August 14, 2009
 
BISD Web LinkThe Communications Department produces the employee newsletter "e-nlightened" each week so that staff can keep in touch with what is going on across the district. E-mail your pictures and a brief description to Communications and we will include them as space permits. 
Convocation 2009-2010
Monday, August 17
Richland Hills Church of Christ
 
BISD's 2009-2010 Convocation is Monday, August 17, at Richland Hills Church of Christ located at 6300 NE Loop 820. The change of venue from the Coliseum to the church promises comfortable seating for all.  Please note this is not at the Coliseum this year.
 
Following a breakfast buffet served at 8 a.m., an integrated multi-media program, entitled "In a Future They Create," will begin promptly at 8:45. State-of-the-art media technology and fine arts will spotlight special BISD successes. The program will end in time to have lunch on your own before reporting to your home campus or to your work site at 1 p.m.
 
Sam's Club on 820 has graciously agreed to allow BISD staff to use the south end of their parking lot as overflow parking during convocation.  If the parking lots at Richland Hills Church of Christ are full, please park at the Sam's parking lot and ride the complementary shuttle.

Birdville ISD will Dedicate Three Facilities

Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced Learning
 August 18, 6 p.m.
 
Haltom High 
August 20, 6 p.m.
 
Richland High
August 23, 2:30 p.m.  
Chance to Win $5,000 
All entries are due at one of the drop off locations by Thursday, August 24. 
football blitz
 
Can you think about football in the heat of summer?  I bet you could if there's a chance to win $5000!  In the entry form, select the teams you think will win in the upcoming Richland Rebels', Haltom Buffalos', and Birdville Hawks' football season.  At the end of the season, the individual who selects the most winning teams will win the money, courtesy of HKS, Inc.  It's free to enter! This event is sponsored by Birdville Education Foundation whose mission is to support innovative learning and promote educational excellence in BISD.
 

 

Employee Discounts 

 Get Back to School with T-Mobile!!
 
 
Container Store Discount
Be sure to not miss this great promotion for all educators - The Container Store's Organized Teacher Summer Discount Promotion going through September 7.
 

Hall of Honor Nominations 

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 BISD's Athletics Department is seeking nominations for BISD's 2009 Athletic Hall of Honor.
 

College Night 

  Birdville ISD has teamed with several universities to have an information night for staff interested in pursuing a master's or doctorate degree. This special evening is from 4-5:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex.
 
Dallas Baptist University
Grand Canyon University
The University of Texas at Arlington
Lamar University
University of Phoenix 

University of North Texas  Offers Masters Program 

Registration begins Aug. 20 with classes beginning Aug. 31.
 
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Upcoming Events

Convocation
New Location: Richland Hills Church of Christ
Monday, August 17 
 
Professional Learning
August 17-20
 
Teacher Preparation
August 21
 
BISD Graduate/Master
Degree School Meeting Night
FAAC (Community Room )
August 27, 4-5:30 p.m. 

New Web Address 

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BISD's Web address has changed to www.birdvilleschools.net. Don't forget to update your Internet browser.
 
The Web address www.birdville.k12.tx.us will continue to work at this time, so it is not necessary for business cards, letterhead, etc. to be reprinted.  However, please start transitioning to the new Web address as updates are made.
 
E-mail Information:
Please note that at this time, e-mail will continue to be birdville.k12.tx.us. We will notify you when this changes.