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Action Alert to Save Our Schools

admin — Wed, 18 May 2011 18:45:12 +0000

Save Texas Schools, the group behind the big March 12 Capitol rally, is hosting a last-minute, high-profile event THIS Saturday, May 21 at the Capitol. The legislature will be in session that day, and the media is ready to cover this full-force.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO RSVP on the Save Texas Schools website.

Can’t help this Saturday? You can make a phone call! Texas PTA’s top leaders are urging their members, educators and concerned citizens to contact Governor Perry with a strong message, “Fund our Future!” Click here for brief information about contacting Gov. Perry and your state representatives.

April 1st Vigil at the Capitol

admin — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 01:53:33 +0000

This Friday, the Texas House of Representatives will debate the budget bill (House Bill 1), which could drastically cut funding for public education. Please make time to attend a vigil. Find all the information you need here.

Nick Akery Scholarship deadline April 15th

admin — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:59:31 +0000

Each spring the Barton Hills PTA proudly offers a $500 scholarship to a former BHE graduating senior. Please help us get the word out to neighbors and friends that attended Barton Hills Elementary and are heading off to college. The application is here.

Deadline to turn in application to BHE office is April 15th.

Silent Auction 2011!

admin — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:13:32 +0000

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

6:00-9:00 pm
Red’s Porch on South Lamar

Acoustic Music by:
Holly and the Ivies
The Smith Family
The Green Sisters
Willow & Cherokee Dalehite

Come enjoy a fun adult-only evening with food by Red’s Porch, live music, and silent auction for every budget. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Proceeds go directly to the BHE PTA and in turn, our school. All are welcome.

Click here to download the program which includes all items for auction (pdf)

Rock Star Sponsor: Blairfield Realty

AISD Budget Survey

admin — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:43:43 +0000

Parents & Guardians: Our district’s Superintendent is requesting parent feedback on budget cuts. Please take time to fill out AISD’s online survey before 12/21! It is important for everyone to voice their opinion because these changes will affect our children. If you have any questions about the survey, feel free to email PTA President, Kelly Tagle.

If you are already signed up for Parent Connection, you can take the survey here: https://access.austinisd.org/PIP/logon.htm. If you’re not signed up, you need to get your pin # from the BHE front office (Ms. Mendez) 414-2013. With this account you will not only be able to complete this budget survey, but you may also track your child’s attendance and grades and receive other important District information.

For technical assistance with Austin ISD ParentConnection, parents may contact Student Systems Support at 512-414-9187, Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. The District Advisory Council is planning a parent information session in January.

Barton Hills Elementary is Winner in Longhorn Recycle Roundup 2010

admin — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:26:54 +0000

Keep Austin Beautiful awarded our school for its outstanding recycling, conservation, and beautification initiatives. Winning schools receive $500 to improve their campus environmental efforts and were recognized on the field at the Texas vs. Florida Atlantic Game on November 20th. Our application included these highlights:

weekly litter pick-up on campus,
recycling of paper, cardboard and aluminum,
bi-annual Landscaping Days, an Adopt-A-Garden program, and a vegetable garden,
the 6th graders’ wildflower legacy gift,
other recent accomplishments (25 native trees, crushed granite walkways, butterfly garden, peace garden, and many native gardens), and
the composting program in the lunchroom where ALL food and paper are composted.

Thanks to the entire Barton Hills Elementary community for your efforts! See http://www.keepaustinbeautiful.org/LRR2010Winners for more information.

Last minute Carnival Info

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:34:33 +0000

LOST CHILD TABLE

Parents, with all the hustle and bustle of the carnival, kids can get separated from you. Please tell your children if they get lost, to go to the Cafeteria to the “Lost Child” table. Please show your child this table when you enter the carnival that evening.

MASTER VOLUNTEER LIST TO BE POSTED

Have you forgotten when and where you’ve signed up to volunteer? Never fear—master volunteer lists will be posted on the wall by the Library and Cafeteria. Double check it and please don’t forget to work your shifts; we need you!

Tickets Vs. Wristbands

Click here for a breakdown of what you get with a wristband compared to the number of tickets required!

Carnival is This Week!

admin — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 04:10:59 +0000

Our biggest school fundraiser, the “All Around Austin” Carnival is on Friday, October 29th, 6-9 PM! Tell your neighbors, your friends, former BHE students…all are welcome! Please check your Thursday folders carefully each week to keep abreast of all of the information. This event is so loved and so amazing, we really need All Hands on Deck!

CLICK HERE to buy wristbands and to be a Carnival Sponsor!

Carnival Checklist (so many things to remember!):
o    Purchase kids’ wristbands $25 (online thru Tuesday)
o    Purchase adult wristbands $15
o    Sign up to work shift in classroom booth
o    Sign up spouse to work shift in classroom booth
o    Drop donated goods in office (drinks for food court, Pringles, duct tape, clear packing tape)
o    Drop items to loan in office (red and white checkered table clothes for 6 ft. tables, old towels for clean-up, Power strips, portable floodlights for outdoor areas)
o    (M–F) purchase Medallions before school
o    (W–F) purchase tix and wristbands (cash or check only)
Friday, 10/29:
o    Drop off goodies for Sweet Shop AM (see list below)
o    Drop off cake for Cake Decorating Contest by 8:00 AM (your name on the bottom)
o    Establish a meeting point with your bigger kiddos who will go solo
o    6:00 – 9:00 pm Adults work hard, kids have FUN!!

Sweet Shop Assignments:
What to bring in zip lock bags or clear cellophane on Carnival morning:
Kindergarten – 1 dozen cookies or bars
1st – 1 dozen brownies
2nd – 2 single layer decorated cakes
3rd – 2 single layer decorated cakes
4th – 1 dozen cookies, bars or rice crispy treats
5th – 1 dozen cookies or bars
6th – 1 dozen rice crispy treats

Please volunteer! Contact our Carnival Chair, Shannon Noble with any questions.

Reflections Art Contest

admin — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 23:04:04 +0000

PTA Reflections Art Contest submissions are due in the front office by 2:45 pm November 5th. Encourage your kids to participate in the arts! This year’s theme is “Together We Can.” Children may submit works in any of the 6 art areas: Literature, Musical Composition, Photography, Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, or Film Production. More information with all of the rules can be found at http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/general_student_rules. Entry forms and rules information can be downloaded at the links below as well.

Cristina Phillips, BHE Reflections chair can be reached at cphillips@austin.com.

Reflections General Rules

Reflections Student Entry Form

Book Buddy Volunteers Still Needed!!

admin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:18:45 +0000

With as little as 20 minutes once a week you could make a great impact on the reading skills of a BHE student. Please contact Stacey Gardner for more information.