Wrangler Weekly
Week of May 6, 2024
Message from Ms. Bratton, principal
We made it to May! This week has been busy...
- our advanced bands had their spring concert Tuesday evening at SVHS and sounded A-Maz-ing! So much talent being developed by Mr. Richardson and Mr. Vogelman! Good luck to these skilled musicians as they continue to compete.
- we welcomed a new crew of students into National Junior Honor Society on Wednesday evening. Ms. Dornburg and her student leaders organized a beautiful ceremony.
- our beloved registrar who has served the students and families of SBMS for 17 years, Mrs. Santleben, celebrated her retirement Thursday night at the district. This sweet soul is counting the days until she has more time for her family -- we will certainly miss her!
Next week will be a fun one! STAAR testing is over, and more importantly, it is TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
- Last year's dress up days and Faculty vs. 8th grade Dodgeball tournament were such a hit, we are bringing them back! (Know that we have moved our Dodgeball event from 5/10 to 5/8 at the polite request of Isaiah Regge, an 8th grade band student and athlete who did not want to miss it due to the band contest.)
- See below for dress up days!
- Last chance to send a thank you to those teachers who have poured their hearts and minds into teaching your kids -- see the link below.
WAY TO GO SIXTH GRADE!
The Iron Giraffe fundraiser collected a total of $1,710! Far exceeding their goal of 1,000. Our teachers are thankful for everyone's support and were amazed to see our students get excited about making a difference. We are proud of them -- students AND teachers -- for pulling off this amazing cross-curricular learning experience!
REGISTRATION REMINDER:
Registration information is posted on CISD website; families should register prior to summer break.
Link to 24-25 Registration.
Go Wranglers!
Ms. Bratton
Last chance to get your THANKS UP!
Last chance to send your teachers a thank you note --
CLICK HERE for the short form!
Super easy and super appreciated! 💙
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday 5/6
Day One Teacher Appreciation: GEAR UP! (sports/ball caps)
SVHS FFA ~ lunch visit
Tuesday 5/7
Day Two Teacher Appreciation: WAKE UP! (pj day)
Beginner Band concert, 6pm
Wednesday 5/8
Day Three Teacher Appreciation: GLOW UP! (neon/90's)
Faculty vs. 8th grade Dodgeball tournament
SBMS Theater Spring Play, "Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery"
Thursday 5/9
Day Four Teacher Appreciation: DRESS UP! (dress like your favorite teacher)
All library books due today
Student Council/S2S/NJHS Field Trip
SBMS Theater Spring Play, "Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery"
Baseball vs DMS at DHS, 630pm
Softball vs DMS at DHS, 6pm
Friday 5/10
Day Five Teacher Appreciation: SURF'S UP! (Hawaiian/florals)
Band Competition
SBMS Theater Spring Play, "Murder Mystery at the Murder Mystery"
Saturday 5/11
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8th grade parents:
WRANGLERS OF THE WEEK
Week of April 29
All Library Books Due - May 9
This Thursday, May 9th all library books are due. While there is no fee for an overdue book, your student is responsible for payment if a book is lost or damaged.
2024-25 Registration now open
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open now through Skyward, the district's online parent portal. Both new and returning students will find specific registration instructions on the Comal ISD website here. These instructions include documents needed for registration, frequently asked questions, registration confirmation information and more.
Hill Country MHDD
This month's resource is Hill Country MHDD which has locations in Bulverde and surrounding areas. Focused on supporting children and adult mental health, their services include a wide variety of case management and counseling options. MHDD provides services for adult and child behavioral health, intellectual development disability, substance abuse, crisis care, and justice involved services. Their goal is to focus on each person and help them create the life they want to live.
They have an event this month where you can find out more information on their services, or you can go to their website at hillcountry.org to find out more! Join Hill Country MHDD for food, drinks and fun on May 9th from 5-8pm at Landa Park to support National Children's Mental Health Day.
Yearbook orders
Only 10 yearbooks left!!! Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come! Order from Josten's Yearbooks here and the yearbook will be delivered to your student at school in May.
School Pantry Program
WRANGLER ATHLETICS
2024-25 PE/Athletic clothes order time
It's that time of year to begin ordering your PE/Athletic clothes for next year. Please note there are two different links to use. One for football, and one for all other athletics.
For Football, order navy top, navy bottoms here.
All other PE/Athletics, order the colors below using this link here:
All PE and 6th grade pre-athletics: gray top, navy bottoms
Boys 7th and 8th Athletics: gray top, navy bottoms
Girls 7th and 8th Athletics: navy top, navy bottoms
Summer Athletic Camp Opportunities
If your athlete is ready to lace up their sneakers for some summer skill development camps, look no further than SVHS for amazing opportunities to become better, faster, and stronger at SVHS. Visit Brushfire for opportunities ranging from baseball, football, volleyball, wresting, and swim or even just some great strength and conditioning camps to help in all aspects of athletic growth.
PTA CORNER
Volunteers Needed - May 15th
6th and 7th grade parties will take place on Wednesday, May 15th and we'd love to have you there to help the students have the best End of Year Party ever!
Take a look at the sign-up slots and join us for the fun. There will be inflatables, music, snow cones, bingo and dodgeball. Please contact Amy Granfors at amygranfors@gmail.com if you have any questions
8th Grade End of Year Party - May 15
Permission forms went home Monday, 4/22, with your students. Please return by Wednesday, May 1st.
Cost is $25 per student. If you would like financial assistance, please reach out to Nichole Keith 210-296-5445. All information is confidential.
Thank you for Sonic
Spring 2024 Tutoring Schedule
UPCOMING EVENTS
5/14 6th grade field trip
5/14 Choir concert
5/15 End of year class parties; 8th grade field trip
5/15 Baseball vs PRMS at SVHS, 6:30pm
5/15 Softball vs PRMS at SVHS, 6pm
5/16 Yearbook distribution
5/17 Band Trip to Dallas
5/17 Yearbook signing
5/20 8th grade awards ceremony
5/21 - 5/23 Semester Exams
5/23 Last Day of School, early release 1:50pm
COMAL COMMUNITY
Silver Spurs Donation Drive - May 18
Texas State Transportation Camp
Important Links
- SBMS Bell Schedule
- SBMS Athletic Calendars
- CISD Academic Calendar
- Comal Parent Center
- Cafeteria/Child Nutrition webpage
- Order Fence Signs and Spirit Gear here
- Tutoring Schedule here
- Hallway Heroes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4faaa728a20-20228 And as always, your volunteer background check must be on file for the current school year. The background check may take a few weeks to come back, so please plan accordingly.
Spring Branch Middle School
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
Instagram: sbms_wranglers
Twitter: @SBMSWranglers