Bearcat Blast

During the 2023-2024 school year, it will be imperative to know where each student is academically at the start of the year so that we can ensure that instruction aligns to individual student needs. In order to obtain this information and monitor progress throughout the school year, the district will be administering an academic screener in math and reading according to the schedule below.

For parents and students arriving at the Aledo High School-Daniel Ninth Grade campus between 7-7:40 a.m.: Please do not use the Vernon Road entrance into the AHS-DNG campus as that is the drop-off time for Coder Elementary, which creates heavy traffic. Please use Champions Drive to get to the AHS-DNG campus between 7-7:40 a.m. for easier, less congested access.

The right lane of east and westbound I-20 will be closed as needed from East Bankhead Drive to Clear Lake Road for roadwork from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday -Thursday, Aug. 28-31.

TxDOT encourages attention to all warning signs within the work zone as crews complete this project as quickly and safely as possible.

Please find a way to get involved in our schools and district! There are several district committees where parent and community participation is vital. If you are interested in serving on any of the following committees, please complete this form and check the committees where you have an interest to serve. There are time commitments involved in each of these committees and your full participation is very important.

Please complete this interest form by 4 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Put in your bid NOW to take home a piece of HISTORY! AISD is auctioning off 20 sections (11'x11') of recently-removed Bearcat Stadium turf that have the State of Texas and State Championship Year! There are only 20 available (two per championship year).

Bids open 1PM on 8/12 (at Meet the Bearcats) and run through midnight 8/26.

Any funds raised above and beyond the cost of the signage will go to the Aledo ISD Athletics Department. This auction is in partnership with an Aledo QB Club fundraiser auction.

Auction is online only at www.32auctions.com/ClaimYourTurfAuction or click the button below.

Do you know what makes a school meal?

For lunch, a school meal is 3 to 5 items (same price). For breakfast, a school meal is 3 to 4 items (same price). A School Meal reflects USDA’s “MY PLATE” components:

• Protein & whole grain (combined in the entrée =2 items),
• fruit
• veggies
• milk

Students must take at least one fruit or vegetable with a school meal. Please help us encourage your children to take and eat a full tray!

For more information, click here.

Dirt work continues on the new Lynn McKinney Elementary - AISD's seventh elementary school - after the groundbreaking was held in mid-July. As of this week, the earthwork is 90 percent complete. The underground utilities and foundation survey will start this week. McKinney Elementary will open for the 24-25 school year!

Click here to view photos from the McKinney Elementary groundbreaking.

⌚️ 8 p.m.
📆 Friday, August 25
📍 Tim Buchanan Stadium
📱 Texan LIVE
📻 92.1 Hank FM
🎟 $6 adult; $4 students (ages 5+): aledosportsnetwork.com/HTtickets
👜 Buchanan Stadium has a CLEAR BAG POLICY

CAUTION: As we are experiencing record heat in North Texas, we urge you to seriously consider how you will react to prolonged exposure to the extreme heat if you plan to attend this Friday's football game in person. We always keep a close eye on our student-athletes and other participants and their well-being even if they are more conditioned to the weather after a long acclimation period. If you are at all concerned about the heat and your health, please keep in mind how serious heat-related conditions can be. Please share with your children and family who may be in attendance, as well, and also remember that there are options to view the game online.

We will be filling large jugs of water and will have cups graciously donated by Chick-fil-A of Hudson Oaks available under both the home and visitor stands for fans to use to cool down with during the game. Thanks Chick-Fil-A for partnering with Aledo ISD to help our fans beat the heat!

Aledo Children's AdvoCats is proud to partner with AISD in helping students and families. Because of supporters throughout the district, we have been able to help fulfill unmet needs and aid children and families in Aledo ISD communities since 2002. It is our goal to not only provide basic needs but also provide students with the opportunity to participate in advanced academic courses and pursue post-secondary education.

Through our partnership with Aledo ISD, during the 2022-2023 school year, generous financial contributions and volunteer efforts have enabled us to provide qualified students and families with financial assistance for needs such as medical, dental, and vision expenses, counseling, career, and technical education courses, living expenses, clothing needs, and crisis intervention. Last year, nearly 600 children received $81,000 worth of assistance, 574 children were sponsored through the Angel Project, food cards were given at Thanksgiving and Christmas totalling over $25,000, and $21,000 in scholarships were awarded. We also provided $43,332 worth of clothing through our resale boutique, the Clothes Closet.

Find out how you can join the Aledo AdvoCats here.

Aledo ISD and the Aledo Education Foundation are partnering once again for the Bearcat Backer program, and we'd love your support!

As our district is #GrowingGreatness through exceptional experiences that empower learners for life, we are committed to fostering relationships and partnerships with our outstanding businesses and organizations to help support our Bearcats. Your partnership provides a direct investment and benefit to our Bearcat students and staff.

If your business is interested in joining our Bearcat Backers program, please visit our Bearcat Backers webpage that includes sponsorship levels as well as a commitment form to fill out.

Platinum Level

Brookshire's

CANVAS at Willow Park

EECU

K&M Elevator

Myser Orthodontics

The Towson Law Office, PLCC

UEA

Gold Level Sponsors

First Bank Texas
First Financial Bank
Skin MD Medspa
TWFG Insurance Services - Christi James

Silver Level Sponsors

JW Mechanical Systems

Railhead Smokehouse BBQ in Willow Park
Stroud Pediatric Dentistry

Bronze Level Sponsors

Aaron Valencia, REALTOR - #AGAMEagent
Aeldo Pediatric Dentistry
Bigfoot Ink
Bryan Insurance Agency
InterBank Aledo

Kinnear Child Psychology
Paradigm Wealth Management - Christopher Roberts
Reading Friends Aledo
Slade & Nash
Turquant Business Services

The Bearcat Blast E-Newletter is managed by the Aledo ISD Communications Department. To submit news items, email communications@aledoisd.org.

https://www.aledoisd.org/
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