BES Weekly Update

To create a positive learning environment for all students that integrates the Arts into Education.

We are in the 2nd semester of the school year and our students are growing as happy learners. I know I am maybe a bit biased but we truly have the absolute kindest, most amazing children at Bransford. They are nice to their peers and respectful to others. They are inclusive and accept others. Thank you for sharing your children with us!

This week is Red Ribbon Week to celebrate healthy choices. Students are invited to join us for special dress up days (below) however it is not a requirement. Most importantly, we want to promote healthy living. Talk to your children about your family's preferences for being active, eating healthy, and limiting technology. We want our Texans to create healthy habits that last a lifetime.

A reminder that our Forget Me Not table is for student needs - ipad/chromebook, lunch, school work. Our Forget Me Not table is not for personal items, snack, or water bottles. Our school is receiving a high volume of items left at home or forgotten which interferes with the learning environment in the classroom. In addition, we are working on building student responsibility for items. When students say 'my mom forgot my water bottle' we remind them that it is their responsibility to get their water bottle and we have water fountains. We appreciate your partnership in building strong, life-long skills.

A huge THANK YOU to our BESt PTA and Dads Club for a fabulous Fall Festival! The weather was beautiful for our Bransford community to gather and have a great time. Thank you to Maggie Taylor and her crew for organizing a great family event!

Have a wonderful week!

All My BESt,

Ms. Gerdes

ps Keep the Shout-Outs coming for our staff. They are LOVING your kind words!

-Order a yearbook!

-From our BES PTA: There is starting to be a chill in the air... so it's time for BRANSFORD WINTER SPIRIT WEAR! These items will be PRESALE ONLY! There will not be extra stock and there will not be a reorder, so DO NOT MISS YOUR CHANCE! :) Sale will run through November 6!

https://spirit-wear-winter-2024.cheddarup.com

10/28 - Red Ribbon Week: Make Strong Healthy Choice - Wear PJs

10/29 - Red Ribbon Week: Make Strong Healthy Choice - Wear RED

10:30 - Red Ribbon Week: Make Strong Healthy Choice - Wear a Hat or PINK

10/31 - Red Ribbon Week: Make Strong Healthy Choice - Wear Mismatched Clothes

11/1 - Red Ribbon Week: Make Strong Healthy Choice - Be Sporty

11/4-5 - NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development

11/11 - Veteran's Day Program at 8 am

Know What’s on the Ballot Before You Vote

Do you know what's on the ballot? Watch this video to learn more about Proposition A for GCISD, otherwise known as the voter-approved tax ratification election (VATRE).

Here are three quick facts about GCISD’s Proposition A:

• Generates approximately $6 million in funding for:

  • Teachers and staff

  • Instruction and student programs

  • Daily operating expenses

• More GCISD tax dollars stay in GCISD:

  • 100% of funds from Proposition A stay in GCISD

  • These funds are NOT subject to recapture or “Robin Hood”

• LOWER overall GCISD tax rate:

  • Maintenance & Operations tax rate will increase

  • Interest & Sinking tax rate has decreased

  • Overall tax rate will be $0.0014 LESS

Get additional factual information by visiting www.GCISD.net/VATRE.

Early Voting is Open

Guess what day it is? It’s voting day! Early Voting is underway and continues through Friday, November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Make sure to stop by your nearest polling location to cast your vote. Registered voters may vote at ANY Tarrant County Early Voting or Election Day location. See the locations within GCISD below.

VOTING HOURS

• Monday, October 21‐Friday, October 25 from 8 a.m.‐5 p.m.

• Saturday, October 26 from 7 a.m.‐7 p.m.

• Sunday, October 27 from 10 a.m.‐4 p.m.

• Monday, October 28‐Friday, November 1 from 7 a.m.‐7 p.m.

