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Parents and families whose children are registered to ride a bus to/from school can track their child's bus through the SafeStop app. This is a FREE, mobile app that allows you to monitor the status of your child’s school bus in real-time. Download SafeStop in the App Store for iOS devices and in the Google Play Store for Android devices.
Visit www.bisdtx.org/safestop for more information.
The Eagle Bites Food Pantry will reopen on August 21 from 3:45-5:45 p.m. at Cedar Creek Elementary, Portable 13. This Feeding Futures Food Pantry is open every Wednesday, to all Bastrop ISD families. Please bring a reusable shopping bag to gather items at the food pantry.
Questions? Call 512-772-7180.
Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The information below will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms. Read more ...
What to do if your student is absent
Ensuring that your child’s education remains on track involves more than just getting them to school each day. If your student will be absent, either due to illness, a family emergency, or another reason, it's important to follow a few key steps to minimize disruption and support their learning.
1. Notify the School: Inform the school about your child’s absence as soon as possible by calling and letting them know the student will be absent and why.
2. Provide Necessary Documentation: If the absence is due to illness or a medical appointment, be prepared to provide a doctor's note or other relevant documentation. You can do this by sending the note with your student for them to turn into their teacher or the office. You can also email the note to the attendance clerk on campus. This helps the school record the absence appropriately and ensures your child’s absence is excused if possible.
3. Inquire About Missed Work: Contact your child’s teacher to find out what assignments or classwork will be missed during their absence. Make sure you understand how your child can make up any missed work.
4. Support at Home: Assist your child with catching up on missed assignments. Set up a quiet, dedicated space for them to work and encourage them to complete any tasks or review any material they missed. This will help them stay on track and ease their return to school.
5. Discuss the Absence with Your Child: Talk to your child about the importance of attending school regularly and how their absence might affect their progress. Reassure them that it’s okay to miss school sometimes, but emphasize the importance of getting back on track as soon as possible.
6. Follow Up: After your child returns to school, touch base with their teacher to ensure that they have everything they need to stay on track. This can help address any gaps in understanding and keep communication open between you and the school.
By taking these steps, you can help ensure that your child’s absence doesn’t negatively impact their education. Your proactive approach will support their continued learning and make their transition back to school as smooth as possible.
BootUp 1:1 is a Technology Initiative in Bastrop ISD that assigns Chromebooks to all 6th through 12th grade* students for use at school and home.
Device Protection Plan
We are proud to provide devices for all students and require parent partnership to support the effort. The Bastrop Protection Plan is an affordable way to ensure that families are protected in the event of accident, damage, theft, or loss. The fee is only $25 for the first child in the household and a discounted $15 for each child after that. Returning students that had no claims in 23-24 school year can carry over their fee for the 24-25 school year.
*This year Cedar Creek Elementary 3rd- 5th grade students will be part of the BootUp 1:1 Initiative. CCE families will receive additional communication from the campus.