Family Connects

October 10: Parent Meeting - Language Programs, Red Rock Elementary, 4-5 pm (FLYER)

October 10: End of First Nine Weeks (PK-5th grade)

October 11: Student/Staff Holiday

October 14 & 15: Student Holiday/Staff Development

October 15: BISD Board Meeting, PAC, 5:30 p.m.

November 1: End Second Six Weeks (6th-12th grade)

Bastrop ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, October 1, for the District’s ninth elementary school. The new campus is located in the new Adelton subdivision in Bastrop and is set to open in August 2025.

“This marks the third new campus we’ve opened in just the past three years,” said Superintendent Barry Edwards. “Before 2022, it had been over a decade since we opened a new school in BISD—Cedar Creek High School back in 2009.” Read more ...

This October, we want to take a moment to shine a spotlight on our incredible principals! Their leadership, dedication, and passion for education make a world of difference in our students’ lives.

In BISD, our School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) has recommended and the School Board has approved showing the Operation Prevention Video: Virtual Field Trip to our 6th-12th grade students. We ask parents and caregivers to join us in bringing awareness to the dangers and risks of Fentanyl and other drug use and abuse.

Other Resources Related to Fentanyl Awareness:

One Pill Kills - Texas Health & Human Services Webpage

One Pill Can Kill -DEA Website for Parents & Caregivers

In October, schools and organizations nationwide join in observing National Bullying Prevention Month. The goal is to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying by increasing awareness of the impact it has on children of all ages. If a student believes they are a victim of bullying or cyberbullying, they should immediately report it to a campus administrator. Students and parents may also use our Tip Line to report incidents of bullying.

• CPR/First Aid
• Student Driving Lessons
• Adult Driving Lessons
• Hoopstars

Hoopstars registration is now open until December 2 for the Spring 2025 season. Practices begin the week of January 27 with games from February 1 through March 8. Teams will be chosen at random. Divisions include PK/K co-ed, 1st-2nd grade co-ed, 3rd-4th girls, 3rd-4th boys, 5th-6th girls, and 5th-6th boys based on the 2024-25 school year. The 3rd-6th grade divisions will have a tournament on March 8.

The registration fee is $95. Sign up today! Questions? Contact 512-772-7179 or email bramirezperez@bisdtx.org. Download a flyer in English and Spanish.

If you’ve ever wondered how your school gets its funding, you’re not alone! In Texas, a significant portion of public school funding is tied directly to student attendance. Texas schools receive funding based on how many students attend school regularly. This system uses something called the Average Daily Attendance (ADA), which calculates how many students are present on average each day. Simply put, more students attending means more money for the school. Read More ....

Here's your chance to make a real impact! By joining Bastrop ISD's Adopt-a-School Program your business or organization can directly shape the success of students in your community. From volunteering in classrooms to sponsoring student needs, the difference you make is undeniable. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be a part of something bigger - help us build brighter futures today.

So why wait? Click here to request more information about the Adopt-a-School Program.

Please join us for an information session to learn about the language programs that the Bastrop ISD offers to support the emergent bilingual students of our community. The session will be bilingual and will be lived streamed via the BISD Multilingual Facebook Page! Download the flyer.

Thursday, Oct 10

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Red Rock Elementary Cafeteria
2401 FM 20, Red Rock, TX 78662

Bastrop High School's Bearstage Theatre Company presents Disney's Beauty and The Beast! Join us for an evening filled with magic, music, and a few "tale-tastic" surprises!

Click here to reserve your tickets today!

Dates and Times:

Oct. 3, 4, 5, 10 & 11 at 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 at 2 p.m.

Location:

JFW PAC Auditorium (1401 Cedar St, Bastrop Tx 78602)

Bastrop ISD and McDade ISD are hosting Coffee & Connections for parents and families of students with autism. The event topic is Functions of Behavior and Strategies.

Event Details

October 21, 2024

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts

1401 Cedar Street, Bastrop, TX

RSVP Here

A Spanish interpreter will be available.

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.

Lily Jaimez is the beloved Lost Pines Elementary PTA President. She started out subbing and fell in love with the campus, students, and staff. She took on PTA like a full-time job and hasn't looked back. Lily and her PTA board have been able to grow our campus PTA to over 150 PTA parent members. There are not enough words of affirmation to show just how much everyone at LPE loves and appreciates her.

Congratulations to our September Athletes of the Month: Rey Ponce, Abby Thomas, Mackenzie Collins and Dakota Baker!

Congratulations to our Fine Arts Students of the Month: Daphne Plancarte and Savannah Salazar!

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