May 7, 2021

Welcoming ThoughtsStudents Wearing Masks While Outdoors on School Days

Thank you to all of the parents, guardians, and staff for reaching out this week to share theirthoughts regarding masks as a follow-up to comments made at the May 3rd Board meeting. Ifyou have not already done so, and you would like to provide input regarding students wearingmasks while outdoors on school days, please email cmiller@bettendorf.k12.ia.us by Monday,May 10, 2021. We thank you for your input as we review District protocols. We value ourpartnership with our parents/guardians in the education of your student(s).

BHS Class of 2022BHS Saturday MarketSaturday, May 810 am - 1 pm - BHS North Parking Lot

On Saturday, May 8th, from 10 am - 1 pm, BettendorfHigh School Class of 2022 will be hosting a makersmarket featuring local vendors at Bettendorf HighSchool. This event is open to the public. We hope tosee you come out and support the local community!

Vendors/DisplaysArgrow's House | Artsy Endeavors | Cathleen’s RusticCreations | Class of 2023 | Color Street | FBLA Marchfor Babies | Fizzy Friends Bath Bombs | HoskinsNets |I licked the spoon | Kim's Catering | Knotted by sisters| Living Lands & Waters / Bison Bridge | Loki LouDesigns | Lovell Designs | Mary Kay Serena Curler |New Beginnings Pet Rescue of the Quad Cities | PerryPrints | Quad Cities Liquidation, LLC | Quaking AspenWorkshop | Rhyans Pretties | Riley's Rocks! | SheRockz & She Paintz | The Cookie Jar |ThirtySomething by V | To the Moon and Back Animal Rescue | TT’s Talents | US Army Reserve |Willey Bandz

We Are Stronger & Better TogetherNadzije (Nadia) Selmani Awarded U.S. Citizenship (Video)

Congratulations to Nadzije (Nadia) Selmani, BHS Custodian, for passing the United StatesCitizenship test and becoming a U.S. Citizen! #BettPride #BETTerTogether

Mark Your CalendarConversations with Parents - May 10

Online - Zoom Meeting https://mbaea.zoom.us/j/92692698510Call in # 1 312 626 6799Meeting ID: 926 9269 8510

In-person - Mark Twain Commons, 1620 Lincoln Rd. Please note masks and socialdistancing will be required.

Keeping Us Healthy & SafeSchool Nurse Day - May 12

Community PartnershipsAstronomy Day Celebration - May 15

In honor of Astronomy Day, we are partnering withthe Quad Cities Astronomical Society to give thepublic an opportunity to come to the planetarium.

We will be running planetarium shows on May 15thfrom 1-4 pm, starting every hour on the hour.

1 pm - From Earth to the Universe2 pm - Two Small Pieces of Glass3 pm - Oasis in Space4 pm- Alien Life

The QCAS will have some really cool telescopesand displays available on the front lawn, weatherpermitting. They will also be hosting a nighttime stargaze at their observatory after dark.

There is no charge for any of this, and families need not sign up in any way. They canjust drop in anytime between 1 and 5 pm.

Dynamic Learning Experiences8th Grade Science with Patient Earth

As part of their Patient Earth Unit, 8th graders are learning about environmentalconcerns and how those concerns impact the earth locally, nationally and globally.Students will finish this unit with a field trip to Palmer Hills Golf Course where they willlearn how that environment is maintained.

Help Support Bett Schools FoundationHyVee My Heart Bags - May

For May 2021, Bettendorf CommunitySchools Foundation will receive a $1donation from each purchase of the$2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag atthe Hy-Vee store 2900 Devils GlenRoad, Bettendorf, IA.

BOARD OF EDUCATIONBoard Meetings | Public Input Form | Board Meeting Agendas | Board Meeting Minutes

May 3, 2021 - Agenda | Video

Public Hearing - High School Dust Collector Replacement Project (No comments)

Recognition● BHS Takes 1st Place and Longest Toss in Trebuchet Contest● BCSD Students Selected as National History Day State Finalists● Ella Schmit Awarded Dan Gable Ms. Wrestler of the Year Award● Bettendorf's Pennington claims win No. 600● Chrissy Block Receives Artsonia Art Education Leadership Award● BMS Art Teacher Ellen Craig Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Informational/Action● Bids for the BMS Roof Restoration

Directors approved the bids fo the BMS C-Wing Reef Restoration with SterlindCommercial Roofing.

● Herbert Hoover Bid ContractsDirectors approved Bill Bruce Builders Inc. for the Herbert Hoover Addition andRenovation Project.

● Bus BidsDirectors approved the purchase of two buses from School Bus Sales

● BHS Dust Collector ReplacementDirectors approved the scope of work and proposed budget of $109,250 for theBettendorf High School Woodshop Dust Collector Replacement.

Upcoming MeetingMonday, May 17, 2021

Meetings take place in the Ray Stensvad Boardroom in the District Administration Center withguests in the BHS Library. Guests are required to wear a mask and maintain appropriate socialdistancing. The public may also watch the meeting livestream on YouTube.

