Birdville is excited to announce our summer school dates for the 2023-2024 School Year.  BISD hopes announcing these dates will help families plan for their summer vacations if they know their child may be attending summer programming.  More program details will be added soon.  

Elementary Summer School

June 3-June 13, 2024- Monday-Thursday

8:30 am-1:00 pm

Locations to be announced by invitation

Bilingual and ESL Summer Programs

Bilingual and ESL summer programs are free to the family and are open to qualifying elementary and secondary emergent bilingual (English learner) students who currently attend Birdville ISD. All bilingual and ESL programs focus on enhancing a student's English language development through academic content to prepare students for success at the next grade level. Parents/guardians of students who qualify for the bilingual and ESL summer programs will receive an invitation with a registration form.

PreK-K Bilingual Students

May 28-June 27, 2024- Monday-Thursday

June 19, 2024, is a district holiday

Times and locations are to be announced with an invitation. 

Grades:  Pre-K-Kindergarten- by invitation

**Bilingual and ESL students will attend the summer school zoned for their campus.  See the Elementary Information above for times and locations.

Destination Imagination

June 10-14, 2024

9:00 am-3:30 pm daily

Fee:  $175

Elementary Aged Students

Location:  Green Valley Elementary

Camp Invention

July 22-26, 2024

9:00 am-3:30 pm daily

Fee $280

Open for grades K-6

Location:  Birdville Elementary

Middle School Summer Programming

Summer School 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

June 3-June 13, 2024- Monday-Thursday

Location:  North Richland Middle School

High School Summer Programming

Credit Recovery (Fee $100) and Acceleration for Original Credit (Fee $150)

June 3-June 27, 2024- Monday-Thursday

June 19, 2024, is a district holiday

Labs are open from 8:00 am- 12:00 pm

Edgenuity Courses will open on the student portal to prepare students for End-of-Course exams. To receive credit for an EOC (End of Course) Prep course, the student must complete all sections of the course and get at least 70% or higher on the assessment. Courses are offered for all end-of-course exams listed below.  

EOC, End-of-Course, Testing:  June 18 & 20 2024-The school counselor will inform students of the tests that need to be administered.

• Algebra I
• English I
• English II
• Biology
• U.S. History

Location: Richland High School

Bridge

A four-day program is offered on June 3-6 for CAB, Collegiate Academy of Birdville Students at Tarrant County College in the CAB classrooms.

Launch (Formerly Boost)

The four-day program is offered July 30-31 or the first week in June for CAB, Collegiate Academy of Birdville Students at Haltom High School.

Bilingual and ESL Summer Programs

Bilingual and ESL summer programs are offered at no cost to the family and are open to qualifying elementary and secondary emergent bilingual (English learner) students who currently attend Birdville ISD. All bilingual and ESL programs focus on enhancing a student's English language development through academic content to prepare students for success at the next grade level. Parents/guardians of students who qualify for the bilingual and ESL summer programs will receive an invitation with a registration form.

Elementary Bilingual and ESL Summer Program for Pre-K and Kinder

Following the Commissioner's Rules (Chapter 89.1250), Birdville ISD provides a summer school program for emergent bilinguals (formerly English learners) who will be eligible for Kindergarten and Grade 1 at the beginning of the next school year. 

• The summer program is designed to provide students with special instruction to prepare them to be successful in Kindergarten and Grade 1.
• The focus of instruction is on language development and essential knowledge and skills.
• The program addresses emergent bilinguals' affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs.
• A student must be currently participating in the bilingual or ESL program as determined by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee.
• Participation in the summer program is optional.

Selected students from bilingual campuses will receive an invitation with a registration form from their current campus to be completed electronically. 

