5/16 - Field Day Fri, 5/17 - Kindergarten Graduation   SECONDARY (athletic event schedules subject to change): Tues, 4/16 BHS Softball vs. TLCA STAAR Testing (Biology, 8th Science) Wed, 4/17 -  STAAR Testing (US History, 8th SS) Tennis @ Cisco Thurs, 4/18 - Clyde Band Festival (6th & 7th grade) Fri & Sat, 4/19 & 4/20 - Regional Track Meet @ San Angelo Mon, 4/22 - BHS Tennis District Meet Tues, 4/23-  6th-8th Math STAAR test Algebra I STAAR EOC BHS Baseball @ TLCA (5:00 pm) Fri, 4/26 - BHS Baseball @ Eula (5:00 pm) Fri & Sat, 4/26 & 4/27 - HS Regional Academic UIL competition in San Angelo Mon, 4/29 - Fri, 5/3 - FFA Week Fri, 5/3 - Ag Olympics (1:00 - 2:00 pm) Sat, 5/4 - State Track Meet Sun 5/5 - Band Spring Concert Wed, 5/8 - Senior Fiesta Thurs & Fri, 5/9 & 5/10 - Tennis Regional Tournament Mon - Wed, 5/13 - 5/15 - HS State UIL Academic Competition Sun, 5/19 - Baccalaureate & Senior Walk Downtown Thurs, 5/23  Senior Breakfast Graduation Practice Graduation  COMMUNITY: Announcements Spring Testing Dates STAAR Testing** Tues, April 16:  3rd - 5th Reading 8th Science and Biology EOC Wed, April 17: 8th Social Studies & US History EOC Thurs & Fri, April 18 & 19: Make-up days Tues 4/23:  6th - 8th Math and Algebra 1 EOC 5th Science Tues, 4/30: 3rd - 5th Math Wed, 4/24 - Fri, 5/3: Make-up days Other Announcements Attention Parents of Dual Credit students: Both you and your child need to complete the 2024-25 FAFSA application.  Once you have done this, please have your child forward the confirmation email from Student Aid to cdyer@bairdisd.org. Students will not be registered for Fall 2024 classes until this process is completed. If you need assistance, we have a senior advisor available on Fridays during the entire school day who will assist you with this process. If you need assistance after school hours, please contact Ms. Dyer. Varsity Cheerleader Fundraiser -  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts The varsity cheerleaders have started their fundraising efforts for cheer camp costs! Please consider helping these young ladies out! 1 dozen glazed donuts for $15.00 Contact any cheerleader or Ms. Wooten to place an order! Orders and payment due by 4/20! Parent Square App If you have not yet downloaded the app, it is the best way to use Parent Square.  You can also set your communications preferences (type of message and frequency) in the app. The ParentSquare app is available in both iOS or Android stores.  • iOS App - Apple Store    • Android App - Google Play Store Tips for Parents - Developing Healthy Digital Habits This week is the last week of a series of tips from healthychildren.org to help give you some ideas on how to help your kids develop healthy habits online. Tip 5: Optimize your family's online experience Choose quality content to use together as a family. Know which platforms are age- and content-appropriate for your children. Set and follow safety rules for who we can chat with online. Set privacy settings at the most secure level. Watch for warning signs, like if your child is: Withdrawing from social interaction and hobbies. Letting screen time interfere with physical activity, healthy eating or bedtime. Way to Go! #RTBResults BHS Track AreaMeet The BHS track team competed at the area meet on Monday. 5 athletes qualified to compete at the Regional Track meet on April 19-20. Congratulations on a job well-done! Results