Bransford Blast
April 23, 2017
This week our Texans learned about the importance of being good stewards of resources, recycling, and reusing through the school-wide recycling competition, presentations from Joan U'ilani Meeks, and recycled art project with Mr. Hughes. A BIG thank you to Andrea Hickson for organizing such an engaging Earth Week for our Texans! Thank you to 5th grader Ashwin for organizing the Kicks for Kids community service project!
In addition to Earth Week, our Texans took a step back in time on Friday to the fabulous 50's! While at school, the students danced the day away, competed in the limbo, and had a costume contest. Thank you Mrs. Atkins and Mrs. Apodaca for the fantastic 50's fun! Thank you to all who joined us for the annual BES Sock Hop on Friday night! This great family event was made possible because of the dedication of our parent volunteers. Thank you Jill Tate and Angela Greenlaw for leading the sock hop committee!
This week we will meet our newest Texans as we open our doors on Tuesday evening for Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up. This event is another showcase of our wonderful community as students and parents will serve as tour guides, PTA will welcome our families, and a meet and greet is planned for after the event. Talk about a Texas sized welcome!
If your schedule is open on Friday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m., join us for the BES April pep rally. Our pep rally's afford a time to celebrate our Texans. In addition to recognizing our Portrait of a Graduate students, we will have a special guest from Texas PTA to recognize our campus the Platinum Voice for Every Child Award. This award recognizes campus that have one voice for every child on the campus. What an incredible testament to the dedication our community feels for being involved!
Join us on Saturday at the Rachel's Challenge Rally! Students can participate in the 5K free of charge, see below for more details. This wonderful GCISD event celebrates all campus's dedication to character education and starting a chain reaction.
Have a wonderful week!
After Round-Up Social
5th Grade STAAR Results
Spring Pictures
Individual student pictures were sent home for parents to preview. If you would like to keep all or part of the package, please send the payment and or the unwanted pictures to your child’s teacher. Pricing information is included on the back of the picture envelope.
Your child’s teacher has a few extra class pictures if you are interested. They are $12 each. Let your child's teacher know if you would like one!
Thank you for making checks payable to “Top of Texas Photography”.
Thank you for sending in payment and or pictures by Monday, April 24th!
Student Class Placements
In the coming weeks, we will begin to develop our class lists for next school year. In creating these lists we take into account district guidelines and keep in mind the need to create a balanced classroom for our terrific Texans. This process involves multiple variables. Below you will find some of the variables we will consider as we develop class lists for the 2017- 2018 school year:
· Gender balance
· Academic mix
· Personality and learning styles
· Peer relationships
· Class size
· Special needs
The objective is to place all students with a teacher in a balanced class that will support individual learning and growth. At Bransford, we are very fortunate to have an exceptional group of teachers and staff to work with our students and families.
Families have the optional opportunity to fill out a student class information form. This form will NOT be used for requesting a teacher, but will give you a chance to share valuable information about your child. There will also be a spot for your child to share. We will NOT be honoring specific teacher requests. The form will be available in the office to families April 27 - May 5. Completed forms will be accepted until Monday, May 8 at 7:45 a.m.
Final class lists will be posted at meet the teacher night on Monday, August 14, 2017.
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.
End of Year Celebrations
- Pre-K ~ Tuesday, May 30 at 1:45 p.m.
- Kinder ~ Thursday, June 1 at 8:15 a.m.
- 1st ~ Tuesday, May 30 at 8:15 a.m.
- 2nd ~ Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.
- 3rd ~ Wednesday, May 31 at 1:45 p.m.
- 4th ~ Wednesday, May 31 at 8:15 a.m.
- 5th ~ Thursday, May 25 at 8:15 a.m.
KC Club Service Project
Math Telescoping
MATH TELESCOPING!
They have posted the May/June 2017 Acceleration Exam Grades 1-5 Information Packet and Registration Form on the website.
The exam date is June 14th.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Tuesday, 4/25
- Sherif Rizkalla
- David Burgoon
Thursday, 4/27
- William Digaetano
- Open
Friday, 4/28
- Jay Steinkamp
- Michael Rowntree
Tuesday, 5/2
- Open
- Open
Thursday, 5/4
- Justin Rutledge
- Cody Vise
Friday, 5/5
- Greg Takacs
- Steven Parsley
Please click here if you are interested in serving as a Bransford Watch D.O.G.S.
Dining Out for BES
- Jersey Mike's April 27th 5:00 pm -9:00 pm
- Teddy’s Burgers Spirit Night May 16th 4:00pm-9:00pm
- Menchie's June 1st 12:00pm -3:00pm
SHAC
2017-2017
Let's Talk
Let's Talk! may be found on our campus homepage, or by visiting
http://www.gcisd-k12.org/domain/4579.
CHHS Volleyball May 12
Summer Opportunities
Summer Enrichment
Details
- One-week sessions from June 12 – July 21
- 8:30 – 11:30 and/or 12:30 – 3:30
- Fee: $100-$110/course with a one-time $25 registration fee
- Early Bird discount of $10/course if registered and paid before 5/14/16
- Location: Cross Timbers Middle School
- Part-Time KidzU Care is available for students enrolled in Summer Enrichment before and after classes.
Dates to Know
- April 25: Pre-K and Kinder Registration 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- April 28: BES Pep Rally 2:00 p.m.
- April 29: Rachel's Challenge Rally and 5k
- May 11: PTA General Meeting 6:30 p.m.
- May 19: Field Day
- May 31: School-Wide Picnic
- June 1: Early Release 11:45 a.m., Last Day of School
- August 14: Meet the Teacher 2017-2018
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