BES Weekly Update
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Bransford Elementary Mission Statement
To create a positive learning environment for all students that integrates the Arts into Education.
Greetings from Ms. Gerdes
Welcome November! Thank you for bringing Fall to Texas. : ) As we enter cooler mornings, please help your child to remember to grab their jackets before leaving for school. Please be sure to label said items as this is the time of year our Lost & Found grows. Remember, all items not claimed on December 19th will be donated.
Last week, our staff and students celebrated making healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week. We had a fun time dressing up and being silly while continuing to learn and grow. While we discuss surface topics on eating healthy, exercising, limiting technology, and making strong choices, I encourage you as parents and families to have these discussions with your child/ren based on your family's beliefs. I remember I thought I would be able to inspire/control/impact my children's choices until they graduated but joke was on me! For my boys, they were in situations where they needed to make decisions way before that. Take time to build these foundational family beliefs in all areas to help your child/ren grow into successful adults. It happens so fast!
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.
Have a wonderful week!
All My BESt,
Ms. Gerdes
ps Keep the Shout-Outs coming for our staff. They are LOVING your kind words!
A Peek at our Week
RRW - Walking the Red Carpet on PJ Day
RRW - PJ Day
RRW - PJ Day
PreK - L is for LEAF
PreK - Exploring the Weight of the Pumpkins on a Scale
PreK - Making Observations on Pumpkins with a Magnifying Glass
5th Grade Seussical Rehearsal
Grapevine Garden Club presents to our 3rd Graders
Candy Donations Welcome!
School Hours are 7:40-3:00 ~ Doors open at 7:20
Things To Do
-Bring candy to BES for the Candy Drive benefiting the Christmas Cottage at GRACE (see above).
-Sign up a Veteran in your family that will be a guest at our Veteran's Day Celebration and reception. (use the button above)
-Order a yearbook! Orders are complete on 11/15.
-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!
Dads Club Cereal Drive and Dominoes
Dads Clubs from across the District are joining forces to collect food and other needed items for Grapevine Relief & Community Exchange (GRACE). Each of the elementary campuses are focusing on an area of need. Bransford will be collecting cereal donations, which store for long periods of time and feed folks of all ages. From November 11th to the 22nd, please have your student place cereal donations in the collection boxes that will be in the lobby. On Friday, November 22nd, we’ll have our cereal dominoes event, where the donated boxes will be lined-up throughout the hallways. This will be a student-only event, but don’t fret! We’ll have a videographer record and share all of the fun. Thanks for all of the donations and making this the BESt cereal drive yet!
Upcoming Dates
11/4-5 - NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday / Staff Professional Development
11/6-8 - Candy Drive for the GRACE Christmas Cottage
11/11 - Veteran's Day Program at 8 am - wear red, white, and blue; Cereal Drive for GRACE begins
11/18 - College Day - wear college colors or attire
11/22 - Cereal Drive for GRACE ends (dominoes)
11/25-29 - Thanksgiving Break (no school)
GCISD District Information
Election Day is November 5! Check Out These Resources for your Questions about GCISD’s Proposition A?
Still have a question about GCISD’s Proposition A, otherwise known as the voter-approved tax ratification (VATRE) election? In addition to our FAQ and Clarifications pages, please check out the resources below:
Is a VATRE Unique to GCISD?
Watch this video to learn why districts across the state are placing a VATRE on the ballot.
Proposition A Ballot Language
Tax Rate Comparison with Surrounding School Districts
Impact on the Tax Rate and the GCISD Average Home
Superintendent’s Letter
Read Dr. Brad Schnautz’ October 22, 2024, Letter to Families and Community detailing why a VATRE was called, the impact on the district and other resources available to answer any questions.
Voting Hours and Locations
Remember, to vote! Early Voting continues through Friday, November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5. Hours are 7 a.m.‐7 p.m. Registered voters may vote at ANY Tarrant County Early Voting or Election Day location.
Still Have a Question?
Visit GCISD’s Proposition A (VATRE) webpage where the district has posted presentations, videos, documents and more about the referendum, or watch the district’s full Facebook livestream, which is also separated by topic so you can find the answer fast.
Remember to vote!
