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2018-2019 Calendar



BRISTOL TENNESSEE CITY SCHOOLS

Dear BTCS Parents,
Reporting an Absence
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year!
It's important to contact your child's
As we kick things off, I’d like to share with you one of school as soon as you know an
the single most important things you can do to help
your child succeed this year: attendance! Attending absence is necessary.
school regularly has a significant, positive impact on
your child’s academic success—from kindergarten
through high school. Even as children grow older and Each school has a 24-hour
more independent, you play a key role in making sure
they get to school safely and on time every day. messaging system:

I realize some absences are unavoidable due to health Anderson Elementary • 423-652-9444
problems or other circumstances. But regardless of
the reason, students who miss too much school can quickly fall behind academically. Avoca Elementary • 423-652-9445
Absences can add up quickly, and students who miss 10% or more days of school over
the course of a school year are at a significant disadvantage. (That’s about two days per
month or 18 days per school year.) Fairmount Elementary • 423-652-9446

Here’s what the research shows: Haynesfield Elementary • 423-652-9292
• Tennessee students who are chronically absent in kindergarten are 15% less likely
to reach proficiency in either 3 grade math or English language arts.
rd
• Nationally, four out of five students who miss more than 10% of both kindergarten Holston View Elementary • 423-652-9470
and first grade are unable to read on grade level by third grade.
• The problems continue as students get older. Tennessee students who are Vance Middle • 423-652-9449
chronically absent in 9 grade (miss 10% or more days) are 30% less likely to earn
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an on-time diploma (62% vs. 92%).
Tennessee High • 423-652-9499
As a father of two myself, I know that parenting is extremely difficult! Sometimes
it’s hard to know how to best help our kids. However, making sure your child gets to
school each day is one sure way you can do so, and the principal and teachers at your
child’s school are there to support you. If you have challenges with attendance, talk
to them right away. We want all our students and parents to feel supported and to be
successful.
2018-2019 School District Calendar
I wish you and your children a happy and successful school year!
A publication of Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Sincerely,
Concept and Writing by
BTCS Communications

Gary Lilly Graphic Design by
Director of Schools Bright THS Viking Digital Arts
for a
2018-2019 Calendar
BRISTOL TENNESSEE CITY SCHOOLS


Bristol Tennessee Board of Education

Thank you for your support to ensure our students are
college and career ready!
What can you do

to protect your

kids online?







Find out more at btcs.org.

Click on Resources > Parent Resources > Internet Safety






Check out our


new district &


Left to right:
new school websites Dave Welch (Secretary), Jim Butcher, Jill Harrison (Chair),

Nelson Pyle (Vice-Chair), Derek Linkous
BTCS.oRG The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education is comprised of five volunteer

members, who are residents of the city and are elected by the citizens
during general elections to serve a four-year term.


The board of education is responsible for establishing goals and adopting
policies for the effective operation of the school system. The board
appoints a director of schools to oversee the operation of the school system
in accordance with the educational goals and policies it establishes.


Regular meetings of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education are held
Raise your hand if you have a parent account! on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
If not, go to our website at btcs.org to create one today! in Room 100 of the Administration Building, 615 Martin Luther King Jr.

Online or mobile app Boulevard. All meeting notices are available via the district website, and
all meetings are open to the public.

Dear BTCS Parents,
Reporting an Absence
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year!
It's important to contact your child's
As we kick things off, I’d like to share with you one of
school as soon as you know an
the single most important things you can do to help
absence is necessary.
your child succeed this year: attendance! Attending
school regularly has a significant, positive impact on
your child’s academic success—from kindergarten
Each school has a 24-hour
through high school. Even as children grow older and
more independent, you play a key role in making sure
messaging system:
they get to school safely and on time every day.
Anderson Elementary • 423-652-9444
I realize some absences are unavoidable due to health
problems or other circumstances. But regardless of
the reason, students who miss too much school can quickly fall behind academically.
Avoca Elementary • 423-652-9445
Absences can add up quickly, and students who miss 10% or more days of school over
the course of a school year are at a significant disadvantage. (That’s about two days per
Fairmount Elementary • 423-652-9446
month or 18 days per school year.)
Here’s what the research shows:
Haynesfield Elementary • 423-652-9292

• Tennessee students who are chronically absent in kindergarten are 15% less likely

to reach proficiency in either 3 grade math or English language arts.

rd
Holston View Elementary • 423-652-9470

• Nationally, four out of five students who miss more than 10% of both kindergarten


and first grade are unable to read on grade level by third grade.

• The problems continue as students get older. Tennessee students who are
Vance Middle • 423-652-9449

chronically absent in 9 grade (miss 10% or more days) are 30% less likely to earn

