Bronco Chronicles
Volume 19, Week 1/23-1/27
Lead Learner's Message
Goooooood evening #BroncoStrong faulty and staff. The twenty-first week of school has been terrific! This past week I challenged the kids to a principal book challenge. The goal is for a child to read The Graveyard Book, take the AR test and come talk to me about the book. Currently the book has been checked out of the library, but I found two additional copies and they will be in the library on Monday. I am looking forward to assisting a student while they are PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY!
I hope you had an eventful weekend, now let's make the upcoming week count! Don't forget to stay #BroncoStrong!
A 10 yr old who views life through a GAIN FRAME
Fun Facts
Rabbits and parrots can see behind themselves without even moving their heads!
- Butterflies taste food by standing on top of it! Their taste receptors are in their feet unlike humans who have most on their tongue.
- Most of the dust in your home is actually dead skin! Yuck!
- Although the Stegosaurus dinosaur was over 9 metres long, its brain was only the size of a walnut.
- Humans get a little taller in space because there is no gravity pulling down on them.
- Because of the unusual shape of their legs, kangaroos and emus struggle to walk backwards.
- A hippopotamus may seem huge but it can still run faster than a man.
- Sneezing with your eyes open is impossible.
- The trickiest tongue twister in the English language is apparently "Sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick". Give it a try and see for yourself.
Upcoming Events
1. 1/30, BB Girls take on Millsap starting at 5:30 pm
2. 1/30, BB Boys travel to Millsap.....games start at 5:00 pm
3. CPI TRAINING ON 1/31 AND 2/1 FROM 4-7PM.
4. TELPAS writing samples will start being collected on Feb. 13th
5. 2/1 is the 100th day of school - please encourage kids to wear neon colors because they are "100 Days BRIGHTER!"
6. Groundhog Day - 2/2
7. February 7th - Faculty Meeting in room 1.
To Do List
1. I NEED AN COLOR CODED LIST OF ALL YOUR KIDDOS BY 1/31. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, REFER TO THE EMAIL I SENT LAST WEDNESDAY.
2. Make sure you have implemented a word wall in your classroom. Please make sure the wall includes the word and a picture for each essential vocabulary term. (see me if you have questions)....by 2/3
3. This may seem silly, but I need EACH teacher to email me the name of their favorite book from when they were young. Please include a picture of the book cover. I STILL NEED THIS FROM SEVERAL OF YOU. (by 2/3)
4. Email me a short blurb about why that was your favorite book. In addition, send me your favorite picture of yourself now and in junior high. (please trust me on these requests) (by 2/3)
LAST WEEK
Who is this junior high heartbreaker??
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Mrs. Bay and Mr. Burchett are completely awesome for attending the Middle School Matters Conference with Mrs. Etzel.
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Mrs. Elouise is awesomely selfless and never hesitates to help out those in need.
Breckenridge Junior High School
Email: michelene.etzel@breckenridgeisd.org
Website: principaletzel.blogspot.com
Location: 502 W Lindsey St
Phone: 254-212-4311
Facebook: www.facebook.com/breckjh
Twitter: @mich_rob10