Bransford Blast
March 4, 2018
Giraffes Can't Dance
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Staff Learning
Voice for Every Child Award
Dear Texan Families:
Grapevine Colleyville ISD is sharing this information about the district and your child’s campus with you as part of its obligations under the federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB).
Federal Report Cards for the state, the district, and each of the district’s campuses are now available on the district’s website at this link: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/4942 or are also available on the Texas Education Agency’s website at: https://tea.texas.gov/Finance_and_Grants/Grants/Federal_Report_Card/.
Information on these report cards includes:
Part I: Percent Tested and Student Achievement by Proficiency Level – Provides the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) performance results and participation for each subject area and grade level tested.
Participation reports also include reports of the participation of Children with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) by assessment type.
Part II: Student Achievement and State Academic Annual Measurable Objectives (AMOs) – Provides the AMO outcomes and data table of STAAR performance results for each subject area tested in the accountability subset. This section also includes participation rates on STAAR for reading/English and mathematics, use of alternative assessments, plus four-year and five-year graduation rates.
Part III: Priority and Focus Schools – Priority schools are the lowest 5% of Title I served campuses based on performance in reading and mathematics and graduation rates. Focus schools are 10% of Title I served campuses, not already identified as priority schools, that have the widest gaps between student group performance and safeguard targets.
Part IV: Teacher Quality Data – Provides information on teacher quality in three parts.
Part A – Percent of Teachers by Highest Degree Held – Professional qualifications of all public elementary and secondary teachers in the Texas.
Part B and C – Teachers with Emergency/Provisional Credentials, Low Poverty/High Poverty Summary Reports – Percentage of all public elementary and secondary school teachers teaching with emergency or provisional credentials, disaggregated by high-poverty compared to low-poverty schools.
Part V: Graduates Enrolled in Texas Institution of Higher Education (IHE) – Provides the percentage of students who enroll and begin instruction at an institution of higher education in Texas during the school year (fall or spring semester) following high school graduation.
Part VI: Statewide National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Results – Provides most recent NAEP results for Texas showing reading and mathematics performance results and participation rates, disaggregated by student group.
If you have difficulty accessing the information from the website, hard copies of the reports are available at the district or campus office.
Sincerely,
Jamie Halliburton
Bransford Principal
Spring Garden Club
The rest of the spring meeting dates are: 3/19, 4/2, 4/16, 4/30, and 5/14. Since it is spring, and we do have crazy weather; please check with the office on any rainy/stormy day to check if we will have garden club. I will let the office know be noon if it is cancelled.
If you have any questions, contact Andreahickson@sbcglobal.net
We can always use parent volunteers.
Parents' Night Out
Join us for the BEST pARTy benefiting arts integration at Bransford Elementary! This new event features dinner, auction and entertainment all for our terrific Texan.
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Event Details
Date: April 6, 2018
Time: 6 p.m.
6:00 - 7:00 ~ Mix and Mingle
7:00 - 8:00 ~ Dinner and Live Auction
8:00 - 10:30 ~ Live Band "Intensity" - Check them out
Location: Colleyville Center
Pre-K Enrollment
Math Telescoping Exams
GCISD Personalized Programs Lottery Deadline March 9
Applications for dual language kindergarten, STEM programs and tuition-based pre-kindergarten will must be completed by March 9, 2018. If more applications are received than there are available seats, a lottery will be held onMarch 29, 2018, at 10 am.
The application link is available at this website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/3802
Play it Safe
Play It Safe is a child abuse prevention and awareness program that incorporates individual grade level, age-appropriate scripts and movies to teach children how to reduce the risk of sexual and physical abuse, and sexual assault. It teaches them to recognize potentially abusive behavior, provides the tools to respond to threatening situations, and encourages them to report abuse to a trusted adult. Opt-Out forms were sent home in Friday folders. Forms only need to be returned if you prefer for your child NOT to participate in this program.
Sponsorship & Auction Opportunities
The BEST pARTy is right around the corner and we need your help! There is still time to be a sponsor, and are also looking for interesting and unique silent auction items and services. Donating a silent auction item is a great way to introduce your business to the community. Every donation makes a difference, regardless of size. Our sincere appreciation for your support will be shown by publicizing your generosity in our promotional materials and thanking you on our social media seen by 1000+ people!
The Bransford Elementary PTA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, your donations are tax deductible and a Charitable Acknowledgement receipt will be given for your generosity and tax purpose. Our deadline for printed sponsors is January 30th.
Please contact Jill Tate, VP of Fundraising for a list of sponsorship options or to donate an item or service.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Class Wish Lists
- Art: http://a.co/1WTzRuL
- Music: http://a.co/5REoquu
- Pre K: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NZ20D33TR8W9?&sort=default
- Kindergarten: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13ZIMC2V7S4IR?&sort=default
- 1st Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A01I6501J2JX?&sort=default
- 2nd Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VO8SWW62KG75?&sort=default
- 3rd Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WKWZ0H3G1YM7?&sort=default
- 4th Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M413XK0V449K?&sort=default
- 5th Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9K8RMZTY3TU5?&sort=default
Yearbook Information
Dates to Know
Click HERE for the 2017-2018 GCISD student calendar.
March 6: Play it Safe Presentation
April 21: Rachel's Challenge Rally and 5K
Save the Date for End of Year Celebrations
B.E.S.T. PTA
- Website: Check out Bransfordpta.com to keep you up to date on all the fun things happening at our school.
- If you would like to join B.E.S.T. PTA, visit www.joinpta.org.
Amazon Smile
BES Spirit Fundraisers
- Spring Creek BBQ Grapevine March 20th 5-9:00pm
- Snuffer's Spirit April 10th 5-8:00pm
- McAlister's Deli Spirit Night April 24th 5-8:00pm
- Menchies Spirit Night May 3rd 3-5:00pm
Bransford Elementary
Email: jamie.halliburton@gcisd.net
Website: http://www.gcisd-k12.org/Domain/1354
Location: 601 Glade Road, Colleyville, TX, United States
Phone: 8173054920
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Bransford-Elementary-School-353295401423635/
Twitter: @BESTexans