Bransford Blast
May 30, 2016
Last Week of School
We have a busy two and a half days at Bransford. On Tuesday, come out and watch the staff versus fifth graders in a friendly game of softball at 8:30 a.m. During the softball game four lucky students will be awarded bicycles, complements of State Farm (see below). In the afternoon, at 1:45 p.m., first graders will be celebrating their successes from the year. And, after school, we will have our last BES spirit night of the school year at Menchie's. Hope to see you there for some delicious frozen yogurt.
Wednesday we celebrate our fifth graders, many of whom have been BES Texans since kindergarten. The fifth grade awards start at 8:30 a.m. followed by a clap out down the Bransford halls. Fifth graders will then enjoy their end of year celebration at the park. We will end the day honoring the accomplishments of our terrific third graders at 1:30 p.m.
On Thursday our kindergarteners will wear white as they cross the stage one step closer to being first graders. All students are dismissed at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. If you are looking to spend a little more time at BES before summer, our wonderful volunteers are helping staff move classrooms and prepare rooms for summer time starting at 2:00 p.m. Please join in the fun as many hands make light work!
It is hard to believe this is the last week of school. What an amazing year we've had together! Thank you for entrusting us with your students! It is an honor to work with each of them and each of you!
Sincerely,
Jamie Halliburton
Yearbooks
Fast Pass
Summer Fun!
- Barnes & Noble Summer Reading: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/summer-reading/_/N-rs9?st=AFF&SID=BNB_DRS_Evergreen_20150928&2sid=Skimlinks_7640394_NA&sourceId=AFFSkimlinksM000006
- GCISD Summertime Boredom Busters: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZkn7uN6EuFCR546jDhyLZPoenkmm-uq-1710-HsP4o/edit?usp=sharing
- Colleyville Public Library Summer Reading: http://www.colleyville.com/event.php?id=2528
- Grapevine Public Library Summer Reading: http://www.grapevinetexas.gov/index.aspx?NID=310
Bicycle Raffle
Join PTA
Celebration Time
Kinder: June 2 at 8:30 a.m.
1st: May 31 at 1:45 p.m.
3rd: June 1 at 1:30 p.m.
5th: June 1 at 8:30 a.m.
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:
Meet the Teacher: Thursday, August 18
First Day of School: Monday, August 22
Spirit Nights
- 5/31: Menchie's
Elementary Electives
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School Supplies
Ordering school supplies now helps you save time and money when back-to-school shopping. Parents that use EPI school packs save up to 40% compared to the same supplies from a national retailer.
Order deadline is
To order online:
1) Go to: www.educationalproducts.com/
2) Enter our school code: BRA020
Supplies will be delivered to your student on Meet the Teacher night on .
For questions, contact Jill Nelson at jnels327@yahoo.com.
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:
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, May 31
8:30 a.m. 5th Grade Softball Game
1:45 p.m. 1st Grade Awards
Menchie's Spirit Night
Wednesday, June 1
8:30 a.m. 5th Grade Awards
1:30 p.m. 3rd Grade Awards
Thursday, June 2
8:30 a.m. Kindergarten Awards
11:45 a.m. Dismissal
Last Day of School
Friday, June 3
Happy Summer Students! See you at meet the teacher on August 18!
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