¡El 5 de noviembre es el Día de las Elecciones! Consulte estos recursos para preguntas sobre la Propuesta A de GCISD.
¿Aún tiene preguntas sobre la Propuesta A de GCISD, también conocida como la elección de ratificación de impuestos aprobada por los votantes (VATRE)? Además de nuestras páginas de Preguntas Frecuentes y Aclaraciones, por favor consulte los recursos a continuación:
¿Es un VATRE único para GCISD?
Lenguaje de la Boleta para la Propuesta A
Comparación de la Tasa de Impuestos con Distritos Escolares de los Alrededores
Impacto en la Tasa de Impuestos y el Promedio de Vivienda en GCISD
Carta del Superintendente
Lee la carta de Dr. Brad Schnautz del 22 de octubre de 2024, dirigida a las familias y la comunidad, donde detalla por qué se convocó un VATRE, el impacto en el distrito y otros recursos disponibles para responder cualquier pregunta.
Horario y lugares para votar
¡Recuerde votar! La votación anticipada continúa hasta el viernes, 1 de noviembre. El Día de las Elecciones es el martes, 5 de noviembre. El horario para votar es de 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Los votantes registrados pueden votar en CUALQUIER lugar de votación anticipada en el Condado de Tarrant o en su centro de votación el Día de Elecciones.
¿Todavía tiene una pregunta?
Visite la página web de la Propuesta A de GCISD (VATRE) donde el distrito ha publicado presentaciones, vídeos, documentos y más sobre el referéndum, o vea la transmisión completa en vivo en el Facebook del distrito, que también está separado por tema para que pueda encontrar la respuesta rápidamente.
¡Recuerde votar!
GCISD Holiday Greeting Card Art Contest
All elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit original artwork for the cover of GCISD’s official holiday greeting card. This year’s theme is "Show Others Kindness." Three student designs—one each from the elementary, middle, and high school levels—will be selected and sent out on behalf of the GCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz. Cards are sent to community leaders, area businesses, organizations, and other school districts.
Each student will submit their artwork to their campus art teacher or other designee.
Each school will select campus-based winners whose art will then be submitted to the district level for final selection.
Each high school will choose up to 10 finalists; each middle school will choose up to 5 finalists; and each elementary will choose up to 3 finalists. Final designs for the cover will be selected by the Superintendent and his designees based on originality, the theme, use of the elements of art, and overall design.
The three students whose works are selected for the GCISD Holiday Greeting Card will receive $25 and recognition at the December meeting of the Board of Trustees. The selected artwork and the artists’ names will be featured on the district’s website and used in district publicity.
Please see your school's art teacher for entry forms.
Concurso de de felicitación para días festivos oficial de GCISD
Se invita a todos los estudiantes de primaria, secundaria, y preparatoria a presentar sus obras de arte originales para el diseño de la tarjeta de felicitación para días festivos oficial de GCISD. El tema de este año se llama “Muestra Amabilidad a los Demás” (en inglés, “Show Others Kindness”). Se seleccionarán los diseños de tres estudiantes – uno de nivel de primaria, secundaria, y preparatoria- y se enviarán en nombre de la Mesa Directiva de GCISD y del Dr. Brad Schnautz. Las tarjetas se envían a los líderes comunitarios, empresas locales, organizaciones, y otros distritos escolares.
Cada estudiante presentará su obra de arte al maestro de arte de su escuela o al individuo designado.
Cada escuela seleccionará a los ganadores a nivel escolar cuyo arte luego se presentará al nivel del distrito para la selección final.
Cada escuela preparatoria seleccionará hasta 10 finalistas; cada escuela secundaria seleccionará hasta 5 finalistas; y cada escuela primaria seleccionará hasta 3 finalistas. Los diseños finales serán seleccionados por el Superintendente y los individuos designados según su originalidad, tema, uso de color, y diseño general.
Los tres estudiantes con obras seleccionadas para la Tarjeta de Felicitación para Días Festivos de GCISD recibirán $25 y serán reconocidos en la reunión de la Mesa Directiva en diciembre. Las obras seleccionadas y los nombres de los artistas se publicarán en el sitio web del distrito y se utilizarán en la publicidad del distrito.
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