The Cub Hub
Notes from the Den | Volume 2 : Issue 10 - 9-20-21
Principal's Message
Happy Monday Team Bear Creek,
Nice to be able to say "Fall is here" now if the weather will just realize it is indeed Fall, things will be even better :-)
Thank you for being so diligent about letting us know when your children are not feeling well.
Take some time and read all the news that matters.
Much Love and Light,
David
Department Newsletters
Back To School Nights
Gifted & Talented Nomination Window
The window for nominating students for Gifted and Talented opens today and runs through October 1. This is for grades 3-5.
You need to complete the "Parent Observation Checklist" which is linked below.
This form must be sent back to me (david.crissey@austinisd.org) by Friday, October 1, 2021.
The window for K-2 opens on October 25.
What To Do If Your Child Is Not Feeling Well
What Do If Your Child Is Not Feeling Well
If your child is ill with symptoms consistent (cough, sore throat, stomach issues, headaches, fatigue, congestion, etc ...) with Covid-19 contact Mr. Crissey and your child's teacher and then the following protocols must be followed:
Students May Return After
10 days have passed since symptoms started, and improvement in overall symptoms, and 24 hours have passed without fever and use of fever-reducing medication.
OR
Provide doctor’s note to campus health room staff stating that symptoms are not COVID-19-related and student can return to school.
OR
Provide a negative COVID-19 test. This MUST be a PCR test not a rapid test.
As an FYI the same holds true for staff members.
Enrichment Fees
During back to school night your child's teacher will stress the importance of these. These are our percentages thus far:
Prek = Collected 74%
Kindergarten = Collected 73%
First Grade = Collected 55%
Second Grade = Collected 50%
Third Grade = Collected 72%
Fourth Grade = Collected 70%
Fifth Grade = Collected 58%
Dual Language = Collected 60%
Pre-K = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21854/63/False/True
Kinder = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21853/63/False/True
Dual-Language = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21876/63/False/True
1st = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21866/63/False/True
2nd = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21868/63/False/True
3rd = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21869/63/False/True
4th = https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21872/63/False/True
5th =https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/21874/63/False/True
Bear Creek Book Club
Purchase a book from our special collection of birthday books. Be the first to read it and donate it to the library! Students may also choose a beloved favorite from our existing collection
After joining the birthday book club, Ms. Saenz will have your child choose a book and take a picture to document. The pictures will be placed on the Book Club board inside the library for recognition during that month. Students will keep the book for 2 weeks before returning it to the library for circulation.
Each book is $15 and a special book label will be placed in the book showing your child’s donation to the Bear Creek library. This is a great fundraiser for our Bear Creek library, and we appreciate your support!
Your child will choose a book during his/her regular library time. At the end of the month, the pictures from the hallway will be given to the students to take home.
Thank you for participating! We can’t wait for your child to come choose a book from the library! Your student is more than welcome to participate in more than one book club. Each month is an additional $15. For students with summer birthdays, they may choose a month of their liking.
Due to Covid precautions, payment can be made through
https://austinisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/22369/63/False/True
Counselor's Corner (NEW LINK FOR NEEDS ASSESSMENT)
Please take some time and complete this survey if you have needs that we can assist with ...
Fall Pictures - October 19
More information to come ...
And for those of you that really plan ahead
Fall Retakes = January 19
Class and Spring Pictures - February 10
PTA Paw Prints
Join the PTA this Thursday 9/23 via Zoom at 8am for our first PTA General Membership Meeting & Coffee Talk of the year. We will have a meet & greet with our new counselor, Ms. Devins as well as hear about some fun new opportunities to plug in and get involved at Bear Creek this year.
Swing by the big rock near the Walker/Biker sidewalk after drop-off and grab a free cup of coffee on us before heading home to join us on Zoom!
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://austinisd-org.zoom.us/j/95079346866?pwd=YStTTkxwUGEzZU9mcHZrcUxWendHUT09
Meeting ID: 950 7934 6866
Passcode: 049763
Lunch Menus
Hunter 5K - Save the Date! 10-30-21
It’s back y’all!
Save the date for the 3rd annual Hunter 5K, honoring the life and legacy of Hunter Henderson.
In-person and virtual options available.
Questions
Please reach out to me at david.crissey@austinisd.org