Wrangler Weekly
Week of September 22, 2024
Message from Ms. Bratton, principal
We have had a great GO GOLD week here at SBMS with dedicated staff offering their locks (head shaving) and their ego (sliming) for a great cause. We appreciate everyone's support! Today students also received an update of their Wrangler Time teacher; many students will be attending a new Wrangler Time on Monday to accommodate for targeted instruction.
Just a reminder that next week is a short one with Comal County Fair day on Friday -- so no school.
But Thursday, Sept. 26 is our next progress report which is also our first UIL Grade Check. Students participating in cross country, volleyball, and football must be passing all classes with a 70 to remain eligible. No pass - no play. Please push your athlete to review their grades in Skyward this weekend and shore up any issues.
Also next week, our counselors will begin providing age-appropriate guidance lessons focused on mental health and suicide awareness as part of our ongoing commitment to student well-being, and in accordance to Texas Education Code TEC §38.351, Please see the full details from our counselors here.
Please encourage your Wranglers to keep reading and to get their creative juices flowing for the Reflections contest. Our long weekend coming up provides a great opportunity to read and create!
Go Wranglers!
Mrs. Bratton
Attendance Matters. Every Student. Every Day.
SBMS attendance for the week of 9/16 - 9/20:
6th grade: 97%
7th grade: 98%
8th grade: 96%
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Wrangler happenings this week!
Monday September 23:
Tuesday September 24:
Football vs CHMS, 7th home/8th away
Wednesday September 25:
See You at the Pole, 7:45am
Volleyball vs CHMS, 7th home/8th away
Thursday September 26:
Friday September 27:
Comal County Fair Day, Student/Staff Holiday
Saturday September 28:
Leo Manzano Cross Country Invitational, Marble Falls HS
Wranglers of the Week!
Nominate here!
See You at the Pole - Sept 25
See You at the Pole™ is a time of prayer on the fourth Wednesday of September when students meet at their school flagpole, before school, to lift up their friends, families, teachers, school, and nation. It is student-initiated, student-organized, and student-led.
Fence sign orders due Oct 1
SHOW YOUR WRANGLER SPIRIT!! NEW Wrangler Gear is Here!! Need a New Wrangler Spirit Sign? We have spirit shirts, clear stadium bags, and many other items to show your school spirit? Click HERE to visit the Cheer Booster Spirit Store.
DEADLINE for the next order of Spirit Signs is Tuesday, 10/1, at 4pm. We will continue to place orders throughout the year. A minimum of 10 sign orders is required before we are able to submit our school orders. Fence sign orders have a turnaround time of approximately two weeks.
Reflections entries due Oct 7
It's PTA Reflections time! Showcase your talent in any or all of the following categories: Visual Arts, Literature, Photography, Dance Choreography, Film Production, & Music Composition. Our theme this year is Accepting Imperfection. Entry forms can be found HERE. Contest rules can be found HERE.
All entries are due to Mrs. Womble in the SBMS Library by Monday, October 7th. Contact shayla.womble@comalisd.org with any questions.
A Message from Nurse Keith
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.
Do you need assistance from the Angel Tree Project?
SBMS is partnering with the Bulverde/Spring Branch Angel Tree Project. We are offering holiday assistance to families in need, who have children enrolled in CISD schools.
If your family has fallen on hard times and would like assistance with Christmas gifts, please contact:
Nurse Nancy Keith at 830-885-8809, nancy.keith@comalisd.org.
Student Support Specialist Katherine Gaston at 830-885-8859, katherine.gaston@comalisd.org
Bulverde Pumpkin Patch - Oct 19
Come support our Wrangler National Junior Honor Society on Saturday, October 19 starting at 11am. Your NJHS members will be manning the bouncy castle at this annual fall festival that's fun for the whole family located at 3800 West Ammann Road.
Career Day - Nov 15
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.
PTA CORNER
Parking Spot Raffle
You have a chance to park up front and the PTA uses the funds to help our students and school…it’s a win-win! Want a break from the car pick up line? Buy a raffle ticket for our 2nd 9 week White Parking Spot in the front parking lot!
Help support SBMS PTA upcoming events and teacher grants while trying to save yourself from the long lines! Drop off and pick up for a 9 weeks starting 10/21/24 to 12/20/24.
The raffle is active online! Visit the link below to bid. Good luck, everyone! The system will automatically end and notify the winner on 9/30 at midnight. It will also auto email the winner!