th


an on-time diploma (62% vs. 92%).
Tennessee High • 423-652-9499
As a father of two myself, I know that parenting is extremely difficult! Sometimes
it’s hard to know how to best help our kids. However, making sure your child gets to
school each day is one sure way you can do so, and the principal and teachers at your
child’s school are there to support you. If you have challenges with attendance, talk
to them right away. We want all our students and parents to feel supported and to be
successful.
2018-2019 School District Calendar
I wish you and your children a happy and successful school year!
A publication of Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Sincerely,
Concept and Writing by
BTCS Communications
Graphic Design by
Gary Lilly
THS Viking Digital Arts
Director of Schools
for a
Bright
2018-2019 Calendar
BRISTOL TENNESSEE CITY SCHOOLS
Bristol Tennessee Board of Education
Thank you for your support to ensure our students are
college and career ready!
What can you do
to protect your
kids online?
Find out more at btcs.org.
Click on Resources > Parent Resources > Internet Safety
Check out our
new district &
Left to right:
new school websites Dave Welch (Secretary), Jim Butcher, Jill Harrison (Chair),
Nelson Pyle (Vice-Chair), Derek Linkous
BTCS.oRG The Bristol Tennessee Board of Education is comprised of five volunteer
members, who are residents of the city and are elected by the citizens
during general elections to serve a four-year term.
The board of education is responsible for establishing goals and adopting
policies for the effective operation of the school system. The board
appoints a director of schools to oversee the operation of the school system
in accordance with the educational goals and policies it establishes.
Regular meetings of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education are held
Raise your hand if you have a parent account! on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)
If not, go to our website at btcs.org to create one today! in Room 100 of the Administration Building, 615 Martin Luther King Jr.
Online or mobile app Boulevard. All meeting notices are available via the district website, and
all meetings are open to the public.

to
WELCOME
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There's an unexplainable energy in the air that
first day of school as students eagerly anticipate

what the year will bring. There will be new
friends, amazing teachers, and many meaningful
lessons learned. We look forward to sharing

with each of you the adventures that await
as we create our future together.











AUGUST 2018







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Parents and students (grades 4-12) will pick up laptops and accessories at their
convenience during Laptop Distribution. Returning students (grades 5-12) MUST
bring their BTCS backpacks with them in order to be issued a laptop. 1 2 3 4
Elementary (8:10-10:10)
VMS and THS (7:30-9:30) LAPTOP TEACHER TEACHER
DISTRIBUTION INSERVICE WORK DAY
School Closed


5 6 7 8 9 10 11



EARLY TEACHER
DISMISSAL WORK DAY


12 13 14 15 16 17 18




FALL
RACE DAY


19 20 21 22 23 24 25









26 27 28 29 30 31





INTERIM REPORTS

to
WELCOME
the
S
C
H
There's an unexplainable energy in the air that
first day of school as students eagerly anticipate
what the year will bring. There will be new
friends, amazing teachers, and many meaningful
lessons learned. We look forward to sharing
with each of you the adventures that await
as we create our future together.
AUGUST 2018 O OL YE A R
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

Parents and students (grades 4-12) will pick up laptops and accessories at their
convenience during Laptop Distribution. Returning students (grades 5-12) MUST
bring their BTCS backpacks with them in order to be issued a laptop. 1 2 3 4

Elementary (8:10-10:10)
VMS and THS (7:30-9:30) LAPTOP TEACHER TEACHER
DISTRIBUTION INSERVICE WORK DAY
School Closed

5 6 7 8 9 10 11




EARLY TEACHER
DISMISSAL WORK DAY


12 13 14 15 16 17 18




FALL
RACE DAY



19 20 21 22 23 24 25









26 27 28 29 30 31




INTERIM REPORTS

Our students are…






the individuals that, together, make us who we are.

They create as artists, musicians, singers, dancers, writers,

comedians, readers, poets, and philosophers.

They achieve as scientists, problem solvers, number crunchers,

explorers, and lovers of language.


They lead as members of the global digital community
through their graphic designs, multi-media presentations,

broadcasts, and photographs.

They are personalized learners, social media

experts, and real-time communicators.



They succeed as mechanics, athletes, woodworkers,
chefs, forensic scientists, and machinists.


They care for others as community servants, friends, advocates
for justice, and compassionate caregivers.


They are quiet, vocal, passionate, optimistic,

tough, and courageous. Our students are…

inspiring!















SEPTEMBER 2018







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Teacher Inservice
1
School Closed








2 3 4 5 6 7 8



LABOR OPTIONAL
DAY STUDENT DAY


9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Grandparents Patriot
Day Day





16 17 18 19 20 21 First Day 22


of Fall




23


30 24 25 26 27 28 29

Our students are…
the individuals that, together, make us who we are.
They create as artists, musicians, singers, dancers, writers,
comedians, readers, poets, and philosophers.
They achieve as scientists, problem solvers, number crunchers,
explorers, and lovers of language.
They lead as members of the global digital community
through their graphic designs, multi-media presentations,
broadcasts, and photographs.
They are personalized learners, social media
experts, and real-time communicators.
They succeed as mechanics, athletes, woodworkers,
chefs, forensic scientists, and machinists.
They care for others as community servants, friends, advocates
for justice, and compassionate caregivers.
They are quiet, vocal, passionate, optimistic,
tough, and courageous. Our students are…
inspiring!
SEPTEMBER 2018
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
Teacher Inservice
1
School Closed





2 3 4 5 6 7 8




LABOR OPTIONAL
DAY STUDENT DAY


9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Grandparents Patriot
Day Day






16 17 18 19 20 21 First Day 22

of Fall




23


30 24 25 26 27 28 29

GET INVOLVED!












Students who participate in

extracurricular activities:


• Possess more positive self-esteem

• Achieve higher academically
• Have better attendance
• Learn healthier lifestyle habits
• Foster positive classroom culture
















OCTOBER 2018







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT





1 2 3 4 Nine Weeks 5 6

End of







7 Columbus 8 9 10 11 12 13

Day

FALL BREAK



14 15 Boss’s 16 Report Card 17 18 19 20


Day
Distribution
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY


21 22 23 24 25 26 27








Teacher Inservice
28 29 30 Halloween 31 School Closed

GET INVOLVED!
Students who participate in
extracurricular activities:
• Achieve higher academically

• Have better attendance
• Learn healthier lifestyle habits

• Foster positive classroom culture



OCTOBER 2018 • Possess more positive self-esteem
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT



1 2 3 4 Nine Weeks 5 6

End of






7 Columbus 8 9 10 11 12 13


Day
FALL BREAK



14 15 Boss’s 16 Report Card 17 18 19 20


Day
Distribution
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY



21 22 23 24 25 26 27








Teacher Inservice
28 29 30 Halloween 31 School Closed

thankful









It's not always obvious from the outside, but there are lots of working parts that
join forces each day to make up Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Each employee plays
a unique role in ensuring our students are successful. In addition to teachers and
administrators, there are many others serving students and families.