Summer School Elementary Contact

Elementary Dual Language/ESL Coordinator & Principal: Maria Saladin  Email Maria Saladin

Pre-Kindergarten - Kindergarten Bilingual Elementary Campus Information 

For students that have completed Pre-K and Kindergarten 

Cheney Hills Elementary
3001 Dreeben Dr.
Haltom City, TX 76117
817-547-2300

Dates/Times

May 29 – June 27, 2024 (Monday – Thursday) 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday, June 19, 2024- Holiday (District is closed)

Bell Schedule 

7:30 AM - Breakfast available- Breakfast Menu

8:00 AM. - 3:30 PM - Instructional time, including a 30-minute lunch break- Lunch Menu coming soon

3:30 PM - Student Dismissal

Summer School for Bilingual Students in Grades 3-5

Elementary School

Students from any of our eight bilingual campuses who have completed grades 3-5 in the Dual Language program may be invited to attend summer school on their host campus and will engage in math, reading, and science instruction for accelerated learning purposes.  See the elementary page for more information about the schools below.  

The following elementary schools will host programs for all 3rd-5th students around the district:  O.H. Stowe, Binion, Birdville,  and Hardeman.

Dates

June 3-13-22, 2024 (Monday-Thursday)

Bell Schedule 

7:30 AM - Breakfast available

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Instructional time (30-minute lunch break)

1:00 PM - Student Dismissal

Elementary Accelerated Learning

Elementary School Summer School is for elementary students who have completed grades 3-5 this school year.  BISD Summer School teachers will get to know their students well and understand where and how they need to develop to grow as individual learners. Our teachers use data from multiple sources to diagnose student needs and use their professional skills and share knowledge of best practices to personalize learning for every student. Each day, teachers will work with students in small groups and individually to get more structured support for students.  Students will participate in math and reading daily with exciting lessons designed to support growth in needed areas for accelerated learning and to fill in educational gaps.  Science and social studies will be embedded into lessons weekly.  All materials needed for learning will be provided at school.  

Summer School Staff Contacts:  

Summer School Elementary Coordinator:  Email Carrie Welborn

The summer locations below will serve all 19 elementary campuses.  Transportation may be provided from the home campus if the campus is more than two miles from the school.  

• Binion Elementary:  Kelli Maikell, Principal  Email Kelli Maikell
• Birdville Elementary:  Alison Sheffield, Principal  Email Alison Sheffield
• Stowe Elementary:  Lauren Owens, Principal  Email Lauren Owens
• Hardeman Elementary:  Jed Carleton, Principal  Email Jed Carleton
• Cheney Hills Elementary:  Maria Saladin, Principal  Email Maria Saladin

Days/Hours/Classes Offered: 

June 3- 13, 2024 (Monday-Thursday); 8:30 AM-1:00 PM

Elementary School Bell Schedule for Grades 3-5:

8:00 AM- Cafeteria opens for breakfast   Breakfast Menu is coming soon!

8:30 AM- Students released to classes

8:30 AM-1:00 Students are in class, including a lunch break.  Lunch Menu is coming soon!

1:00 PM-School dismissed

You may also find more information about each school, including the phone number, in the following link.

> Visit the campus information page 

Frequently Asked Questions

What time will the building open in the mornings?  

Breakfast is served free of charge.

Elementary buildings will be open at 8:00 AM for breakfast.

North Richland Middle school will be open at 8:30 AM for breakfast. 

Richland High School will be open at 7:30 AM for breakfast.    

What time is dismissal?  

Elementary will be dismissed at 1:00 and middle school students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM.  Please contact your child's summer school location for pick-up information.  In high school, the dismissal time depends on the program(s) your child is enrolled in.  There will be no early dismissals an hour before school dismisses.  

Will transportation be provided in the summer?

Yes, transportation will be provided from your student's home campus in grades K-12.  If your student already attends the school in which summer school resides, your child will not qualify for transportation if you live within two miles of the school.  Pre-K students are not eligible for transportation.  Please contact your child's home campus to get transportation set up for your child.  

Will meals be served?  What is the cost?  What if my child wants to bring his/her own lunch?  What if I want to drop off lunch for my student?

Breakfast and lunch will be served free of charge to all students. Children are free to bring lunch from home.  Parents/ guardians may drop off a student's lunch in the office with their name on it.  The office will let the classroom teacher know, so your student can come to get it before lunch.  

