We hope everyone is enjoying their three day weekend! We will see all the students back on Tuesday, either on-line or face-to-face. Here is our weekly newsletter: buff.ly/35akPSv

Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Here is the newsletter for the week of September 14th:  buff.ly/2FDmaGE

Friday, September 18, 2020 The deadline to make changes for learning platforms for the second six-weeks is TODAY by 4pm. If you would like to switch from online to face-to-face, or vice versa, please call the office. Second six-weeks begins Monday, September 28.

We would like to recognize our custodians for all of the hard work and dedication that they provide to our students and staff! We appreciate our head custodian, Mr. Navarro, Mrs. Townser, and Mrs. Collins for all that you do to keep our school clean and safe! You are the best!

The Birdville Golden Motion Dance Team has opened registration for their virtual Junior Clinic. Register here: buff.ly/3iF9Jbu Promo video: buff.ly/3dcyk64

Don't forget to join us for Family Night tomorrow (Thursday) at 6:15. Join Zoom Meeting buff.ly/2GZUWee Meeting ID: 705 717 3594 Passcode: ASPIRE

Join the 21 Day Challenge. Register at buff.ly/2IveiIZ between Oct 19- Nov 2. The challenge begins on November 2 and ends November 22! The challenge is FREE!

Happy Boss's Day to our fearless leader, Ms. Sands!

Red Ribbon Week is next week!!

Candiss Baze, our PTA President, was awarded the Big Heart Award in 2019-20 for serving on our PTA board as well as the district PTA Board for MANY years! . She has given selflessly of her time and effort for the betterment of our school and school district. Thanks, Candiss!

Our kinder and first grade students both had a half-day of integrated learning with our specialist! It was a great day centered around the book Creepy Carrots.

Thanks to the students that joined Mrs. Rollins and Mrs. Sands for Read for the Record reading time today. We are going to start having a reading time each week for our online students so that we have time to talk with students and make connections. Please join us next week!

BISD students will attend school for a half-day on Friday, Oct. 30. For times, visit buff.ly/37UoipM.

Birdville ISD is currently accepting referrals for Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) screening for students in grades 2-5. Referrals will be accepted through December 11, 2020. buff.ly/3oS796i buff.ly/3mEnAkB

Our annual food drive begins next week. The grade level that brings the most items will win a Hot Chocolate Party!! Food drive ends December 2!

Picture day is Wednesday, November 11th from 8-9am. Online learners sign up here for your time slot: buff.ly/3l14xQY Everyone may pre-order online at buff.ly/3mRAQlX. Click on Buy Portraits and then click on Preorder Class Portraits, select Richland Elementary.

The CEC Family Christmas Drive-Thru will be a perfect way to celebrate Christmas with your family. Register online at CEC website. Please note, only Birdville ISD families who came to the 2020 CEC Refresh BISD back-to-school event are eligible. buff.ly/34ZuVVL

Veteran's Day is next Wednesday, November 11. If you would like to share a photo and story of a Veteran in your family, we encourage you to fill out the info sheet that is going home today and return it to school as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us honor our Veteran's!

We have made it to Thanksgiving Break! Tomorrow, Friday, November 20, is an early release day. Early release schedule is as follows: (K–5) 8:10 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. Pre-K (AM) 8:00–10:15 a.m. (PM) 10:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. There is no afternoon ASPIRE.

Please take a minute to fill out the parent safety survey. Your opinion matters! buff.ly/3qEvn3j