

BES Weekly Update
Sunday, March 23, 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
Open House filled the campus with students, staff, and families eager to see and share all that our Texans have been learning and creating this year. A huge thank you to our staff for preparing for the evening and to our custodians for ensuring our campus was clean as well as PTA for feeding our staff prior to Open House! Most of all, thank you to our BES families for supporting your child/ren in their learning. We are grateful to partner with you to promote positive academic, emotional, and social growth in your child/ren. It takes every one of us to make Bransford The BESt!
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.
Be safe, have fun, make memories - whether you travel or spend time at home for the week. Enjoy your Spring Break! See ya March 24th, Texans!
All My BESt,
Ms. Gerdes
A Peek at our Week
1st Grade Field Trip to Globe Life Park
3rd Grade Field Trip to SPARK
4th Grade Field Trip to Top Golf
We are so proud of our Texans competing at Special Olympics!
Additional images can be seen on our Instagram account: @BransfordElementary
Things To Do
-Have a safe, fun Spring Break! We will see our Texans back at BES on Monday, March 24.
Upcoming Dates
3/14 - Holiday - No School
3/17-21 - Spring Break
3/24 - Rock Your Socks for Down Syndrome Awareness Day
3/25 - Spirit DAY at Portillo's in Grapevine 10 am - 10 pm
4/7 - College Colors Day
4/9 - STAAR Reading for Grades 3-5
4/10 - Unicorn Day
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 (more information coming later in May)
5/21 - Hop & Pop (students and staff only during PE)
5/22 - Last Day of School / Early Release at 11:45 am
GCISD District Information
Walk a Mile T-Shirt Store is Open through March 26
Order your t-shirts today for Walk a Mile with GCISD! The online store, with adult and youth sizes available, is open now-Wednesday, March 26. T-shirts may be picked up at the administration building on Monday, April 14, or at the event, 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. Walk a Mile is a free, come-and-go event that is a chance to engage with fellow families, friends, GCISD staff and community leaders, while walking the track. We hope to see you there!
La tienda de camisetas Walk a Mile está abierta hasta el 26 de marzo
¡Ordene sus camisetas hoy para Camine una Milla con GCISD! La tienda en línea, con tallas disponibles para adultos y jóvenes, estará abierta hasta el miércoles, 26 de marzo. Las camisetas podrán recogerse en el edificio de administración el lunes, 14 de abril, o en el evento el martes, 15 de abril, de 6-7:30 p.m. en Mustang Panther Stadium. Camine una Milla es un evento gratuito y de entrada libre, donde los padres pueden ir y venir a su conveniencia, y es una oportunidad para participar con otras familias, amigos, personal de GCISD y líderes de la comunidad mientras caminan por la pista. ¡Esperamos verle allí!
Get Ready to Make Summer Plans: GCISD Summer Programs Registration Opens March 24
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD summer programs opens March 24 on our Summer Programs page. Whether your child loves sports, adventure, hands-on learning, or making new friends, we have something for everyone!
Extended Day Program
This summer will be unforgettable and action packed at EDP with:
Amazing Race Challenges – Compete in exciting adventures!
Special Interest Clubs – Explore new hobbies and skills!
Splash Days – Cool off with water-filled fun!
Time Travel Adventures – Journey through time in engaging, learning activities!
New! EDP Mini Camps
Think of these as the ice-cream sprinkles on top of an already amazing summer! Mini camps add MORE fun, MORE excitement, and MORE unforgettable memories. Choose mini camps only or add them to your EDP experience for the ultimate summer adventure.
Calling All Future MVPs and Sports Superstars
Want to train with the best? GCISD’s top-notch coaches are running sports camps all summer long! No matter your age or skill level, we’ve got a camp for you. Get ready to run, jump, and score your way to an amazing summer. New athletic camps will be added throughout spring and summer—so keep checking back!
Academic Summer Program Opportunities
Need a summer academic boost? We’ve got you covered:
Courses for middle School students
Secondary summer school (high school)
Summer Bridge courses
Summer is calling. Will you answer? Get ready to say "Hello, Summer!"
Prepárese para hacer planes de verano: La inscripción para los Programas de Verano de GCISD se abre el 24 de marzo
¡Prepárese para un verano inolvidable! La inscripción para los programas de verano de GCISD abre 24 de marzo en nuestra página de Programas de Verano. Ya sea que a su hijo le gusten los deportes, la aventura, el aprendizaje práctico, o hacer nuevos amigos, ¡tenemos algo para todos!
Programa de Día Extendido (EDP)
Este verano será inolvidable y lleno de acción en EDP con:
Desafíos de Amazing Race- ¡Compite en emocionantes aventuras!
Clubes de interés especial - ¡Explora nuevos pasatiempos y habilidades!
Días de chorros de agua (Splash Days)- ¡Refrescate con diversión llena de agua!
Aventuras a través del tiempo – ¡Viaja en el tiempo con actividades de aprendizaje fascinantes!
¡Nuevo! Programa Mini Campamentos de EDP
¡Piensa en estos como las chispas de helado que le dan el toque final a un verano ya increíble! Los minicampamentos añaden MÁS diversión, MÁS emoción y MÁS recuerdos inolvidables. Puedes elegir solo los mini campamentos o agregarlos a tu experiencia de EDP para vivir la máxima aventura de verano.
Llamando a todos los futuros MVP y superestrellas del deporte
¿Quieres entrenar con los mejores? Los mejores entrenadores de GCISD están organizando campamentos deportivos durante todo el verano. No importa tu edad o nivel de habilidad, tenemos un campamento para ti. Prepárate para correr, saltar y destacar en un verano increíble. Se agregarán nuevos campamentos atléticos durante la primavera y el verano - ¡así que manténgase al tanto!
Oportunidades de programas académicos de verano
¿Necesitas un impulso académico en verano? Tenemos lo que necesitas:
Cursos para estudiantes de secundaria
Cursos de verano para estudiantes de preparatoraia (high school)
Cursos Summer Bridge
El verano te está esperando. ¿Responderás a su llamada? Prepárate para decir “¡Hola, verano!”
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