BENS BRANCH BARKER
NOVEMBER 2022
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! It was great seeing all the students and staff dressed up in their book character costumes today. We hope you and your family enjoy trick-or-treating this evening. And...GO ASTROS!
Only 13 more days until our Thanksgiving Break. With that being said, we have a lot of activities and events taking place the next few weeks. Please take a moment to read through our monthly newsletter for information and updates.
Your Proud Principal,
Kristie Kelley
UPCOMING DATES AND EVENTS
NOVEMBER
1 - U.I.L. Writing @ BBE 2:30-3:30
7 - Canned Food Drive begins
8 - 5th Grade goes to the Houston Symphony
8 - BBE will be a voting site (In the Gym)
10 - Holiday Lunch for ECSE, PK, Kinder, 3rd & 5th
10 - 5th Grade Music Program (Veteran's Day Program honoring our Veterans)
11 - Holiday Lunch for 1st, 2nd, & 4th
12 - District U.I.L Competition
14-17 - Kindness Week
15 - Canned Food Drive ends
15 - Family Literacy Night
16 - Pick up Big Kahuna Fundraiser items
17 - 5th Grade Health Talk
17 - 4th Grade Field Trip
18-25 - Thanksgiving Break
19 - Oakhurst Community Association Holiday Market (held at BBE)
DECEMBER
1 - Fall Picture Retakes
6 - NCISD Christmas Parade
8 - Pictures with Santa
14 - Grinch Day
15 - Christmas Class Parties
15 - End of the Second 9 weeks grading period
16 - No school for students
19-30 - Winter Break
REMINDERS
- The latest you can change the way your child goes home is 3:00.
- You must submit the change in writing to our BBE email.
- The latest you can check your child out is 3:15.
- Car rider dismissal ends at 4:05
Spirit Days:
Mondays - wear a BBE shirt
Wednesdays - wear your favorite college shirt
Fridays - wear a BBE shirt or NCISD shirt
CONGRATULATIONS MRS. BLANCO!
5th GRADE TO THE HOUSTON SYMPHONY (november 8)
Students should dress in their Sunday best!
A permission slip must be signed in order for students to attend. If you're still needing to sign a permission slip, please get that done ASAP.
Houston Symphony Permission Slip form:
HOLIDAY LUNCH (NOVEMBER 10 & 11)
Thursday, November 10 - ECSE, PK, Kinder, 3rd & 5th
Friday, November 11 - 1st, 2nd & 4th
- You must RSVP
- You must pay in advance for your meal
- Visitors are NOT allowed on the day that your child is eating in their classroom.
Holiday Meal RSVP form due no later than November 4th.
"YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW" PARENT MEETING
CAR RIDERS IN THE MORNING
If your child is participating in any before school activity, please remember that you must display your designated car tag in the front window so we can identify who is being dropped off.
canned food drive (November 7-15)
family literacy & Math Night (november 15)
Camp Learn A Lot will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at BBE.
pick up big kahuna fundraiser (november 16) 4:15 - 6:15
This is the only day for pick up so please make arrangements to be here.
4th Grade field trip (november 17)
parent volunteer badges
Please remember it takes several days to process and receive a volunteer badge. If you are wanting to attend any field trips, you must have a volunteer badge to chaperone. Please do not wait to apply for a badge a couple days before a scheduled field trip. The badge will not be ready. If you have any questions regarding this, please call the front office.
STOCK THE LOUNGE
Thank you for donating items:
Blake Goodrick
The Magtuloy's
The Oden's
Khloe Schurdell
Bobbie Longoria
Mrs. Escobar
Tara Cameron
ACCESS IT
FROM THE COUNSELOR - MS. HILDEBRAND
WATCH D.O.G.S. Dad
Counselor Referrals
If you're wanting your child to be referred to our counselor, please use this link.
Good information about Sleep Hygiene for Students
Encourage Grams for Students
Sometimes our kids have hard days. We would love for you to take a minute to write an encouraging note to your child to be delivered on days that BBE staff notices they need it. A simple way to brighten their day!
Here's what you do:
- Write an encouraging message on a notecard or piece of paper.
- Seal it in an envelope. Write your child's name and teacher name on the envelope.
- Drop it off at the front office or send it with your child to give to Ms. Hildebrand.
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Hildebrand. childebrand@newcaneyisd.org or call the front office at 281.577.8700
INTERESTED IN PTO...
We have a parent that is excited to help start up BBE PTO. If you're interested in more information, please contact Amanda Ryza at bensbranchpto@yahoo.com.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
- Cupcakes or cookies must be store bought.
- Goodie bags are not allowed.
- Our Child Nutrition department offers birthday cupcakes for sale. You can purchase individually wrapped cupcakes for your child's class. They will deliver them at the end of the day in a festive basket. The cost is $0.75 each.
EATING LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD
- Please remember you may only eat with your child and must sit at the designated parent tables.
- You may not walk with your child back to their classroom. Please say your goodbyes at the cafeteria doors.
- If you're needing to meet with your child's teacher, please schedule a conference. Teachers are on a schedule and need to leave the cafeteria quickly in order to get to their next activity.
Lunch Schedule
PreK / Kinder..........10:50 -11:20
First Grade..............11:20 -11:50
Second Grade.........12:00 - 12:30
Third Grade.............11:30 - 12:00
Fourth Grade...........12:40 - 1:10
Fifth Grade..............12:15 - 12:45
7 MINDSETS
Mindset for the Month - WE ARE CONNECTED
Parent Newsletter Introduction - English
Parent Newsletter Introduction - Spanish
REPORT CARD AND STAAR INFORMATION
TITLE 1 INFORMATION
- To provide students with extra instructional support beyond the regular classroom to help low-achieving children meet state standards in core academic subjects.
- Coordinate and integrate resources and services from federal, state, and local sources.
- In order to be considered a title 1 school, at least 40% of the students must be considered low-income. Our schools is currently at 43%.
BENS BRANCH ELEMENTARY
Website: https://www.newcaneyisd.org/Domain/8
Location: 24160 Briar Berry Lane, Porter, TX, USA
Phone: 281-577-8700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BensBranchElementary
Twitter: @BensBranchElem