BES Weekly Update

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Bransford Elementary Mission Statement

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

* School Hours are 7:40-3:00 * Doors open at 7:20 *

Greetings from Ms. Gerdes

Howdy Bransford Families!

Don't you love Texas weather?! I am loving this sunshine - my dog and I took a long walk, soaking up the sun. I hope you and your family enjoy it!

Thank you to all our Texan Families that were able to support our students and staff at Boomerjack's last Tuesday. We raised $384.89!!! How fantastic! This money goes directly into our Bransford Elementary budget to provide resources and support for students and staff. Our next Spirit Night is ALL day at Portillo's in Grapevine from 10 am - 10 pm on March 25. I know all our midwestern Texans are excited for this one! As always, I sincerely appreciate your support.

On Saturday, we were excited to attend the GCISD Bocce Ball tournament to support our Special Olympics athletes. I am so proud of our school for sending a student and two staff teams - we hope to send more next year! We had a great time!

Next week, Mrs. Dinh joins our BESt Staff! Mrs. Dinh is an additional literacy specialist to support our students with dyslexia. Welcome to Bransford!

We have a lot of fun coming up the next few weeks so pay close attention to the list of Upcoming Dates below. If you have any questions, concerns, or topics to discuss please do not hesitate to contact me.

Enjoy your weekend!

All My BESt,

Ms. Gerdes

BES Star Walk

Welcome Mrs. Dinh

A Note from Nurse Bernsen

A Peek at our Week

PTA Meeting

Classroom Vacations (rewards)

Dr. Fuentes (our new GCISD Director of Special Services) visits BES!

2nd Grade in the Library

3rd Grade ELAR

5th Grade Math

5th Grade ELAR

Art

Student Spotlights

Spirit Night at Boomerjack's

Bocce Ball Tournament

Armi hugs are The BESt!

High Fives EVERY Friday from our Dads Club

Valentine Grams til Friday! $2 each

BES Ambassadors selling Valentine Grams 7:20-7:40 am all week!

Things To Do

-Join us in reading The Sasquatch Escape!

-Check the 'Upcoming Dates' below.

BES One School One Book Site

Shout-Outs to our BESt Staff and School

Upcoming Dates

2/3 - Wear College attire or colors

2/4 - 100th Day of School

2/7 - Wear football attire or colors; Dads Club SUPER CEREAL BOWL 7:20-7:40 AM

2/13 - Valentine Carnivals during PE

2/14 - Campus Holiday / Bad Weather Make-Up Day

2/17 - Student Holiday / Staff Professional Learning Day

2/20 - Class Pictures

3/11 - Open House 6:30-7:30 pm

3/13 - PTA Meeting at 8:00 AM

3/17-21 - Spring Break

3/25 - Spirit DAY at Portillo's in Grapevine 10 am - 10 pm

4/9 - STAAR Reading for Grades 3-5

4/11 - BES Arty (invites were sent home from PTA on Friday)

4/22 - STAAR Science for 5th Grade

4/29 - STAAR Math for Grades 3-5

5/6-7 - Campus Performance of Moana at GHS Auditorium at 6 pm

5/20 - Field Day

5/22 - Last Day of School / Early Release at 11:45 am

5th Grade Transition to Middle School Information

GCISD District Information

Recognize Excellence with Stars of GCISD!

Do you know a GCISD employee who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for the next Star of GCISD award! Each month, we celebrate outstanding team members for their passion and dedication to GCISD. Nominate today at www.GCISD.net/StarsOfGCISD and help us honor the people who make GCISD shine!

¡Reconozca la excelencia con “Estrellas de GCISD!”

¿Conoce a un empleado de GCISD que va más alla de lo esperado? ¡Nomínelo/a para el próximo reconocimiento “Estrellas de GCISD!” Cada mes celebramos a los miembros destacados del equipo por su pasión y dedicación a GCISD. Haga su nominación hoy visitando www.GCISD.net/StarsOfGCISD y ayúdenos a reconocer a las personas que hacen que GCISD brille.

GCISD Dress Code - UPDATED