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Mark your calendar! Free breakfast 8-9 am and lunch 12-1 pm will be available for youth 18 and under this summer - June 10-28 and July 8-26 at Mark Twain Elem and Bettendorf Middle School. #BETTerTogether
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Calling all summer adventurers! We want to see your amazing summer photos and hear about all the fun you're having on break. Send them to cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us, or message us on the District Facebook page, and we'll share your stories! #BettSummerAdventures #BETTerTogether
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We are in need of donations of shorts and pants for student spills and accidents. If you have any outgrown clothes to donate, please feel free to bring it in for our classrooms and nurse. Thanks!
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Be patient with yourself! If you need help, reach out to a school counselor or social worker | https://www.capqc.com | https://thegraymatterscollective.com #BETTerTogether #TheGreyMattersCollective #MentalHealth
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Congratulations to Neil Armstrong Elem for becoming a Project ADAM Heart Safe School to protect students, staff, and guests during a cardiac emergency. Thank you to the U of I Stead Family Children's Hospital, Medic EMS, and Bettendorf Fire. Learn more - https://bit.ly/4bQQGH3
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Taking care of your mental health is essential for overall well-being. If you are a student who needs to talk to someone, reach out to your school counselor or social worker. https://www.capqc.com | https://thegraymatterscollective.com/#BETTerTogether #MentalHealth Month
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Mark your calendar! Free breakfast and lunch will be available for youth 18 and under this summer - June 10-28 and July 8-26 at Mark Twain Elem and Bettendorf Middle School. #BETTerTogether
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Students share their favorite teachers and why they appreciate them during Teacher Appreciation Week - May 6-10. #BETTerTogether #BettPride https://youtu.be/4i4vcOygXfM
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It was a great day for the annual 5th Grade Track & Field Day! Students made it back to school before the rain. Thank you to all the teachers, staff and volunteers! #BettPride #BettFun #BETTerTogether
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Check out the 1st edition of the BCSD Libraries Newsletter - a collaboration of all our school librarians. https://secure.smore.com/n/sc137 #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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Girls On the Run Club is hosting a pet supply drive! Donate blankets/towels, pet food, or toys so we can give back to a local pet shelter in the area! Donations can be dropped off at Grant Wood, Mark Twain, Neil Armstrong, or Paul Norton elementary. #BETTerTogether
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Come enjoy some laughs at A Family Improve Night 7 pm on Friday Night. The BMS Drama Club fundraiser will be at the BHS Performing Arts Center. Tickets - $5. Kona Ice Truck at 6 pm. #BETTerTogether
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Dancing can significantly help reduce stress and anxiety! So, who’s ready to bust a move? If you need help, reach out to a school counselor or social worker | https://www.capqc.com | https://thegraymatterscollective.com #BETTerTogether #TheGreyMattersCollective #MentalHealth
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So many great coach camps and community opportunities in the Virtual Backpack - https://www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us/o/bcsd/page/virtual-backpack Recently added: Basketball - Boys | Soccer Camp | Volleyball. Many athletic camps offer elem programs. Check it out! #BETTerTogether
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BHS StuCo is hosting a Little Leaders event for all 4th & 5th graders on Sunday, May 5th, from 1-3 pm. Link to the registration form - https://bit.ly/BettLittleLeaders24 #BettPride #BETTerTogether
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And a one, and a two . . . Register for the 2024 Little Bulldog Show Choir Camp by May 15! Registration - https://bit.ly/24ShowChoirCamp. All payments must be turned in to the activities office. You can find more information at https://www.bettmusicdepartment.com/
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It's National School Volunteer Week! Thank you to our volunteers for their willingness to give their time, energy, and talents to help us support student learning and opportunities! #BETTerTogether
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If you are one of the many great volunteers who help our staff and students, please join us tomorrow night so we can recognize you and celebrate your contributions! #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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We are hiring for the 2024-25 school year. Join our team. Apply online - https://bit.ly/BettHiring#BETTerTogether
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Celebrating our Neil Armstrong Elementary Therapy Dog - Ida on National Therapy Dog Day! Thank you so much to her owner, Colleen Gould, and handlers, Madi McDonald and Conner McCool. #BETTerTogether #BettPride
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