

TIGER TALK
Week of Monday, January 27, 2025
Read Your Heart Out Night
Did your child love Math-O-Ween? On February 13th, we have a Read Your Heart Out Night planned just as much fun! Come join us for reading games, carnival games, dress like your favorite book character, and food!
YEARBOOK INFORMATION
Yearbooks are on sale! Sale ends on January 31st. Price will go up after January 31st.... Order now and save!
Gifted and Talented Referral Window- Referrals Close Friday, January 31, 2025
Parents, the annual window for Gifted and Talented (GT) referrals will open from December 1 - January 17 for students currently in Kindergarten and December 1 - January 31 for students currently in grades 1-12.
GT services are provided for identified students in grades K-12.
Students currently in kindergarten who are identified for GT services will begin services in February 2025.
Students currently in grades 1-11 who are identified for GT services will begin services in the fall of 2025.
The decision of the GT placement committee will be sent to parents via email the first week of February for students currently in kindergarten and the first week of June for students currently in grades 1-12.
Please see this video for a brief overview of the referral process (click here for instructions for adjusting the language of the captions in YouTube). This link will take you to the BISD Gifted and Talented Education web page, and the links below will take you to the referral forms. If you have any questions, please contact your campus counselor.
Kindergarten Referral Form (English | Other Languages)
Grades 1-12 Referral Form (English | Other Languages)
Counselor Corner
January 27-31, 2025
January Guidance: In January we will focus on responsibility, caring, and
communication. We will practice these skills in groups using board games. Board
game play promotes many skills such as: learning to manage self control,
positive communication, improve focus, problem solve, regulate emotions
and practice getting along with others.
January is Mental Health Awareness month: It is a time to recognize the
importance of mental health and take steps to care for yourself. The beginning of
a new year is a good time to evaluate how we care for our own mental health.
Emotional/Mental Tips for Parents:
Magellan Mental Health: In January practice resetting your energy with
these 5 tips for a successful new year and read mental health resources
across several mental health areas
Reaching Long Term Goals: how to help your new year's resolutions
become new enjoyable habits, taking small steps to reach your goals
January Happiness Calendar: there are mental health tips hyperlinked under
each day of the month, practice the exercise for the day
Mindfulness Breathing: the Cylic breathing technique.
Ocean Breathing: this involves deeper breathing and holding your throat internally
Take a Breath: breathing practice
Brock & BISD Counseling Resources for Parents
Virtual Calming Room: videos for breathing, visual relaxation, sounds and music, coloring and art, games, puzzles, and activities
Counselor & Guidance Instructional Calendar 2024-25: provides both campus and district counseling resources along with important information highlighted each month
Make an Appointment with the Counselor @ Brock Elementary
Brock Elementary Counseling site
BISD School District Calendar 2024-25
Texas Health Child Access Telemedicine: TCHATT is still available
Read about the Brock TCHATT referral process.
Click HERE for the teacher TCHATT referral and other information
Grade Level News
Free and Reduced Lunch Information
A new application must be completed every year to be considered for free or reduced price meals. Our application and more information can be found online on the BISD website. If you have any questions, please contact Child Nutrition at 817-245-1000 or click on the link below to apply: https://www.burlesonisd.net/Page/1249
Upcoming Events
- Wednesday, January 22nd- Friday, January 31st: Math, Reading and Science MAP Growth Kinder-5th *teachers will send out information on your child's specific dates
- Thursday, January 30th- 100th Day of School- Dress with 100 items on your shirt or Dress like you are 100 years old.
- Friday, January 31st- Last day to refer your child for the talented and gifted program evaluation.
- Thursday, February 13th-End of the six weeks; Read Your Heart Out NIght 5:30-7:30
- Friday, February 14th- Student Holiday
- Monday, February 17th- School Holiday
- Friday, February 21st- Report Cards
Email: kkimberling@bisdmail.net
Website: https://www.burlesonisd.net/brock
Location: 12000 Oak Grove Rd S, Burleson, TX, USA
Phone: (817)245-3800
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Twitter: @BrockTigers