Bransford Blast
November 18, 2016
Happy Thanksgiving
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to take a moment to use Kid President's video and say how thankful we are to have your children at Bransford! Thank you for sharing them with us each and every day! We hope you have an amazing break! We look forward to seeing you revived and rested on Monday, November 29 as we continue to Build an Excellent School Together!
Congrats!
Almost There...
Kindergarten
Gifted & Talented LEAD applications for current Kindergarteners are now being accepted.
Deadline to return the application will be November 30th.
Please let your kindergarten teacher know if you would like to have your child tested and the information will be sent home to you at this time.
Bistro Height Tables
GCISD is Now Hiring!
Many opportunities are available in our auxiliary departments:
· Nutrition Specialists -PT w/ benefits – work while your students are in school!
· Kidzu Site Aide – PT w/benefits – this schedule works well for local college students!
· Night Custodians
· Bus Monitors
· Maintenance Engineers
Apply online at: www.gcisd-k12.org
Art News
Thank you to all of the students who accepted the challenge and participated in the
Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest. What a great experience! I was excited to turn in the thick stack of entries Friday afternoon. The art along with entries from other elementary schools will be judged. One piece from the elementary schools in GCISD will be selected. The selected design will be produced onto a greeting cards and sent out to local business owners and community members and put on the district website. The artist will receive a $25 dollar gift card and be recognized at an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting.
Before you throw away common household goods, the art department could use the following materials:
- Half-gallon milk or orange juice containers (clear not cardboard carton).
- Cereal boxes or thin cardboard from packaged good
- Lids from coffee containers, Pringle containers
- Smaller version of coffee containers
- Paper towel tubes
Soaring Valor GCISD Challenge Coin Contest- 5th graders
Students will soon begin this contest next week. They will create an original design that represents a logo that captures both GCISD as well as the American ideals of freedom, sacrifice, and honor that relates to our WWII Veterans. The chosen design will be created on an actual challenge coin.
History of Challenge Coin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin
SHAC
On December 2 from 8-10 a.m., SHAC (School Health Advisory Council) will host a meet and greet for parents and community members. The meeting will be held at the GCISD Administration Building in the Alamo.SHAC is the perfect place for parents to make contributions, and decisions on health initiatives that influence children. Come meet the SHAC Board, and find out how you can join SHAC!
BES Spirit Events
- Chipotle on November 15 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 9127 Grapevine Hwy. Ste 100, North Richland Hills. 50% of sales go to Bransford.
- Luna Grill Spirit Day/Night on December 5th from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Watch DOGS
Tuesday, 11/29
- Open
- Open
Thursday, 12/1
- Ogert Kraja
- Cole Elliot
Friday, 12/2
- Greg Takacs
- Open
Tuesday, 12/6
- Open
- Open
Thursday, 12/8
- Bill Digaetano
- Jeffery King
Friday, 12/9
- Open
- Open
Please click here if you are interested in serving as a Bransford Watch D.O.G.S.
You are invited to The Psychological Effects of Pornography with Russell Baxter M.Ed. LPC, LCDC
Join the GCISD counseling department for an informative evening about the emotional, relational, and physical effects of pornography addiction.
Who: Russell Baxter is a local counselor who owns and runs Foundations Counseling, PLLC in Grapevine, TX. More information about Mr. Baxter can be found here.
When: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Where: GCISD Administration Building: 3051 Ira E. Woods, Grapevine 76051 How: Sign-up here.
Mayor for the Day
The City of Colleyville is excited to announce that the 12th annual Mayor for a Day contest opens tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 1. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 5. Announcement of the winner will be made the following week. The contest is open to Colleyville residents only, in grades 2-7.
To enter, all contestants must submit a one-to-two page essay about what you would do to make Colleyville the best city in North Texas. Entries must include the student’s name, school and grade, address, and parents’ phone number at the top of the essay. No other identifying information should be included in the essay, as all personal information will be redacted prior to review by the committee of judges.
For the Mayor for a Day essay contest winner, a day as the city’s “mayor” is the beginning of an unforgettable year. The student will serve as honorary mayor in January, touring city facilities and co-presiding with Mayor Richard Newton at a City Council meeting. Additional activities will be scheduled throughout the year, according to the student’s availability.
Full contest details are available on the City’s website (http://www.colleyville.com/news/Latest_News/article1059.html) or please feel free to contact Adrienne Lothery, CGFO, at 817.503.1112 with any questions.
Hoop Shoot
WHAT: Free Throw Contest on 10’ Basket
WHEN: Monday, December 5 - GIRLS
Tuesday, December 6 – BOYS
3:00-3:45 p.m.
WHERE: BES Gym
WHO: Ages 8-9* and 10-11*
GIRLS-Monday & BOYS-Tuesday
*(Age as of April 1, 2017)
WHY: Winners will represent Bransford at Area.
SIGN-UP: Registration will be at the event.
NOTE: Transportation will not be provided.
QUESTIONS: Contact Mrs. Atkins – PE Teacher
Bransford PTA
- Interest Survey: Interested in serving on or receiving more information about the PTA board for the 2017-2018 school year? If so, click here to learn more.
- Website: Check out Bransfordpta.com to keep you up to date on all the fun things happening at our school.
Elves on the Run 5K
Saturday, December 3 at 8:30 a.m.
The Women’s Division is proud to present the first ever Elve’s on the Run, 5K/ fun run. This family-friendly community event is in the heart of Grapevine- the Christmas Capitol of Texas! Meet Santa at the finish line, food trucks and beverages available for spectators, check out the vendors at Santa’s Workshop and more! Dogs on leashes welcome.
- Fun run begins at 8:30 am 5k begins at 9:00 am
- Food Trucks— Chip timed Race — Awards
- Show off your holiday spirit: Prizes for the best elf costume, and best registered group in costume.
The Women’s Division of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce operates under the umbrella of the Grapevine Chamber Foundation. The Foundation is a tax exempt, public charity under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Women’s Division began in 1965 and provides assistance to those in need in our community. We are a 100% volunteer group and currently our largest projects are providing school supply packs for over 1200 GCISD students in need of extra assistance and brightening the lives of about 100 of the less fortunate local senior citizens by providing gifts and essential items during the holiday season.
For each participant that signs up Bransford PTA receives $2. Registrants must list Bransford Elementary when signing up. Click here for more information and to register.
Dates to Know
- November 21-25: Thanksgiving Break
- November 28: CEC
- November 29: Visiting author
- November 30: Talk with Texans 12:00 p.m.
- December 3: Elves on the Run 5K
- December 5-9: Coding Week
- December 5: Hoop shoot (see above), Luna Grill spirit day/night (see above)
- December 6: Hoop shoot (see above)
- December 10: Breakfast with Santa 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Bransford Elementary
- December 13-15: PTA Holiday Shop
- December 15: 5th Grade Choir's Peter Pan 9:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
- December 16: School-wide Polar Express Day ~ wear pajamas; class parties from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; 5th Grade Volleyball Game 8:00 a.m.
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