Barton Hills Elementary PTA

Health & Wellness Fair

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:18:01 +0000

Bring your families and come out to the FREE BHE Health & Wellness Fair this Thursday, Feb. 2 from 5:30-8:00 PM! Enjoy a cooking demo, healthy snacks, exercise sessions, cool raffle prizes and more!

Booths open at 5:30. Keynote Speaker, Chef Patrick of Cooking with Kids will speak and provide a cooking demo at 6:00.

See you there!

Fresh Friday!

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:02:27 +0000

Every Friday our kids enjoy farm-fresh produce in our cafeteria, a new fruit or vegetable every week. We hope your kids have been enjoying this chance to try something new and healthy every Friday!

We will share here the monthly Fresh Friday newsletters that have been coming home in student’s folders. In an effort to save paper and be a little more eco-friendly, we are trying having these newsletters online only. They contain facts about one of our Fresh Friday favorites, and delicious recipes for you to whip up at home. Enjoy!

Fresh Friday January 2012

Fresh Friday, December 2011

Fresh Friday November 2011

BHE 5 Year Plan Process

admin — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:58:35 +0000

Thanks to all who participated in both the survey and focus groups on the BHE 5 Year Plan. Both were a great success allowing for fantastic feedback on where we would like to focus our efforts as a community.
This pie chart identifies the categories that received the most votes in the meetings.

Click here to view survey results on Park & Facility enhancements
Click here to view survey results on Programs enhancements
View the 5 Year Plan First Steps document

Look for updates on the website as our 5 Year Plan Committee, CAC and PTA Board move through this process. Questions, comments or concerns? Please email Kathleen Schneeman at Kathleen.Schneeman@gmail.com

School Supplies for 2011-2012

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:00:49 +0000

Click here to download the school supply list! This year, the Wellness Committee recommends purchasing regular, NON-antibacterial soaps due to safety concerns for the chemical, triclosan.

If you ordered one or more school supplies packets for the Fall through the EPI website, you will be able to pick them up in the cafeteria at Meet the Teacher Day beginning at 10:45am. Please note that the packets will not be delivered to the classrooms as in years past.

The First Grade supply list inadvertently lists a specific brand of composition notebook that is not readily available. We apologize for the oversight. Any composition notebook with a dotted mid-line is fine and if you can’t find that – please don’t worry. The First Grade teachers will put a note in your child’s “Welcome” Letter with some additional alternatives.

BHE PTA Wins Texas PTA Legislative Award!

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 15:38:26 +0000

The Texas PTA allows local PTAs to apply for annual awards at the end of each school year. At the end of June we found out that the Barton Hills PTA was recognized as a Silver Award Winner for all of the Legislative activities we took part in this year. We were the only school to win a Legislative Award! Thanks to everyone who sent postcards throughout the Legislative session, spoke during Legislative hearings, spoke at School Board meetings, and participated in the Save Our Schools rally at the Capitol. Due to your efforts we were able to secure one of the only Legislative Awards that the Texas PTA handed out this year. A big thanks to Kelly Tagle & Celia Cole for getting the paperwork in so that the Barton Hills PTA could be considered for a Legislative Award.

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.

Advocacy for Our School

admin — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 05:45:53 +0000

On April 7th, 2011 our PTA hosted a special meeting to thank volunteers and highlight the incredible advocacy taking place on behalf of our campus. The slide show linked here summarizes our efforts. Go Eagles!

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.

Thank You Wellness Fair Sponsors/Volunteers!

admin — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:15:56 +0000

BHE’s 2nd annual Health & Wellness Fair was a huge success – over 200 people participated! Thanks so much to Courtney Perry, Jeneen Schloz, Amy Bluntzer, Nancy Koch, Carly Price and the many volunteers who made it all possible. Special thanks to the fabulous local businesses that rallied to our cause and contributed the awesome raffle prizes as well. Please support them! THANK YOU:
1379 Family Sport Shop, Austin Sports Academy, Central Market, Colin’s Hope Drowning Prevention, Healing Point Acupuncture and Herbs, Jump! Gymnastics, Kula Yoga, Mommy’s ER: Everyday Remedies for Kids, Peoples Pharmacy, Sustainable Food Center, Dr. Elizabeth Rayne, DDS, R.E.I., RunTex, Traditional Martial Arts Academy, YMCA

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.