Every day students' lives are impacted by one or more of our exceptional educational
assistants, who provide critical support to teachers. The Connection staff works closely
with schools to identify and meet basic needs of food, clothing, and other resources
necessary to help best prepare students to learn. Bus drivers begin and end the days
for many students by logging thousands of miles on their trips to and from school.
Teams of school nutrition personnel along with school nurses keep students healthy
and fed throughout the school day. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department provides
resources, such as officers and crossing guards, to ensure our students have a safe
learning environment. Technology, maintenance, and custodial employees keep our
buildings and equipment clean and well-maintained to make students’ educational
experiences appear seamless.


From administrative assistants to bookkeepers, the list goes on and on. And, let’s face
it…everyone knows who really runs a school…the school secretary.
we give thanks for each of you!



























NOVEMBER 2018







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Teacher Inservice
1 2 3
School Closed







Daylight
Savings
Time ends.
Set clocks 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
BACK
one hour.





11 Veterans 12 13 14 15 16 17
Veterans
Day Day
(observed)
OPTIONAL INTERIM REPORTS
STUDENT DAY
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

18 19 20 21 Thanksgiving 22 23 24





THANKSGIVING BREAK


25 26 27 28 29 30

thankful
It's not always obvious from the outside, but there are lots of working parts that
join forces each day to make up Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Each employee plays
a unique role in ensuring our students are successful. In addition to teachers and
administrators, there are many others serving students and families.
Every day students' lives are impacted by one or more of our exceptional educational
assistants, who provide critical support to teachers. The Connection staff works closely
with schools to identify and meet basic needs of food, clothing, and other resources
necessary to help best prepare students to learn. Bus drivers begin and end the days
for many students by logging thousands of miles on their trips to and from school.
Teams of school nutrition personnel along with school nurses keep students healthy
and fed throughout the school day. The Bristol Tennessee Police Department provides
resources, such as officers and crossing guards, to ensure our students have a safe
learning environment. Technology, maintenance, and custodial employees keep our
buildings and equipment clean and well-maintained to make students’ educational
experiences appear seamless.
From administrative assistants to bookkeepers, the list goes on and on. And, let’s face
it…everyone knows who really runs a school…the school secretary.
we give thanks for each of you!
NOVEMBER 2018
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
Teacher Inservice
1 2 3
School Closed



Daylight
Savings
Time ends.
Set clocks 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
BACK
one hour.




11 Veterans 12 13 14 15 16 17

Veterans
Day Day
(observed)
OPTIONAL INTERIM REPORTS
STUDENT DAY
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK

18 19 20 21 Thanksgiving 22 23 24




THANKSGIVING BREAK



25 26 27 28 29 30

Merry Happy





Christmas New Year



































DECEMBER 2018







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Elementary (8:10-12:30)
VMS and THS (7:30-11:45)
School Closed 1







2 3 4 5 6 Pearl Harbor 7 8
Remembrance
Day





9 10 11 12 13 14 15









First Day
of Winter
16 17 18 19 20 Nine Weeks 21 22
End of

EARLY
DISMISSAL
23 24 Christmas
Eve
HOLIDAY BREAK 25 26 27 28 29
30 New Year’s 31 Christmas
Eve
HOLIDAY BREAK
HOLIDAY BREAK

Merry
Happy
Christmas
DECEMBER 2018 New Year






SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Elementary (8:10-12:30)
VMS and THS (7:30-11:45)
School Closed 1






2 3 4 5 6 Pearl Harbor 7 8

Remembrance
Day






9 10 11 12 13 14 15








First Day
16 17 18 19 20 Nine Weeks 21 22
of Winter
End of

EARLY
DISMISSAL

23 24 Christmas
Eve
HOLIDAY BREAK 25 26 27 28 29
30 New Year’s 31 Christmas
Eve
HOLIDAY BREAK
HOLIDAY BREAK

Get to know and support the Bristol Strategic Plan 2015-2020


Tennessee City Schools Foundation
Mission

The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation was established in The mission of Bristol Tennessee City Schools is to
1994 to lend support to the schools, teachers, administrators, ensure students achieve College and Career Readiness
and students of Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Being a 501(c)(3) through Academic Excellence.

non-profit organization, the foundation accepts donations for OBJECTIVES
charitable and educational purposes to enhance and improve Goal 1 Academic Excellence
the quality of education for students in our school district. Objective 1: Achievement

