Forget the traditional parent orientation! SpartanU is your chance to create your own BNI experience! Pick your classes. Follow your own journey. Get the information that matters most to your family. Throughout the evening, we’ll offer a variety of short, informative sessions designed to help you navigate life at North Intermediate. Each class will focus on a different topic, and you get to choose where you want to go and what you want to learn based on what is most helpful for you and your student. Want to learn more about academics? There’s a class for that. Curious about student support, communication, technology, activities, or the ins and outs of BNI? We’ve got you covered. Welcome to SpartanU! We’re glad you’re here!
Time:
5:00-7:00 PM See Page 3 for Full Schedule and Page 4 for Breakout Menu
Location:
Bixby North Intermediate
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Bixby North Intermediate September 30, 2026
Schedule 5:00-5:30
Spartan Community Resource Fair & Book Fair Location: Atrium + Media Center
5:30-5:45
Welcome: Mrs.VanDolah & Mrs. Wann Location: Cafeteria
5:50-6:10
Break Out Session #1
6:15-6:35
Break Out Session #2
6:40-7:00
Break Out Session #3
Map Out Your Breakouts! Time: 5:50-6:10 6:15-6:35 6:40-7:00
Breakout:
Location:
Destination - Breakouts! Breakout
Intended Audience
Location
A Day in the Life: 4th Grade
4th Grade
Room 216
A Day in the Life: 5th Grade
5th Grade
Room 116
A Day in the Life: 6th Grade
6th Grade
Room 209
Accelerated Math
5th & 6th Grade Accelerated Math
Room 207
Understanding 5th Grade CSAs
5th Grade
Room 122
Making the Leap: Fundamentals for 6th Grade Success
6th Grade
Room 208
IXL: Tips, Tricks & Tools
4th-6th Grade
Room 126
Amira & Your Reader
4th & 5th Grade
Room 215
Your Digital Toolkit
4th-6th Grade
Room 119
Google Classroom 101
4th-6th Grade
Room 210
Supporting Our English Learners
4th-6th Grade
Room 218
Cracking the Report Card Code
4th-6th Grade
Room 108
Raising Digital Citizens
4th-6th Grade
Room 103
BTSS 101: How Bixby Supports Every Learner
4th-6th Grade
Room 102
Student Well-Being & Beyond
4th-6th Grade
Room 104
Helping Your Reader Grow
4th-6th Grade
Room 112
A Day in the Life: 4th Grade Presenters: Mrs. Krystal Devadhas, Ms. Malia Haught and Ms. Kyra Carlson
Ever wonder what your 4th grader actually does all day? Come see BNI through the eyes of a 4th grader! We’ll walk through a typical day, including classroom learning, specials, lunch, recess, transitions, and the routines that help students become more independent. This is a great opportunity to understand what each school day really looks like once your child heads through those doors. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th Grade Location:
Room 216 Slides coming soon!
A Day in the Life: 5th Grade Presenters: Mrs. Christina Wertz and Mrs. Aurora Garrett
Fifth grade brings new expectations, new opportunities, and a little more independence. In this session, we’ll give you a behind-the-scenes look at a typical 5th-grade day at BNI. Learn about academics, schedules, specials, lunch, recess, routines, and more! We’ll also share the ways we help students grow as learners and prepare for their next steps. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
5th Grade Location:
Room 116 Slides coming soon!
A Day in the Life: 6th Grade Presenters: Mr. Larry Schultz and Ms. Brooke Albert
Sixth grade is a big transition, and there is a lot happening behind the scenes! Take a closer look at what a typical day looks like for our 6th graders, from navigating multiple classes and teachers to managing schedules, assignments, and increased independence. We’ll help you understand what makes 6th grade unique and how we support students through this important transition.
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
6th Grade Location:
Room 209 Slides coming soon!
Accelerated Math: On the Fast Track Presenters: Mrs. Alison Doyle and Mr. Zach Roberts
Is your child participating in accelerated math, or are you curious about what that pathway looks like? This session will give parents a better understanding of accelerated math at BNI, including what makes the course different, what students can expect, and how the increased pace may impact learning. We’ll also talk about ways families can support their students without adding unnecessary stress at home. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
5th or 6th Accelerated Math Location:
Room 207 Slides coming soon!
Understanding 5th Grade CSAs Presenter: Ms. Kaitlin Galindo, Mrs. Catie Herron and Mrs. Becki Kidd
If you’ve ever looked at your child’s work or heard them talk about CSAs and thought, “I’m not exactly sure what that means,” this class is for you! We’ll break down CSAs, explain how standards guide what students are learning, and help you understand what mastery looks like in 5th grade. Our goal is to take some of the mystery out of the language and give you a clearer picture of how your child’s learning is measured and supported. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
5th Grade Location:
Room 122 Slides coming soon!
