November 19, 2021
The Bett District Update is a weekly newsletter to keep parents and community members informed about what’s happening in the Bettendorf Community School District.
Celebrating Students Demonstrating PBIS
BMS Dodgeball Challenge - 6th Grade Students vs Staff

Bettendorf Middle School hosted students vs staff dodgeball games. Students were able to use their PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) tickets to be in a raffle to have the opportunity to play against their teachers. PBIS is a positive approach schools use to promote school safety and good behavior. With PBIS, schools teach kids about behavior expectations and strategies. #BETTerTogether
Thanksgiving Holiday Break
No School November 24-26

We hope you get to enjoy relaxing and fun times with family and friends during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday break!
Helping Our Community
BHS Takes 2nd Place in Student Hunger Drive

Bettendorf Student Council loaded up the truck and finished up the Hunger Drive. They got 2nd place and raised 53,000 lbs. That amount of food provides over 144,000 meals to our community. For perspective, that feeds a family of four 3 meals a day every day for 62.5 YEARS. Thank you so much to our community for helping us raise this total and a special shout out to our Student Council members who put numerous hours into this cause! #BETTerTogether

Check out the WQAD story and interview with BHS Junior Sam Barnes.
Celebrating Our Staff

Check out our video recognizing our support staff and guest staff for all they do to support student learning and our families. #BETTerTogether
Check out the
District Surplus Sale Through Nov. 26

The District Surplus Sale is open through November 26th.  Click on the link above! Categories include vehicles, trailers, grounds equipment, welders, school athletic jerseys, and miscellaneous items. Successful bidders can pick up items on December 3rd and 4th at the Operations Building. Details on how to pay for and collect items will be sent to the successful bidders on Monday, November 29th.
Pop! Pop! Pop Culture!
Pop Culture Trivia - Dec. 3

Join the Class of 2024 for a fun night of Pop Culture Trivia on Friday, Dec. 3, beginning at 6 pm in the BHS Commons. $10 per person. Eight people per team. Cash or check only, due the night of the event.
New Apparel & accessories for the Holidays!
BHS Holiday Boutique - Dec. 4 & 11
Great Holiday Gifts!
Bett Holiday Sweater Sale through Dec. 5

Looking for some Bettendorf gifts? The class of 2024 is holding a Bett "Ugly" Holiday Sweater sale. We have a variety of winter gear with specialized designs for the most wonderful time of year! The store is open NOW and closes on Dec. 5. All proceeds go to the class of 2024 so they can have a free prom senior year. Pick-up and shipping options are available.

BHS Black Voices Matter Club
Creative Coffees Fundraiser through Dec. 10

Black Voices Matter is online fundraising with Creative Coffees through Dec. 10, 2021. Creative Coffees offer an assortment of amazing coffee, two teas, and two instants with guaranteed satisfaction. All products will be shipped directly to you within 48 hours once the order is received and have our own label for our cause. There is free shipping when you order $50.00 or more. Please click on this link which will take you to our fundraising platform. We appreciate your support!
Seeking Vendors/Displays
BHS Saturday Market - Dec. 11

The Bettendorf High School Student Council is hosting a Saturday Market 11 am - 1 pm on Saturday, December 11. You won't want to miss it. Mark your calendar!

Spaces are available for $30. If you would like to rent a space for a display or to sell items, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/BHS-Saturday-Market-Dec11. For more information email studentcouncil@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.
2021-2022 
 
COVID-19 Status Update
22 individuals tested positive this week

In an effort to keep the BCSD community aware of how COVID-19 is impacting our district, we are following the direction of the U.S. Department of Education and releasing details by district, and not by building. This is being done to help ensure the privacy of students and staff who are impacted under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Families with student(s) in a classroom where a positive case has been reported will receive a notification communicating this to them. 

Please note we will update this data at the close of each week, and you will be able to view it on the District Return-to-Learn Webpage.

Upcoming Meeting
Thursday, December 16, 2021 

Meetings are held in the Ray Stensvad Board Room in the District Administration Center 3311 18th St.

Board Meeting Livestreams Now Through Vimeo
Watch the school board meeting Livestream through Vimeo.

We apologize for the issues and confusion with the Nov. 11th school board live stream. We were mistaken that the audio would live stream on both Vimeo and YouTube. We also had audio issues with the last board meeting and are working to fix the problems. Thank you for bearing with us as we fix these problems!
District Information/Opportunities

Community Virtual Backpack
Materials are posted for informational purposes only. This does not imply Bettendorf Community Schools District's endorsement of them.


THIS WEEK'S HOT LINKS!
Upcoming Events

November
20 - Festival of Trees Parade 10 am - 2 pm
22 - MS/HS Choir & MS Jazz Band at Festival of Trees
24-26 - NO SCHOOL - Offices Closed

December
6 - HS Choir 7 pm - BHS Performing Arts Center
7 - HS Strong Orchestra Symphonic Band Concert 7 pm - BHS Performing Arts Center
9 -7th/8th Grade Chorus Concert 7 pm - BHS Performing Arts Center
11 - HS Saturday Market 11 am - 1 pm - BHS Gym
13 - PN Winter Sing 9-11:30 am - BHS Performing Arts Center
14 - HH Winter Music Program 9-11:30 am - BHS Performing Arts Center
14 - 6th Grade Chorus Concert 7 pm - BHS Performing Arts Center
15 - NA Winter Sing 9-11 am - BHS Performing Arts Center
16 - GW Winter Sing 9-11 am - BHS Performing Arts Center
16 - School Board Meeting 6 pm - District Admin Center
17 - MT Winter Sing 9-11 am - BHS Performing Arts Center
21-22 - HS Baseball - Wiffle Ball Tournament - Bettendorf Middle School
20-31 - NO SCHOOL - Offices Closed
Bettendorf Community School District
3311 18th St., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3681