Wrangler Weekly

Happy Friday --

We had a fabulous Veterans Day assembly today. Our Wranglers did a great job of honoring veterans with their singing, their dancing, their musical performance, their speaking, and their undivided attention. It was amazing. A special thank you to our guest speaker and SBMS parent, Chief Daniel Hansen. He gave a wonderful speech for the kids about the opportunities they have -- they "get to" rather than "have to"... they get to go to school. They get to go to practice. They get to clean their room. We appreciate the message here at SBMS. Also we need to thank Ms. Melissa Vinson, an SBMS parent, for her amazing bagpipe performance. This year's Veterans Day ceremony was one of our best! Thank you to all AND our great PTA for sponsoring the refreshments.

We also want to offer a reminder that students have a 3 day weekend.

Please read the information below regarding a special informational night, compliments of our PTA. This event is open to parents from SBMS, RBES, and ASES to learn tips and tools regarding parenting in the 21st century. We hope to see you there.

Also this coming week, our students will have their second day of clubs on Wednesday, our CyberPatriots team, coached by Mr. Chapa, will compete on Thursday, and our exciting, yearly Career Day event will be on Friday! Big week at the Branch!

Finally, I'm asking again for your help. We have our Day of Awesomeness coming up on Friday, Nov. 22. We need parent volunteers (who have completed the district background check) to sign up and help us monitor the event. All students will attend with the exception of any student who has received two or more days of ISS starting Monday, October 28 or has days assigned in OSS at any point this semester. Grades will not effect a student's attendance for this event. Each grade level will enjoy two hours of fun in the sun on the football field to celebrate our campus community (compliments of our Pop Fundraiser). We hope to see you there.

Go Wranglers!

Mrs. Bratton

SBMS attendance for the week of 11/4-11/8:

6th grade: 96%

7th grade: 95%

8th grade: 95%

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Monday November 11

Student Holiday

Tuesday November 12

PTA General Meeting, 9am library

Boys Basketball tryouts

Wednesday November 13

Boys Basketball tryouts

Keeping Kids Safe in a Digital World, 6-8pm SBMS

Thursday November 14

Boys Basketball tryouts

Girls BB vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home

Boys Soccer vs DMS

Friday November 15

Career Day

FCA in the main gym

Saturday November 16

Chess Tournament, DHS

Nominate here!

Dribble! Pass! Shoot! 7th and 8th grade boys basketball tryouts take place Nov 12th, 13th and 14th. 7th grade begins at 630am and 8th grade is after school till 545pm.

Award-winning author, Mandy Majors from nextTalk, will be speaking to parents on November 13th at 6 pm here at SBMS. We highly encourage you to attend! This is an adult-only event with mature content. Please note – this is for parents with kids of all ages. If you have a preschooler, teenager or any age in-between, you need the relevant information shared by this organization. Even if your child doesn’t have a phone, their friend probably does or will. Anyone who is raising kids in today’s digital age will benefit from this content. Although we’ll focus on how to keep kids safe in a digital world, this event will encompass so much more!

Be prepared for real, raw and sometimes difficult-to-hear information. But, the hope of nextTalk is that you will leave empowered, encouraged and supported. Mandy will present a solution to this big scary problem and provide you with practical advice to implement in your home right now to keep your kids safe.

As this is an adult only presentation, if you are in need of childcare, please complete this form.

We are excited to share the many different career opportunities our students could have in the future. There is a future for every student, and we want to help them realize it.

Would you like to share your career with our students? Do you know someone who would love to share their career with students?

Please complete this form (SBMS Career Day))or contact Vera Borg at vera.borg@comalisd.org if you would like to help make an impact on the futures of SBMS students.

SBMS Day of Awesomeness is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 22.

Our campus fundraiser, Pop4Kids, will be providing this celebration.

Here's an overview of the day: Each grade level will have approximately 2 hours with...Next Level as we celebrate with a Day of Awesomeness - an event full of laughter, dance, and unforgettable memories. Inspired by TV shows like Wipeout and American Ninja Warrior. Click here for a sneak peek!

