Family Connects
Bi-weekly e-newsletter from Bastrop ISD
Championship Hearts Foundation is partnering with the Christian Harman Memorial Golf Tournament to coordinate a free heart screening for Bastrop County teens ages 14-18. This year’s event will take place Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bastrop High School. The Christian Harman Memorial Golf Tournament sponsors this annual free event. Named in memory of Christian Harman, a standout golfer at Bastrop High School, who died at age 19 from sudden cardiac arrest due to a hidden heart condition, this screening is to serve the teens of Bastrop County. Read more ...
Bastrop ISD, in partnership with various organizations, will distribute coats, toys, books, and community resource information on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cedar Creek High School (793 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek).
No registration is required for this free event. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.
Questions? Contact Nataly at nsanchez@bisdtx.org or call 512-772-7151.
If you are interested in donation, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for this event, visit our website at www.bisdtx.org/winterblast for more information.
Deadline to Register for Hoopstars is Decemeber 2
Hoopstars registration is now open until December 2 for the Spring 2025 season. Practices begin the week of January 27 with games from February 1 through March 8. Teams will be chosen at random. Divisions include PK/K co-ed, 1st-2nd grade co-ed, 3rd-4th girls, 3rd-4th boys, 5th-6th girls, and 5th-6th boys based on the 2024-25 school year. The 3rd-6th grade divisions will have a tournament on March 8.
The registration fee is $95. Sign up today! Questions? Contact 512-772-7180. Download a flyer in English and Spanish.
The Impact of Tardiness and Leaving School Early
As we approach the halfway point of the school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on an important issue that affects our students' academic success: the impact of tardiness and leaving school early. Read More ....
The Gifted and Talented referral window is open from October 21-November 22. A parent meeting will be held on November 7 beginning at 6 pm at the Bastrop ISD Service Center located at 906 Farm Street, Bastrop. Read more ...
Empowering Families Through Useful Resources
Thursday, November 14 from 12:30 - 2 pm
BISD Service Center (906 Farm Street, Bastrop)
This workshop is to learn about resources available to parents and guardians and how to support their students. Resources include teaching parents skills to use at home, prep for high school and beyond, college, CTE, resume, military, and job hunting. In this session, you will meet and connect with other parents and school district staff. We will have light refreshments so please join us and bring a friend!
Digital Learning Classes
Friday, November 15 from 9 am - 2 pm
BISD Service Center (906 Farm Street, Bastrop)
Please join the Multilingual Department as we continue to learn about technology and how it is used in school. Learn how to navigate your device and use school apps to understand what your student is learning. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal devices. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
