Check out the November 18th issue of the Bett District Update!
November 18, 2022
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Friday Snap!
Congratulations to the Mark Twain Steamer High Flyers recognized for Manners, Thinking & Learning, and Being Safe! #BettPride
Orders accepted through Dec. 2
Bett “Ugly Sweaters" Sale
It’s that time of year! The Class of 2024 is selling “ugly sweaters” to fundraiser for a FREE prom their senior year! Orders accepted through Dec. 2, all orders will be shipped. Link to the online store.
Bett Snaps! - Nov. 14
Check out the Oct. 27 - Nov. 14 video of pictures from around the district.
American Education Week - Nov 13-18
Supporting Our Teachers & Students
Please join us in honoring the team of dedicated professionals supporting our teachers and students! We couldn't serve our students without their diligence and passion for supporting education. # BETTerTogether
BMS Student council wrote kind notes on the fruit cups for lunch on Wednesday as part of their Kindness Week Celebration! #BettPride
Mark Your Calendar
Special Education Transition Info Night - Dec. 8
Bett Girls on the Run
Collecting Toys for Hospital Patients Through Nov. 30
Students from MT, GW, and HH that have been participating in Girls on the Run are collecting new toys to donate to hospital patients. Please bring donations to school offices by November 30th. Thank you for the support!
Drop off your blanket donations at the District Administration Center or your school office through Dec. 2 to help support those in need. The Rotary is also accepting online monetary donations.
Dine & Donates
Supporting the National History Day
BMS Fundraiser at Panera - Nov. 21
Join BMS tonight for a fundraiser at Panera's 4-8 pm on Monday, Nov. 21 to help support National History Day. #BETTerTogether
BHS Fine Arts Boosters
Fundraiser at Happy Joe's - Nov. 29
Mark Your Calendar! BHS Fine Arts Boosters fundraiser night at Happy Joe's 4 - 9 pm Tuesday, Nov. 29!
Directors Elect Board Leadership - Directors elect Rebecca Eastman as President and Andrew Champion as Vice President for 22-23.
National Apprenticeship Week - November 14-20, 2022 - Directors recognized Peyton Struik for serving as a welding apprentice with John Deere. The district also supports paraeducators working toward becoming teachers in a Teacher Prep Program. Bettendorf High School is currently working on a Health Sciences Apprenticeship in collaboration with the Health Science CTE program.
BMS Junior Honors Orchestra - Directors recognized BMS students participating in the Iowa Jr. Honors Orchestra Festival.
BHS Student Council Receives National & State Awards - BHS student council is 1 of 5 Iowa high schools to receive the National Gold Council of Excellence award, and 1 of 10 Iowa high schools to receive the IASC Honor Council with Meritorious Distinction award. We are the only school in the Quad Cities area to earn either award.
Boyle Elected toIASC Advisory Board Election - Congratulations to Finn Boyle for being elected as 2nd Vice President Elect for the Iowa Association of Student Councils.
BHS Girls Swim Place 3rd in Regionals - Directors congratulated the BHS Girls Swim Team for placing 3rd in Regionals the weekend of November 5th and earning a trip to the STATE Swim and Dive Meet.
Conditions for Learning Update - Jayme Olson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction presented an update on the annual Iowa Conditions for Learning Survey.
District PBIS Updates - Jayme Olson, Karen Allison and Sarah Harris shared an update on the district staff's work on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
Neil Armstrong HVAC Replacement - Directors approved the Ragan Mechanical bid of $1,398,500 for the Neil Armstrong HVAC Replacement.
Edison Academy Renovation - Directors approved the district acquiring an architect to proceed with plans for the renovation of Edison Academy, the District's alternative high school program in cooperation with Plesant Valley and North Scott High Schools.
2023-2024 Calendar - Directors reviewed two drafts of the district calendar for 2023-2024. Administration is surveying staff regarding their preference for the 2023-2024 school year calendar and hope to bring a recommendation to the Dec. 15 school board meeting.
Next Board Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 15
Community Virtual Backpack
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