Return to Learn UpdateKeeping our BCSD Community InformedCOVID-19 Status Update

# For the week of May 3-7 (New cases)

6 Individuals who tested positive

32 Individuals currently quarantining

DISTRICT OPPORTUNITIESBCSD MOBILE FOOD PANTRY @ MARK TWAINUpcoming dates: May 18. The BCSD Mobile Food Pantry is located at Mark Twain ElementarySchool, 1620 Lincoln Rd., 5:45-7 pm. Please do not arrive before 5:30 pm. The distribution will bea park & pick-up style. Please contact Marcy Volkstorf at (563) 359-9375 or email atmvolkstorf@bettendorf.k12.ia.us.

HH FUNDRAISER NIGHT @ YOUR PIE - May 26Join the HH PTO for a fundraiser night at Your Pie, 3-9 pm on Wednesday, May 26. MentionHoover when you order, and 15% of sales are donated to the HH PTO!

CAMP/SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES IN BETT SCHOOLS

CampInnovation

K-6 STEM Summer Camp Registration

Baseball Bett Bulldog Baseball Camp April 26 - 28

Basketball Boys Basketball Camp - 9th-12th GradesBoys Basketball Camp - 3rd - 8th Grades

Girls Basketball Camp - K - 8th Grades

JuneJune 14-17

June 21- 24

Cross Country XC Camp 9th - 12th Grades June 14 - Aug. 2

Moving toMiddle

Incoming 6th Grade StudentsNew 7th & 8th Grade Students

Aug. 2-6 or 9-13Aug. 9-13

Robodogs Lego Robotics Sumo Camp - Grade 3-8 June 8th - 10th

Robodogs Summer Camp Registration - Grade 5-8 & Sumo 3-8 June

Soccer Boys Soccer Camp - 9th - 12th Grades June 16 - July 28

Summer Fitness BHS Summer Fitness - 9th - 12th GradesBMS Summer Fitness

June 9 - 23June - July

Volleyball Summer Camp June 8th - 11th

COMMUNITY VIRTUAL BACKPACKMaterials are for informational purposes only. Posting on the Virtual Backpack does not imply BettendorfCommunity Schools District's endorsement of them.

C United Way QC Tutor ConnectionUniting student with tutors for educational success

Putnam Museum Museums for All - $1 admission with EBT card

Iowa Department ofPublic Health

Pick a better snack: Family Newsletter - Strawberries May

Healthiest StateInitiative - 5210

May is Mental Health Awareness May

BackwaterGamblers

Water Ski Shows | Calendar Memorial Day -Labor Day

Bettendorf Parks &Rec.

REGISTER NOW FOR ALL SUMMER PROGRAMSJOIN OUR TEAM - Now Hiring for current and summerpositions

● Jr Chef Cooking Classes - May 8, Jun 19, Jul 24● Quad City Basketball Academy - Complete

Essential Skills Training Program - May 8● Tumbling Classes (Sessions 7-10) - May 19 &

Jun 16● Babysitting for Success - May 22 & Jul 31● Golf Lessons - Jun 1 and Jul 6● Day Camp - Jun 7 - Aug 6● Tot Lot - Jun 7 - Aug 5● Sports & Games - Jun 7 - Aug 5● Summer Playgrounds - Jun 7 - Aug 5● Swimming Lessons (2Wk Sessions) - Jun 14,

Jul 5, & Jul 26● Swimming Lessons (Saturdays) - Jun 12 - Jul 24● Deep Water Aerobics - Jun 14, Jul 5, & Jul 26● Outdoor Tennis Camps - Jun 7 & 14● Golf Clinic - Jun 14-17● Outdoor Tennis Lessons - Jun 21● Adult Kickball League - Jun 29

2021 Spring/Summer Catalog

YMCA Spring Programs at the YMCA Spring

NAMI Drive-In Movie Night - Hook & School of Rock May 15

QC Times Teacher of the Year - Accepting Nominations Due by May 19

Putnam Museum Summer Camps June - August

QC Arts Chalk Art Fest June 26-27

Rally for Reid Football Camp Hosted by Former Hawkeye Players -Learn more

June 27

The Y & Rick'sHouse of Hope

Camp Rollercoaster - Ages 5-10 Coping with LifeChange or Loss

July 12 - 15

UI Alumni Write Now - Writing Contest (3rd Grade through adult) July 12-25

UPCOMING EVENTSDistrict | BHS | BHS Athletics | Edison | BMS | GW | HH | MT | NA | PN

May 8 BHS Saturday Market - 10 am - 1 pmMay 10 Superintendent Morse - Conversations with Parents 6 - 7 pmMay 11 7th-12th Grade Choral ExtravaganzaMay 12 National School Nurse DayMay 17 Board of Education Meeting - 6 pmMay 18 Mobile Food Pantry 5:45 - 7 pmMay 30 HS Graduation 1 pmMay 31 No School - Memorial DayJune 3 Originally our last day of school, but because of a snow make-up day will now be

a full day of schoolJune 4 Last day of School (Due to Snow Make-Up Day)

Early Release: MS 11 am | Elem & HS 11:30 am