Sep 25, 2020

September 25, 2020

FILL THE TRUCK FOR HUNGER DRIVE - Sept. 25

The Bettendorf High School Student Council will be collecting donations for our Fill the Truck event tonight, Friday, Sept. 25. This event will take place at TouVelle Stadium starting at 5 pm during the BHS vs PV football game. We will be collecting cans and monetary donations. All proceeds will go towards the Riverbend Foodbank. We hope to see you there!

Bettendorf Bulldogs VS Pleasant Valley Spartans - LIVESTREAM

Tonight's Bettendorf Bulldogs VS Pleasant Valley Spartans varsity football game will be LIVE streamed on YouTube - https://bit.ly/2L529b3 & Facebook Live -https://m.facebook.com/QCHassle/

Follow “Don’t Hassle Us We’re Local” on Facebook (tag link: @QCHassle) and Twitter (tag link: @QCHassle) for updates and notifications.

RETURN TO LEARN 2020-2021 UPDATE

Parent & Staff Learning Model Evaluation Surveys

The District is currently gathering information to make informed decisions for the second quarter through a survey sent out to parents and staff on Thursday, September 24th. As promised, we are re-evaluating our current hybrid learning model by exploring every option available to continue to provide the best learning environment and protect the health and safety of our students and staff at the same time. No decisions have been made, and no option is off the table at this time.

The surveys are open through noon on Monday, September 28th. The information is not binding and is only for district decision-making needs, including possible student schedule adjustments or teacher assignments.

We will send out an Intent to Return form on October 6th for parents to choose learning models for their students beginning on October 27th. The Intent to Return form will be due on October 9th.

Keeping our BCSD Community Informed
COVID-19 Status Update

September 21-25
4 - Individuals who tested positive
49 - Individuals currently quarantining

In an effort to keep students, staff, parents, and the entire community aware of how COVID-19 is impacting our District, we plan to share as much information as possible while protecting the privacy of those affected. Following the direction of the U.S. Department of Education, we will release details by District and not by building to ensure the privacy of our students and staff. 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.

When the District is notified of a positive COVID-19 case through the health department, parent, or staff member, the building principal and nurse will begin to assist the health department in determining any individuals who may have been in close contact with the positive individual. For all close contacts, the health department and/or the school will be in contact with the family.

Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students

We are excited to share that the USDA is extending the Summer Food Service Program through Dec. 31, 2020, or while funds are available!

This means we will be able to provide FREE breakfast and lunch for every child between the ages of 1 - 18 years old. This includes students enrolled in the Bettendorf Community School District, as well as any other child aged 1 - 18 years. Learn more

ELEM FLU VACCINE CLINIC - Oct. 15 & 16

The Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities program will be available again to BCSD elementary students on Oct. 15 & 16. Parents will need to fill out a consent form.

BOARD OF EDUCATION

Board Meetings | Public Input Form | Board Meeting Agendas | Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Highlights - Sept. 21, 2020 - Agenda | Video

NA Rock-It Academy Receives Award from Iowa Afterschool Alliance - Directors recognized Neil Armstrong Elementary for receiving the Collaboration Award from the Iowa Afterschool Alliance.

25 BHS Students Earn the State of Iowa’s Seal of Biliteracy - Directors recognized the Bettendorf High School students who earned the State of Iowa’s Seal of Biliteracy, a recognition offered to high school students who can demonstrate proficiency in English and a foreign language.

Herbert Hoover Design Team Approval - Directors approved Bray Architects as the design professional for the Herbert Hoover Secure Entry Secure Addition & Renovation as presented.

Title IX Presentation - Human Resources Director Jill Cirivello Matherly shared a presentation she is taking to all staff regarding Title IX, a federal education amendment prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex.

Upcoming Meetings

Special Workshop Training - Thursday, Oct. 1

Regular Board Meeting - Monday, Oct. 5

Meetings are in the Ray Stensvad Board Room in the District Administration Center with guests in BHS Library. Guests are required to wear a face-covering and maintain appropriate social distancing. The public may also watch the meeting livestream on YouTube. If you are not able to attend and would like to provide a statement to school board members to be read at the meeting, please email cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us by noon on the day of the meeting.

DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIES

PN Chipotle Dine-to-Donate - Sept. 29 - Tuesday, September 29th from 5-9pm, head to Chipotle on Elmore Avenue in Davenport for an easy dinner and easy way to raise money for Paul Norton! Be sure to show a picture or click here to print out of the flyer and our school will receive 33% of sales from the evening! Thank you!

HS Fine Arts Boosters Dine-to-Donate at Portillo’s - Oct. 15 - Thursday, October 15th from 5-8pm, dine at Portillo’s on 53rd and help raise money for Bettendorf High School Fine Arts Boosters! Be sure to show the flyer for the boosters to receive 20% of the proceeds!

BCSD Mobile Food Pantry at Mark Twain - Upcoming dates: Oct. 27, Jan. 29, Feb. 16, Mar. 23, April 20, May 18. The BCSD Mobile Food Pantry is being offered at Mark Twain Elementary School, 1620 Lincoln Rd., 5:45-7 pm. Please do not arrive before 5:30 pm. The distribution will be a park & pick-up style. Please contact Marcy Volkstorf at (563) 359-9375 or email at mvolkstorf@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.

Become a Fine Arts Patron! - Help support the students & staff of the performing arts programs in the BCSD. These programs include band, orchestra, choir, and theatre! Click on this Link to take you to RevTrak. After signing in, click on the "Donations" title. From there, you are taken to the page where you can now make your contribution directly online!!

COMMUNITY VIRTUAL BACKPACK

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Sept. 25 HS Football vs PV (Senior Night)
• Sept. 25 StuCo Fill the Truck for Hunger Drive
• Sept. 29 PN Dine-to-Donate @ Chipotle 5-9 pm
• Oct. 5 Board of Education Meeting - 6 pm
• Oct. 15 Portillo’s Dine-to-Donate for HS Fine Arts Boosters 5-8 pm
• Oct. 15 & 16 Elementary Flu Vaccine Clinic
• Oct. 19 Board of Education Meeting - 6 pm
• Oct. 19 - 22 Elem Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
• Oct. 20 & 22 MS Parent Teacher Conferences 3:30- 7 pm
• Oct. 22 End of 1st Quarter
• Oct. 23-26 Fall Break
• Oct. 26 HS Staff Work Day
• Oct. 27 2nd Quarter Begins
• Oct. 27 Mobile Food Pantry @ MT 5:45-7 pm

UPCOMING HS ATHLETIC EVENTS

BHS Sports Calendar