Bear Bulletin
September 8, 2024
We are BEARS!
Open House
Please Join us on September 19th to our SBMS open house. During this time you will walk your child's schedule and meet each of their teachers to hear a little about them and what to expect in each of the classes. 1st period will start promptly at 6pm.
Open House
Thursday, Sep 19, 2024, 06:00 PM
Spring Branch Middle School, Piney Point Road, Houston, TX, USA
Title One Meeting-Sept. 19th
Before Open House-5:30pm
Want to learn more about Title I and what that means for Spring Branch Middle School? Please join us for an informational meeting before open house on Sept. 19th at 5:30pm.
Advisory On Tuesday, Sept. 10th
Code of Conduct Assembly
SBMS Families,
Below you will find a copy of the assembly presentation presented by your grade level Assistant Principal this past week. The presentation highlights key parts of the SBISD Code of Conduct and expectations for student behavior. We encourage families to review the PowerPoint and converse with your child about appropriate school behavior. We are excited to team with parents for a safe, respectful, and productive 2024-25 school year.
Middle School Spirit Squad
Tryout will be held on Sept. 11th.
If you have any questions please contact Johnson, Melressa at: Melressa.Johnson@springbranchisd.com
MAP Testing
MAP Growth Testing
This week will conclude our begining of the year MAP testing with Reading on September 10th and 11th.
The MAP Growth Assessment is a norm referenced, computer-adaptive test that measures student achievement and growth in core content areas. Learn more here at this LINK.
By working together, we can make your child’s test experience positive and successful. Please help support with the following:
- Make sure your child gets a good night’s rest the day before the test.
- Have your child eat a healthy breakfast at home or in the cafeteria at school.
- Make sure your child arrives at school on time.
- Have your child bring their glasses if they wear them.
- Do not schedule appointments or early pick-up for testing dates.
- Encourage your child to do their best!
Cane's Day-Sept. 18th
Support our PTA
Purchase a Cane's lunch box for your Bear. Hungry Bears may want two.
The box will include 3 chicken fingers, Texas toast, fries and one sauce.
Drinks will not be provided.
Orders must be purchased online and placed at least one week in advance.
Sign up HERE
Pick up and Drop off
Parent pick up is located in the front of the school or on Parent Drive on the Northside of the campus. Please refrain from using the bus loop and Administration building for pick up and drop off. This location is only used for SBISD buses and personnel, thank you.
Late Buses
Late buses run every Monday - Thursday.
Students who chose to take the late bus home will leave campus at 4:40pm and be dropped off at their nearest SBISD Elementary School. More information about Drop off loactions are attached below.
MDE, HCE, Houseman
Woodview, SBE, VOE
Attendance
Parents must come inside the school building to check out their child if leaving early!
- You MUST come to the front office to sign out your student, but you do not need to come to the front office to sign them back in.
- Parents MUST have their ID’s to sign –out the student.
- Last chance to sign your student out on regurlar sheduled days is 3:40 pm, early reslease days at 12:00pm After designated times, students will be released at the end of the school day.
Need to contact the attendance office – email: sbmsattendance@springbranchisd.com
- Doctor’s notes can be submitted in person or by email up to 2 days after the absence.
- Please make sure the student name, ID# and grade is listed on doctor’s or parent’s note.
ID Badges
At this time, all returning students were given their ID badge, a plastic cover, and lanyard. Students are expected to wear their badge daily. If your child has lost or misplaced their ID you may purchase a new one by clicking here.
Please help your child find a routine that helps them be Accountable for their badge. Temporary badges will be supplied while new badge is arriving and can be found in the grade level offices next week.
Support Our Bears!
Football
Volleyball
Color Teams- Sept. 9
Up and Coming
Thursday, September 19- Title One Presentation -5:30pm Auditorium
Thursday, September 19- Open House -6pm