Bransford Blast
April 10, 2016
HB 5 Survey
Dear Bransford Parents,
The survey link included in this message may be used multiple times in the instance that you have students on different campuses and will be active from April 11 through May 6, 2016. Once you click on the link, you may select if you would like to complete the survey in English or Spanish.
http://www.k12insight.com/GCISD/ParentEngagementSurvey/2016.html
I want to thank you for your participation in this survey and your continued support of Bransford and GCISD.
Jamie Halliburton
Principal
Celebrations!
- Thank you Mr. Kaufmann, Mr. Lutrick, Mr. Lemke, and Mr. Halliburton for our new gaga pit! The students have enjoyed it at recess all week!
- Thank you Mr. Sexton for bringing the ball park smells and tastes to BES for opening day! The staff enjoyed the freshly grilled hamburgers and hot dogs!
- Wonderful kindness day on Wednesday! The building was filled with acts of kindness and BES pride!
- Our KC Club cheered on our Girls on the Run on Friday afternoon during their practice 5K! Thank you Mrs. King for organizing this!
- Terrific presentation on Thursday by Mrs. Tate and Patriot Paws brought to us by kindergarten and second grade as part of their community service project.
Rachel's Challenge: THIS Saturday!
GCISD is gearing up for the annual Rachel's Challenge 5K and Community Fair onApril 16th. We will have two guest speakers and several student performances throughout the morning. If you would like to run in the chip-timed 5K, showcase your business in our community fair, or volunteer your time please click here for more information. http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Page/32352
Click here to volunteer at the Rachel's Challenge Rally.
- Not running in the 5K? You can still join the fun! Visit all of the booths at the Community Fair and put your name in the raffle to win our Bransford Prize, “Pie with the Principal”! You and three friends of your choosing will get to have a Pizza Pie lunch and a Menchie’s Ice cream Pie for dessert. The raffle winner will also receive a $5.00 Menchies gift card.
End of Year Awards
Kinder: June 2 at 8:30 a.m.
1st: May 31 at 1:45 p.m.
2nd: May 26 at 8:30 a.m.
3rd: June 1 at 1:30 p.m.
4th: May 24 at 8:15 a.m.
5th: June 1 at 8:30 a.m.
April 15
April is the Month of the Military Child. We're inviting everyone to “Purple Up! For Military Kids” and wear purple on April 15th visible way to show support and thank military children for their strength and sacrifices. Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red and Navy blue.
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Kindergarten & Pre-K Registration
Mark the calendar for Thursday, April 28 for Kindergarten and Pre-K registration from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for our new students to tour the campus, meet members of the BES staff, and get excited about the 2016-2017 school year!
Talent Show Volunteers
Thank you for taking the time to volunteer for the BES Talent show!
Below is the link to the Talent Show Sign Up Genius.
Summer Planning
Many of you have started planning summer trips, camps, and events. Please mark your calendars for the following events for the 2016-2017 start of school:
- Enrollment Completion: Tuesday, August 2 from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a time for NEW to BES students to show proof of residency and turn in any necessary paperwork. Returning students do not need to prove residency as we have done in years past.
- Meet the Teacher: Thursday, August 18
- First Day of School: Monday, August 22
Spirit Nights
- 4/26: Raising Cane's
- 5/3: Chick-Fil-A
- 5/10: Zoe's
- 5/17: Chop House Burger
- 5/31: Menchie's
Choose Your Own Adventure - GCISD Elementary Summer Programs
The cover of the Summer Enrichment brochure (seen on the left) was designed by our own Kathryn DeYoung!
Math Telescoping Exams
Testing opportunities for telescoping in math for the 2016-2017 school year are available in the spring and summer for GCISD students who are completing grades K through 7.
The Math Telescoping Information Packet will be available the first week in March on the district website under the For Parents and Students Directory by selecting the link for Acceleration Exams, Math Telescoping, Grades K-7. From the Assessment Department page select either the ENGLISH or SPANISH version for Math Telescoping, Grades K-7.
Parents will find information about the requirements to qualify for Math Telescoping and instructions about the new TWO STEP Online Registration Process. There will be links to print the Information Packet, begin the TWO STEP Online Registration Process to register for the spring exams, view the TEKS on the TEA website, and download Study Guides for the exams purchased from UT-Austin.
The exam dates and registration deadlines for each exam date are listed below:
Spring Exam Date
Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Colleyville Elementary
Online Registration Deadline,
April 12, 2016 CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT
The online registration form will become unavailable at 12:01 a.m., April 13, 2016.
Exam Fee Payment Deadline
April 14, 2016 by noon
Summer Exam Date
Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Colleyville Elementary
Online Registration Deadline
June 20, 2016 CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT
Online registration for the Summer Exam Date will open the week of May 9th. The online registration form will become unavailable at 12:01 a.m., June 21, 2016.
Exam Fee Payment Deadline
June 22, 2016 by noon
Looking Ahead...
Tuesday, April 12
Talent Show Dress Rehearsal 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 14
BES Volunteers are SOUPER! Volunteer appreciation lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P. at 817-305-4820
Friday, April 15
BES Sprit Day: Wear purple to honor our students who's parents serve in the military (see above)
First Grade Field Trip
Talent Show 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 16
Rachel's Challenge Rally
Friday, April 22
Second Grade Field Trip
Girls on the Run Community Service Bake Sale (more information coming soon)
Dad's Club Camp Event
Tuesday, April 26
Raising Cane's Spirit Night
Thursday, April 28
Pre-K & Kindergarten Round-Up: If you have an incoming kindergartener, join us for this come and go event between 3:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Friday, April 29
BES Spirit Day
Muffins with Moms from 7:15 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the cafeteria
Lunch & LEAD from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the learning commons
May 2 - May 6
Staff appreciation week!
Tuesday, May 3
Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night
Saturday, May 7
Election Day
Monday, May 9
STAAR Math grade 3 & 4 as well as 5th grade make-ups
Tuesday, May 10
STAAR Reading grade 3 & 4 as well as 5th grade make-ups
Zoe's Spirit Night
Wednesday, May 11
STAAR Science grade 5
Thursday, May 12
STAAR make-ups, if necessary
25 Book Challenge forms due
Friday, May 13
STAAR make-ups, if necessary
BES Spirit Day
Tuesday, May 17
Chop House Burger Spirit Night
CEC 3:10 p.m.
Thursday, May 19
PTA 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 20
Field Day
B.E.S. Texans
Tonya McEnery, Assistant Principal
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/1354
Location: 601 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 8173054920
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Bransford-Elementary-School
Twitter: @BESTexans