Are visitors allowed at lunch during summer school?

Since summer school is only a few weeks long, we will not be allowing visitors to lunch.  We also will not accept food from outside vendors such as UberEats and DoorDash. 

Do my students have to follow the dress code in the summer?

Yes, all dress code rules are enforced in the summer.  Please refer to the Summer School Handbook section of this website or to the district site for the BISD Dress Code.

What is the code of conduct for summer school?

The code of conduct is the same as it is during the regular school year.  If a student chooses not to follow the code of conduct, then he/she may be dismissed from summer programming.  

What if my student needs to take medication at school?  Will there be a nurse on duty?

All medication should be taken to the nurse's office by a guardian/parent. It must be in the original container with the student's name on it. A signed consent form will need to be on file to take medication.  See the handbook for more information.   A nurse will be on duty at each campus to take care of student needs.   Medication Form English  Medication Form Spanish

What supplies do my students need to bring to summer school?

All high school and middle school students must bring their Chromebooks to school every day.  All other supplies will be available at school for students in elementary, middle, and high school.  

Do my students need to wear their identification badge to summer school?

Yes, all middle and high school students must wear their identification badges to school each day.  The student badge is required to take exams in high school.  

How do I log in and access my course?

Login using the Birdville Portal at www.mybirdvilleschools.net. Your username and password for the Birdville Portal will be the same as you used to log in to a desktop computer in a lab at your school. If you have never logged onto the Birdville Portal, you will be asked to set 3 security questions before gaining access. These security questions allow you to reset your password without going through the Technology Help Desk.

What if my login does not work for the Birdville Portal in High School?

You will need to go to the library where staff will reset your password.  After your password has been reset, you will need to log on to a desktop computer in the library to change your password. A naming convention recommended for your password is:

FirstletterofhighschoolCAPITALIZEDhs8digitbday. For example, a student born on January 1, 2002, attending Richland High School would make their password: Rhs01012002

What is my login for elementary?

1st letter first name + 1st letter middle name (if exists) + 1st 5 letters of last name + 3 digits as a tiebreaker (000) 

ex. John G Smith = jgsmith000

PASSWORD: (Same as computer login)

Passwords K-5 students will have an assigned campus password (see Library or email teacher for details).

ESL/Newcomer (International Student Summer Program for High School)

Summer School Staff Contacts

Secondary ESL Summer Contact: Nicole Bryan  Email Nicole Bryan

Location

Richland High School

5201 Holiday Lane East
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 
817-547-7000

Principal: Colby Blankenship  Email Colby Blankenship

Course Information

The International Student Summer School Program is designed for emergent bilingual students to receive credit for courses they missed or to obtain credit for courses they plan to take in the future. Students will be able to grow in content knowledge as well as language acquisition in the courses they choose. Students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will be enhanced through unique experiences. 

Registration Information

Please fill out this student registration form by March 29th : https://forms.gle/z3XiQWJRPZB5b4gc7  

Middle School Accelerated Learning

Middle School Summer School is for students entering grades 6-8.  BISD Summer School teachers will get to know their students well and understand where and how they need to develop to grow as individual learners. Our teachers use data from multiple sources to diagnose student needs, use their professional skills, and share knowledge of best practices to personalize learning for every student. Each day, teachers will work with students in small groups and individually to get more structured support for students.   Students will participate in math and reading daily in exciting courses designed to support growth in needed areas for accelerated learning and/or for high school credits. All summer school students in middle school will attend North Richland Middle School.  Transportation will be provided from the home campus as needed.  

