Bear Bulletin

This week we highlight the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Please help me in thanking, Mr. Garcia, Ms. Crocker and Ms. Kossar for all they do for our students.

Character Without Question students were nominated by their teachers, counselors, school administrators or other students. Character Without Question award recipients were selected after interviewing with a panel of campus staff.

Our Nomination for Character Without Question are:

Parker Balombin, Elise Erdin, Beau Livingstone, Christopher Lopez, Mandada Mohammadaghaei, Amy Martin, Maria Quinonez, Junior Torres, Tennessee Turner, Ella Spinn, Carter Wallis and Elgarib Wissal.

Although each are deserving, we were only able to select one student from SBMS.

The Winning students exemplify SBISD’s Core Characteristics of a T-2-4 Ready Graduate:

• Academically Prepared
• Ethical & Service-minded
• Empathetic & Self-aware
• Persistent & Adaptable
• Resourceful Problem-solver
• Communicator & Collaborator

Please help me congratulate all our nominees and our winner, Elise Erdin

We are so proud of your hard work and dedication. Keep up the wonderful work!

February 6th will be an early dismissal day. School will end at 12:30pm.

The School Bell Award recognizes an outstanding SBISD staff member who promotes the purposes of the PTA and advocates for all children. Please help us congratulate Coach Whitney as this year's PTA School Bell Winner!

Each semester SBMS holds a Title One informational meeting regarding Title One and what that means for SBMS. In addition to the meeting, the state requires feedback from our community. Please take 2 minutes to complete the linked surveys below. Thank you!

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Check out information about Course Selection and the Middle School Course Catalog by visiting the counseling links on our SBMS website.

If your child has received the Tdap and Meningitis vaccines that are required by the state for 7th grade, please email me a copy of the vaccine record. You may also bring in a copy to the front office. I will then update their records for the upcoming school year.

Thank you!

Nurse Erdin

If your child sustains an injury outside of school, please notify me via email (lauren.erdin@springbranchisd.com) or phone at 713-251-4425. By doing so, I can notify teachers and help them navigate getting to/from classes safely.

Students should either pack a lunch from home or purchase food in the cafeteria. Forgotten lunches must be dropped off by a parent/guardian. No Door Dash or Uber Eats will be accepted.

For next school year, we need a new Community Member and or Business member for our CIT.

A community member is defined as "a person 18 years of age or older residing in the attendance area of this school, but not a person who is a parent of a student enrolled in this school or a person who is an employee of this school or school district."

A business representative is defined as "s defined as “having a regular and supportive relationship with the students at this school through a program like Partnerships in Education (PIE).” *I am not required to live in this school district and the business I represent does not have to be in this school district."

If you know someone who would be a good fit, please pass this information along. Any questions regarding the role of a CIT member, please email me directly at catherine.pavone@springbranchisd.com.

CIT is a two-year commitment and comprised of 6 meeting a school year.

The application window opens Monday January 27 and are due no later than February 18 to the principal office (email is fine).

Please see application below

The link to purchase a yearbook can be found here: Spring Branch Middle School HOUSTON, TX - 2025 Yearbook | Jostens

Additionally, the link to purchase a yearbook ad can be found here:

Last day to purchase an ad will be February 13, 2025.

jostens.com/apps/store/ybAdDesigner/1079267/-/2024080211155503062/CATALOG_SHOP/

Ads prices start at just $30.

If you have any questions, please email Mr. Sydnor at stephen.sydnor@springbranchisd.com

Students are expected to wear their badge daily. If your child has lost or misplaced their ID you may purchase a new one by clicking here.

February 6- Early Dismissal