Making the Leap:Fundamentals For 6th Grade Success
Presenter: Mrs. Sidney Chapa, Mrs. April Weller and Mr. Adam McCullough
The transition from 5th grade to 6th grade brings new expectations across the board. In this session, our math and language arts teachers will help parents understand what changes between the two grade levels, where students may experience increased challenge, and what skills are especially important for a successful transition. We’ll also share practical ways families can support their students as they make the leap to 6th grade. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
6th Grade Location:
Room 208 Slides coming soon!
IXL: Tips, Tricks & Tools Presenter: Ms. Robyn Tally, Mrs. Michelle Dillingham and Ms. Angie Row
IXL can be a powerful tool for practicing skills and reinforcing learning, but knowing how to use it effectively makes all the difference. We’ll give you a quick tour of IXL, explain how students use it at BNI, and show you how to understand the information and feedback it provides. You’ll leave with practical tips for helping your child use IXL as a learning tool rather than simply another assignment to complete. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 126 Slides coming soon!
Amira & Your Reader
Presenter: Mrs. Grace Harris and Mrs. Mikki Bailey
Amira is one of the tools we use to support students as they grow as readers. In this session, parents will learn what Amira is, how students interact with it, and what the information it provides can tell us about a child’s reading development. We’ll also share ways you can support your child’s reading growth at home and make reading practice feel productive rather than like a chore. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th & 5th Grade Location:
Room 215 Slides coming soon!
Your Digital Toolkit
Presenter: Ms. Alisha Davis and Mrs. Suzanne James
There’s no shortage of digital tools at school, and we know it can sometimes feel like a lot to keep up with! This session provides a broad overview of the digital platforms BNI students use throughout the year. We’ll talk about what each platform is used for, where students access it, and what parents should know to help their child navigate their digital learning world. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 119 Slides coming soon!
Google Classroom 101
Presenter: Mrs. Kelly Burkholder and Ms. Cathy Holmes
Google Classroom is an important part of how students organize and access their learning at BNI. In this hands-on overview, we’ll explain how Google Classroom works from a student and parent perspective. We’ll cover where assignments and information live, how students stay organized, and what parents can do to better understand what their child is seeing and doing online.
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 210 Slides coming soon!
Supporting Our English Learners Presenter: Ms. Andrea Burgett
BNI is home to students who speak many different languages and come to us with a wide variety of experiences. This session will help families understand how we support our English Learners and what services and classroom supports may look like. We’ll also discuss how language development and academic learning work together and how families can help their children feel confident and successful at school. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 218 Slides coming soon!
Cracking the Report Card Code Presenter: Mrs. Cheryl Wilkinson Director of Teaching & Learning
If standards-based grading feels a little different from what you remember from school, you’re not alone! This session will help you make sense of your child’s report card and understand what the different standards, scores, and indicators actually mean. We’ll talk about the difference between learning and simply completing work, how grades communicate progress toward standards, and how you can use your child’s report card as a tool for understanding their growth and next steps. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 108 Slides coming soon!
Raising Digital Citizens Presenter: Ms. Katelin Bledsoe Digital Learning Specialist
Technology is a huge part of our kids’ world, and helping them navigate it safely is an ongoing conversation. This session will focus on digital safety for children, including responsible technology use, online behavior, privacy, and some of the challenges kids may encounter in the digital world. We’ll share practical ideas for talking with your child about technology and creating healthy boundaries at home. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 103 Slides coming soon!
BTSS 101: How Bixby Supports Every Learner Presenter: Mrs. Stephanie Beasley and Mrs. Kati Hartin District BTSS Coach Speech Pathologist
Every student learns differently, and sometimes students need a little extra support along the way. This session will introduce you to Bixby’s Tiered System of Support and explain how we identify student needs, provide targeted support, and monitor progress. We’ll help you understand what BTSS looks like at BNI and how teachers, support staff, and families work together to help students be successful. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 102 Slides coming soon!
Student Well-Being and Beyond Presenter: Mrs. Megan Barnes and Mrs. Stacie Lindsey Counselors School is about so much more than academics. In this session, our counselors will share how we support the social, emotional, and overall well-being of students at BNI. You’ll learn more about what counselors do, how students can access support, and the ways we help kids navigate friendships, emotions, school challenges, transitions, and the many ups and downs that come with growing up. We’ll also share ways parents can partner with us and when it may be helpful to reach out. Our goal is for families to know that they have a team at BNI who is here to support their child, both in the classroom and beyond. Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 106 Slides coming soon!
Helping Your Reader Grow Presenter: Ms. Kayla Cardwell District Literacy Coach Every reader develops at their own pace, and sometimes students need a little extra support along the way. In this session, we’ll talk about what struggling readers may experience, how we identify areas of need, and the ways we support reading growth at BNI. Parents will learn practical strategies they can use at home to build confidence, strengthen reading skills, and make reading a more positive experience.
Ideal For Parents with Students in:
4th-6th Grade Location:
Room 112 Slides coming soon!