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Fall Learning Conference This Saturday!

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When: October 1, 2016 – Registration is currently open!

Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Where:
Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning

7020 Mid Cities Blvd
North Richland Hills, TX 76180

 Who: BISD Campus Teachers/Staff, Administrators, and Central Office Staff

What:

  • Combination of 50 minutes and 1 hour 50 minutes sessions – personalize your schedule for the morning
  • Flexible learning spaces
  • Learner-centered personalized poster sessions (one each hour) – choose your topics and learn at your own pace during each hour with a facilitator available, as needed
  • Meet and Tweet “Pop-Up” session – learn how to Tweet and participate in a Twitter chat by actually participating in one together
  • Amazing door prizes each hour
  • Snacks provided
  • All conference materials and resources posted online and available
  • Recommended audiences for each session:
    E=Elementary, S=Secondary, A=Admin/Central Office

Click here for Registration Links and Information.

Birdville ISD is Pleased to Announce Our New Mobile App!

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Birdville ISD is pleased to announce our new mobile app designed specifically to keep our families better informed and connected to what’s going on in our schools. The new BISD mobile app is available for both iPhone and Android smartphones.

The app will deliver real-time school news to your smartphone for fast, up-to-date access. The app features:

  • Easy access to student grades, lunch menus and sports information;
  • The latest District and school news;
  • Push notifications about breaking news, closures, weather, events, and more;
  • Photos from District and school events; and,
  • Directory information including campus locations with phone numbers, staff information, and maps.

The app is FREE and available for download today:

  1. From a smartphone, go to the iTunes App Store® or Google Play®
  2. Search Birdville ISD
  3. Then select the Birdville ISD app for free download

School news delivered right to your smartphone. The new BISD mobile app is just a few taps away. Download it today!

Birdville ISD Receives Recognition for Transparency Efforts from Texas Comptroller

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Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Birdville ISD is the latest local government entity to achieve specific transparency goals through the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars program. The Transparency Stars program recognizes local government entities that provide easy online access to important financial data. BISD received two Transparency Stars under the new program.

The first star was awarded in the area of Traditional Finances, which recognizes entities for their outstanding efforts in making their spending and revenue information available.

“By providing meaningful financial data in addition to visual tools and analysis of its revenues and expenditures, Birdville has shown a true commitment to Texas taxpayers. This effort achieves the goals set by my office’s Transparency Stars program,” Hegar said. “I am pleased to award BISD a star for its accomplishments.”

The Comptroller’s office launched the Transparency Stars program in March to recognize cities, counties and school districts making important strides to greater government transparency. Local government entities can apply for stars in the areas of:

  • Traditional Finances
  • Contracts and Procurement
  • Economic Development
  • Public Pensions
  • Debt Obligations

After receiving an initial star for Traditional Finances, remaining stars may be awarded in any order.

In addition to the star for Traditional Finances, BISD also received a star for Debt Obligations.

For more information on the program, including specific guidelines and information on how to apply, visit the Comptroller’s Transparency Stars website.

Birdville ISD is Pleased to Announce Our New Mobile App!

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Birdville ISD is pleased to announce our new mobile app designed specifically to keep our families better informed and connected to what’s going on in our schools. The new BISD mobile app is available for both iPhone and Android smartphones.

The app will deliver real-time school news to your smartphone for fast, up-to-date access. The app features:

  • Easy access to student grades, lunch menus and sports information;
  • The latest District and school news;
  • Push notifications about breaking news, closures, weather, events, and more;
  • Photos from District and school events; and,
  • Directory information including campus locations with phone numbers, staff information, and maps.

The app is FREE and available for download today:

  1. From a smartphone, go to the iTunes App Store® or Google Play®
  2. Search Birdville ISD
  3. Then select the Birdville ISD app for free download

School news delivered right to your smartphone. The new BISD mobile app is just a few taps away. Download it today!

Hardeman Elementary earns all possible distinctions in 2016 accountability ratings

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The Texas Education Agency recently announced that “more than 400 campuses that achieved a Met Standard rating in the 2016 state accountability ratings also earned all distinction designations applicable to their individual school.” Hardeman Elementary was one that earned the maximum number of distinctions.

