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Bivins Elementary School


Avondale Elementary School
1500 Avondale
Amarillo, TX 79106

Phone: (806) 326-4000  Fax: (806) 354-4498

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Principal: Nick Cardenas
Assistant Principal: Kellie Krahn

Choose Amarillo ISD
As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD.
 

Campus Goals and Performance Objectives
Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives, which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.
 

Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page to view the TAPR.

The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
 

Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact
To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact.

Pre-K 4-year-old through Fifth Grade

Start time is 7:55 a.m., and the end time is 3:21 p.m.
 

Lunch and Recess Schedules

Lunch Schedule

  • Pre-K 4-year-old 11:10 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
  • Kindergarten 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
  • 1st Grade 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • 2nd Grade 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
  • 3rd Grade 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
  • 4th Grade 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
  • 5th Grade 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
  • Adapted Curriculum Environment (ACE) 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Recess Schedule

  • Pre-K 4-year-old 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  • Kindergarten 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
  • 1st Grade 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
  • 2nd Grade
    • 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
  • 3rd Grade
    • 12:50 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
  • 4th Grade 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • 5th Grade
    • 1:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

Bullying Report Form
If you feel your student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form.

ParentSquare
Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.
 

Peachjar Digital Flyers
Take a look at current Avondale Peachjar eflyers.

Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

General Information

Visit the Amarillo ISD Extended School Day page for an overview of the program, link to the application form, and rates and fees with instructions for setting up payments if your application is approved.

If you have questions or would like specific information about our school's Extended School Day program, please contact our school office at 806-326-4000.

It’s Never Too Early To Get InSync
InSync exists to help families of young children connect with early learning experiences and helpful information.

Early childhood education can happen in one of the preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary classrooms available through AISD, but it also happens in homes and in families every day, and we are here to help you through all of it!

Visit our Families Schools InSync web page to learn more!

 

In Sync promo image

Welcome

Greetings,

My name is Alacyn Dean, and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison, I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.

Office: 806-326-4000
Email:  alacyn.dean@amaisd.org

Saludos,

Mi nombre es Alacyn Dean y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.

Oficina: 806-326-4000
Correo electrónico:  alacyn.dean@amaisd.org

 

Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact.

 

Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter & Activity Planning Calendar

Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.

The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter each month (September through May), as well as a 3-month Calendar every three months, so be sure to check back for each month's Newsletter!

The cover of 'Elementary School Parents' magazine features children raising their hands in a classroom.A 'Daily Learning Planner' cover features images of families and children.

The cover of a Spanish-language school newsletter, 'Los Padres'.A Spanish-language educational planner titled 'Planificador para el aprendizaje' with images of families.


Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center.

 

Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page to view the TAPR.

The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form
School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

Make an anonymous report here.

Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information:

  • Choose Amarillo ISD
    As a choice district with a flexible enrollment policy, AISD students have the opportunity to choose the campus that best meets their needs, even if it’s not their neighborhood school. Students also design their own specialized educational path from elementary through high school with instruction from our team of 100 percent highly qualified teachers. Exceptional opportunities available from our 5th grade string orchestra to dozens of career and technical programs of study enrich students as 21st century scholars every step of the way.

    Learn more and explore enrolling your student in AISD.
     

    Campus Goals and Performance Objectives
    Explore our Campus Goals and Performance Objectives, which includes our core values, belief statements, and goals.
     

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)
    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.
     

    Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact
    To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact.

  • Pre-K 4-year-old through Fifth Grade

    Start time is 7:55 a.m., and the end time is 3:21 p.m.
     

    Lunch and Recess Schedules

    Lunch Schedule

    • Pre-K 4-year-old 11:10 a.m. to 11:35 a.m.
    • Kindergarten 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
    • 1st Grade 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • 2nd Grade 11:00 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
    • 3rd Grade 12:30 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
    • 4th Grade 12:00 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • 5th Grade 1:00 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.
    • Adapted Curriculum Environment (ACE) 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

    Recess Schedule

    • Pre-K 4-year-old 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
    • Kindergarten 10:50 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
    • 1st Grade 11:50 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
    • 2nd Grade
      • 11:20 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
      • 2:00 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.
    • 3rd Grade
      • 12:50 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
      • 3:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m.
    • 4th Grade 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • 5th Grade
      • 1:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
      • 1:30 p.m. to 1:50 p.m.

  • Bullying Report Form
    If you feel your student has been bullied, please make a report using the AISD Bullying Report Form.

  • ParentSquare
    Amarillo ISD and our schools use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text and app notifications.

    ParentSquare automatically syncs with Skyward (our District’s student information system) to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

    ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.
     

    Peachjar Digital Flyers
    Take a look at current     Avondale Peachjar eflyers.

    Businesses and organizations can submit their flyers to the Amarillo Independent School District office. Upon Amarillo ISD approval, the digital flyers are sent to Peachjar subscribers.

  • General Information

    Visit the Amarillo ISD Extended School Day page for an overview of the program, link to the application form, and rates and fees with instructions for setting up payments if your application is approved.

    If you have questions or would like specific information about our school's Extended School Day program, please contact our school office at 806-326-4000.

  • It’s Never Too Early To Get InSync
    InSync exists to help families of young children connect with early learning experiences and helpful information.

    Early childhood education can happen in one of the preschool, kindergarten, or early elementary classrooms available through AISD, but it also happens in homes and in families every day, and we are here to help you through all of it!

    Visit our Families Schools InSync web page to learn more!

     

    In Sync promo image

  • Welcome

    Greetings,

    My name is Alacyn Dean, and I am the Parent Engagement Liaison, I am here to help connect our families to our school. Please contact me if I can be of service.

    Office: 806-326-4000
    Email:  alacyn.dean@amaisd.org

    Saludos,

    Mi nombre es Alacyn Dean y soy la Coordinadora de Involucramiento de los Padres, estoy aquí para ayudar a conectar a nuestras familias a nuestra escuela. Por favor, póngase en contacto conmigo si puedo estar de servicio.

    Oficina: 806-326-4000
    Correo electrónico:  alacyn.dean@amaisd.org

     

    Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact

    To learn how we connect with parents for the purpose of helping students succeed at our school, read our Parent Engagement Plan and School-Parent Compact.

     

    Parent Institute Monthly Newsletter & Activity Planning Calendar

    Newsletters and the Parent & Student Activity/Parent Pointers Calendars from The Parent Institute help parents get involved with the education, discipline, responsibility and well-being of their children to promote student achievement and school success.

    The content in this section provides a new edition of the Newsletter each month (September through May), as well as a 3-month Calendar every three months, so be sure to check back for each month's Newsletter!

    The cover of 'Elementary School Parents' magazine features children raising their hands in a classroom.A 'Daily Learning Planner' cover features images of families and children.

    The cover of a Spanish-language school newsletter, 'Los Padres'.A Spanish-language educational planner titled 'Planificador para el aprendizaje' with images of families.


    Parent Involvement Connection: Monthly Newsletter

    Explore the Parent Involvement newsletter by visiting the Parent Involvement Connection page at Region 16 Education Service Center.

     

    Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR)

    Visit the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR) page to view the TAPR.

    The TAPR report pulls together a wide range of information on the performance of students in each school and district in Texas every year. Performance is shown disaggregated by student groups, including ethnicity and socioeconomic status. The reports also provide extensive information on school and district staff, programs, and student demographics.

  • See Something, Say Something: Anonymous Form
    School Safety is everyone’s responsibility.

    Make an anonymous report here.

    Amarillo ISD Police Department contact information: