BBE Weekly Update
April 19 - 23
BEAR BRANCH NEWS!!
READ-a-THION - We are encouraging our students to participate in our first-ever READ-a-THON, hosted by our BBE PTO. The READ-a-THON will start tomorrow, April 19th, and continue through April 30th. Teachers sent home flyers last week with information and directions to activate and log your child's reading minutes.
Our goal is for each child to raise $25. There will be tiered prizes and challenges for students and the grade-level classes. The money raised will help our staff and students to finish this year on a fun-filled finish line as we raise funding for teacher reimbursement, expand this year's Field Day into a big ol' Kids Fun Day, help pay for 4h-grade end of the year celebration, and prepare PTO budget for next year's events. We hope that you will support us in this fundraiser and support the fun in reading.
** Oh yeah, if 80% of students, that 400 students, set up their read-a-thon, BBE PTO will live stream Mr. Gassaway kissing a pig! **
Scholastic Book Fair - This is our last week for the Scholastic Book Fair. Click here for book fair details. Click here to understand eWallet (A safe, cashless way for your child to shop at the book fair). Click here for a tutorial from our Librarian, Heather Cowham, on how to add money to your child's Wallet account.
4th Grade Parents - Attached is a PDF document and a video for students going to 5th grade. There is important information and frequently asked questions about your child going to 5th grade at Bear Branch Intermediate. We are working on a video presentation, and we will share it with you through School Messenger.
Kindergarten Roundup Set for May 4 & 5
Mark your Calendar
April 6 4th Grade STAAR Writing Test
April 6 4th Grade Parent Information Zoom Night with BBIS
April 8 Spirit Night at Chik-fila
April 12-23 Scholastic Book Fair
April 19-30 BBE READ-a-THON
May 4,5 Kinder and PK Roundup (online registration)
May 11 3rd / 4th Grade STAAR Math Test
May 12 3rd / 4th Grade STAAR Reading Test
May 18 Putt-putt Golf Exhibit with Project REAACH
May 20 End of the Year Awards for Kinder and 4th
May 21 BBE Field Day (rain date: May 24)
May 25 Early Release 12:40 p.m.
May 25 4th Grade Celebration and Clap-out
CONGRADULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS FOR THE 2020 -2021 SCHOOL YEAR!
Staff Recognition for April
My name is Cathy Wroten. My husband, Doug, and I moved to Magnolia in 1990. Magnolia will always be our first home and close to our hearts. We have one son, a daughter-in-law, and a new grandbaby. My son is a graduate of Magnolia High School and also attended Bear Branch Elementary. I started teaching at Bear Branch when he was in Kindergarten. I have been at Bear Branch Elementary for 21 years. My passion is teaching kids the joy of reading. First Grade is special to me because it allows me to pursue that passion. MISD has been good to me, and I appreciate the opportunity to work in a district where we put kids first. The people at Bear Branch are my family, and I feel blessed to be a part of such a great school.
Staff of the Month - MARNE FLOWERS
After being born and raised in Seattle, Washington, I became a Texan girl in 2004. I graduated from college then spent some time in Afghanistan as a government contractor. This experience led me to Houston, Texas where I purchased my home in Magnolia. I am honored to be chosen Staff of the Month! I work with some amazing people, and I am honored to be assisting students in their learning as an Instructional Paraprofessional.
Camp Invention: Summer 2021
Join Us for the Best Summer Ever!
Camp Invention® is back with an all-new program: Recharge! Featuring take-apart microphones, robotic crickets, duck-launching devices, and morphing vehicles, this summer is packed full of super fun, confidence-boosting STEM activities!
What could be better? This year, with our Peace of Mind Promise, your local camp is being offered in-person, and at home, so your child can experience the fun of Camp Invention no matter where they are!
Bear Branch Elementary School
6/7/2021 - 6/11/2021 from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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