Wrangler Weekly
Week of November 6, 2023
Message from Ms. Bratton, principal
Already time to FALL back this weekend -- I hope you all get an extra hour of sleep or fun, whatever you need.
First and foremost, please help us celebrate the AMAZING accomplishment of our Wrangler Wrobotics team who took FIRST PLACE last weekend at the SA Best Competition. They beat out both middle schools and high schools for this treasured prize! Wrobotics will be off to state in early December, so they are still hard at work trying to make improvements. Please help us celebrate Ms. Burkhardt and her team!
Second, the next PTA General Meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 9:30AM. Come hear about all that's going on at SBMS.
Also next week, our SBMS Theater will be performing their first show of the season, JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH on Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there -- this would be a great show to bring your elementary friends to as well.
Seventh graders will begin their course selection advising meetings with counselors on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Parents, if you are coming in for one of these "Rising 8th grader" meetings, please arrive early and bring your questions with you. We are on a strict timeline and cannot modify for late arrivals.
Finally, we will be celebrating our Veterans on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 1:15 PM. All are welcome. See below for more details.
Go Wranglers!
Ms. Bratton
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SBMS Attendance for the Week
6th grade - 95.9%
7th grade - 95.3%
8th grade - 94.9%
Total - 95.4%
IMPORTANT: Course Selection Advising Sign Up FOR PARENTS
Rising 8th grade - Starting Nov 7th
This is for current 7th graders in preparation for their 8th grade year. Please be sure to include your child’s name and indicate if you would like to meet in person, via phone, or virtually in the notes before submitting.
Rising 7th grade - Starting Nov 30th
This is for current 6th graders in preparation for their 7th grade year. Please be sure to include your child’s name and indicate if you would like to meet in person, via phone, or virtually in the notes before submitting.
Veterans Day Ceremony - Nov 9th
We would like to thank all veterans, including those who are members of our community, SBMS families, and SBMS staff for the bravery and sacrifices they have made to ensure that we can enjoy the rights, privileges, and freedom that we have today. Spring Branch Middle School will be observing this holiday with a ceremony at 1:15pm.
We invite all veterans that are SBMS parents/guardians, grandparents, or family members to attend the ceremony on November 9th. Additionally, if you are a veteran, or have a family member you would like to honor please email a photo of yourself or family member along with filling out the survey below. Our students would like to know information about when and where you served. We would like to celebrate all you have given to this country with our SBMS community. Please email your submissions to chrissy.trevino@comalisd.org Furthermore, if you are a veteran and interested in attending the ceremony please fill out this survey link: https://bit.ly/sbmsvets
Theater Performance - Nov 8th and 9th
SBMS Theater invites you to James and the Giant Peach on November 8th and 9th at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.
Student Flu Vaccine Clinic - Nov 10th
Dance Team Halftime Showcase - Nov 13th
Rising HCCPHS Falcon Opportunity - 8th grade - Nov 14th
HCCPHS will be proving two upcoming parent information nights on November 14th and January 11th from 6-7pm for you to learn more about the unique experience your student will have in their pursuit of college and career goals. For more information, visit hccphs.comalisd.org or call 830.885.9000. The HCCPHS 2024-25 application is open now.
Blanket and Heater Drive - Due Dec 8th
Cheer RTIC Bundle Fundraiser
School Pantry Program
WRANGLERS OF THE WEEK
STUDENT ATHLETES
We also wish to recognize our Wrangler Player of the Week, Ellie Smith.
PTA CORNER
PTA General Meeting
Parking Space Raffle - Closes Dec 15th
Want to bypass the car lines before and after school? Raffle tickets for two front-of-the-school parking spots for the third 9-week period begin online Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Parking spots are valid 1/3/23 to 3/8/23. Best of luck to all! For questions, please email springbranchmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com.
Link for Navy & White Parking Spots: https://app.memberhub.gives/2c7adc/Campaign/Details
Fill the Gap Campaign
The SBMS Staff (nearly 100 members) does so much for our kids and community. Let's show them our love and support by signing up to stock their Break Room with all their favorites!
Providing supplies and snacks for students in need is also a part of the PTA's mission. You will find some of those items on the sign-up, as well.
Please drop off the items to the front office at your convenience and let them know it's for "Fill the Gap." Contact clslowey@yahoo.com with any questions.
What is happening this week?
Monday 11/6
Tuesday 11/7
Wednesday 11/8
Before school tutoring with HCCPHS students
Girls BB vs SBMS, 7th away, 8th home at SVHS
Theatre performance "James and the Giant Peach" 6:30 PM
Thursday 11/9
Theatre performance "James and the Giant Peach" 6:30 PM
Boys soccer at MVMS
Friday 11/10
Student holiday/staff development
Saturday 11/11
UPCOMING EVENTS
11/13 Dance Team Halftime Showcase, CLHS 6:30pm
11/14 Rising Falcon parent night at HCCPHS, 6pm
11/16 Girls BB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away
11/16 Boys soccer vs DMS
11/17 SBMS Day of Awesomeness ~ campus fundraiser celebration!
11/29 Girls BB vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home
11/30 Boys soccer vs CMS
12/2 Boys soccer tournament at ORMS
12/4 Boys BB vs DMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/5 Beginner Band Concert
12/6 Advanced Band Concert
12/7 Girls BB vs MVMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/7 Boys soccer vs CHMS
12/9 Boys BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home
12/11 Boys soccer at SVMS
12/13 Boys BB vs ORMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/14 Girls BB vs PRMS, 7th away, 8th home
12/15 End of 9 weeks
COMAL COMMUNITY
Important Links
- SBMS Bell Schedule
- SBMS Athletic Calendars
- CISD Academic Calendar
- Comal Parent Center
- Cafeteria/Child Nutrition webpage
- Order Fence Signs and Spirit Gear here
- Tutoring Schedule here
- Hallway Heroes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4faaa728a20-20228 And as always, your volunteer background check must be on file for the current school year. The background check may take a few weeks to come back, so please plan accordingly.
Spring Branch Middle School
Email: brandi.norton@comalisd.org
Website: sbms.comalisd.org
Location: 21053 Texas 46, Spring Branch, TX, USA
Phone: (830)885-8800
Facebook: facebook.com/CISDSpringBranchMS
Twitter: @SBMSWranglers