But we need your help -- can you spend 2 hours outside on the football field helping ensure all students have fun, and enjoy watching your kiddo and their friends enjoy the sunshine and celebrate awesomeness? Volunteers will be monitoring the entrance and exits to the blow up obstacle courses.

We need your help to make this day GREAT -- if you would like to come and help, the sign up is here.:

7th grade: 8:30-10:30

6th grade: 11:00-1:00

8th grade: 1:30-3:30

Also, every volunteer will need to complete the background check for CISD -- this must be done each school year.

I also want to make you aware that we have set the expectation with students for acceptable behavior if they are to be included in the Day of Awesomeness. We want to ensure that this day is truly a celebration for our students.

UIL Academics is in full swing, and we had a great turnout at the recent interest meeting. If your child missed it or you want to know more, please check out this site or reach out to Coach T. (david.tomasson@comalisd.org).

As many local families are left without proper heating and blankets this winter, SBMS is doing our part to bring some warmth into the homes of our neighbors this holiday season. Drop off blankets, heaters or fleece material in the box by the counselors corner now through the end of November.

We are starting to see some illnesses on campus. Please be aware of Comal ISD policy regarding fever, which requires that all students and staff be free of fever (100 degrees and above) for at least 24 hours, without the use of fever reducing medications, before returning to school. Thank you for working with us to help prevent the spread of illnesses at school.

Athletic schedules

Bell Schedules

Child Nutrition free/reduced meal application

CISD Academic Calendar

PTA membership and merchandise

Spirit wear and fence signs

Student Accident Insurance

Tutoring Schedule

Wrangler of the Week nomination

Yearbook orders

We need YOU! Being a Hallway Hero is a great way to help SBMS and serve in a vital volunteer position.

We are looking for parents and guardians who can spend some time up at the school helping with activities such as traffic duty, checking for ID badges, assisting with Physical Education, checking door security inside and outside the building and mentoring students by reading with them or playing math games.

Time commitment is your decision; half a day, a whole day, or a partial day. All participation is valued and appreciated. Please share this with your family members who may be interested.

Click below for more information & to volunteer:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FAAA728A20-20228

-WHO CAN BE A HALLWAY HERO? Any parent or guardian aged 18 and older.

-WHAT DO HALLWAY HEROES DO? Possible activities include assisting with traffic duty, checking for ID badges in the hallways, checking that doors are secure throughout the building & outside perimeter, assisting at lunch, Athletics, Physical Education & mentoring students by playing math games or reading with them.

-WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS? Receive the orientation information & complete the following steps below.

-For safety, all Hallway Heroes must:

-Complete the CISD Background Check here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjMwMDplbi1VUw==

-Wear an SBMS ID

-Follow all policies/procedures

-Demonstrate professional conduct

November 21: Girls BB vs CHSM, 7th home, 8th away

November 21: Boys Soccer vs CMS

November 22: Day of Awesomeness

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

December 4: Girls BB vs BMS, 7th away, 8th home

December 5: Boys Soccer vs CHMS

December 7: Boys Soccer tournament, ORMS

December 9: Boys BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home

December 9: 8th grade parent meeting, SVHS 6pm

December 9: Beginner Band Concert, 6pm SBMS Gym

December 10: Advanced Band Concert, 6pm SBMS Gym

December 11: 8th grade to SVHS for Rising Rangers

December 11: Boys Soccer at SVMS

December 12: Girls BB semi-finals tournament

December 14: Girls BB championship tournament

December 16: Boys BB vs PRMS, 7th away, 8th home

December 16: SVHS Dance Team tryout clinic

December 17: Choir Concert, 6pm

December 18: Orchestra Concert, 7pm SVHS Auditorium

Email: brandi.norton@comalisd.org
Website: sbms.comalisd.org
Location: 21053 Texas 46, Spring Branch, TX, USA
Phone: (830)885-8800
Facebook: facebook.com/CISDSpringBranchMS

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