BES Weekly Update

Sunday, March 9, 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!

Last week, we had a great time celebrating literature during Read Across America. The Cat in the Hat made an appearance and our students enjoyed the dress-up days. Thank you to all the adults that helped our students wear the right thing on the right day. I remember how chaotic that was when my boys were younger. A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Brock who organized a fun week!

On Tuesday, I invite you to attend Open House. Our doors will be open from 6:30-7:30 pm (no Raptor needed since EDP will be done for the day) for you and your family to come observe all the wonderful work your child has been learning and creating at school. The Piano Lab and gym will be open as well. This is a come & go event as I know many of our families are juggling getting everyone to all the evening events. I hope to see you there!

A reminder that all items in the Lost & Found will be donated on Thursday. If you are searching for any items, please check the Lost & Found before Thursday. It will be available during Open House, as well.

This week is a four day school week. We have a Bad Weather Makeup day on Friday, 3/14. Students and staff will enjoy a holiday on Friday to kick off Spring Break!

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 at erin.gerdes@gcisd.net or 817-305-4920.

Enjoy your weekend! It is the perfect weather to stay in and read a book or play a board game.

All My BESt,

Ms. Gerdes

JOIN US AT OPEN HOUSE

A Peek at our Week

Student Spotlights

3D Shapes in Kindergarten

Student Spotlights

Our Staff Learning from Each Other

120th Day of School Celebration in First Grade

5th Grade Around the Campfire at Camp El Tesoro

Additional images can be seen on our Instagram account: @BransfordElementary

Things To Do

-Join us at Open House on March 11! Come and go between 6:30-7:30 pm.

Shout-Outs to our BESt Staff and School

Absence Calendars

Beginning on March 10 and continuing monthly, families will receive an Absence Calendar. The purpose of these calendars is to update families on your child’s school attendance for the year. The report will include an attendance score, total number of absences, calendar of dates, and the type of absence recorded as well as a detailed absence breakdown. If your child is scoring in the red or orange, the campus has likely already been in contact regarding attendance. We will continue to reach out to discuss ways we can support your child as needed.

Upcoming Dates

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

3/14 - Holiday - No School

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

4/17 - Lunch on the Lawn (more info coming soon)

4/18 - Holiday - No School

4/22 - STAAR Science for 5th Grade

4/29 - STAAR Math for Grades 3-5

5/6 and 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

GCISD District Information

Families Invited to Attend Walk a Mile with GCISD April 15

Walk a Mile with GCISD 2025 will be an exciting event for all in GCISD and throughout our community. Staff, families and community members are invited to join us from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This free event is to spend time together as a GCISD family, meeting new people and spending time with friends while walking the track in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. GCISD community leaders as well as first responders and Baylor Scott & White will also be there. An online store will open Monday, March 10-Wednesday, March 26, for event t-shirts. Look for details to be announced on GCISD’s social media in the coming weeks and be sure to mark this event on your calendar.

Flyer in English and Spanish

Familias Invitadas a “Walk a Mile” con GCISD el 15 de abril

“Walk a Mile” (Camine una Milla) con GCISD será un evento emocionante para todos en GCISD y nuestra comunidad. El personal, las familias y los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a unirse a nosotros de 6:00-7:30 p.m. el martes 15 de abril en el Mustang Panther Stadium. Este evento gratuito es una oportunidad para pasar tiempo juntos como una familia de GCISD, conocer nuevas personas y disfrutar con amigos mientras caminamos por la pista en un ambiente relajado y agradable. Líderes de la comunidad de GCISD, así como los primeros respondedores y Baylor Scott & White también estarán presentes. Una tienda en línea abrirá del lunes 10 de marzo al miércoles 26 de marzo para camisetas del evento. Estén atentos a los detalles que se anunciarán en las redes sociales de GCISD en las próximas semanas y asegúrense de marcar este evento en su calendario.