• Tuesday, November 5 (Election Day) from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

VOTING LOCATIONS IN GCISD

EARLY VOTING: October 21-November 1

• Colleyville Recreation Center Annex A, 5008 Roberts Rd., Colleyville

• Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine

ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 5

• Bransford Elementary School, 601 Glade Rd., Colleyville

• Colleyville Recreation Center Annex A, 5008 Roberts Rd., Colleyville

• Glenhope Elementary School, 6600 Glenhope Circle North, Colleyville

• Dancing River by Volante Senior Living, 3735 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine

• Dove Elementary School, 1932 Dove Rd., Grapevine

• First Presbyterian Church Grapevine, 1002 Park Blvd., Grapevine

• Grapevine Elementary School, 1801 Hall‐Johnson Rd., Grapevine

• Grapevine Middle School, 301 Pony Pkwy., Grapevine

• Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine

• Heritage Elementary School, 4500 Heritage Ave., Grapevine

• Silver Lake Elementary School, 1301 N. Dooley St., Grapevine

• Timberline Elementary School, 3050 Timberline Dr., Suite 100, Grapevine

Familiarícese con la Boleta Electoral antes de votar

¿Sabe usted lo que está en la boleta electoral? Vea este video para aprender más sobre la Propuesta A para GCISD, también conocida como la elección de ratificación de impuestos aprobada por los votantes (VATRE). Para traducir los subtítulos del vídeo, o “cc”, al español u otro idioma, haga clic en el ícono de la ruedita, seleccione Subtitles (Subtítulos), elija Auto Translate (Traducción automática), seleccione un idioma y salga de la pantalla. Los subtítulos se traducirán a su idioma elegido.

Aquí hay tres datos rápidos sobre la Propuesta A de GCISD:

• Genera aproximadamente $6 millones en fondos para:

  • Maestros y personal

  • Instrucción y programas para los estudiantes

  • Gastos operativos diarios

• Más dólares de impuestos de GCISD se quedan en GCISD:

  • 100% de los fondos de la Propuesta A permanecen en GCISD

  • Estos fondos no están sujetos a recaptura o «Robin Hood».

• REDUCCIÓN en la tasa general de impuestos de GCISD:

  • La tasa de impuestos de Mantenimiento y Operaciones aumentará

  • La tasa de impuestos de interés y amortización ha disminuido

  • La tasa de impuestos general será $0.0014 MENOS

Obtenga información adicional visitando www.GCISD.net/VATRE.

La votación anticipada ya está abierta

¿Adivine qué día es hoy? ¡Es día de votación! La votación anticipada ya está en marcha y continúa hasta el viernes 1 de noviembre. El día de las elecciones es el martes 5 de noviembre. Asegúrese de pasar por su centro de votación más cercano para emitir su voto. Los votantes registrados pueden votar en CUALQUIER lugar de Votación Anticipada del Condado de Tarrant o en uno de los lugares de votación el Día de Elecciones. Vea los lugares en GCISD a continuación.

HORARIOS DE VOTACIÓN

• Lunes, 21 de octubre a viernes, 25 de octubre de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m.

• Sábado, 26 de octubre de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

• Domingo, 27 de octubre de 10 a.m. a 4 p.m.

• Lunes, 28 de octubre a viernes, 1 de noviembre de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

• Martes, 5 de noviembre (Día de las elecciones) de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m.

LUGARES DE VOTACIÓN EN GCISD

VOTACIÓN ANTICIPADA: del 21 de octubre al 1 de noviembre

• Centro Recreativo de Colleyville Anexo A, 5008 Roberts Rd., Colleyville

• Biblioteca Pública de Grapevine, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine

DÍA DE LAS ELECCIONES: Martes, 5 de noviembre

• Escuela Primaria Bransford, 601 Glade Rd., Colleyville

• Centro Recreativo de Colleyville Anexo A, 5008 Roberts Rd., Colleyville

• Escuela Primaria Glenhope, 6600 Glenhope Circle North, Colleyville

• Volante Senior Living-Dancing River, 3735 Ira E. Woods Ave., Grapevine

• Escuela Primaria Dove, 1932 Dove Rd., Grapevine

• Iglesia Presbiteriana de Grapevine, 1002 Park Blvd., Grapevine

• Escuela Primaria Grapevine, 1801 Hall-Johnson Rd., Grapevine

• Escuela Secundaria Grapevine, 301 Pony Pkwy, Grapevine

• Biblioteca Pública de Grapevine, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine

• Escuela Primaria Heritage, 4500 Heritage Ave., Grapevine

• Escuela Primaria Silver Lake, 1301 N. Dooley St., Grapevine

• Escuela Primaria Timberline Elementary, 3050 Timberline Dr., Suite 100, Grapevine

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