Blue Jay Blast
Brushy Creek Elementary
February 12th - Reflections Ceremony and PTA General Meeting @ 6:30 p.m.
February 13th - 3rd - 5th STAAR Interim (practice) - Reading
February 16th - Donuts with Grown-Ups - 2nd Grade
February 19th - No School/Professional Development for Teachers
BCE Read-A-Thon
Brushy Creek Elementary fundraiser is currently in progress. This is NOT a PTA sponsored event. All the money earned from our read-a-thon will go directly to our campus budget.
Read-a-thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.
Students will earn prizes for the minutes/donations they receive. Some prizes include eating lunch with the principal and being entered into a drawing to silly string the admin team. Students will also have the opportunity to read here at school. We are dedicating three Fridays for students to read thirty minutes. They can record these minutes into their log.
We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/jbwVLz/1 and following the simple instructions.
We've chosen Read-a-thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.
We hope EVERYONE participates.
Thanks so much,
Brushy Creek Elementary
Support BCE Girl Scouts
Pet Clinic Success
Thank you so much to the Blue Jays that volunteered on Tuesday night with the PTA Pet Clinic! It was a huge success and it would not have happened without you. $1,300 raised and we are so grateful for Dr. Tarlton's generosity. Thank YOU for spreading the word out in the community. These funds will allow the PTA to provide fun family events, support the school by funding field trips, technology licenses, grants and more!
Reflections Ceremony and PTA General Meeting
Join the Brushy Creek PTA on Monday night for an eventful evening! The Reflections participants will be celebrated and honored -- and you can come view their pieces! Following the ceremony, the PTA will share what has been planned for the semester. The Reflections celebration will kick off with a viewing gallery from 6-6:30pm, brief ceremony, and the PTA membership meeting will follow! We hope you will join us in the cafeteria on Monday night, February 12.
PTA Family Night
Yearbook Photo Submission
Calling all Blue Jays! We want to feature YOU in the 23-24 Yearbook. Click here to share your photos with us. Photos from sports? Literacy Night? Musical performances? Class parties? Donuts? We'll take them all!
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, Second 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 February 16. 2nd grade teachers should have sent the link to their parents. See you on Friday!
Lunar New Year Campus Activities-Join the Celebration
As we embrace the spirit of the Lunar New Year, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. Join us in celebrating this auspicious occasion with a series of vibrant and engaging campus activities that promise to bring joy, laughter, and a sense of community.
Activities Led by Mrs. Charlotte Chen:
Our dedicated BCE Parent/Volunteer, Mrs. Charlotte Chen, is leading a variety of campus activities to make this Lunar New Year unforgettable.
Volunteer Opportunities - Your Help Matters!
We invite you to be part of the celebration by lending a helping hand. Your support is crucial to making these activities a success. If you're interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
Contact Information for Questions:
Have questions or need more information? Feel free to reach out to Mrs. Charlotte Chen at charlottehtchen@gmail.com or Jacqueline Garcia, ITS, at jacqueline_garcia@roundrockisd.org. Your inquiries are always welcome!
Let's come together as a community to celebrate the Lunar New Year with joy and unity. We look forward to your participation in these exciting activities!
BCE TECH
February Digital Citizenship
Our focus for this month is Cyber Kindness! Questions that we encourage you to discuss as a family:
What does it mean to be kind online?
Can you think of a time someone was kind online?
Take a moment to explore the lesson listed for your child’s respective grade level on the RRISD Instructional Technology website!
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.
Enrichment Department Feedback
Thank you for taking time to provide feedback to the Round Rock ISD Enrichment Department. To learn more information about the programs and services we offer please visit roundrockisd.org/enrichment.
Below you will have the opportunity to select and provide feedback on individual areas of our programming including our after school classes, District supported enrichment programming, Round Rock ISD Robotics, and summer enrichment camps.
If the categories listed above don't align with the feedback you would like to share please select the Specific Need or Concern option to share your thoughts.
After giving feedback about an area of programming you will be given the option to submit the form.
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!
February 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.
February:
Black History Month
1: National Freedom Day
9: Lunar New Year’s Eve
10: Lunar New Year
13: Shrove Tuesday aka Mardi Gras
14: Valentine’s Day
14: Ash Wednesday
15: Nirvana Day (Buddhist Holiday)
15: Susan B. Anthony Day
19: President’s Day
20: World Day of Social Justice
21: International Mother Language Day
24: Magha Puja (Buddhist Holiday)
26-29 Ayyam-I-Ha
5th Grade Yearbook Pride Lines - Only
If you would like to add a pride line for your fifth grader in this year's yearbook, please see the flyer below. These prices are good through 12/15 but increase starting 12/16.
Yearbook sales through Jostens
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