The foundation is comprised of a team In addition to specific project funding, By 2020, student achievement in math, English language
of dedicated volunteers, along with the foundation also seeks donations to arts, science, and social studies will rank in the top 10% of
the current director of schools and support educational initiatives in the the state. Ninety percent of students will read proficiently
the chair of the board of education, school district. Tax-deductible gifts to the by the end of third grade.
who serve as non-voting, ex-officio foundation may be made at any time.
members. Quarterly meetings are Donations are often given in honor of or Goal 1 Academic Excellence
held to discuss possible projects and in memory of loved ones, special friends,
suggested collaborations. Certain and beloved educators. Please also keep Objective 2: Growth
grants, scholarships, and contributions the foundation in mind during estate By 2020, district growth rates for literacy, numeracy,
are accepted and maintained by the planning. and the composite will attain a Level Five.
foundation and then re-allocated to the
individual schools and programs. To make a contribution to the Bristol Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Tennessee City Schools Foundation, Objective 1: ACT
The foundation forms partnerships with please send a check or money order to:
other volunteer groups to accept and Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation By 2020, ACT composite score for the district will rank in
allocate donations as charitable gifts 615 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. the top 10% of the state. The percentage of students
for specific projects. Examples of these Bristol, TN 37620 meeting all four college-readiness benchmarks will rank
types of collaborations include the in the top 10% of the state.
Stone Castle Rejuvenation Project and
the Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Center. Additionally, the foundation Objective 2: Graduation Rate
accepts gifts, maintains funds, and
then distributes annual scholarships By 2020, the district graduation rate will meet or
and awards like the Hart Sisters exceed 93%.
Nursing Scholarship and the Scheuer
Outstanding Attitude Award. Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Objective 3: Post-secondary Going Rate
By 2020, 80% of all graduating seniors will pursue
post-secondary education, including enrollment in college,
technical school, or the military.



BTCS STUDENTS
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE


Interested in a career with COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
Bristol Tennessee City Schools? The words and images in this One way we are doing this is by
calendar are only a small glimpse pursuing personalized learning
Visit our website at careers.btcs.org to apply! into the endless and innovative through a digital conversion effort,
opportunities for learning offered which in the current phase includes
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER to our students. It is difficult to laptops for all 4th-12th graders to
condense the work of a school
use at school and home. By doing
district into a single publication, so, we offer students an educational
The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Community let alone a single sentence. platform they can use anytime and
Resource Center is a safe, friendly place BTCS families Organizations always try with a anywhere to do relevant activities
can go for help in meeting their basic needs. Assistance mission statement. Our district based on their own interests
using the same electronic tools
mission statement is to ensure
offered at the Community Resource Center includes: students achieve college and professionals use every day.
career readiness through academic
• Resource packet with contacts to local agencies willing to excellence. It is a lofty mission, but Whether you are Bristol born and
assist with financial, housing, and insurance issues the future of our children is at stake. raised, are a transplant who now calls
• Seasonal family clothing at no cost to eligible recipients That’s not a responsibility our team Bristol home, or have just moved to
• Limited supply of non-perishable food at no cost to takes lightly. our beautiful city, you are wanted
eligible recipients and needed as part of our family here
• Limited supply of personal hygiene items at no cost to Bristol’s famous sign says “A Good at Bristol Tennessee City Schools.
eligible recipients Place to Live,” and it certainly is a By working together to achieve our
• School supplies to BTCS students of need great place to live and learn! In our shared goals, we can foster a culture
• Limited cleaning supplies/laundry detergent at no cost district, we are focused on providing of education in our community that
to eligible recipients the best educational experience accepts nothing less than excellence
• Connections to obtaining new shoes for BTCS students of need possible for students to prepare them from and for our children.
• Holiday assistance: both BTCS and community efforts for their futures.




Referrals for assistance are taken from BTCS staff members and
community agencies who are working with BTCS families.
Parents/guardians of BTCS students may call for assistance.
To make an appointment, please contact Kay Ward by email at
[email protected] or phone at (423) 652-9251.



The Community Resource Center also has volunteer opportunities
and accepts donations. Call for more information.

Strategic Plan 2015-2020
Get to know and support the Bristol
Tennessee City Schools Foundation
Mission
The mission of Bristol Tennessee City Schools is to
The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation was established in
ensure students achieve College and Career Readiness
1994 to lend support to the schools, teachers, administrators,
and students of Bristol Tennessee City Schools. Being a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization, the foundation accepts donations for
OBJECTIVES
charitable and educational purposes to enhance and improve
Goal 1 Academic Excellence
the quality of education for students in our school district.
Objective 1: Achievement


By 2020, student achievement in math, English language
In addition to specific project funding,
The foundation is comprised of a team

arts, science, and social studies will rank in the top 10% of
the foundation also seeks donations to
of dedicated volunteers, along with

the current director of schools and
the state. Ninety percent of students will read proficiently
support educational initiatives in the
school district. Tax-deductible gifts to the
the chair of the board of education,

by the end of third grade.
who serve as non-voting, ex-officio
foundation may be made at any time.
Donations are often given in honor of or
members. Quarterly meetings are
Goal 1 Academic Excellence
held to discuss possible projects and
in memory of loved ones, special friends,
Objective 2: Growth

and beloved educators. Please also keep
suggested collaborations. Certain

By 2020, district growth rates for literacy, numeracy,
the foundation in mind during estate
grants, scholarships, and contributions

and the composite will attain a Level Five.
are accepted and maintained by the
planning.
foundation and then re-allocated to the
individual schools and programs.
To make a contribution to the Bristol
Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Tennessee City Schools Foundation,
Objective 1: ACT

The foundation forms partnerships with
please send a check or money order to:

By 2020, ACT composite score for the district will rank in
Bristol Tennessee City Schools Foundation
other volunteer groups to accept and
the top 10% of the state. The percentage of students

615 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
allocate donations as charitable gifts

meeting all four college-readiness benchmarks will rank
Bristol, TN 37620
for specific projects. Examples of these
in the top 10% of the state.

types of collaborations include the
Stone Castle Rejuvenation Project and
the Ida Stone Jones Community Tennis
Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Center. Additionally, the foundation
Objective 2: Graduation Rate

accepts gifts, maintains funds, and

By 2020, the district graduation rate will meet or
then distributes annual scholarships

exceed 93%.
and awards like the Hart Sisters
Nursing Scholarship and the Scheuer
Goal 2 College and Career Readiness
Outstanding Attitude Award.
Objective 3: Post-secondary Going Rate


By 2020, 80% of all graduating seniors will pursue
post-secondary education, including enrollment in college,

technical school, or the military.

