BBE Parent Newsletter

Jan 20: Martin Luther King Day - No School

Jan 27-30: Spirit Week at Executive Nails on 1488

Jan 28: General PTO Meeting in the Library at 6pm

Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents,

With the cooler temperatures lately, please make sure you are sending your child to school with an extra change of clothing in their backpack that is weather appropriate.

At Bear Branch Elementary School, we recognize and embrace the benefits of personal technology devices and understand that families rely on them for communication and safety. However, it is important to ensure these devices do not interfere with the learning environment while children are at school. Therefore, we have implemented the following campus procedures based on district policy regarding the use of electronic devices while on campus:

1. Personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smartwatches, should be silenced and kept in a student's backpack while on campus.

2. If a parent or guardian needs to contact their student for any reason during the school day, please call the receptionist at (281) 356-4771.

3. A school-issued device will be available to students throughout the day when needed for educational purposes. Students should utilize these devices instead of their personal electronic devices.

4. It is the responsibility of the student to take care of their personal electronic device. Staff members, Bear Branch Elementary School, and/or the Magnolia Independent School District are not responsible for damaged, lost, or stolen electronic devices.

We kindly request that all parents and students adhere to these campus procedures in order to maintain a focused and productive learning environment.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that our students have the best learning experience at Bear Branch Elementary School.

Bear Branch Elementary School Administration

The Magnolia ISD Child Nutrition Department would like to help celebrate your child's special day by offering cute and fun treats you can easily purchase for the entire class.

Click here for the MISD form with more directions on how to order.

This is the only MISD option for birthday celebrations, snacks or cupcakes cannot be brought from home. Orders should be placed 2 weeks in advance.

Absence Notes

Parent notes following an absence must be received within 5 days of returning to school. Medical notes can be accepted at any time.

Please submit your absence excuse notes to the following email address:

BBEattendance@magnoliaisd.org

• While on campus, electronics (cell phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) must be turned off and placed in backpacks.
  
• Distracting items such as Pokémon cards, figurines, and toys in general should remain at home.
• Please be sure all personal belongings are labeled with your child's first and last name.
• Don't forget to remind your child to wear tennis shoes on PE days.

* Early morning drop-off time in the cafeteria is 6:30-7:35 am. After 7:35, you will be asked to join the car rider line in the front.

* Click HERE to register for early morning drop-off

* Doors open at 7:45 am

* Students are tardy at 8:30 am

* School releases at 3:45 pm

* Transportation changes should be made with the front office by 3:00 pm. If your student needs to leave early please also notify the front office by 3:00.

* MISD 2024-2025 calendar

Principal: John Allbritton

Assistant Principal: Vicki Winegardner

Counselor: Raquel Stone

Academic Coordinator: Katie Tran

Email: vwinegardner@magnoliaisd.org
Website: https://bbes.magnoliaisd.org
Location: Bear Branch Elementary School, Farm to Market Road 1488, Magnolia, TX, USA
Phone: 281-356-4771
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bearbranchelem/