The Cub Hub
The weekly newsletter for Bear Creek Elementary.
August 23, 2024
BCL
Dear Bear Creek Families,
Thank you for an amazing first week of school! Mrs. Rios, campus counselor, asked me a great question on Tuesday. "How many first days of school have you had?" If you consider the years I was a student and the years I have taught, the total is 43. Out of 43 First Days, this past Tuesday was by far my favorite. Our Team worked last year to tighten some systems and create new ones. By having over 90% of staff return for the 2024-2025 school year, we had a smooth first week.
Please let us have one more week before you join your child for lunch in the cafeteria. This gives us one more week to settle into routines and allow our younger Cubs to develop stamina. Remember when you join your child for lunch - you are eating with ONLY your child. We cannot release other students to you. There will be tables on the stage that you may use or the courtyard picnic tables.
Lunch Times:
PK 10:40 - 11:10
K 11:15 - 11:45
1st 11:50 - 12:20
2nd 1:00 - 1:30
3rd 12:25 - 12:55
4th 10:50 - 11:20
5th 11:40 - 12:10
Get ready to kick off the school year at Bear Creek Limits (BCL), our annual fall festival, on September 27th, from 5:30pm to 8pm right here on campus!
BCL promises an evening of fun and excitement for the entire family. From delicious food trucks to thrilling games including inflatables, a rock wall, dunk tank and eurobungy, face painters, a live DJ and more!! We've got local sponsors and PTA activity booths adding to the festivity. There's something for everyone, and we're cranking up the FUN meter!
Click Here and take advantage of Early-Bird pricing. Prices increase on September 1st! Wristbands will be required for each child participating in the event, and teachers, your kiddos are FREE!
Our aim is to create a memorable and engaging experience that fosters a sense of community and togetherness. Looking forward to celebrating this beautiful season with you and your family at BCL!
Please note the following important dates:
- Back to School Night 3rd - 5th grade: August 29th
- Back to School Night PK - 2nd grade: September 5th
And with these Back to School communications, please share them with you Bear Creek families. The data rollovers can be glitchy and we do not want anyone to miss important back to school information. If you are concerned you are missing emails, check the information in your child's registration portal.
Warm regards,
Sincerely,
Principal
Please fill out the Google Form in order to volunteer for Bear Creek Limits.
Absence Reporting
New Process for How to Report an Absence!
We are going paperless and here's how...
Step 1. Go to the Bear Creek Elementary website.
https://bearcreek.austinschools.org/
Step 2. Click on the Parent Tab. Click on Report an Absence. This will take you to the AISD attendance page. Scroll down to complete the digital attendance form. Please upload doctor's notes if you have one to the digital form.
Step 3. Submit the Attendance Form! It's that easy!
Did you know that Bear Creek Elementary missed out on approximately $258,000 worth of funding due to absences. We do not want children that are sick to feel the need to come to school. However, if doctors appointment can happen at the very beginning of the day or the end of the day, this helps tremendously. Proper documentation of excused absences assist Robin Mealey as she reconciles attendance on a daily basis. Thank you for your support.
CAC Meeting
Applications to join CAC Board will be sent out in the next Cub Hub. Any Bear Creek parent or staff member is welcome to attend. If you would like to know more about the CAC, the Austin ISD Website is a great source of information.
Rachel Cottingham, CAC Co-Chair - Faculty Representative
Kristin Stockfisch, CAC Co-Chair - Parent Representative
Parent Representatives Wanted
The mission of CACs is to promote excellence in education for all students through broad-based representation. CACs provide valuable input to principals, who ultimately have decision-making responsibility for their campuses.
Use this link to apply for membership.
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Bear Creek Elementary
Email: bearcreek@austinisd.org
Website: https://www.austinisd.org/schools/bearcreek
Location: 12801 Escarpment Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-0040