BTCS STUDENTS through Academic Excellence.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Interested in a career with COLLEGE AND CAREER READY
Bristol Tennessee City Schools? The words and images in this One way we are doing this is by
calendar are only a small glimpse pursuing personalized learning
Visit our website at careers.btcs.org to apply! into the endless and innovative through a digital conversion effort,
opportunities for learning offered which in the current phase includes
COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER to our students. It is difficult to laptops for all 4th-12th graders to
use at school and home. By doing
condense the work of a school
district into a single publication, so, we offer students an educational
The Bristol Tennessee City Schools Community let alone a single sentence. platform they can use anytime and
Resource Center is a safe, friendly place BTCS families Organizations always try with a anywhere to do relevant activities
can go for help in meeting their basic needs. Assistance mission statement. Our district based on their own interests
using the same electronic tools
mission statement is to ensure
offered at the Community Resource Center includes: students achieve college and professionals use every day.
career readiness through academic
• Resource packet with contacts to local agencies willing to excellence. It is a lofty mission, but Whether you are Bristol born and
assist with financial, housing, and insurance issues the future of our children is at stake. raised, are a transplant who now calls
• Seasonal family clothing at no cost to eligible recipients That’s not a responsibility our team Bristol home, or have just moved to
• Limited supply of non-perishable food at no cost to takes lightly. our beautiful city, you are wanted
eligible recipients and needed as part of our family here
• Limited supply of personal hygiene items at no cost to Bristol’s famous sign says “A Good at Bristol Tennessee City Schools.
eligible recipients Place to Live,” and it certainly is a By working together to achieve our
• School supplies to BTCS students of need great place to live and learn! In our shared goals, we can foster a culture
• Limited cleaning supplies/laundry detergent at no cost district, we are focused on providing of education in our community that
to eligible recipients the best educational experience accepts nothing less than excellence
• Connections to obtaining new shoes for BTCS students of need possible for students to prepare them from and for our children.
• Holiday assistance: both BTCS and community efforts for their futures.
Referrals for assistance are taken from BTCS staff members and
community agencies who are working with BTCS families.
Parents/guardians of BTCS students may call for assistance.
To make an appointment, please contact Kay Ward by email at
[email protected] or phone at (423) 652-9251.
The Community Resource Center also has volunteer opportunities
and accepts donations. Call for more information.

more








than "My special memory is one day I walked in the





classroom, and I was so happy. I told my teacher,
Ms. Littleton, that my mother was having a baby.
teachers telling another family member about it."
She was just so happy for me. I felt like I was

Riley Leonard, 5 grader, Holston View
th
about Cheryl Littleton, 2 Grade Teacher Holston
nd
View and Region-level Teacher of the Year Finalist
for 2018-2019





JANUARY 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Teacher Inservice

School Closed 1 2 3 4 5
New Year’s
Day

HOLIDAY BREAK



6 7 8 Report Card 9 10 11 12

Distribution
TEACHER
WORK DAY


13 14 15 16 17 18 19









20 Martin Luther 21 22 23 24 25 26

King Jr.
Day
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK

27 28 29 30 31

more
than
"My special memory is one day I walked in the
classroom, and I was so happy. I told my teacher,
Ms. Littleton, that my mother was having a baby.
teachers
She was just so happy for me. I felt like I was
telling another family member about it."
th
about Cheryl Littleton, 2 Grade Teacher Holston
nd
View and Region-level Teacher of the Year Finalist
for 2018-2019
JANUARY 2019 Riley Leonard, 5 grader, Holston View
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

Teacher Inservice
School Closed 1 2 3 4 5
New Year’s
Day
HOLIDAY BREAK



6 7 8 Report Card 9 10 11 12


Distribution
TEACHER
WORK DAY


13 14 15 16 17 18 19










20 Martin Luther 21 22 23 24 25 26
King Jr.
Day
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY
SCHOOL BOARD APPRECIATION WEEK

27 28 29 30 31

Explore your future...



























































“I have always loved looking at buildings and the architecture, but
it was the blueprint reading in Mr. Anderson’s machining program
that sparked my interest. Learning how to read blueprints and
then making something from that is really pretty cool. I want to go
into architectural design as an engineer, and I know I will use that ...Explore CTE
blueprint reading skill in the future.”
Darius Eury – Future Architectural Designer and Engineer





FEBRUARY 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Teacher Inservice
1 Groundhog 2
Parent Conference
Day






3 4 5 6 7 8 9




INTERIM REPORTS



10 11 12 13 Valentine’s 14 15 16


Day
SCHOOL WINTER
CLOSED BREAK


17 President’s 18 19 20 21 22 23


Day
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY


24 25 26 27 28

Explore your future...
“I have always loved looking at buildings and the architecture, but
it was the blueprint reading in Mr. Anderson’s machining program
...Explore CTE
that sparked my interest. Learning how to read blueprints and
then making something from that is really pretty cool. I want to go
into architectural design as an engineer, and I know I will use that
blueprint reading skill in the future.”
Darius Eury – Future Architectural Designer and Engineer
FEBRUARY 2019
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Teacher Inservice
1 Groundhog 2
Parent Conference

