Bransford Blast
January 15, 2017
Calendar Survey
Parent/Community Survey (English): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQ09NGteBVQF9yEIrjJl-arC221pS925y-HafXH82i-zEEPQ/viewform
Spanish Parent/Community (Survey): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDvpLxzFo7I9EYBjW3-HWnAZ9bceRNu5E1MbV8f7qxgevQBA/viewform
Math Telescoping
Spring Testing Dates
Online Registration: 2/27-3/10
Spring Test: 4/29
Summer Testing Dates
Online Registration: 5/11-5/25
Summer Test: 6/28
Art Contest
GCISD students of all ages are invited to create artwork illustrating the fun learning opportunities available through GCISD’s Summer Enrichment Program. This year’s theme is “Rockin' Through the Summer.” The winning artwork will serve as the cover design for the GCISD Summer Enrichment brochure, which will be posted on the website and provides information about registration and summer learning opportunities for students completing K-6th grades. Winning artwork will also be used to promote the Summer Enrichment Program through social media. The student who creates the winning entry will be recognized in the brochure and during a regular meeting of the GCISD Board of Trustees.
Art must be original and can be hand-drawn, painted, computer-designed or in any other medium. Judges will be looking for a design that is creative, appropriate and uses the “Rockin' Through the Summer” theme. Art should be on 8 ½” x 11” paper and submitted in color, but be able to be reproduced in black and white. Student's full name, school, grade and teacher's name should be on the BACK of the artwork. Please do not frame or mat entry to any size larger than 8 ½” x 11”. Our contest opened January 9, 2017, and the deadline for submitting the art is Friday, February 10th. Students should submit entries to their campus art teacher.
Mark Your Calendar
BES Spirit Events
- Zoe's Spirit Night on January 17th
Upcoming Watch DOGS
Tuesday, 1/17
- Open
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- Open
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- Jeff Zimmerer
- Napoleon Erazo
- Open
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Thursday
- Open
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Friday
- John Lastinger
- Michael Rowntree
Please click here if you are interested in serving as a Bransford Watch D.O.G.S.
Talent Show Volunteers
Bransford Texans need a little assistance from our fabulous volunteers to get to Broadway! Please consider volunteering a few minutes during the talent show. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help out so our students can showcase their talents.
Talent Show Sign Up:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4da9af23aaff2-bransford3
Monday, January 15
Thursday
Talk with Texans
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.
Next Year
Interested in serving on or receiving more information about the B.E.S.T. PTA board for the 2017-2018 school year? This is a great opportunity to get involved and work more closely with our wonderful families and superb staff. Click here to learn more.
GCISD Council of PTAs Legislative Roundtable Meeting
WE WANT AND NEED YOUR VOICE! Please join your fellow GCISD PTA members on January 26th for a Legislative Advocacy Roundtable Discussion hosted by the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Council of PTAs.
MEET and TALK with YOUR area legislators and staff and pick up advocacy tips to use throughout the current 85th Texas Legislative Session.
· Thursday, January 26, 2017
· 6:30-8:00pm (childcare not provided)
· Light refreshments provided
· PDEC (Professional Development and Education Center): 5800 Colleyville Blvd., Colleyville, TX 76034
We will give a brief overview of our district PTA's top 5 issues for our legislators to address: 1) Reduce STAAR emphasis, 2) Oppose vouchers and ESA programs, 3) Adequate school funding, 4) Pursue a new accountability system that is valid, reliable and balanced and 5) Clarify the role of school districts on cyber-bullying. (Handouts with more information on each issue will be available at the event.)
Pre-registration is not required, but is highly recommended so we can get a headcount and plan appropriately. To register, scroll down to find your school and RSVP at the following site: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0d45a9a72ca46-legislative.
For questions, please contact your local PTA President, Elisabeth Hammons (Lis.hammons@gmail.com) or Doug Noell, GCISD Council of PTAs Legislative Chair (doug_noell@yahoo.com).
Grant Opportunity
Dr. Jesse Schroeder of Schroeder Orthodontics, one of the GCISD Education Foundation’s official corporate sponsors and supporter of many schools, is proud to announce a Teacher’s Grant Contest. For the fourth year, he will be sponsoring five $1,000 grants as part of his five year $100,000 commitment to the Education Foundation and our school district. The grant will be given to a teacher in each grade, first-fifth. These are the key points to enter:
- Have your Texan write or draw a one-page idea of what he/she thinks the teacher could do for the students with the $1,000 grant.
- Students submit drawing or writing to their teachers by February 2, 2017.
- The teacher is to select the one that he/she thinks best expresses a good use of the grant; the selections will be submitted to the Education Foundation Office on Friday, February 3, 2017.
- The Education Foundation will deliver the submissions to Schroeder Orthodontics for selection of the five winners.
- The winners will be announced with check presentations to the teachers at the annual GCISD Council of PTAs Founder’s Day luncheon and program, Thursday, February 23.
There are no rules as to how the one-page drawing or writing should be done so be creative! Please make sure that your students have their name, grade, teacher’s name and school’s name on the submission.
Lone Star Leadership Academy
Texan Time
Starting next Friday, January 27, our students will engage in Texan Time. During the last 50 minutes of the day, students will participate in enrichment and extension classes in an effort to foster the GCISD 5 with a focus on creating an original design or product. Classes will be offered in the areas of fine arts, creativity, and innovation. This week, your child will view advertisements and select courses with their homeroom teachers. Stay tuned for more information on Texan Time!
Dates to Know
- January 16: Staff and student holiday
- January 17: Zoe's Spirit Night
- January 17 -20: Benchmark Testing grades 3, 4, and 5
- January 19: PTA General Meeting 1:00 p.m.
- January 20: BES Spirit Day
- January 23: CEC 3:15 p.m.
- January 27: Talk with Texans 8:00 a.m., Talent Show 6:00 p.m.
- January 30: Play it Safe student program during specials
- February 1: Fitness Force resumes
- February 9: Student-led conferences,11:45 a.m. release
Bistro Height Tables
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