Bransford Blast
March 20, 2016
Happy Spring
Spring has officially sprung in Texas! In our week off, we have experienced beautiful temperatures, rain, hail, and a frost warning! Just a typical week of weather. Spring brings with it the fourth nine weeks grading period, starting tomorrow. The final 51 days of instruction are packed full of exciting learning opportunities, assessments, and end of the year festivities all designed to continue to develop the five skills of our GCISD Portrait of a Graduate.
The final grading period of the school year provides ample opportunities for us to continue building an excellent school together!
Celebrations!
- Wonderful week of rest and relaxation has us all recharged and excited for the fourth nine weeks of school!
- Excellent production of the Jungle Book by the 5th grade choir!
- Thank you PTA for a spectacular Science Safari! The students enjoyed the hands-on learning experience in the gym!
- Congrats to the new PTA Executive Board members elected at Thursday's general PTA meeting. There are several committee positions open. Contact PTA president Lis Hammons if you are interested.
Tuition Based Pre-K
In an effort to continually serve the families of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, the district is investigating the feasibility of a tuition-based Pre-K program, beginning in the Fall of 2016. Those families who have a child who will be four-years old, on or before September 1, 2016, may participate in the program, depending on community interest.
As with any of the district’s special programs, families must enter into a lottery to be selected. If there is enough interest in the tuition-based program, then the lottery will be held for spots at pre-determined campuses. The proposed site locations are Bear Creek Elementary, Bransford Elementary, Colleyville Elementary and OC Taylor Elementary. These campuses were selected based on current and projected student enrollment and building capacity.
If you would like more information about the proposed tuition-based Pre-K program, click here.
STAAR Assessments
STAAR season is almost here. Please make note of upcoming STAAR dates:
3/29: 4th Writing, 5th Math
3/30: 5th Reading
3/31: STAAR Make-Ups for absent students
4/1: STAAR Make-Ups for absent students
Thank you for not visiting the campus on testing days!
Rachel's Challenge
GCISD is gearing up for the annual Rachel's Challenge 5K and Community Fair onApril 16th. We will have two guest speakers and several student performances throughout the morning. If you would like to run in the chip-timed 5K, showcase your business in our community fair, or volunteer your time please click here for more information. http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/32352
Spirit Nights
- 3/22: Teddy's Burgers
- 4/26: Raising Cane's
- 5/3: Chick-Fil-A
- 5/17: Chop House Burger
Math Telescoping Exams
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2016-2017 school year are available in the spring and summer for GCISD students who are completing grades K through 7.
The Math Telescoping Information Packet will be available the first week in March on the district website under the For Parents and Students Directory by selecting the link for Acceleration Exams, Math Telescoping, Grades K-7. From the Assessment Department page select either the ENGLISH or SPANISH version for Math Telescoping, Grades K-7.
Parents will find information about the requirements to qualify for Math Telescoping and instructions about the new TWO STEP Online Registration Process. There will be links to print the Information Packet, begin the TWO STEP Online Registration Process to register for the spring exams, view the TEKS on the TEA website, and download Study Guides for the exams purchased from UT-Austin.
The exam dates and registration deadlines for each exam date are listed below:
Spring Exam Date
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Colleyville Elementary
Online Registration Deadline,
April 12, 2016 CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT
The online registration form will become unavailable at 12:01 a.m., April 13, 2016.
Exam Fee Payment Deadline
April 14, 2016 by noon
Summer Exam Date
Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Colleyville Elementary
Online Registration Deadline
June 20, 2016 CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT
Online registration for the Summer Exam Date will open the week of May 9th. The online registration form will become unavailable at 12:01 a.m., June 21, 2016.
Exam Fee Payment Deadline
June 22, 2016 by noon
HB 2610
Lunch & LEAD
March School Board Meeting
GCISD To Host Bond Election Information Meetings
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is hosting four bond election meetings starting March 10 to provide voters and community members with information on the proposed package. On February 18, GCISD Trustees voted to call a $248.975 million bond election for Saturday, May 7, 2016.
“We are holding informational meetings at each of our middle schools to give members of the community the opportunity to choose the most convenient time or location to learn more about the bond proposition,” said Dr. Robin Ryan, GCISD Superintendent.
Quadrant meetings will be held:
March 22 at Heritage Middle School, 5300 Heritage Avenue, Colleyville
March 31 at Colleyville Middle School, 1100 Bogart Drive, Colleyville
April 5 at Cross Timbers Middle School, 2301 Pool Rd, Grapevine
The one hour meetings begin at 6 p.m. and will be held in the campus cafeteria. During the meeting, district leaders will give an overview of the proposed projects, explain the community-led selection process, where and how to find specific information about each campus and facility, discuss the tax rate, and answer questions from community members.
Early voting is April 25 - May 3. GCISD residents age 18 and up can register to vote through April 7. Detailed information on the bond proposal can be found at GCISDBond2016.com.
Looking Ahead...
Monday, March 21
Welcome Back!
Tuesday, March 22
Lunch & LEAD 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Talent Show Try-Outs 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CEC 3:10 p.m.
Teddy's Burgers Spirit Night
Wednesday, March 23
Talent Show Try-Outs 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Report Cards
Friday, March 25
Bad Weather Make-Up Day: No School
Tuesday, March 28
STAAR 4th Grade Writing & 5th Grade Math
Thank you for not visiting the campus on testing days!
Wednesday, March 29
STAAR 5th Grade Reading
Thank you for not visiting the campus on testing days!
Thursday, March 30
STAAR Make-Ups for Absent Students
Friday, March 31
STAAR Make-Ups for Absent Students
BES Spirit Day
Monday, April 4
5th Grade Middle School Class Registration Day at BES
Texas Rangers Opening Day: Wear Ranger Gear and/or Red, White, and Blue
Tuesday, April 5
5th Grade Field Trip
Wednesday, April 6
GCISD Kindness Day: Wear a Rachel's Challenge Shirt
Thursday, April 7
Patriot Paws Assemblies
Friday, April 8
BES Spirit Day
Thursday, April 28
Kindergarten Round-Up: If you have an incoming kindergartener, join us for this come and go event between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
B.E.S. Texans
Tonya McEnery, Assistant Principal
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/1354
Location: 601 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 8173054920
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bransford-Elementary-School
Twitter: @BESTexans