Family Connects

April 1: Pre-K/Kindergarten Kickstart, all elementary campuses, 8 am - 5 pm. Register your PK/Kindergarten student during this time

April 1: New and Returning Student Registration Opens Online

April 15: BISD Board of Trustees Meeting, PAC, 5:30 pm

April 18: Student & Staff Holiday

The event will be held on April 1 from 8:00am - 5:00pm at each elementary campus. This is an opportunity to visit your child's future campus, get assistance with enrollment and turn in all required documents. If you can't make it on April 1, you can still enroll your child online. Visit www.bisdtx.org/registration to learn more.

What do you need to enroll?

➡ Proof of Residency

➡ Child's Certified Birth Certificate

➡ Up-to-date Shot Record

➡ Parent's Driver License or Photo ID

➡ Child's Social Security Card (Optional)

At Bastrop ISD, we’re dedicated to helping students succeed. One of the ways we do this is through MyPath, a personalized learning tool that helps students improve in math and reading at their own pace.

Here’s how MyPath is helping our students:

• Students are improving their reading and math skills.
• Teachers can track progress and adjust lessons based on real-time data.
• Students who need extra help get focused support through tailored lessons and small group sessions.

We’d also like to recognize the 6th Grade English Language Arts & Reading Honors classes at Bastrop Intermediate School for being selected as a National Imagine MyPath Bowl MVP! These classrooms averaged over 240 minutes of engagement during the competition, showing incredible dedication and support for their Imagine Learning journey.

The official school calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is here!

Start planning ahead by reviewing important dates, holidays, and breaks for the upcoming school year. View and download the calendar at bisdtx.org/calendar.

Bastrop ISD has partnered with Ally Medical ER to provide a Stop the Bleed training to all 7th - 12th grade students in Bastrop ISD. Your student will learn life-saving skills that they will have for a lifetime. The training is free, but we do ask that you register ahead of time at the link below so we know how many training kits to provide.

Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time: 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Location: Bastrop ISD Service Center (906 Farm Street, Bastrop, TX)

Registration: https://forms.gle/jeKTGA2oQWBV8aD76

*H.B. 496 states the following regarding Stop the Bleed instruction for our students, in grades 7 or higher. (4) require the district or charter school to annually offer instruction on the use of a bleeding control station from a school resource officer or other appropriate district or school personnel who has received the training under Subdivision (3) to students enrolled at the campus in grade seven or higher.*

Looking for a fun way to expand your skillset or further your education? Check out our continuing education classes being offered in the spring.

• Summer Hoopstars
• CPR/First Aid
• Summer Driver's Education
• STARS at Night
• Twinkles at Night

Bastrop ISD Community Education is offering childcare on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at Emile Elementary.

Want to learn more? Check out the flyer for Twinkles @ Night, childcare for infants and toddlers (6 weeks to 4 years old), and/or STARS @ Night (5 - 13 year olds).

During the month of February, Bastrop ISD campuses were challenged to have the best attendance on the first and last days of each week for the month. As a district, the first and last days of the week tend to see the lowest attendance rates. Emile Elementary, Bastrop Intermediate and Colorado River Collegiate Academy took the banners this month! For our March contest, campuses with the biggest increase from their March 2024 to March 2025 attendance rates will be crowned our March winners.

Remember, regular attendance is essential for student success, as it ensures continuous learning and participation in classroom activities. Consistent attendance also helps students stay engaged, build strong academic foundations, and improve their overall performance. Encouraging students to attend class regularly fosters discipline and responsibility, which are key to their personal and academic growth. #AttendanceMatters

This is an amazing opportunity for children with special needs (ages 6-18) to enjoy a day of fishing and boating at Lake Bastrop on May 3! The C.A.S.T. for Kids event is designed to create unforgettable memories, and best of all, it’s free for participants. Each child will receive their own fishing gear and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire event.

Volunteers and boat captains are also needed to help make this day extra special. If you’d like to participate or lend a hand, sign up today!

🔗 Learn more and register at castforkids.org/event/lakebastrop/.

Autism parents and caregivers are invited to a Coffee Connections on April 17 from 9-11 am at the Jerry FayWilhelm Center for the Performing Arts.

The topic will be easy at-home sensory support, with a make and take included. Spanish interpreter will be present. Coffee, pastries and childcare provided.

RSVP using the QR code to the right.

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Add Money to Your Child's Lunch Account

Contact Taher Staff (Taher is the Child Nutrition provider for BISD)

And remember ... in Bastrop ISD, all students eat free breakfast and lunch this school year!

Bastrop ISD has multiple opportunities available for parents and the community to volunteer and mentor in our schools. Visit our website at www.bisdtx.org/volunteer to learn more and complete the required application.

A volunteer application must be completed and approved if you plan to attend school field trips with your student.

"Monica Jimenez has a great big heart for the students at Lost Pines Elemenatry! She is the PTA Secretary, a substitute, and a mentor! Monica joined PTA last year and has enjoyed being part of the PTA growth. We are happy to have her on our team."

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Family Connects is Bastrop ISD's bi-weekly e-newsletter featuring District news, announcements, resources and more! View past editions at www.bisdtx.org/FamilyConnects.