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Join us in wearing blue on Mondays in October to honor National Bullying Prevention Month to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion all week long. Share your photos
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🌟 Wednesday is Custodian Appreciation Day! 🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing custodians for their hard work and dedication in keeping our school clean and safe. Your efforts make a huge difference every day! We appreciate you! 🙌 #CustodianAppreciation #BettPride
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🌟 October is National School Principals Month! 🌟 A huge thank you to our dedicated principals for their leadership, vision, and unwavering support for our students and staff. Your hard work inspires us all! 🙌 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #BettPride
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NEW DATE - Oct. 16! The BHS Cheerleaders for the Little Bulldog Cheer Clinic will now be Wed. Oct. 16 at Mark Twain Elementary! It’s a great opportunity for kids ages 4-14 to learn cheers and have fun. Don’t miss out—sign up here: https://forms.gle/t8fjzsHF5KbhJjKx6! 🐶📣
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Sarah Holbert from Cares Inc. recently visited to recertify our professional therapy dog team! 🐾 A huge shoutout to our dedicated handlers and their amazing therapy dogs for their hard work and commitment. Together, we are #BETTerTogether! 🌟#BettPride
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BCSD 4th and 5th graders got an exciting introduction to band and orchestra instruments earlier this month! 🎶 A big thank you to seniors Owen Braun, Emma Pearson, and Jacob Somers for showcasing their talents during the demonstration. 🎻🥁 #BettPride #MusicEducation
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Join the BHS Cheerleaders for the Little Bulldog Cheer Clinic on NEW DATE - October 16 at Mark Twain Elementary! It’s a great opportunity for kids ages 4-14 to learn cheers and have fun. Don’t miss out—sign up here: https://forms.gle/t8fjzsHF5KbhJjKx6! 🐶📣
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Juniors and seniors work together in construction skills to build their skill sets while building two large sheds. The sheds will be delivered to Neil Armstrong and Paul Norton Elementary Schools before winter break. #BettPride
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Videos of our BHS students taking the pep assembly on the road, spreading school spirit to our elementary schools! 🎉👏 #BettPride #BETTerTogether https://www.facebook.com/share/p/pijHMdL3bGNbywef/
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Huge thanks to our amazing BHS students for bringing the fun of a pep assembly to our elementary students today! 🎉 Awesome demo and school spirit all around! #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Check out the back-to-school edition of the BCSD Libraries newsletter! 📚✨ Stay updated on all the latest resources, events, and exciting library programs for the new school year. #BettPride #BCSDLibraries #BackToSchool
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Hey 5th Graders! 🎺🎷 Join the band and discover your musical talent! Come to "Try the Instruments" Nights on Sept 4 & 5 at Bettendorf High School's Fine Arts Room. For more info, contact cschmertman@bettendorf.k12.ia.us. Let's make music together! 🎶 #BETTerTogether #BettBand
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🎻 Calling all 4th & 5th grade students! Join the orchestra and be part of something amazing! Sign up online by Sep. 6 at www.tinyurl.com/bettelemorchestra or use the paper form sent home. Don’t forget to attend our beginning orchestra meeting on Thursday, September 5, at 6 pm in the BHS Performing Arts Center/Commons.
Check out our video: https://youtu.be/YtieefZ89eg
For questions, contact Graciela Burroughs (gburroughs@bettendorf.k12.ia.us) or Carla Gonyo (cgonyo@bettendorf.k12.ia.us). 🎶 #BettOrchestra #BettPride
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Our offices will be closed until 1:30 PM tomorrow (Thursday) as we gear up for the new school year with our All Staff Welcome Back event. We apologize for any inconvenience. 177 Days of AWESOME begin on Friday! #BacktoSchool #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Bettendorf elementary teachers are diving into Brain Health PD, focusing on regulatory practices to enhance classroom support for all learners. 🌟🧠 #BrainHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment #BettPride
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More summer adventures from NA 4th grader Quinn Grupe! She went to her first travel ice hockey tournament with the 10U ICH Junior Heartlanders, the Cornhusker State Games in Omaha. She had a fantastic time playing right wing, though we're still looking for our first goal! 😉
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Can't wait? Send us a video of what excites you most about the upcoming school year - cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us or message us on Facebook. The video clips will be shared at the staff welcome back and online. #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Elementary and secondary teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, special education teachers, and administrators are kicking off two days of data literacy learning in support of strong Tier I instruction and the BCSD strategic plan.
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Ms. Amanda Mark Twain and Ms. Deb Neil Armstrong are working for the Davenport Library outreach in the parks. Come see them at Fejervery, Emeis, Lindsay Park, and Goose Creek! #BettSummerAdventures https://davenportlibrary.libcal.com/
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Nariyah (5th Grant Wood), Ja’Layah (5th Mark Twain), Samone (4th Mark Twain), and Ms. Knobloch (Neil Armstrong) canoeing at Scott County Park for Spring Forward Summer Camp. #BettSummerAdventures
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