Nov 28-Dec 9: Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Nov 30: Makeup Picture Day

Dec 5: Nutcracker Performance / PTA Meeting 6:30 pm

Dec 6 -9: Santa's Workshop

Dec 14: KG Polar Express Day / PJ Day for all grades

Dec 15: Grinch Day

Dec 16: Winter Parties 11:00 am / Early Release 12:00 noon

Dec 19-Jan 2: Christmas Holidays (Humble ISD School Closure)

Jan 3: Student Holiday / Staff Workday

Jan 4: Classes Resume

Portrait retakes and absentees will be taken on Wednesday, November 30th. You may prepay for your package online.

If you previously purchased a package, and would like your photo retaken, ALL purchased items must be returned to the photographer the day of pictures. We can then exchange the old photos and place a new order for your child’s retake photo at no additional cost.

Everyone who didn’t purchase should have received a 2nd chance flyer with your child’s proof on it. If you haven’t, please email the below information to houston@provinestudios.com. We can then send you a link to view & order your photos.

School Name:

Child’s Name:

Teacher name/Grade:

Purpose: Please send logon information to view & order fall photos.

Thank you,

Provine School Pictures

November 28, 2022

Dear parent/guardian,

Bear Branch Elementary will be conducting spinal screenings to check for abnormal curves of the spine on 5th grade girls during their PE time next week December 6-9th. Their teacher will notify them the day before to remind them.

Scoliosis, a common spinal abnormality found in adolescents, is a sideways twisting of the spine. It is usually detected in children between 10-14 years of age. Many cases of curvature of the spine are mild and require only ongoing observation by a physician when they are first diagnosed. Others can worsen with time as the child grows and require active treatment such as bracing and surgery. Early treatment can prevent the development of a severe deformity, which can affect a person’s appearance and health.

The procedure for screening is simple. Screeners who have been specially trained (ie the school nurse) will look at your child’s back while she stands and then bends forward. For this examination, girls will be seen separately.

All students must remove their shirt for this exam. Girls may wear a bra, sports bra, halter top, tube top, or a two piece swimsuit top underneath their shirt on exam day (PE day).

Parents will be notified of the results of the screening only if professional follow-up is necessary. This screening procedure does not replace your child’s need for regular health care and check-ups.

According to law, all girls in grade 5 are required to be screened. If, for religious reasons, you do not wish to have your child screened, you are to submit an affidavit of exemption to school no later than Tuesday, December 6th.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Emily James, BSN, RN

Bear Branch Elementary School Nurse

281-641-1605

281-641-1617 fax

The BBE staff would like to extend our many thanks to the BBE PTA for the Thanksgiving pie donations on Friday, November 18th! You made our Thanksgiving holiday extra sweet!

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!