Summer School Staff Contacts:  

North Richland Middle School

4801 Redondo
N. Richland Hills, TX 76180 
817-547-4200

Principal: Blythe Smith  Email Blythe Smith

Assistant Principal:  Katy Burkham  Email Katy Burkham

Registration and Course Information

All information regarding summer school can be obtained by your lead counselor on your campus.  Here is the contact information for each school: 

Middle School Counselors

• Haltom Middle: Ashlynn Burdett  Email Ashlynn Burdett 
• North Richland Middle:  Jackie Bloom  Email Jackie Bloom
• Richland Middle: Jeannie Cannata  Email Jeannie Cannata
• North Oaks Middle:  Ali Griffin  Email Ali Griffin 
• Watauga Middle:  Heather Brown  Email Heather Brown
• Smithfield Middle: Jeanna Koerner  Email Jeanna Koerner
• North Ridge Middle:  Reggie Harris   Email Reggie Harris

You may also find more information about each school, including the phone number, in the following link.

> Visit the campus information page 

Technology

All summer school students must have technology access each day per course while on campus at North Richland Middle School. Students who have already checked out a Birdville ISD Chromebook will keep it for summer school.

Days/Hours/Classes Offered: 

June 3-13, 2024 (Monday-Thursday)

9:00 AM-1:30 PM

Other Class Offerings

PSAT Prep Class 

The PSAT, Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, Prep Class is designed to help students perform better on the PSAT.  The middle school students will receive one hour of evidence-based reading and writing, one hour of math, and one hour of enrichment activities. The program will be for two weeks. Location, times and dates to be announced.  

Middle School Bell Schedule:

8:30 AM- Cafeteria opens for breakfast-Breakfast Menu is coming soon!

9:00 AM- Students released to classes

9:00 AM-1:30  Students are in class, including a lunch break-  Lunch Menu is coming soon!

1:30 PM-School dismissed

Frequently Asked Question

How do I log in and access my course?

Login using the Birdville Portal at https://launchpad.classlink.com/bisdtx/. Your username and password for the Birdville Portal will be the same as you used to log in to a desktop computer in a lab at your school. If you have never logged onto the Birdville Portal, you will be asked to set 3 security questions before gaining access. These security questions allow you to reset your password without going through the Technology Help Desk.

What if my login does not work for the Birdville Portal?

You will need to go to the library where staff will reset your password.  After your password has been reset, you will need to log on to a desktop computer in the library to change your password. A naming convention recommended for your password is:

FirstletterofhighschoolCAPITALIZEDhs8digitbday. For example, a student born on January 1, 2002, attending Richland High School would make their password: Rhs01012002

Will transportation be provided in the summer?

Yes, transportation will be provided from your student's home campus in grades K-12.  Pre-K students are not eligible for transportation.  Please contact your child's home campus to get transportation set up for your child.    

Will meals be served?  What is the cost?  What if my child wants to bring his/her lunch?  What if I want to drop off lunch for my student?

Breakfast and lunch will be served free of charge to all students. Children are free to bring lunch from home.  Parents/guardians may drop off a student's lunch in the office with their name on it.  The office will let the classroom teacher know, so your student can come to get it before lunchtime.  

We also will not accept food from outside vendors such as UberEats and DoorDash.  

Are visitors allowed at lunch during summer school?

Because summer school is only two weeks long, we will not allow visitors to lunch.  

Do my students have to follow the dress code in the summer?

Yes, all dress code rules are enforced in the summer.  Please refer to the Summer School Handbook section of this website or the district site for the BISD Dress Code.

What is the code of conduct for summer school?

The code of conduct is the same as it is during the regular school year.  If a student chooses not to follow the code of conduct, then he/she may be dismissed from summer programming.  

Can my student have his/her cell phone at school?

Yes, but it must be put away in their backpack and turned off during the school day.  The school phone may be used to call home if needed. 

What if my student needs to take medication at school?  Will there be a nurse on duty?

All medication should be taken in the nurse's office.  A signed consent form will need to be on file to take medication.  See the handbook for more information.   A nurse will be on duty at each campus to take care of student needs.  Medication Form English  Medication Form Spanish 

What supplies do my students need to bring to summer school?

All high school and middle school students must bring their Chromebooks to school every day.  All other supplies will be available at school for students in elementary, middle, and high school.  

Do my students need to wear their identification badge to summer school?

Yes, all middle and high school students must wear their identification badges to school each day.  The student badge is required to take exams in high school.  

