The Bear Branch Buzz
10 - APRIL - 2023
UPCOMING BBE EVENTS
Apr 11: Kindergarten Round Up 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Apr 12: Dogs of Character Assembly
Apr 13: Class of 2023 Senior Reception 8:00 am
Apr 14: Super Kids Day
Apr 17: Main Street Theater Performance KG-3rd 2:00 pm: "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!"
No Visitors on Campus STAAR Dates:
Apr 18: 5th Grade Reading STAAR (no visitors on campus)
Apr 19: 4th Grade Reading STAAR (no visitors on campus)
Apr 19: BBE PTA Spirit Night @ Raising Cane's
Apr 20: 3rd Grade Reading STAAR (no visitors on campus)
Apr 25: 5th Grade Science STAAR (no visitors on campus
May 2: 5th Grade Math STAAR (no visitors on campus)
May 3: 4th Grade Math STAAR (no visitors on campus)
May 4: 3rd Grade Math STAAR (no visitors on campus)
Kindergarten Roundup
Families will also have the opportunity to go for a ride on a school bus around the neighborhood!


Dogs of Character Assembly
The Healing Species of Texas will present "Dogs of Character" at BBE on Wednesday, April 12:
1:15 pm - KG-2nd
2:00 pm - 3rd-5th
After a safety demonstration, they will present 3-5 dogs, each one with a rescue story, and model asking for help when in need, loyalty, forgiveness, and trustworthiness.
They will also provide a post presentation activity to teachers, as well as service learning information to the counselor.
Thank you, BBE PTA, for funding this special assembly!
Super Kids Day!
BBE Super Kids Day 2023
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On Friday April 14, 2023 we will be holding the rainout date for Super Kids Day!
The times for each grade level are as follows:
Session 1:
Opening Ceremonies begin at 8:50 a.m outside near the pavilion.
9:00-11:00 a.m.- 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade
Volunteers arrive at 8:30 am for the morning session. Check in area is located in the front foyer for volunteer badge and station activity assignments.
Session 2:
12:00-2:00 p.m. Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades Volunteers arrive at 11:45 pm for the afternoon session. Check in area is located in the front foyer for volunteer badge and station activity assignments.
Due to rain at Fall Fest we were unable to have all the larger inflatables at the event. The good news? We can use them for Super Kids Day!!
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

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Credit by Exam
Information for Credit by Exam to skip a grade level can be found on Mrs. Wimberly's website. Please review this information and contact Mrs. Wimberly if you have questions.
June 5-8, 2023
July 10-13, 2023
Registration Deadline May 5, 2023
Thank you,
Julie Wimberly
BBE School Counselor
281-641-1607

2023-2024 PTA Executive Board
Congratulations and Thank You to our new BBE PTA Executive Board!
Robyn Miller - President
Brittani Toppas - Vice President, Membership
Blaise Millican - Vice President, Ways and Means
Sarah Patterson - Vice President, Programs
Deann Atchley - Vice President, Communications
Ashley Dixon - Treasurer
Lynn Highland - Secretary
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Volunteer Guidelines
Humble ISD VOLUNTEERS make a significant contribution to the education of children. We LOVE our BBE volunteers!
For the safety of our students and staff, all Humble ISD volunteers need to complete a short online application prior to volunteering on a campus.
Thank you for everything you do for our school!
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Meet The BBE Staff!
Teachers & Class Lunch Times
Kinder TeamCheryl Kennedy 10:50 - 11:20 Andrea Maple 10:55 - 11:25 Leah Vela 10:50 - 11:20 Jennifer Wright 10:55 - 11:25 | 1st Grade TeamJennifer Erb 11:10 - 11:40 Manuel Lopez 11:05 - 11:35 Kelly Ann Means 11:10 - 11:40 Karla Perez 11:05 - 11:35 Linda Schmidt 11:10-11:40 | 2nd Grade TeamMeghan Goodman 11:40-12:10 Anna Hernandez 11:35 - 12:05 Carlos Intriago 11:35 - 12:05 Chandra Pollart-Grabowski 11:40 - 12:10 Maria Strate 11:40 - 12:10 Teresa Welch 11:35 - 12:05 |
Kinder Team
Cheryl Kennedy 10:50 - 11:20
Andrea Maple 10:55 - 11:25
Leah Vela 10:50 - 11:20
Jennifer Wright 10:55 - 11:25
1st Grade Team
Jennifer Erb 11:10 - 11:40
Manuel Lopez 11:05 - 11:35
Kelly Ann Means 11:10 - 11:40
Karla Perez 11:05 - 11:35
Linda Schmidt 11:10-11:40
3rd Grade TeamEmily Duerringer 12:20 - 12:50 Daniela Emmerich 12:25 - 12:55 Christiana Kettelkamp 12:25 - 12:55 Elizabeth Tims 12:20 - 12:50 Shanna Troost 12:25 - 12:55 | 4th Grade TeamKelli Gilbert 12:40 - 1:10 Elizabeth Grantham 12:35 - 1:05 Leanne Haley 12:40 - 1:10 Jeannine Higgins 12:35 - 1:05 Yolanda Morales 12:35 - 1:05 Kristen Saunders 12:40 - 1:10 Jazmyn Sterry 12:40 - 1:10 | 5th Grade TeamAida Cornejo 11:55 - 12:25 Everett Goodman 11:55 - 12:25 Brittany Gunn 11:50 - 12:20 Lori Hydes 11:55 - 12:25 Shea Nairn 11:50 - 12:20 |
3rd Grade Team
Emily Duerringer 12:20 - 12:50
Daniela Emmerich 12:25 - 12:55
Christiana Kettelkamp 12:25 - 12:55
Elizabeth Tims 12:20 - 12:50
Shanna Troost 12:25 - 12:55
4th Grade Team
Kelli Gilbert 12:40 - 1:10
Elizabeth Grantham 12:35 - 1:05
Leanne Haley 12:40 - 1:10
Jeannine Higgins 12:35 - 1:05
Yolanda Morales 12:35 - 1:05
Kristen Saunders 12:40 - 1:10
Jazmyn Sterry 12:40 - 1:10
Specials TeamHillary Barnes - Music Jennifer Evers - Library Anne Lynch - Art Erica McCarter, P.E. Para Marti Pieper - P.E. Matt Vybiral - Technology | Support StaffKasey Collette - Literacy Instructional Coach Jackie Dass - Math Instructional Coach Christina Doiron - Dyslexia Support Shelly Hairell - E.L.T. / Science Instructional Coach Emily James - Nurse Susan Rasmussen - Gifted & Talented DeeDee Terry - Dyslexia Support / S.C.E Julie Wimberly - Counselor | SpEd TeamCassandra Clark - SpEd Cara Connelly - SpEd Tobi Copley - Para Connie Falcon - SpEd Anna Fields - Speech Pollyanna Halling, SpEd Saira Jalal - Para Cathy Newkirk - Para Lisa Rader - SpEd Tammy Smith - CSTA Oneida Stoddard - Diag |
Specials Team
Hillary Barnes - Music
Jennifer Evers - Library
Anne Lynch - Art
Erica McCarter, P.E. Para
Marti Pieper - P.E.
Matt Vybiral - Technology
Support Staff
Kasey Collette - Literacy Instructional Coach
Jackie Dass - Math Instructional Coach
Christina Doiron - Dyslexia Support
Shelly Hairell - E.L.T. / Science Instructional Coach
Emily James - Nurse
Susan Rasmussen - Gifted & Talented
DeeDee Terry - Dyslexia Support / S.C.E
Julie Wimberly - Counselor