Blue Jay Blast
Brushy Creek Elementary
March 11th - 15th - Spring Break
March 22nd- Donuts with Grown-ups (Third Grade Only) - 7:45 - 8:15 in the BCE cafeteria
March 22nd - Pastries with the Principal - 8:15-9:15 in the Blue Jay Cafe
Registration Update
If you and your family have moved since beginning school at Brushy Creek, I am in need of a new proof of residence for your child(ren). I need to update student records throughout the school year.
If you have any questions please let me know.
Thank you.
Connie Swofford Attendance Specialist/Registrar.
Intent to Return to BCE 24-24
Is your child currently enrolled at BCE for the 23-24 school year?
Is your child currently in grades PreK-4th?
If you answered yes to BOTH questions, then please complete this form by Friday, April 19th in order for your child to be placed on a Brushy Creek class list for the 2024-2025 school year.
If your answer is no to any of the above information, please do not complete this form.
2024-2025 Student Placement Info Form
Thank you for providing us with information about your child which will help us in determining appropriate classroom placement for next year. While we cannot guarantee to honor requests, we want to give you the opportunity to assist us in class placement. Ultimately, our choices will be based on class makeup and balance.
This form will close on April 19th.
Donuts with Grown Ups
We are continuing our roll out of a sweet new event: Donuts with Grownups! Each month, we’ll be holding a morning of tasty treats with loved ones. Next up, Third Grade! Please join us for this fun event for parents, grandparents or another special grown-up in your child’s life! We’ll be passing out donuts from 7:45-8:15 am in the Cafeteria on March 22nd. Registration should have been sent home by your child's third grade teacher.
Pastries with the Principals
Mark your calendar! You are invited to join us for "Pastries the Principal" on Friday, March 22. We'll gather with Mrs. Strong, chat, and enjoy some pastries at 8:15am in the Blue Jay Cafe! Please submit a question and let us know you are attending!
PTA Nominations are OPEN
It’s already that time of year! Nomination season. Bring it on, nominations for 2024-2025 term are now open! If you or someone you know is interested in taking on a leadership role with Brushy Creek PTA, please fill out the nomination form using the Google Form provided. You can find the form here. Additionally, we encourage you to review the Texas PTA Leadership Competencies PDF, which is available here.
Carnival: Pre-Sale & Pringles
Pre-Orders: Blue Jays, come one come all! Spring Carnival is here -- April 5, 4-7pm, at Cat Hollow Park! Pre-sales are OPEN now through March 29 for wristbands and tickets. Learn more here: https://bcebluejays.memberhub.com/w/carnival
Pringles Needed for Carnival
Our annual Pringles competition will start March 18! Each grade level will be competing to see who can collect the most cans of Pringles! All Pringles cans will appear at Carnival at the Pringles Toss game. The grade level with the MOST cans donated will win a popsicle party!
Clothes Closet Volunteers Needed
Come lend a hand at the Round Rock Clothing Closet! You will be sorting and hanging clothes, straightening racks, and assisting clients. Open slots are on the 1st Thursdays of each month. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080d49abae2ea1fe3-clothes#/
BCE TECH
The break is the perfect opportunity to unplug to enjoy activities such as: board games, the outdoors, reading books, watching movies, cooking up a favorite family recipe (of course, with an adult), and enjoying friends/family!
Please be sure to send back charged devices on Monday, March 18th!
Student Chromebooks
In effort to ensure that your student continues to be safe, respectful and responsible when utilizing district issued Chromebooks on and off campus, please take a moment to review the 23-24 RRISD Chromebook Guide and Student/Parent Use Agreement with your child.
RRISD Summer Enrichment Camps- Registration is open!
Can you believe summer is just around the corner! Looking for ways to keep you Blue Jays busy! RRISD Summer Enrichment camps are here! Only Round Rock ISD can provide students with so many thrilling enrichment choices*. We have something for everyone. Enrichment offers students of all skill levels a deeper understanding of their work in the classroom through fun, interactive, individual and team-focused activities that promote the joy of learning.
Mrs. Garcia and Ms. Cowes are teaching Code & Explore with Finch Robots for students in grades 2-5! Seating is limited. Be sure to sign up and check out other incredible camps here.
Are You Ready to Volunteer?
A new semester brings new volunteer links! There are several volunteer opportunities available -- Teacher Workroom (weekly, click link and sign up to cut and laminate items for the staff!) and Cafeteria Volunteers (daily during K/1st lunches). Interested in something else? Click here to complete the Brushy Creek PTA Volunteer Interest Form and let us know how you would like to serve the Blue Jay community!
Teacher Workroom Supplies
Hello! We are in need of some supplies to fill up our Teacher Workroom. The workroom is used by all of our teachers to give our students the best possible learning environment. Anything will help! Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. You can send the items to school with your student labeled "teacher workroom" or you may drop them off to the office. Thank you!
March Celebrations
As we reflect upon the remarkable achievements and enriching experiences of the past year, it brings us immense pleasure to extend our sincere gratitude for your valued partnership. Your insights enriched our collective understanding. Eager to continue this journey, we invite you to share your unique perspectives in a classroom visit, fostering inclusivity and appreciation for diverse traditions. This interactive experience will broaden our students' horizons and create lasting connections. Your insights are a precious gift that we are eager to receive. Your willingness to contribute to our students' growth exemplifies the spirit of community and collaboration that defines BCE. Please secure your willingness to visit your child’s classroom through the 23-24 Cultural Celebration Form and we will coordinate to ensure a convenient schedule. Thank you for considering our invitation.
March:
National Women’s History Month
Nineteen Day Fast
2nd: Texas Independence Day
8th: International Women’s Day
11th-April 9th: Ramadan
17th: Saint Patrick’s Day
20th: Nowruz
23rd-24th: Purim
25th: Holi
21st: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
22nd: World Water Day
31st: Cesar Chavez Day
Apply to be a Volunteer
Register to volunteer by completing the volunteer application form. Applicants must use their legal name as it appears on their driver’s license or passport. You MUST have a Social Security Number to complete the online form.
To improve student safety, any person wishing to volunteer in Round Rock ISD is required to complete a Volunteer Application.
- Application must be renewed each school year
- Application should be completed as early as possible
- Application takes approximately five minutes to complete
- You must hit SUBMIT (not just ‘save’) for the application to be processed
- Applications take 72 hours to process
- Once completed, present your photo ID at the campus to be scanned into Raptor
- Check the status of your application by contacting the front office at your child’s campus
BCE Parent Handbook
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Le1kmJxIddOp-yFnw25e-PJFbFp4K8GdoudppO7nlk/edit?usp=sharing
Brushy Creek PTA
The PTA does so much for our school, students, and teachers! This year may still look a little different but we still need you to join and support the PTA.
When you join the PTA, consider having more than one parent join as this helps benefit our school by showing a greater presence in our community and gives us an advantage in obtaining sponsorships and school discounts. Grandparents, relatives, friends, even your kids can be PTA members. Click here to join: https://bcebluejays.memberhub.com/
Brushy Creek Elementary T-shirts, Spirit Items, Yearbooks (pre-orders), Feather Our Nest Donations, And PTA Memberships Are Available Through Our Online Store. Click here to order now! https://bcebluejays.memberhub.com/
You can also follow the PTA on Twitter to stay up to date on what is happening on our campus and with PTA.
Brushy Creek Elementary
Website: brushycreek.roundrockisd.org
Location: 3800 Stonebridge Drive, Round Rock, TX, USA
Phone: 512-428-3000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rrisd.brushycreek
Twitter: @BCE_BlueJays