Bransford Blast
April 22, 2018
Happy Earth Day! Our Texans celebrated Earth Day this week by designing instruments from recycled materials. Then, on Friday each grade-level got together during specials to make music with their instruments. Bransford was full of happy music all day! Additionally, our Texans brought food and drink in reusable containers on Friday. We'll share the results of the impact on our trash next week. Stay tuned!
Also this week, our fifth graders enchanted audiences in Disney Junior's production of Beauty and the Beast. The students brought the fairy tale to life with their beautiful voices and great acting. The hours of practice paid off when our Texans took the stage! Thank you Mrs. Benson for allow our Texans to shine on the stage!
Thank you for coming to Bransford for student led conferences on Thursday! Our students demonstrated their communication skills during these conferences. It's inspiring to listen to our Texans share their celebrations and goals!
In this communication, see details about the events happening at BES the week, including:
- Monday: Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-Up
- Tuesday: Purple for Military Kids
- Tuesday: McAlister's Spirit Night
- Tuesday - Thursday: GRACE Food Drive
- School Supply Order Time
- No School on Friday, Bad Weather Make-Up Day
Looking forward to a fantastic week as we continue to build an excellent school together!
Educationally yours,
Jamie Halliburton
Bransford Principal
Rachel's Challenge 5K
K.C. Club
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Spring Picture Order Deadline
Spring Individual Picture Proofs are here...it's time to order!
The spring picture individual proofs have arrived and have been sent home with your child!
The deadline to order was Friday, April 20, 2018. All orders received by this date will be delivered back to the school. ***Please note...after this date orders can only be placed online and a $10.00 Late/Shipping Fee will be applied to all orders.***
To order after the deadline:
ONLINE...Images can be viewed and orders placed online using the personal online order code printed on your child's proof sheet. Please go to https://schoolpix.ephotohost.biz/ and when prompted, enter your child's code. If your child did not bring this information home, please contact SchoolPix at 972.334.9140 or info@schoolpixinc.com.
Questions? SchoolPix can be reached at 972.334.9140 or at info@schoolpixinc.com
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Customer Service 972.334.9140McAlister's Spirit Night
Bransford Spirit Night
Tuesday, April 24th
5:00pm-10:00pm
5615 Colleyville Blvd. Suite 200
School Supply Packs for 2018-2019
You might notice something different this year- Kinder Reader Bags, 4th/ 5th Grade Nicky Folders, etc are all included with your EPI school Supply Pack. Save up to 40% with schoolsupplies from EPI. Order online at https://www.educationalproducts.com/ShopPacks/ and enter our school ID BRA020
PTA Positions for 2018-2019
Attention Third Grade Families
Wow! Your students are almost 4th graders! The 4th grade teachers are already busy planning for our Sky Ranch Field Trip. Here is some important information for you to know:
Who: Incoming 4th Graders and Parents
What: A high quality hands-on experience where learning comes to life as we tie our curriculum to a fun over-night field trip.
Where: Sky Ranch in Van, Texas
When: 3 days and 2 nights with an official date coming soon!
Estimated Cost: $230/student and $200/parent
Be on the lookout for more specifics in May!
Yearbook Information
Dates to Know
Click HERE for the 2017-2018 GCISD student calendar.
- April 23: PK & Kinder Round Up
- April 24: McCallister’s spirit night & Purple Up for Military Kids
- April 25: Kinder field trip
- April 27: Bad weather makeup day
- May 14: STAAR Math (3rd & 4th)
- May 15: STAAR Reading (3rd & 4th)
- May 16: STAAR Science (5th)
- May 17: PTA meeting
- May 29: Career Day
Save the Date for End of Year Celebrations
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.
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BES Spirit Fundraisers
- McAlister's Deli Spirit Night April 24th 5-8:00pm
- Menchies Spirit Night May 3rd 3-5:00pm
- El Pollo Loco has closed.
- Black Walnut Cafe Spirit Night May 8th 4-9:30pm
Back to School Fair
We are excited to announce that GCISD is once again partnering with the community to serve our economically disadvantaged students. The seventh-annual Back to School Fair is scheduled for Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Grapevine High School. This is a collaborative event sponsored by GCISD, CONNECT, the Grapevine-Colleyville Education Foundation, and the Women's Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. Last year, with support of our staff and community, these organizations provided free backpacks, school supplies and other back-to-school needs to approximately 1,200 GCISD students.
We are in desperate need of volunteers! We need both English and Spanish speaking volunteers - the more, the better. This is a very rewarding experience and you will be happy you were part of it - guaranteed! We need assistance with checking families in, guiding families through the fair, and assisting nutrition and transportation with bilingual communication.
Join us in the fun of helping our less fortunate families. We look forward to seeing you there.
Please sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aafaa22aafc1-btsf1
If you have any questions, please contact Emberly Hill at emberly.hill@gcisd.net.
Class Wish Lists
- Art: http://a.co/1WTzRuL
- Music: http://a.co/5REoquu
- GT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/323JAR02W7TVF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_z_g__wb
- Pre K: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2NZ20D33TR8W9?&sort=default
- Kindergarten: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13ZIMC2V7S4IR?&sort=default
- 1st Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2A01I6501J2JX?&sort=default
- 2nd Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2VO8SWW62KG75?&sort=default
- 3rd Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/WKWZ0H3G1YM7?&sort=default
- 4th Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M413XK0V449K?&sort=default
- 5th Grade: https://smile.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9K8RMZTY3TU5?&sort=default
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