Summer School Registration Help

Have trouble registering your child for summer school?  It may be because you are not linked to your child's account.  See the directions below for how parents/guardians can link to their student's account.  

You should see the picture below that says Forms Summary:  Pending Forms.  It should have a form entitled 2023 Summer School With a Status that says not yet started,-Click to begin in English.  If you need the directions to be in another language, then you will have the option to click Google Translate to help.   You are not linked to your child's account if you don't see a form to click on.  Learn how to link below.

Parent Portal Registration to Link Parents to Student Accounts

Follow the steps below to create a Focus Parent Portal Account and link to your current Birdville student. Your email address and created password will be your login information.

Directions for Current Birdville Students

See picture examples on the side or follow the directions that are captured in the pictures below:  

1.  Access the Parent Portal by going to https://birdville.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/.  Click on the button that says:  I do not have an account registered on the Parent Portal.

2.  Register using a valid name and email address.  You will need to enter the parent/guardian's first and last name, and a current email address and create a password in the field that appears.

3.  Select the option “ I would like to ADD a CHILD who is already enrolled”.
 

4.  Verify your student with their Student Identification and Date of Birth.  You will also need to check the I am not a robot recaptcha.  Click Add Student.
 

5.  Once you have added all students, click “I am FINISHED adding students.  Please take me to the Portal” to access your parent portal and complete the retired re-enrollment forms.

Once you have registered, you should see Pending Forms for registration in your parent portal in the forms tab that will show up on the left-hand side of the screen. You can then enroll your student in regular or summer school.

Parent Portal View - Complete Re-Enrollment Form

The Summer Feeding Program for Birdville in the summer of 2024 serves free meals for all children 18 and under in your community.  No enrollment is necessary!  Call 211 or Text FOOD to 304-304 or visit the summer food website by clicking here. For more information on other food assistance for families in Texas, click here.

Birdville ISD Summer Feeding Program

All meals are free for children 18 and under in your community!  No enrollment is necessary! When the school year ends, summer meals begin!

Elementary Schools: 

Days:  Open June 3-June 13 Monday-Thursday 

Times: Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM-9:00 AM and Lunch is served from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM  

 Read below for locations and addresses for each location: 

• Jack C. Binion: 7400 Glenview Drive; Richland Hills, TX 76118; 817-547-1800;
• OH Stowe: 4201 Rita Lane; Haltom City, Texas 76137; 817-547-2400; 
• Birdivlle Elementary:  3111 Carson Street: Haltom City, TX 76117; 817-547-1500 
• Hardeman Elementary: 6100 Whispering Lane,; Watauga, TX 76148; 817-547-2800     

Days:  Open May 29th-June 27 Monday-Thursday; Closed on Wednesday, June 19th 

Times: Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM-9:00 AM and lunch is served from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM  

• Cheney Hills:  3001 Dreeben Dr.; Haltom City, Texas 76117; 817-547-2300; 

Middle Schools: Monday-Thursdays; Breakfast served from 7:30 AM-9:00 AM and Lunch served from 11:00 PM-12:30 PM; Open June 3-June 13 Monday-Thursday

• North Richland Middle:   4801 Redondo; NRH, Texas 76180; 817-547-4200 

High School: Monday-Thursdays; Breakfast served from 7:30 AM-9:00 AM and Lunch served from 11:00 PM-12:00 PM;  Open June 3-June 27; Monday-Thursday; Closed June 19 

• Richland:  5201 Holiday Lane East;  NRH, Texas 76180; 817-547-7000

Birdville ISD SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM

                                   ALL meals are FREE                                      

For children 18 and under in your community! No Enrollment Necessary!

WHEN SCHOOL YEAR ENDS, SUMMER MEALS BEGIN!

Call 211 or Text FOOD to 304-304 or visit www.Summerfood.org

Per federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

 Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

 To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:      

Mail:  U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;  or

Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or,  Email: program.intake@usda.gov     This institution is an equal opportunity provider

2024 Handbook

Policies, Procedures & Registration Information

This handbook contains all the information that you need to know about summer programming, policies, procedures, and registration information.