Day





3 4 5 6 7 8 9




INTERIM REPORTS



10 11 12 13 Valentine’s 14 15 16


Day
SCHOOL WINTER
CLOSED BREAK



17 President’s 18 19 20 21 22 23

Day
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY


24 25 26 27 28

YOU'RE
YOU'RE
NEVER
NEVER



TOO
TOO

OLD,
OLD,



TOO
TOO

WACKY,
WACKY,



TOO
TOO
WILD,
WILD,




TO PICK UP A
TO PICK UP A
BOOK
BOOK




AND
AND
READ
READ




TO A CHILD. Volunteer just 30 minutes a week
TO A CHILD.
to change the life of a child.
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss readingbuddiesbristol.org








MARCH 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Teacher Inservice

School Closed 1 2
Read Across Dr. Seuss’s
America Birthday






3 4 5 6 7 8 9








Daylight
Savings
Time begins.
Set clocks 10 11 12 13 14 End of 15 16
AHEAD Nine Weeks
one hour.





17 18 19 20 21 22 23

St. Patrick’s First Day
Day of Spring

SPRING BREAK

24


31 25 26 Report Card 27 28 29 30
Distribution
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY

YOU'RE
YOU'RE
NEVER
NEVER
TOO
TOO
OLD,
OLD,
TOO
TOO
WACKY,
WACKY,
TOO
TOO
WILD,
WILD,
TO PICK UP A
TO PICK UP A
BOOK
BOOK
AND
AND
READ
READ
TO A CHILD.
TO A CHILD.
Volunteer just 30 minutes a week
to change the life of a child.
Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss
MARCH 2019 readingbuddiesbristol.org
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
Teacher Inservice
School Closed 1 2
Read Across Dr. Seuss’s
America Birthday
3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Daylight
Savings
Time begins.
Set clocks 10 11 12 13 14 End of 15 16
AHEAD Nine Weeks
one hour.





17 18 19 20 21 22 23
St. Patrick’s First Day
Day of Spring

SPRING BREAK

24


31 25 26 Report Card 27 28 29 30
Distribution
OPTIONAL
STUDENT DAY

Physical Activity






















2018 Power of Play 5k


Playground Style





The three elements of fitness:
• Endurance

(play tag)
• Strength
(cross the monkey bars)
• Flexibility
(bend down to tie shoes)
























APRIL 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




School Closed


April Fools’ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Day
SPRING
RACE DAY



7 8 9 10 PreK 11 12 13

Kindergarten
Registration





14 Day 15 16 17 18 19 20
Tax


GOOD
FRIDAY


21 22 23 Administrative 24 25 26 27

Easter Earth Professionals
Day
Day
INTERIM REPORTS


28 29 30 Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day!

Physical Activity
2018 Power of Play 5k
Playground Style
• Endurance

(play tag)
• Strength

(cross the monkey bars)
• Flexibility
(bend down to tie shoes)

APRIL 2019 The three elements of fitness:
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT


School Closed


April Fools’ 1 2 3 4 5 6
Day
SPRING
RACE DAY


7 8 9 10 PreK 11 12 13


Kindergarten
Registration




14 Day 15 16 17 18 19 20

Tax

GOOD
FRIDAY



21 22 23 Administrative 24 25 26 27
Easter Earth Professionals
Day
Day
INTERIM REPORTS



28 29 30 Kids need at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day!

Congratulations





2018 THS and TOPS Graduates





















































At BTCS, our mission is to
ensure students achieve college
and career readiness through

academic excellence.







MAY 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Students Pick Up
Report Cards
School Closed 1 2 3 4







5 6 7 School Nurse 8 9 10 11
Cinco de Appreciation
Mayo Day
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK




12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Mother’s
Day





19 20 21 22 23 24 25









End of
26 27 28 Report Card 29 30 31
Nine Weeks
Distribution
MEMORIAL TEACHER EARLY
DAY WORK DAY DISMISSAL

Congratulations
2018 THS and TOPS Graduates
At BTCS, our mission is to
and career readiness through
academic excellence.
MAY 2019 ensure students achieve college




SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT




Students Pick Up
Report Cards
School Closed 1 2 3 4







5 6 7 School Nurse 8 9 10 11

Cinco de Appreciation
Mayo Day
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK



12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Mother’s
Day






19 20 21 22 23 24 25








End of
26 27 28 Report Card 29 30 31
Nine Weeks

Distribution
MEMORIAL TEACHER EARLY
DAY WORK DAY DISMISSAL

Summer is a perfect time for exploration ✔Jump right into your summer reading project

and new adventures. for next school year
Did you know you can travel to far away places without ✔Organize a book swap with friends

ever leaving home? Books can transport you to real and ✔Start a neighborhood book club
imaginary lands both near and far, take you back to ✔Check the BTCS Book Bus schedule for stops near you
interesting times in history, and launch you to fantasy ✔Join the summer reading program at the
worlds of the future. You can visit places you hope to Bristol Public Library

one day see and places that only exist in an author's But no matter what, make at least 20 minutes
imagination. Check out these ideas for exploring the of reading per day part of your summer fun!
magic of books this summer:






















































JUNE 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT





1
Turn the “summer slide”—the learning loss which can occur over the summer months—into a “summer adventure”
by discovering the joy of reading!







