Bett District Update

Paul Norton Elementary students and staff welcomed snowy recess this week with lots of smiles, teamwork, and creative play. We love seeing them make the most of winter weather!

🛍️ Find the perfect holiday gifts!
📅 Saturday, Dec. 6 & Saturday, Dec. 13
🕙 10 am – 1 pm
📍 BHS Fine Arts Room

The 6th Annual Gingerbread House Building Competition—hosted by our amazing BHS SELL Crew leaders—is right around the corner! Our freshmen look forward to this tradition every year, and we’d love your help in making it a sweet success.

We’re collecting donations of items from our supply list to ensure every student can participate. If you’re able, please consider donating and drop items off at the BHS Main Office by Monday, December 15th.

Donations may also be sent to school with your student.

Thank you for supporting this fun and memorable event for our freshmen!

Link to items needed - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044DA8AE2DA2FD0-53534426-sell#/

If you or someone you know could use support, our community has several food pantry options available. Explore the resources below to find locations, hours, and services offered. https://5il.co/3sipl

The Donald A. Schaefer Planetarium will be showing its annual Christmas Star program beginning Wednesday, December 10th. The show will run every night through Tuesday, December 16th. All shows will start at 7 pm. Arrive early for holiday music and light show starting at 6:30 pm. The Christmas Star is a tradition at BHS dating back to 1974. The show is free of charge but seating is limited. Learn more

Join the Bett Nurses at Iron Tee Golf to lift up our community and support the fight against Type 1 diabetes on Wed., Dec. 10. Iron Tee will donate 25% of all golf bay rentals from 3-9 pm. #BETTerTogether

Come experience the talent and holiday spirit of our students as they share the music they’ve been working hard to prepare. A heartfelt thank you to our directors for their dedication, passion, and the countless hours they invest in creating these memorable performances.

10 - HS Band/Orchestra Concert 6 pm - Performing Arts Center

15 - HS Winter Choir Concert 7 pm - Performing Arts Center

16 - 6th-8th Choir Concert 7 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

15 - NA - 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

16 - PN - 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

17 - HH - 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

18 - GW - 9 - 11:15 am - HS Performing Arts Center

19 - MT - 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

Thursday, Dec. 11th & Tuesday, 16th from 11am - 10 pm, Grant Wood Elementary PTA will receive 20% of eligible dine-in and to-go sales.

Dine In Instructions: Must show the below event flyer to your server.

Online To-Go Order Instructions:

1. Start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the Davenport Red Robin location.

2. In the menu, go to the category labeled “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” and click on that item.
3. Click the “add” button, and then “add to bag.”

4. Add your meal items and check out.

Bring your family and friends for a fun night of hockey and school spirit with your Mark Twain friends! 🏒💙

Mark Twain Night with QC Storm Hockey
📅 Saturday, December 13
⏰ Game starts at 7:10 pm
💵 Tickets: $19 each
🎟 Get your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Mark6

Join us for the December 15th School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) meeting and be part of our conversation with state legislators about education and our schools.

⚾ Join the BHS baseball team for their annual Wiffle Ball Tournament on Mon., Dec. 22 at Bettendorf Middle School!

Teams of 5 • Grades 3+ • Youth & Adult divisions

Learn more: https://5il.co/3sek6

Economic circumstances can change unexpectedly. You may qualify for the Free or Reduced Meal Program. The program covers nutritious school breakfast and lunch to help fuel your students' learning throughout the entire school day.

Key Program Information:

• Eligibility is based on your current income.
• Apply anytime! You can submit an application throughout the school year.
• Duration of Benefits: Once approved, your student's eligibility for free or reduced-price meals will be good through the remainder of the current school year and one month into the next school year if needed.

How to Apply: Online applications are available through your parent portal.

Learn more

We encourage all families in need to apply!