School Dance - Oct 25
Mark your calendar for our annual school dance on Friday, October 25th.
Spirit Wear
Time to get your groove on with SBMS spirit wear!
Check out these awesome caps!
Don’t miss out…..get your caps, school t-shirts, hoodies, sweats, drawstring bags, duffle bags, clear tote bags and SB decals.
Click here for all the cool stuff: https://ch2v-1212.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Thank you Silver Level Sponsor
Sending a huge Wrangler thanks to Taj Majal & Thai Lao Orchid Restaurants for being a Silver Level Sponsor! Thank you for being such a great community partner! We appreciate your support of SBMS.
If you are looking for delicious lunch or dinner close to home, check them out right on Hwy 46 down the street from school!
Clothing & Shoe Recycling for Education
Cleaned out some drawers and closets? Going to soon? Then… the Bins at SBMS are ready for you! Simply drop those items off and feel the “whew!”
While you’re at it, any other textile items that need a new home can go, too! Jackets, undergarments, shoes of any type, accessories and handbags are welcome! See the list below for suggestions.
The school benefits from donations and you get more room in your closets…it’s a win-win!
Just drive on through the drop-off/pick-up line on the Arlon Seay side of the building and you’ll see the Bins. See you soon!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Spring Branch Middle School would love to add a few more sponsors for the 2024-25 school year to help fund this amazing organization!
SPONSORSHIP--WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Wonderful exposure for your business including your company’s logo up on our fence, which is passed by all the parents of Arlon Seay Elementary and Spring Branch MS during pickup and drop off, drawing lots of exposure in our community.
At certain sponsorship levels, we will do social media ads for your business, reaching more than 1,000 people in our community and beyond.
The opportunity to support a great organization that fills the gaps for our school community.
Please reach out if you’re able to help or have any questions!
WRANGLER CELEBRATIONS
SBMS Tutoring Opportunities
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 1: Football vs PRMS, 7th home/8th away
October 3: Volleyball vs BMS, 7th away/8th home
October 3: Immunization Clinic
October 5: Chess Tournament at PHS
October 7: Reflections entries due
October 8: Football vs NBMS, 7th away/8th home
October 9: PSAT
October 9: GVAC Cross Country District Championship, Comal County Fairgrounds
October 10: Volleyball vs CMS, 7th home/8th away
October 12: Volleyball district tournament
October 14: Student holiday/staff development
October 15: Choir concert
October 16: RESCHEDULED Pep Rally
October 16: Fall band concert
October 16: Football vs MVMS, 7th at SVHS, 8th at CLHS
October 17: Dyslexia Night at Support Services
October 18: Theater Fall Showcase
October 18: End of first quarter
October 19: Bulverde Pumpkin Patch NJHS Fundraiser, 11am-7pm
October 22: Football vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home
October 24: Girls BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home
October 26: Girls BB vs PRMS, 7th away, 8th home
October 29: Football vs BMS, 7th at PHS, 8th at SVHS
October 30: Girls BB vs SVMS, 7th home, 8th away
November 9: Bulverde Jubilee Parade, downtown Bulverde
November 15: Career Day
COMAL COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
EF Tours Portugal and Spain info session - Sept 26
We’re going to Portugal & Spain in Summer 2026, and you’re invited!
We’re excited to tell you more about the trip we’re planning with EF Tours, our educational travel partner. To be considered for this opportunity, please be sure to register for this info session being held on Thursday, September 26 starting at 6pm in the SBMS cafeteria : https://rsvp.eftours.com/s7f2ns4
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and we would love to have your student join us on this adventure.
In this info session, we’ll talk about:
- How this opportunity will benefit your student
- What we’ll see and do on our trip
- Everything that’s included in this experience
- How your child can earn academic credit
- How we’re keeping this safe and affordable
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!) during EF’s risk-free enrollment period
There are limited spots on this trip, so we would love to have you attend this meeting to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Thanks,
Sarah Burkhardt & Mrs. Dornburg
This trip is not affiliated with Spring Branch Middle School or Comal ISD. Potential cancellation, reimbursements, or lack of reimbursements are not the responsibility of Comal ISD or Comal ISD staff members and should be directed to EF Tours.
Geronimo Fall Stream Cleanup - Oct 19
The Upstanders Free Screening - Sept 23
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
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