Bransford Blast
February 14, 2016
Goal Setting Conferences
One of our GCISD Portrait of a Graduate goals is to develop self-regulated learners. We work on this skill through goal setting, data collection, reflection, and student led conferences. As we enter our second student led conferences of the year, we are excited to share the growth our Texans have made since the start of the school year and the October conferences. The student led conferences this week afford students time to share what skills they want to develop and the ways we can work together, home and school, to foster growth.
Student led conferences are just another way we are building an excellent school together!
No school Monday, February 15, 2016, in honor of Presidents' Day!
5th Grade Transition to Middle School
- 2/16: Special Programs Expo 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at CTMS
- 2/19: Students visit CMS during school
- 2/23: Parent meeting at all middle schools at 6:30 p.m.
- 2/25: CMS counselors to BES, course selection sheets go home
- 3/2: AVIS parent meeting at PDEC at 6:30 p.m.
GT Referral Window
Spirit Nights
- 2/17: Chipolte
- 2/25: Which Wich
- 3/22: Teddy's Burgers
- 4/26: Raising Cane's
- 5/3: Chick-Fil-A
- 5/17: Chop House Burger
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.
Families who are interested in learning more about the tuition-based Pre-K program are invited to attend the GCISD Special Programs Expo on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Cross Timbers Middle School at 6 p.m. At the Expo, district representatives will be available to answer questions about the proposed program. If you would like more information about the proposed tuition-based Pre-K program, click here.
Sock Hop Ticket Orders
Triple Threat Shootout
Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District and its Special Olympics parent group will be hosting the Third Annual Triple Threat Shootout. The Shootout will include GCISD Special Olympics and Friends of Mustang-Panthers, a Special Olympics alumni group, competing against the Grapevine and Colleyville police officers. Admission will be $2 and there will also be a raffle and silent auction featuring, a 2-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge, Dallas Stars tickets, sports memorabilia, golf course passes, over 30 various local restaurant gift certificates (Del Frisco’s, Dave and Busters, Outback), PS4, bicycle, gas grill and much, much more. The Dove Dynamic Drummers will be the halftime show, as well as the Grapevine and Colleyville drum lines. The concession stand will be fully stocked and there will be event t-shirts and spirit t-shirts on sale to show your support.
So come out and join the fun on February 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Grapevine High School. GCISD serves hundreds of special needs kids ranging from ages 5 through 22. If you cannot attend the event, but would like to donate, please click here for the fundraising page.
Rachel's Challenge Rally
Sock Hop Volunteer Opportunities
Join your school community on February 19th for a fun night out together!
Please see the attached link and consider volunteering for a quick shift. The shifts are only 30 minutes each. Don't forget this is a great way for your older kids to get some volunteer hours!!
Sock Hop Sign Up Genius Link:
BES Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Bransford! Students will be able to preview the book fair on Friday, February 26th and the book fair will open for business during school hours on Monday, February 29th through noon Friday, March 4th. We will also be open Thursday night, March 3rd, from 6:00-7:30, during and after Bransford's Open House.
Parents can now check out our Book Fair website and can order their books online beginning Feb. 20! By ordering online, you can order at your convenience, with extended hours, and you can also be guaranteed to receive your selections even if it sells out at school. Books ordered online will be delivered to your child at school. Click this link to learn more about online shopping: http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=bransfordelemsch
Remember, all purchases benefit our school library!
Looking Ahead...
Monday, February 15
Student Holiday, Staff Professional Learning Day
Tuesday, February 16
GCISD Special Programs Expo 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 17
Student Led Conferences, 11:45 a.m. Dismissal
Chipolte Spirit Night
Thursday, February 18
Student Led Conferences, 11:45 a.m. Dismissal
3rd Grade Program 9:00 a.m./7:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19
Sock Hop 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Students are encouraged to wear their sock hop attire to school!
Thursday, February 25
Which Wich Spirit Night
Friday, February 26
Picture Day
February 29 - March 4
Texas Public Schools Week
Book Fair Week
Thursday, March 3
Open House
- Classrooms Open from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Book Fair Open from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 10
Fifth Grade Program
Friday, March 11
Science Safari
BES Spirit Day
March 14 - March 18
Spring Break
Tuesday, March 22
CEC 3:10 p.m.
Teddy's Burgers Spirit Night
Thursday, March 24
PTA Meeting 6:30 P.M.
Friday, March 25
Bad Weather Make-Up Day
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