Apply Here - https://bit.ly/BettHiring

Reconnect, engage, give back! With BettConnect, a joint initiative by Bettendorf Community School District and Foundation, alumni can now connect while supporting current students. Let's bridge the gap and build a stronger community! BettConnect.com #AlumniPower #BETTerTogether

Staff, Parents, Community Are Welcome to Join
Many features are available for staff, parents and community members. Please join and let us know which categories represent you.

BHS grads, it's time to show your Bulldog pride! 🐾 Purchase your BHS Alumni t-shirt from the Bulldog Booster online store today and wear your pride loud and proud! #BHSAlumni #BulldogPride #BettPride - https://bit.ly/BulldogBoostersOnlineStore

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Safe+Sound Iowa is a free anonymous K-12 school safety reporting system to help prevent violence, unlawful possession of weapons, self-harm, and other forms of victimization and threatening behaviors in schools across Iowa. Students, school staff, parents, and concerned community members can report safety concerns three ways:

1. Downloading and using the free Safe+Sound Iowa app
2. Going to SafeandSoundIowa.gov, or
3. Calling 800-224-6018

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There's an app for that! Apple | Android

The Bettendorf Community Schools app is now available for download! Check out news, events, staff, alerts, athletic calendars, links to the district and school websites, and more. Select the option to receive school notifications by school through the app.

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Get Your Bulldog Gear!

Check out the Bett Boosters Online Store! Orders will be processed every two weeks and can be picked up locally from Brand 2306 or shipped. BETTerTogether wear NOW AVAILABLE!

Learn more

Check out the City of Bettendorf Parks & Rec weekly newsletter

The City of Bettendorf invites the community to be the first ones on the ice (or sitting by the warm fire in The Lodge) as it opens The Landing Ice Rink for its second season on Friday, December 5!

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• Bettendorf Aquatics
• Figge Art Museum Classes - Flyer | website
• Get Your Student a Bettendorf Library Card
• Girl Scout Adventures - New Bettendorf Daisy Troop
• Midwest Writing Center Young Emerging Writers Workshop - Monthly
• YMCA Fall Sports

District | BHS | BHS Athletics | Edison | BMS | BMS Athletics | GW | HH | MT | NA | PN

DECEMBER

10 - HS Band/Orchestra Concert 6 pm - Performing Arts Center

11 - Board of Education Meeting 6 pm - District Admin Center

15 - NA Winter Sing 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

15 - School Improvement Advisory Committee 5:30 - 7 pm

15 - HS Winter Choir Concert 7 pm - Performing Arts Center

16 - PN Winter Sing 9:30 - 11:30 am

16 - 6th-8th Choir Concert 7 pm - HS Performing Arts Center

17 - HH Winter Sing 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

18 - GW Winter Sing 9 - 11:15 am - HS Performing Arts Center

19 - MT Winter Sing 9:30 - 11:30 am - HS Performing Arts Center

22 - Jan. 2 - NO SCHOOL

24 - 26 & Jan. 1 - District Offices Closed

Congratulations to our Bettendorf High School athletes for signing their letters of intent to continue their sport in college/university. We are so proud of their accomplishments and perseverance. #BettPride

• LayDen Banks - Baseball - Black Hawk College

• Cendall Cleveland - Softball - Black Hawk College

• Nolan Fillion - Golf - Black Hawk College

• Evan Graham - Golf - Black Hawk College

• Jackson Hatler - Baseball - Heartland Com. College

• Lincoln Jipp - Wrestling - North Carolina University

• Jake Knight - Wrestling - University of Illinois

• Alyvia McCorlke - Basketball - University of Houston

• JJ McDermott - Track/Field - Creighton University

• Jazzie Poole - Softball - SE Com. College.

• Cody Trevino - Wrestling - Davidson College

• Emma Woltz - Softball - Northern Iowa

Educating & Empowering Every Student Every Day in Pursuit of Educational Excellence.

3311 18th St., Bettendorf, IA
(563) 359-3681
www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us
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