Mina Family Star

November 2024

A Note From Your Proud Principal

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we adjust to the new time change and wish for the cooler days of November, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your continued support and involvement in our school community. October was filled with engaging activities and parent conferences, and we hope you found meaningful time to discuss your child’s progress and explore ways to support their learning at home.

With the arrival of November, we also welcome the holiday season. Please take a moment to review the calendar of events included in this newsletter, as it contains important information you won’t want to miss. It’s essential for everyone to familiarize themselves with our processes and procedures to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all on campus.

Thank you for being an integral part of our school community!

Happy Thanksgiving -

Emily Allen

Principal

eallen@bisdtx.org

512-772-7640

Family Calendar

How Sick is Too Sick for School?

As the weather begins to change, we tend to see that it brings in a variety of sneezes, coughs, aches and fevers. As a parent, understanding how illness can affect your child's school attendance is crucial for both their well-being and academic success. Every missed day of school represents a lost opportunity for learning and development, making it important to balance your child's health needs with their educational requirements. Here's how illnesses can impact school attendance and what you can do to manage it effectively. Read More ....

Curriculum Calendars

Our public facing curriculum calendars are shared with our families so that you can see what your child is learning by grade level and subject. Simply click on the links below. Be sure to choose the correct grade level tab on the bottom of the page and then click on the current unit/module to see family tips for how to help your child at home!

Counseling Corner

School Counselor Newsletter

Gifted & Talented Info:

Parent Information Meeting for GT Referred Students

November 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm

BISD Service Center Board Room

906 Farm Street

Bastrop, TX 78602

Flyers to share in newsletters or social media English and Spanish

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Multilingual Dept. Info:

***Digital Classes-The Multilingual Department is hosting digital classes designed to help parents navigate the devices their children use and boost their tech skills. Parents will learn email, Google, and internet basics, how to navigate Skyward parent/student portals, and much more! Lunch will be provided for participants.

HERE ARE THE FLYERS TO ATTACHED TO THE PARENT NEWSLETTER for NOV:

#1 Nov 4, 9-2 BISD Boardroom
#2 Nov.15, 9-2 BISD Boardroom

TEA Watch Party “Empowering Families through helpful resources” The Multilingual Department is inviting parents to attend in person sessions to watch live streaming presentations to learn about what resources are available for them. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.