BES Weekly Update

To create a positive learning environment for all students that integrates the Arts into Education.

Last Monday, our staff participated in training on our new diagnostic program, iREADY. You will be receiving more information from your child's teacher this week. If you have any questions, I encourage you to reach out to your child's teacher or myself and Mrs. Allen for clarification. After the training, I had the honor of sharing amazing things that are happening at BES with our GCISD School Board. Each year, every Principal present campus highlights that contribute to the district goals. It is such a blessing to get to tell others about our incredible staff, families, and especially our students.

Our CHHS baseball team joined us for arrival on Friday morning. Our Texans were so pumped for school after collecting high-fives from the baseball players and our Dads Club! One of the baseball players, Logan Rose, attended BES. It was fun to show him around and how he remembered the layout so well. He was in Mrs. Kaufmann's class in first grade and Mr. Kaufmann's class in 4th grade. Logan enjoyed seeing them both then reading to Mrs. Kaufmann's class before he headed to school himself. I had a surprise getting to visit with a baseball player who was in my first grade class many years ago. Hard to believe my last group of students are seniors this year! I can assure you that as an educator, the students we are blessed to serve are in our hearts forever.

On Tuesday, October 1, we have our first Spirit Night for the school year! On these nights, 100% of the proceeds raised goes directly in our campus funds and directly impacts our students' needs. On the 1st of October, 10% of all purchased between 6-8 pm will come to BES! In addition, we have two courts and an area reserved to gather during that time. It is a wonderful way to bring our campus community together and grow stronger together while supporting our school. I hope you can join us!

Remember to turn in your Reading Log to Mrs. Brock! September forms are due - I hope I remember to turn mine in on time. : )

Wishing you all a nice extended weekend!

All My BESt,

Ms. Gerdes

-Picture Day is Thursday! You can pre-order using the image below.

-Purchase a yearbook (see below). If you are like me, I think I will do it later then totally forget. We cannot guarantee a supply at the end of the year so in order to ensure your child has a yearbook, buy it now. (I did!)

10/1 - SPIRIT NIGHT at Chicken & Pickle from 6-8 pm

10/3 - Picture Day (order information above)

10/7 - Wear College Shirt or Colors

10/11 - Laps for Learning

10/14 - HOLIDAY - NO SCHOOL

10/16 - Wear ORANGE for Unity Day

10/25 - Fall Festival

10/28 - Red Ribbon Week

View VATRE Facebook Live Presentation

In case you missed it, GCISD’s Facebook Live Presentation held Wednesday, September 18, about the upcoming voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE) is available on GCISD’s YouTube Channel and the district’s Facebook page. Hear from Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz and Chief Financial Officer Derick Sibley share details about the VATRE, why the election has been called and its impact on the tax rate.

La presentación Facebook Live sobre el VATRE está en YouTube

En caso de que se lo perdió, GCISD's Facebook Live Presentación celebrada el miércoles, 18 de septiembre, sobre la próxima elección de ratificación de impuestos aprobados por los votantes (VATRE) está disponible en el canal de YouTube de GCISD y la página de Facebook del distrito. Escuche al Superintendente Dr. Brad Schnautz y al Director Financiero Derick Sibley compartir detalles sobre el VATRE, por qué se ha pedido la elección y su impacto en la tasa impositiva.

Register by October 7 to Vote in the November Election

Monday, October 7, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5, 2024, general election. Please visit VoteTexas.gov for information on how to register. Additional important dates are:

• Early voting: Monday, October 21 through Friday, November 1

• Deadline to apply for ballot by mail: Friday, October 25

• Election Day: Tuesday, November 5

Stay informed about GCISD’s voter–approved tax ratification election by visiting www.GCISD.net/VATRE.

Regístrese antes del 7 de octubre para votar en las elecciones de noviembre

El lunes 7 de octubre vence el plazo para registrarse para votar en las elecciones generales del 5 de noviembre de 2024. Por favor, visite VoteTexas.gov para obtener información sobre cómo registrarse. Otras fechas importantes son:

• El periodo de votación anticipada: Será del lunes 21 de octubre al viernes 1 de noviembre

• El último día para solicitar una boleta para votar por correo: Viernes, 25 de octubre

• Día de las elecciones: Martes, 5 de noviembre.

Manténgase informado sobre la elección de ratificación de impuestos aprobada por los votantes de GCISD visitando www.GCISD.net/VATRE.

Lunch Visitors may begin on September 3rd. If you would like to enjoy lunch with your child, you need to arrive just prior to their lunch time, sign in on Raptor with your ID, and proceed through the office to walk to the Cafeteria. You must keep your Visitor Badge on at all times. Once you are in the Cafeteria, you may sit at the Visitor's Table inside or you may sit outside on the picnic tables. You may sit with your child and bring food - however, you may not feed other students and you may only sit with your child. We do ask you stay off your phone (of course, a picture is fine but only with your child) and we ask your child is not on technology. Take this time to visit, ask your child questions about their day, and enjoy each other's company. Once the lunchtime is over, say your goodbyes and exit the front door. Visitors are not allowed to join students in the classroom. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, Ms. Shelly, or Ms. Charlotte.

The BES Weekly Update is sent Sunday evenings at 5:00 pm.

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Phone: 817-305-4920