Transportation Information

Parents may request transportation to summer school, but this request must be approved by the Birdville Transportation Department as meeting certain criteria for bussing.  Your child will only qualify for transportation if you live over 2 miles from the summer school campus or if there is a special circumstance.  If your student has been assigned to a new campus during the school year, then the student must go to the home campus location in your neighborhood to ride the bus. Transportation will be provided from major apartment complexes.  You may request transportation during the summer school registration process in your child's Focus Portal.

All transportation for summer school is set up on the student's home campus or the closest elementary campus to your home for the school year. Please call your student's school to set up transportation and do not contact the transportation department directly.  If a parent requests transportation during registration, your child should receive information via Focus, email, or a letter from the campus about the bus number, times, and locations.  If you don't receive any information, please contact your current child's teacher or home school's front office. Buses do not make neighborhood stops except in special circumstances, such as if a school is being rebuilt or for special education.   Please note that any new bus assignments or changes to your child's enrollment can affect bus assignments. In these instances, please be prepared to transport your child during their first three (3) days of school.

Please remember that your child must be at the bus stop at least 7–10 minutes before pick-up. All parents/guardians with students in kindergarten/1st grade must have a signed release form on file in the Transportation Department. This form can be found at your home campus.  All parents/guardians with students in kindergarten must meet their child at the bus stop. These students will not be permitted to exit the bus without a parent/guardian present at arrival unless previously noted in writing to the Transportation Department.  

If you have changes in transportation for your student during summer school, please call the main office of the summer school. This ensures that we get the correct information to students about how they will be picked up from school.  

Information About the Parent Portal App

Birdville Transportation has an app where parents can see the status of when the bus will arrive at its location. The Edulog Parent Portal Lite App will keep you up-to-date on the location of the bus that your child rides.  Guardians need to download and install the app from the Google Play Store or iOS App Store to your device to get this information or scan the QR code below.  Summer school campuses will provide parents with the summer school code so that they have accurate information. Read the directions below on how to install the app.  

(Edulog Parent Portal Lite:  Up-to-the-minute bus arrival information. Parents empowered!)

See screenshots and directions below on how to install the bus app.  

Parent Porta Lite Infographic Instructions:  

1. Install App:  Find the Edulog Parent Portal Lite app in the Google Play Store or the IOS  App Store and install

2. Register:  Select sign up at login.  Enter your email. Enter and confirm your password.  Add your first and last name. Tap and sign up.  

3. Confirm Email: Check your email.  On your email, click on the link to activate your email, and account verification will appear.  

4. Login: Enter your email and your password and tap login.

5. Access Location:  Tap allows all the apps to use your location for orienting the map.

6. No Vehicles:  No vehicles will be listed until you subscribe to a district.  

7. Subscribe:  Tap on districts in the main menu at the bottom of the app. Then click on subscribe.  

8. Registration Code:  Enter the code provided by your district then tap OK.  (Code is coming soon!)

9. Districts:  Tap on your district name (Birdville) to view the bus list.

10. Follow Buses:  Tap on the slide button to activate each bus.

11. Where's my bus?: Tap on My Buses on the Main Menu  

12. Add Alert Zone:  To add an Alert Zone, push the vehicle window up, then tap on Add Alert Zone.    

13. Add Alert Zone:  Verify the address, give the alert a name, select a period, and adjust the radius with the slide bar.    

14. Setting:  To adjust your settings, tap on Settings in the main menu.

15. Change Password:  Select Change Password to change your password.

16. Notifications:  To enable all notifications, select notifications in the settings.

17. Enable Notifications:  When selecting Notifications enabled, you will be directed to your device notifications. Select Notification and then allow notifications on your phone.  

18. Bus Notifications:  Select Bus Notification in Notification Settings and tap on the slide button to enable it.  

19. Language:  Tap on Language in the notification settings to select your language.  

20. Updates:  Tap on updates to check for the latest software updates.