Berryville Intermediate

#BobcatNation celebrates and appreciates our IT folks! From NationalDayCalendar.com : The IT (information technology) professional is the unsung hero of modern business. These under-appreciated wizzes tackle the obstacles that leave the rest of us scratching our heads. Whether it be desktops, laptops, mobile devices, applications, servers, networks, databases or cybersecurity, IT professionals keep business humming.

Did you know? The signing of the United States Constitution was on September 17, 1787, and each year on September 17, Constitution Day is observed by the US Department of Education.

From the National Park Service: For months following September 11, 2001, people came together to grieve family, friends, and strangers. More than 20 years later, we still do. Sometimes called “Patriots Day” or “Day of Remembrance”, September 11 has become an annual day for many Americans to remember, reflect, honor, and mourn.

Attention Families: There was a social media post two days ago related to a national snap-chat trend by a middle school student. District administration has investigated the post and situation and found it to be non-threatening. All students are safe at Berryville Schools.

Ways to celebrate International Literacy Day: • Volunteer Those who love to read or are above grade level could tutor other students. You can also support a local literacy event. • Donate books Donate to a local literacy initiative or underfunded school. • Read a book Pick up a book and read to spark joy, learning, and adventure. • Visit a library Arrange a library tour with a librarian to foster a love of reading and language.

School Picture Information: September 5th for Intermediate, Middle and High School students. Elementary School pictures will be September 27th. You can order online before picture day at https://inter-state.com/order Elementary Code: 90167GA Intermediate Code: 90167NA Middle School Code: 90167RA High School Code: 90171RA All flyers/order forms can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cfLcyYnUPiZtn-Iz7lkIe3bLQRMo8sTD?usp=sharing

Reminder: No School on Monday, September 2nd. Happy Labor Day Weekend to #BobcatNation !

We are excited to announce that we have increased student safety on our buses by implementing a new card scanning system! Starting this week, students are learning to scan their cafeteria/transportation cards when they get on and off the buses. This system gives us the ability to know that each student is safely on the correct bus and that they get off at the correct location. Please encourage your student(s) to keep up with their cards. More information will be coming soon. Stay tuned!

Families, there will be a mandatory meeting for those interested in Bobcat Academy (after school program) on Tuesday, August 13, at 5:30 pm in the Intermediate School cafe. This is for those who have pre-registered online, or want more information. The program is FREE, offered for kids in grades K-6, meal and transportation provided. We will have the official registration paperwork on hand. Join us next Tuesday!

You will want to save this link! School Menus can be found on our app and at this link all year long! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jy0A4nrud-1kFXMXVXq-VieqCyYzpU1-?usp=sharing

Meal Applications are available in each building or may be completed online for faster processing at https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=FPYUZY

Our staff members are coming back August 5th! Businesses, organizations, and individuals are invited to donate prizes/gifts for our staff give-away drawings. All donors will be recognized on August 5th as well as on our social media outlets. Donations may be dropped off at Berryville High School or the superintendent's office. Thank you for supporting the Bobcat staff!

Let's welcome Amanda Briggs to Berryville! "I grew up in Harrison, Arkansas! I moved to Clarksville to attend college and graduated from the University of the Ozarks with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. In the future I will work to to earn a Master’s Degree in Special Education from an Online University. I worked at Room to Bloom Children’s Center for six years and taught Kindergarten through Sixth Grade Math at Arkansas Children’s University the past half year. I have one cat named Hippy and one dog named Jingle who have more energy than a room full of third graders! I can’t wait to spend the next year learning and growing with you!"

The Free and Reduced Meal Application can be completed online, and has a faster processing time! Apply here: https://linqconnect.com/public/meal-application/new?identifier=FPYUZY Cafeteria/Meal Information can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UGwZF5epTOA7HatFdOY_h9gqD_5XUZWF/view?usp=sharing Public Release English: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UPKBvu11jwyycnhT5-Rp1tpL7c_gDqXS/view?usp=sharing Public Release Spanish: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UQ0z7INUBj5yWamVlH1Frdijg8t55Q5u/view?usp=sharing

The Berryville School District will provide students with school supplies. Families will only need to purchase organizational items such as backpacks or trapper keepers/binders. One exception: Elementary families will need to purchase headphones for their students. We look forward to seeing our Bobcats back in the classroom ! Enjoy the last of summer break!

It's time to register for Bobcat Academy! Registration is now open for students in grades K-6. If your child attended last year, you need to register again for this upcoming year. More info is found on our website. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/mkm3cyQC56vwfSqq7

Staff members will be back August 5th! Once again we will draw for prizes throughout this first day to kick off another year. Drop off your personal or business donations at the high school or superintendent's office. All donors will be recognized. Thanks for your support!

Happy Independence Day to #BobcatNation!

Hiring Substitutes! On July 15th, ESS will be hosting an informational session and training. We would love to have you join us as a substitute! Visit ESS.com to start your application and be sure to register in advance to attend the meeting. REGISTER NOW: https://calendly.com/bhampton2013/hiring-substitutes-for-berryville?back=1&month=2024-07

Teachers recognized at the board meeting tonight for high growth scores and merit pay as determined by the Department of Education. Congratulations for being in the top 25% in the state for high student growth based on 3 years of data!