2 3 4 5 6 7 8









9 10 11 12 13 14 15









16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Father’s First Day
Day of Summer




23


30 24 25 26 27 28 29

TSSAA SUMMER DEAD PERIOD

✔Jump right into your summer reading project
Summer is a perfect time for exploration
for next school year
and new adventures.
✔Organize a book swap with friends
Did you know you can travel to far away places without
✔Start a neighborhood book club
ever leaving home? Books can transport you to real and
✔Check the BTCS Book Bus schedule for stops near you
imaginary lands both near and far, take you back to
✔Join the summer reading program at the
interesting times in history, and launch you to fantasy
Bristol Public Library
worlds of the future. You can visit places you hope to
But no matter what, make at least 20 minutes
one day see and places that only exist in an author's
of reading per day part of your summer fun!
imagination. Check out these ideas for exploring the
magic of books this summer:
JUNE 2019
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
Turn the “summer slide”—the learning loss which can occur over the summer months—into a “summer adventure”
by discovering the joy of reading!




2 3 4 5 6 7 8









9 10 11 12 13 14 15










16 17 18 19 20 21 22
Father’s First Day
Day of Summer




23


30 24 25 26 27 28 29


TSSAA SUMMER DEAD PERIOD

Recipe Orange You Glad It's Summer Popsicles
Serve and enjoy this healthy, sweet treat on


a hot summer day!




1. Mix the orange juice and yogurt with a whisk or blender


Ingredients Directions
2. Add in the sugar, if desired. If your oranges are a little
1 cup orange juice until completely combined.
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
3. Pour the orange and cream mixture into a popsicle mold
1 tablespoon sugar (optional) on the tart side, you may want to add it.

or other freezer-safe container. Be creative!

4. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, until the popsicles are



5. Run hot water over the mold to loosen the popsicles.
completely solid.




























JULY 2019







SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT





1 2 3 Independence 4 5 6


Day
TSSAA SUMMER DEAD PERIOD




7 8 9 10 11 12 13









14 15 16 17 18 19 20









21 22 23 24 25 26 27




LAPTOP
DISTRIBUTION

Parents and students (grades 4-12) will pick up
28 29 30 31 during Laptop Distribution. Returning
laptops and accessories at their convenience
students (grades 5-12) MUST bring their

issued a laptop.
LAPTOP LAPTOP BTCS backpacks with them in order to be
DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION

Orange You Glad It's Summer Popsicles
Recipe
Serve and enjoy this healthy, sweet treat on
a hot summer day!
1. Mix the orange juice and yogurt with a whisk or blender
Directions
Ingredients
until completely combined.
2. Add in the sugar, if desired. If your oranges are a little
1 cup orange juice
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
on the tart side, you may want to add it.
3. Pour the orange and cream mixture into a popsicle mold
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
or other freezer-safe container. Be creative!
4. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours, until the popsicles are
5. Run hot water over the mold to loosen the popsicles.
completely solid.
JULY 2019
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 Independence 4 5 6
Day
TSSAA SUMMER DEAD PERIOD



7 8 9 10 11 12 13









14 15 16 17 18 19 20










21 22 23 24 25 26 27



LAPTOP
DISTRIBUTION

Parents and students (grades 4-12) will pick up
28 29 30 31 during Laptop Distribution. Returning
laptops and accessories at their convenience
students (grades 5-12) MUST bring their

issued a laptop.
LAPTOP LAPTOP BTCS backpacks with them in order to be
DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION

SCHOOL MEALS SCHOOL SCHEDULES
Our BTCS School Nutrition Department works to provide a variety of Elementary: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
healthy and appetizing food options to BTCS students and employees
daily, all while meeting USDA guidelines in each menu selection. Our Vance Middle and Tennessee High: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
menu prices will remain the same for the 2018-2019 school year.
SCHEDULE CHANGES
2018-2019 MEAL PRICES As soon as a decision is made about a schedule change, the information

MEAL LUNCH BREAKFAST is available in several ways. BTCS posts to our district’s website and social
media. You can hear a recorded message regarding schedule changes on
Elementary Schools $2.45 $1.50 our Weather Line at 423-652-9554. While we also notify the local media
Vance Middle School $2.45 $1.75 of any schedule changes, please note all text messaging services and TV/
Tennessee High School $2.70 $1.75 radio announcements are operated by those local media outlets, and
BTCS does not control the timing of their public notifications.
We encourage you to use MySchoolBucks, our online
meal management system, to access your child’s school TWO-HOUR DELAYS
meal account. Go to myschoolbucks.com or download In some instances, the school district utilizes a two-hour delay schedule.
the mobile app. MySchoolBucks allows you to view your child’s purchase Two-hour delays help maximize safety yet minimize the number of
history, set up notifications for low balances, and add funds to your child’s closures due to weather. The schedule for those days is as follows:
lunch account as desired or via auto draft. Please note a $1.25 fee applies Elementary Schools
to each credit card transaction beginning July 1, 2018. If you are new to Begin 10:10 a.m.
using MySchoolBucks, you will need your child’s student lunch number to End 3:10 p.m.
set up your free account. If you do not know his/her lunch number, please
call (423) 652-9222 for assistance. Vance/Tennessee High
Begin 9:30 a.m.
End 2:30 p.m.




To access an existing PowerSchool parent or student account or create a new
parent account, go to our website at btcs.org and click the PowerSchool quick link.
Existing Parent or Student Account New Parent Account
If you had an account last year, it If you have never accessed the
has not changed and is still active. parent portal before, click "New
To login, click "Existing Parent Parent Account.” This page will allow
or Student Account." Enter your you to create a single parent account
Username and Password. If you have for all children using each child's
forgotten your user information, click Access ID and Access Password. If
"Forgot Username or Password?" you do not have your child’s Access
ID or Password, please contact your
child’s school for login credentials.



