FINE ARTS FRENZY
AND A LITTLE PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOO!
DECEMBER EDITION
- Albert Einstein
P.E. Department
Interested in being a part of Elves on the Run?! Then look no further. Register here and be sure to select "BES Texans" as your team. I'll see you there this Saturday, December 2 @ 8:15. Can't wait to run with our BES Elves!
Don't forget to print out the December (Fitness) exercise calendar below and get moving with your kids. It's so important to model these good healthy habits with them. What are you waiting for?!
FitnessForce is continuing to be have a great turn out. We meet on Wednesdays from 2:55-3:45pm. Our time spent together is divided between walking/running and fitness stations. All members are expected to be active participants in the program! If interested, please take a minute to register your student(s) here. They seem really excited to get some extra time to exercise after school hours. #ThinkSweat
Music Notes
There are LOTS of exciting things going on in the music room!
Recorders: It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! We will start taking up money for recorders for all learners in grades 3-5 this week. Each recorder is $5.50 and more information will be coming your way later this week. 4th and 5th graders will start reviewing recorder skills when we come back in January. 3rd graders will start in March. If your child has a recorder from previous years or from an older sibling, they are welcome to keep using it. Please be cautious when buying a recorder from an outside vendor. There are many toy recorders on the market that do not play the correct tones!
Upcoming Performances: Currently 3rd graders are preparing for a performance on Thursday, January 25th. Not only are we learning songs and instrument parts, but the kids are writing word to go with our songs. Some groups are even creating movement parts to add to the experience. Ask your child about what they are learning for their upcoming performance.
GCISD Honor Choir: Congrats to the eleven 4th and 5th graders who were selected to participate in our district honor choir!
5th Grade Musical Auditions: Musical auditions are TBA due to problems with licensing. More information will be sent to parents soon! Musical rehearsals will place on Thursday or Friday afternoons, depending on the schedule of those performing.
What's a reason music is important for all children? Here's an article that links keeping a steady beat to reading and language acquisition. Check it out!
Art
Christmas Tree Lighting
Most Magnificent Thing
5th grade
Upcoming Dates
TBA – 5th Grade Musical Tryouts
Friday, December 1st – Choir Performance – Colleyville Tree Lighting
Saturday, December 2nd – Elves on the Run @8:15
Monday, December 18th – Choir Performance at Silver Ridge
Thursday, December 21st Choir Winter Concert and School Sing-a-long
Thursday, January 25th – 3rd Grade Music Performance "Tacky the Penguin"
Thursday, March 1st – 2nd Grade Music Performance "Giraffes Can't Dance"
Thursday, May 17th – 1st Grade Music Performance "Pete the Cat"
Tuesday, May 22nd – Choir Performance/Trip to Hawaiian Falls
CARDBOARD DONATIONS WELCOME!
Conference Period
Our conference period will be everyday from 10:40-11:30! Feel free to contact us with any concerns, questions and/or comments!
Kate Applequist
Email: kate.applequist@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/4672
Location: Bransford Elementary School, Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 817-305-4920
Twitter: @BESCoachK
Ashley Benson
Email: ashley.benson@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/4701
Location: Bransford Elementary School, Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 817-305-4920
Twitter: @BransfordMusic
Hannah Chang
Email: hannah.chang@gcisd.net
Website: hannahmchang.com
Location: Bransford Elementary School, Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 817-305-4920
Twitter: @BESARTISTS