Bransford Blast
February 4, 2018
We ended our week with a mini-pep rally celebrating our students. See below for pictures of January's Portrait of a Texan recipients. These Texans were recognized by their teachers for being Self-Regulated Learners. So impressive! Additionally, we honored our spelling bee winners. Karen, the spelling bee champion, will be completing against other campuses this week. Good luck Karen! Our PTA Reflections winners were recognized. We had three student submission go to the district level. Of those, Cora Smith's original song is headed to the state competition. Good luck Cora!
Last year, our campus was one of a handful of campuses in the state of Texas to earn the One to One award from Texas PTA. This award recognizes campuses that have one PTA member for every student. We are 21 members away from earning this award again this year. What a great Valentine's present a membership to BES PTA would make! To join PTA, click, www.joinpta.org, and follow the instructions. Bransford PTA goes above and beyond for our students, staff, and families. See the picture of our pre-k class below holding one of the new stick horses PTA purchased for them this past week. One of MANY examples of the way PTA supports our campus.
From donating blood to special programs expo to purchasing tickets for our first every BEST pARTy, this week's newsletter is FULL of information on the great things happening at Bransford and around the district! Happy reading! Enjoy the commercials, half time show, and football game this afternoon! Looking forward to a great week as we continue to build an excellent school together!
Best,
Jamie Halliburton
BES Principal
Attention 5th Grade Parents!
Moving on to Middle School
Important Dates for 5th grade
It’s time to get ready for middle school. We want to make sure you have all the information you need. Please be sure to watch your calendar for these upcoming dates!
Personalized Programs Expo (STEM, ASPIRE Academy, Dual)
See demonstrations and ask questions about the GCISD Special Programs.
Thursday, February 8th 5:00 – 7:00pm @ CTMS (2301 Pool Rd.)
STEM Academy and Dual Language Dates
February 9th-March 9th
Online applications available for STEM and DUAL Language
Middle School Showcase
Learn about your middle school and see Fine Arts performances.
February 20th@6pm - All Middle Schools
6th Grade Course Selection Dates
Friday, February 23
CMS counselors visit Bransford
Course selection sheets go home with students.
Thursday, March 1
Mrs. King will be available during Open House to answer any middle school questions.
Tuesday, March 6
Course Selection sheets are due to Mrs. King
Friday, March 9
5th graders will enter their course selections in Skyward with Mrs. King at school.
AVID Dates
March 6th at 6:30pm
AVID parent informational meeting
Professional Development and Education Center
(5800 Colleyville Blvd.)
Here is the link if you would like to apply for AVID https://goo.gl/vYHmiU
Friday, March 23rd
AVID applications due
April 12th - 25th
Student interviews and student selection for AVID
If you have any questions please contact Abbey King, Bransford School Counselor, at abbey.king@gcisd.net or (817)305-4930. Middle School transition information can also be found on
Mrs. King’s webpage.
Volunteers Needed: Click the link below to learn more!
Math Telescoping
GCISD Personalized Programs Expo
Special Programs in GCISD
817-251-5363
Please use this number to find out information about the lottery for tuition-based Pre-K, dual language, or STEM programs. The lottery application will open on Friday, February 9 and remain open until March 9. If a lottery is needed, it will occur Thursday, March 29.
There are also some websites that may be helpful as well:
Information about Personalized Programs
Information about the Expo (scheduled for February 8 from 5:00 - 7:00 @ CTMS)
Information about Tuition-Based Pre-K
Tickets on Sale
Join us for the BEST pARTy benefiting arts integration at Bransford Elementary! This new event features dinner, auction and entertainment all for our terrific Texan.
!!Now On Sale!! Click here to PURCHASE YOUR BEST Party Tickets!
Event Details
Date: April 6, 2018
Time: 6 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 ~ Mix and Mingle
7:00 - 8:00 ~ Dinner and Live Auction
8:00 - 10:30 ~ Live Band "Intensity" - Check them out
Location: Colleyville Center
Sponsorship & Auction Opportunities
The BEST pARTy is right around the corner and we need your help! There is still time to be a sponsor, and are also looking for interesting and unique silent auction items and services. Donating a silent auction item is a great way to introduce your business to the community. Every donation makes a difference, regardless of size. Our sincere appreciation for your support will be shown by publicizing your generosity in our promotional materials and thanking you on our social media seen by 1000+ people!
The Bransford Elementary PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are tax deductible and a Charitable Acknowledgement receipt will be given for your generosity and tax purpose. Our deadline for printed sponsors is January 30th.
Please contact Jill Tate, VP of Fundraising for a list of sponsorship options or to donate an item or service.
Share the Love this Valentine's Day!
Looking for a way to contribute to our community and share the love, consider donating blood at the first BES Blood Drive on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Time slots range from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Click here to sign up to donate blood. Thank you!
Be sure to eat a good meal and bring your photo ID!
If you have any questions, contact Mike Sexton, Volunteer Drive Coordinator, mas61475@yahoo.com.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Technology Tidbit from Common Sense Media
Fine Arts Frenzy
Class Wish Lists
From Coach K
Performance Course Club will begin Tuesday, February 13th and will run until Thursday, March 8th from 7:00-7:30 AM. This is a great program that will improve coordination, confidence and athletic ability. I hope we can get a lot of Texans involved! The best place to register is here. The BEST part is a portion of the registration fee will go back to BEST PTA!
See the brochure below for additional information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxIsgZy3KOmqWU05V0d0YjZIS3BzX3k4aTl0OUlTSDlWejNZ/view?usp=sharing
B.E.S.T. PTA
- Website: Check out Bransfordpta.com to keep you up to date on all the fun things happening at our school.
- If you would like to join B.E.S.T. PTA, visit www.joinpta.org.
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BES Spirit Fundraisers
- Luna Grill Spirit Day January 29th 11 am-9:00 pm Colleyville
- Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night *** DATE CHANGE *** February 13th 5-7:00 pm Hwy. 26 & Precinct
Yearbook Information
Dates to Know
Click HERE for the 2017-2018 GCISD student calendar.
February 13: BES Blood Drive; Chick-fil-A spirit night
February 14: Valentine's Day Class Parties 2:00 p.m.
February 15: GCISD Kindness Day
February 19: Student holiday/staff professional development day
February 20: Spring picture day
February 23: Talent Show
Bransford Elementary
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/1354
Location: 601 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 8173054920
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bransford-Elementary-School-353295401423635/
Twitter: @BESTexans