Wrangler Weekly

Message from Ms. Bratton, principal

Hello Wrangler families --

It was great seeing students back on campus this week for schedule pick up and practicing for the BIG event -- Wrangler Round UP!

We cannot wait to have all students back in the building on Monday and to see everyone at the Wrangler Round UP! tomorrow morning.

6th 9:00 AM

7th 10:00 AM

8th 11:00 AM

Please take the time to carefully review this week's information. Here is an essential guide for your review to help you navigate the year: LINK to SBMS ESSENTIAL GUIDE.

Go Wranglers!

Ms. Bratton

Did you miss schedule pick up?

Don't worry if you missed schedule pick up this week. We've got all the info right here!

Schedules: All students will be given an updated copy of their schedule on the first day of school. You can also access it on Skyward beginning this weekend.

Planners: Students will be able to purchase student planners for $8 during lunch on the first week of school. You can also prepay online and pick up in the cafeteria: https://secure.payk12.com/school/Spring-Branch-Middle-School/640/item/241061

PTA: See the links below to purchase PTA memberships and attire.

Apparel and Signs: Click here to see Cheer Booster spirit signs and SBMS apparel

Athletics: See below for more information regarding athletic requirements.

Did you miss Saddle UP! (NEW Student Orientation)?

Don't worry -- here is a link to the information you need. While there were many more details shared in the presentation, this will give you a good overview, and you are always welcome to reach out if you have any questions.

Volleyball Tryouts

Information: Tryouts will begin August 22nd @ 6:30am for both 7th & 8th grade girls. ALL participants should be court ready by 6:15am. Please come dressed in your athletic uniform, hair up, shirts tucked in, court shoes on, with knee pads, and a water bottle.

The first cut will be made Wednesday, August 23rd, and final cuts will be made Thursday, August 24th. Cuts will be posted on a QR code with just tryout numbers. Teams will be selected be at the discretion of the coaches, we look for 15-20 7th graders, and 15-20 8th graders. Skills that will be highly considered for the team will be: Serving, Passing, Hitting, Court awareness, Teamwork, and HUSTLE!

First practice will be Friday, August 25th @ 6:30am, where additional season information will be handed out.

Any further questions should be directed to brittany.stuive@comalisd.org

Athletics Teams -- Parent Remind Accounts:

Athletics Presentation from Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023: LINK

Don't forget that all 7th and 8th grader must have a current physical dated May 1, 2023 or later for the upcoming school year on file with the SBMS coaching staff before the first day of school.

Child Nutrition

Online Payments - Lunch Money Now - Learn how to pay for school meals including online, checks and cash.
Free & Reduced Meals and Federal Guidelines
Menus
Special Diets and Food Allergies
Meal Pricing
- Breakfast: $1.95 (paid) $0.30 (reduced) for students; $2.80 for faculty/visitor.
- Lunch: Elementary - $3.20 (paid) $0.40 (reduced), middle and high schools - $3.40 (paid) $0.40 (reduced), faculty/visitor - $4.25

PTA needs you! Please join so we may keep advocating for our students, teachers, families and community. The more members we have, the larger our voice is with the Texas Legislature.

With your SBMS PTA registration, we can continue to advocate for issues such as vaping, student mental health, safety & security and cyber bullying.

At the link posted below, you will also find opportunities for corporate sponsorship and you can grab your spirit wear! T-shirts, hoodies, decals, sweatpants and drawstring bags all with the SB logo.

Did you know?

PTA is the largest and oldest nonprofit, volunteer child advocacy association in the country. We engage and empower families and the community.

We advocate for children in our own neighborhoods and across the state. We do all we do with one common vision, that every child’s potential is a reality!

No other association is committed to making every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Click here:

https://ch2v-1212.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true


Wrangler RoundUp Sponsor There are companies that talk about supporting their community. And then there are companies who show up. Thank you to Marni Anderson and TR & Co. for being such a supportive community leader. We thank you for your generosity and for being part of the #wranglernation!	PTA Membership Help us reach our goal of 1 voice for every child. With schools facing challenges like shrinking budgets and lack of educational equity, PTA is more important than ever. Click here to join now.	Thank you! Thank you so very much for everyone who has donated their time, food items or money to us! So far, have coordinated two taco breakfasts and a welcome back fajita lunch for our amazing staff…and school hasn’t even started! We appreciate all of you! Supporting the school can look very different for everyone and we realize that you go out of your way to help. Thank you.

Wrangler RoundUp Sponsor

There are companies that talk about supporting their community. And then there are companies who show up.

Thank you to Marni Anderson and TR & Co. for being such a supportive community leader.

We thank you for your generosity and for being part of the #wranglernation!

PTA Membership

Help us reach our goal of 1 voice for every child. With schools facing challenges like shrinking budgets and lack of educational equity, PTA is more important than ever. Click here to join now.

Thank you!

Thank you so very much for everyone who has donated their time, food items or money to us! So far, have coordinated two taco breakfasts and a welcome back fajita lunch for our amazing staff…and school hasn’t even started!

We appreciate all of you! Supporting the school can look very different for everyone and we realize that you go out of your way to help. Thank you.

8/29 VB vs SVMS, 7th away, 8th home

8/31 VB vs DMS, 7th home, 8th away

9/4 Labor Day Holiday

9/5 sbms campus fundraiser to support Wrangler Time Clubs and Campus Life

9/6 VB vs SVMS at SVHS, 7th home, 8th away

9/6 FB vs SVMS scrimmage at SVHS

9/9 VB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home

9/9 XC at Running Rattler Invitational

9/12 FB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away

9/14 Fall individual pictures

9/14 VB vs ORMS, 7th away, 8th home

9/16 VB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away

9/16 XC at Mustang Invitational

9/18 Open House

9/19 FB vs NBMS, 7th home at SVHS, 8th away

9/21 VB vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home

9/23 XC at Boerne Invitational

9/26 FB vs MVMS, 7th away, 8th home

9/27 VB vs MVMS, 7th home, 8th away

9/30 XC at Marble Falls Invitational

Bulverde Little League

At Bulverde Little League, we have doubled in size over the last 2 seasons and provide a great extracurricular activity for the kids to learn the game of baseball/softball and all the life lessons that come with being on a sports team. Fall ball registration is currently open until August 27th and our games begin September 16th. Visit www.bulverdelittleleague.org to register.

Important Links

SBMS Bell Schedule
SBMS Athletic Calendars
CISD Academic Calendar
Comal Parent Center
Hallway Heroes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4faaa728a20-20228 And as always, your volunteer background check must be on file for the current school year. The background check may take a few weeks to come back, so please plan accordingly.

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Message from Ms. Bratton, principal

Did you miss schedule pick up?

Did you miss Saddle UP! (NEW Student Orientation)?

CAR PICK UP LINE -- MODIFIED THIS YEAR:

If you did not receive your car number at schedule pick up, please make a sign with your student's name and grade level for the first day. Having this in the window of your vehicle will help us keep the line moving.

Volleyball Tryouts

Athletics Teams -- Parent Remind Accounts:

Child Nutrition

PTA CORNER

Wrangler RoundUp Sponsor

PTA Membership

Thank you!

Wrangler RoundUp Sponsor

PTA Membership

Thank you!

What is happening this week?

Monday 8/21

Tuesday 8/22

Wednesday 8/23

Thursday 8/24

Friday 8/25

Saturday 8/26

UPCOMING EVENTS

COMAL COMMUNITY

Have a dancer? Mark your calendar for the SVHS Silver Spurs Jr. Clinic!

Bulverde Little League

Important Links

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