Bunker Hill Elementary Lion Notes
May 3, 2024
Bunker Hill Elementary Community Newsletter
Mark Your Calendars!
May 6th-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th: CIT (Campus Improvement Team) Meeting, 3:30-4:30pm, MPR
May 7th: Kindergarten Portfolio Picnic, 11:00-12:00
May 8th: National School Nurse Day
May 9th: Auction Principal's Hall Pass, 3rd, 4th, 5th Grades
May 10th: PTA Meeting, 9:30am, MPR
May 14th: Choir Festival Field Trip
May 15th:
- PBIS Dojo Store Day
- Apple Portfolio Picnic, 12:00-1:00
- 4th Grade Comic-Con, Cafeteria, 1:00-2:45
May 16th: Apple and Kindergarten Splash Day
May 17th:
- 1st Grade Portfolio Picnic, 11:00-12:00
- 4th Grade Portfolio Picnic, 12:00-1:00
May 21st: 3rd Grade Portfolio Picnic, 11:30-12:30
May 23rd:
- Kindergarten Farewell, Cafeteria, 8:30am
- Senior Clap-out, 2:15pm
May 24th: 5th Grade Talent Show, Cafeteria, 1pm
May 27th: NO SCHOOL, Memorial Day
May 28th: Yearbook Distribution & Signing
May 29th: 5th Grade Farewell, Cafeteria, 8:30am
May 30th:
- End of Year Classroom Celebration Parties
- Last Day of School, Dismissal at 12:00pm
- Report Cards Go Home
What's Happening at Bunker Hill?
See the featured news from our grade level and specialized teaching team below!
News from Music Class:
News from Art Class:
News from Kindergarten:
News from First Grade:
News from Fourth Grade:
Moving? Not Returning to Bunker Hill for the 24-25 School Year?
If you are moving or not returning to Bunker Hill next school year, please let the Bunker Hill office know as soon as possible. We are planning for the 2024-2025 school year, so knowing how many students to expect is important! Completing the registration process is a step in the process to prepare for the coming year. Thank you!
Thank You Watch D.O.G.S.!
We appreciate our Watch DOGS who spent a day at school with our students!
Congrats to our April Lion Leaders!
Lion Leaders are students who are selected by their classroom teachers. These students have shown the PRIDE expectations and positive character throughout the month. They are honored during lunch with Dr. Rios!
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Ysraelle Abad, Audrey Zamir, Lara Simoes Peclat Queiroz da Silva, Logan Manfredi, Daniel Adams, Eleanor SoRelle, Emilia Ahmadova, Rory Lail
Nominate a Staff Member for the Bunker Hill STAR Award!
Our teachers and support staff members are the reason we are so successful at Bunker Hill! We would like to recognize them for all they do for our students. A new option to recognize and award a teacher, staff member or support employee is the "Bunker Hill Star" award. Anyone can nominate any employee for this award by using the form below. It asks you to share how your nominee demonstrates the Spring Branch Core Values below. Nominate your Bunker Hill Star HERE!
▪ Every Child - We put students at the heart of everything we do.
▪ Collective Greatness - We, as a community, leverage our individual strengths to reach challenging goals.
▪ Collaborative Spirit - We believe in each other and find joy in our work.
▪ Limitless Curiosity - We never stop learning and growing.
▪ Moral Compass - We are guided by strong character, ethics and integrity.
May PTA Meeting
Please join us at the final General PTA Meeting of the school year, on Friday, May 10th at 9:30 am in the MPR.
At the meeting, we will install our 2024-2025 Executive Board and hear many announcements for the end of this school year and next year, too!
Pre-register to have your ID badge pre-printed.
Stock the Teacher's Lounge
Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 6th - Friday, May 10th, and we need your help!
We will celebrate with a summer theme: Thanks for a sun-sational year! Now it's time for less teachin and more beachin! Come relax and unwind during Teacher Appreciation week!
Sign-up to 'Stock the Lounge' for our amazing staff and honor them for a sun-sational year!
PBIS Store Volunteers
Mark Your Calendar for Portfolio Picnics!
Parents are invited to join their children for BHE's annual Portfolio Picnics. Bring along a lunch and enjoy an afternoon picnic looking through your kiddo's unique collection of work made throughout the school year!
Tuesday, May 7th
- Kindergarten Portfolio Picnic @ 11 am - 12 pm
Friday, May 17th
- 1st Grade Portfolio Picnic @ 11 am - 12 pm
- 4th Grade Portfolio Picnic @ 12 - 1 pm
Tuesday, May 21st
- 3rd Grade Portfolio Picnic @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Pre-register at the hyperlinks above.
5th Grade Farewell Schedule of Events
We can’t wait to celebrate our 5th graders as they complete their journey at Bunker Hill Elementary! Our teachers and volunteers are planning a special final week of school, and we invite you to join us in making these moments unforgettable. 5th Grade Farewell Schedule of Events We encourage all 5th grade families to attend the following events: Parent Information Packet & Permission Slips Want to Volunteer?
Kindergarten Volunteers
Registration Open for the 2024-2025 School Year!
It's time to update your student'sinformation to register for the 2024-2025 School Year! In the link above, please choose one of the following:
In Skyward, you will click on the Online Registration tab and select your student for the 2024-2025 school year (see picture for reference). Please follow the instructions in Skyward and verify / update all information.
iKids U After-School Care at BHE
It's time to register for iKids U After-School at BHE 2024-2025 school year!
iKids U offers a variety of after-school opportunities onsite at BHE, including Stay & Play, Enrichment and 1:1 services. Customize your child’s after-school schedule with part-time and full-time options from 1-5 days per week.
Siblings attending Wildcat Way may be eligible to attend iKids at BHE.
Questions? Contact iKids Support (713-665-5200) or visit iKids for more information.
'24-'25 School Supplies On Sale
Make back to school a breeze and order your school supplies NOW! Online sales will be open until Sunday, June 9th. Order today and leave the rest to us! All orders will be delivered directly to your student’s homeroom before the first day of school.
Questions? Contact Jamie Schneider & Karoline Humphries
Sister School Uniform Donations
Our Sister School, Thornwood Elementary, is running low on uniforms for their students – please donate if you are able!
Khaki or navy shorts/pants/skirts. Navy, dark green, white or red polos. All kids sizes, XS through XL, are needed, for both boys and girls.
New or gently used uniform donations can be shipped to or dropped off at Keleigh Spinner's home, 11820 Chapelwood Ln.
Questions? Contact Keleigh Spinner (512-825-6028)
Bunker Hill Elementary Mission Statement:
- We believe all students have the desire and ability to succeed.
- We believe our students are unique, resilient, and valuable with different strengths and needs.
- We believe students need a safe, positive, and supportive environment to grow.
- We believe our faculty and staff are dedicated, innovative, reflective, flexible, intentional, and passionate.
- We believe in supporting the whole child by being genuine, life-long learners who create an environment of high expectations to help students achieve.
- We believe our Bunker Hill Elementary family is built on trust, common values, mutual respect, support, and teamwork with a strong desire to make a difference.
Bunker Hill Vision Statement:
- We believe Bunker Hill Elementary students will continue the learners journey as critical thinkers and problem solvers through resilience and perseverance.
- We believe students will leave Bunker Hill Elementary knowing how to value the differences in others.
- We believe our Bunker Hill Elementary students will continue to be responsible citizens who value and serve their community.
Bunker Hill Elementary School
School Hours: 7:50-3:05
School Phone: 713-251-5400
Dr. Desiree Rios
Principal
Ms. Tammy Holley
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Carol Bucek
Assistant Principal