 Elementary campuses may receive distinctions in six areas: academic achievement in reading/ELA, academic achievement in math, academic achievement in science, top 25 percent in student progress, top 25 percent in closing performance gaps, and postsecondary readiness. Secondary campuses may also receive distinctions for academic achievement in social studies. Distinctions are based on comparisons between individual schools and a 40-campus group with similar student demographics. BISD had 26 of the 31 campuses received at least one distinction. Hardeman Elementary received the maximum possible, with Watauga and Smithfield middle schools, and Green Valley and Smithfield elementary schools receiving six of seven and five of six respectively. A total of 85 distinctions were awarded to campuses across the District, 21 more than last year.

According to the Sept. 14, 2016 TEA press release, “ ‘Earning one or more campus distinctions is noteworthy and should be a source of pride in a community,’ said Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. ‘Earning all possible distinctions is a significant accomplishment and should signal to parents that there is extraordinary work taking place on that campus.’

 “Last month, TEA released the 2016 state accountability ratings for more than 1,200 school districts and charters, as well as more than 8,600 campuses statewide. The ratings revealed that approximately 94 percent of school districts and charters across Texas have achieved the rating of Met Standard.

 “To view the 2016 state accountability ratings and distinction designations for all districts, charters and campuses, visit the Texas Education Agency website at http://tea.texas.gov/2016Accountability.aspx.”

Hardeman Elementary earns all possible distinctions in 2016 accountability ratings

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The Texas Education Agency recently announced that “more than 400 campuses that achieved a Met Standard rating in the 2016 state accountability ratings also earned all distinction designations applicable to their individual school.” Hardeman Elementary was one that earned the maximum number of distinctions.

 Elementary campuses may receive distinctions in six areas: academic achievement in reading/ELA, academic achievement in math, academic achievement in science, top 25 percent in student progress, top 25 percent in closing performance gaps, and postsecondary readiness. Secondary campuses may also receive distinctions for academic achievement in social studies. Distinctions are based on comparisons between individual schools and a 40-campus group with similar student demographics. BISD had 26 of the 31 campuses received at least one distinction. Hardeman Elementary received the maximum possible, with Watauga and Smithfield middle schools, and Green Valley and Smithfield elementary schools receiving six of seven and five of six respectively. A total of 85 distinctions were awarded to campuses across the District, 21 more than last year.

According to the Sept. 14, 2016 TEA press release, “ ‘Earning one or more campus distinctions is noteworthy and should be a source of pride in a community,’ said Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. ‘Earning all possible distinctions is a significant accomplishment and should signal to parents that there is extraordinary work taking place on that campus.’

 “Last month, TEA released the 2016 state accountability ratings for more than 1,200 school districts and charters, as well as more than 8,600 campuses statewide. The ratings revealed that approximately 94 percent of school districts and charters across Texas have achieved the rating of Met Standard.

 “To view the 2016 state accountability ratings and distinction designations for all districts, charters and campuses, visit the Texas Education Agency website athttp://tea.texas.gov/2016Accountability.aspx.”

Two BISD bands are honored by The Foundation for Music Education

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The Foundation for Music Education and its board of trustees recently announced that two Birdville ISD bands were among the winners in the 2016 Mark of Excellence recorded music competition.

The Birdville High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mike Cheripka, was selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence I National Jazz Honors project.

The Richland High School Honors Band, directed by Jason Bird, was selected as a Commended Winner in the Mark of Excellence I National Wind Band Honors project.

The Mark of Excellence consists of the National Wind Band Honors, National Choral Honors, National Orchestra Honors, National Jazz Honors and National Percussion Ensemble Honors. It is a competition, entered by recordings, in which the top quarter are selected as National Winners and the second quarter receive Commended Honors.

This year 236 of the finest musical ensembles in the nation entered the competition. The project has now received entries from thirty-six states.

Congratulations to Mike Cheripka, Jason Bird and the student musicians from Birdville and Richland high schools for their accomplishments.