BW Parent Newsletter

We will soon begin the thoughtful, collaborative process of creating class groupings for the 2025–2026 school year. At Bryker Woods, we work carefully to build balanced classes where students can learn, grow, and thrive. Your child’s current teacher plays a key role in this process, using their knowledge of your child’s academic and social needs to help guide placement decisions.

If there is additional, essential information about your child that you believe we may not already know, you are invited to complete the Parent Input Form linked below.

Please note:

• Your child must be registered for the 2025–2026 school year in order for us to consider your input and include them in the class placement process.

• This is not a platform to request a specific teacher. Instead, it’s an opportunity to share more about your child’s learning style, needs, or any specific concerns you may have.

• Reaching out to your child’s current teacher to request a particular teacher for next year will not impact placement.

All parent input will be kept confidential and reviewed only by the principal.
This form is the only method for submitting parent input and is due by 3:00 PM on April 25.

Extend arts-based learning and experiences into the summer! To connect Austin ISD students and families with accessible arts experiences over the summer, MINDPOP created Austin’s 2025 Summer Arts Guide. It features free and paid opportunities for students and their families to attend plays, see live music, visit museums, and participate in arts-based summer camps, all from the Creative Learning Initiative’s community arts partners.

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, families, community members, and staff are invited to attend a three-part, virtual learning series focused on Autism hosted by VELA. Click on the links for more information about these opportunities Autism Learning Series (Eng), Autism Learning Series (Spn) .

The School Health Advisory Committee (SHAC) is an advisory group appointed by the school board, consisting of members representing various community segments. According to state law, the majority of the members must be parents of students enrolled in the district and not employed by the district. The AISD SHAC includes parents, community members, students, and school staff, all collaborating to enhance the health of students and families through coordinated school health programs.

April 18- Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

April 21-25-Austin ISD Administrative Professionals Appreciation Week

The IB Learner profile aims to develop students who are principled. Students who are principled act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Here are some discussion questions that help reinforce what it means to be principled:

• How would it feel to compromise your principles?
• Tell me how [character, or person you know] showed integrity.
• How do you think it made [character] feel to stand up for their principles?
• Do you think it was difficult for [character] to be honest? why?
• What was the effect of [character] actions?
• What words would you use to describe [character] actions? (true, liar, responsible, fair, trustworthy, reliable, principled, loyal, respectful, just)
• How could [character] be more principled?

Austin ISD invites all Gifted and Talented students to participate in a district-wide showcase! Projects may be entered into the showcase through April 11, 2025. This year's theme is "This is Our Story!" Please see the flyer below for more information and click on the button for the Showcase Website!

Austin ISD trustees approved the calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years during its Regular Voting Meeting Dec. 19.

The final calendar version for both school years were developed by the Calendar Task Force and include faith based and cultural observances and staff development days:

• This includes Spring Break aligning with the University of Texas calendar (the third week of March).

• For the 2025-26 school year, the first day of class for students will be Aug. 19 and the last day of class will be May 28, 2026.

• For the 2026-27 school year, the first day of class for students will be Aug. 18 and the last day of class will be May 27, 2027.

• The total number of student instructional days is 169.

We need your help in ensuring that students arrive at school on time each morning. Our tardy bell rings at 7:40 a.m., and students are considered tardy if they are not with their homeroom teacher when the bell rings.

Lately, we’ve seen an uptick in tardies, and even a few minutes late can mean missing out on important parts of the school day—classroom community-building, academic learning, and key morning routines that help set students up for success.

Please plan for extra time in the mornings to help your child arrive on time and ready to start the day. Thank you for your support!

The 2023–24 Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) for all Texas schools and districts are now available on the TEA’s public TAPR website. The TAPR Glossary and TAPR Guidelines are also available. This initial TAPR is published without A–F ratings, Distinction Designations, or Special Education Determination Status. The issuance of the A–F ratings under the 2024 rule is pending and subject to change.

• Link to TEA website that provides access to campus and district TAPRs.

Federal Report Cards for SY 2023-24 can be accessed online. These report cards provide information about student performance on the STAAR test, enrollment, class size averages, and financial expenditures.

• Link to TEA website that provides access to the federal report cards.

All Bryker Woods volunteers who will be in contact with children must complete a background check. Background checks are good for one year. If you’re a new volunteer or haven’t done a background check in the current school year, please click the link and follow the directions below. It’s quick and easy!

To begin the volunteer approval process, please click on the link below.

Austin ISD Volunteers

Please see information below on the AISD Student Success Guide for the 24-25 School Year:

Education in this community represents a significant commitment of financial and human resources. The benefits a student derives from this investment depend very much on the student's attitude toward learning and the student's adherence to high standards of behavior.

The Student Code of Conduct that follows is the district's specific response to requirements of Chapter 37: Discipline; Law And Order of the Texas Education Code. The law requires the district to define misconduct that may or must result in a range of specific disciplinary consequences.

This code is an outgrowth of collaboration among district and campus staff, parents, and other community members and was adopted by the AISD Board of Trustees. It provides information and direction to students and parents regarding standards of behavior as well as consequences of misconduct. In the case of conflict between the Student Code of Conduct and board policy, the Student Code of Conduct will prevail.

Use this button to access the attendance reporting form

The Recognizing All Valuable Employees, or "RAVE" Program, was created to honor those who take the extra steps to provide equitable and exceptional experiences. If you had an exceptional experience interacting with a Bryker Woods teacher or staff member, please nominate that individual by completing the form below.