Anderson Avoca
Elementary School Elementary School

Dr. Ginger Christian Dr. Vonda Beavers
Secretary: Pam Hobbs Secretary: Crystal Powers
901 Ninth Street 2440 Volunteer Parkway
Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9444 (423) 652-9445
anderson.btcs.org avoca.btcs.org


Bristol Tennessee City Schools Fairmount Haynesfield

Administration Building Elementary School Elementary School
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools Ms. Kelli Campbell Dr. Rachel Walk
615 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Secretary: Becky Hughes Secretary: Delma Luttrell
Bristol, TN 37620 821 Virginia Avenue 201 Bluff City Highway
(423) 652-9451 Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
FAX (423) 652-9238 (423) 652-9311 (423) 652-9292
fairmount.btcs.org haynesfield.btcs.org



Holston View Vance
Elementary School Middle School
Dr. Kristie Coleman Dr. Amy Scott
Secretary: Elizabeth Blankenship Secretary: Amanda Hankins
1840 King College Road 815 Edgemont Avenue
Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9470 (423) 652-9449
holstonview.btcs.org vms.btcs.org




Tennessee Tennessee Online
High School Public School
Ms. Kim Kirk Mr. Dave Collins
Secretary: Diane Whitaker Secretary: Kim Amos
1112 Edgemont Avenue 2000 West State Street, Suite B
Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494 (423) 652-9209
ths.btcs.org tops.education

SCHOOL SCHEDULES
SCHOOL MEALS
Our BTCS School Nutrition Department works to provide a variety of
Elementary: 8:10 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
healthy and appetizing food options to BTCS students and employees
Vance Middle and Tennessee High: 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
daily, all while meeting USDA guidelines in each menu selection. Our
menu prices will remain the same for the 2018-2019 school year.
As soon as a decision is made about a schedule change, the information
2018-2019 MEAL PRICES
is available in several ways. BTCS posts to our district’s website and social
BREAKFAST
LUNCH
MEAL
media. You can hear a recorded message regarding schedule changes on
$2.45
Elementary Schools
$1.50
our Weather Line at 423-652-9554. While we also notify the local media
Vance Middle School
$1.75
$2.45
of any schedule changes, please note all text messaging services and TV/
radio announcements are operated by those local media outlets, and
$1.75
$2.70
Tennessee High School
BTCS does not control the timing of their public notifications.
We encourage you to use MySchoolBucks, our online
TWO-HOUR DELAYS
meal management system, to access your child’s school
meal account. Go to myschoolbucks.com or download
In some instances, the school district utilizes a two-hour delay schedule.
the mobile app. MySchoolBucks allows you to view your child’s purchase
Two-hour delays help maximize safety yet minimize the number of
history, set up notifications for low balances, and add funds to your child’s
closures due to weather. The schedule for those days is as follows:
lunch account as desired or via auto draft. Please note a $1.25 fee applies
Elementary Schools
to each credit card transaction beginning July 1, 2018. If you are new to
Begin 10:10 a.m.
using MySchoolBucks, you will need your child’s student lunch number to
End 3:10 p.m.
set up your free account. If you do not know his/her lunch number, please
call (423) 652-9222 for assistance.
Vance/Tennessee High
Begin 9:30 a.m.
End 2:30 p.m.
To access an existing PowerSchool parent or student account or create a new
parent account, go to our website at btcs.org and click the PowerSchool quick link.
Existing Parent or Student Account
New Parent Account
If you had an account last year, it
If you have never accessed the
parent portal before, click "New
has not changed and is still active.
Parent Account.” This page will allow
To login, click "Existing Parent
or Student Account." Enter your
you to create a single parent account
Username and Password. If you have
for all children using each child's
forgotten your user information, click Access ID and Access Password. If
"Forgot Username or Password?"
you do not have your child’s Access
ID or Password, please contact your
child’s school for login credentials.
Anderson SCHEDULE CHANGES Avoca
Elementary School Elementary School
Dr. Ginger Christian Dr. Vonda Beavers
Secretary: Pam Hobbs Secretary: Crystal Powers
901 Ninth Street 2440 Volunteer Parkway
Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9444 (423) 652-9445
anderson.btcs.org avoca.btcs.org
Bristol Tennessee City Schools Fairmount Haynesfield
Administration Building Elementary School Elementary School
Dr. Gary Lilly, Director of Schools Ms. Kelli Campbell Dr. Rachel Walk
615 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Secretary: Becky Hughes Secretary: Delma Luttrell
Bristol, TN 37620 821 Virginia Avenue 201 Bluff City Highway
(423) 652-9451 Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
FAX (423) 652-9238 (423) 652-9311 (423) 652-9292
fairmount.btcs.org haynesfield.btcs.org
Holston View Vance
Elementary School Middle School
Dr. Kristie Coleman Dr. Amy Scott
Secretary: Elizabeth Blankenship Secretary: Amanda Hankins
1840 King College Road 815 Edgemont Avenue
Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9470 (423) 652-9449
holstonview.btcs.org vms.btcs.org
Tennessee Tennessee Online
High School Public School
Ms. Kim Kirk Mr. Dave Collins
Secretary: Diane Whitaker Secretary: Kim Amos
1112 Edgemont Avenue 2000 West State Street, Suite B
Bristol, TN 37620 Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9494 (423) 652-9209
ths.btcs.org tops.education

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