The Bear Branch Buzz
17 - JANUARY - 2023
UPCOMING BBE EVENTS
Jan 19-27: Boosterthon
Jan 20: PTA Bingo Night 6:00 pm
Jan 24: 5th Grade Field Trip to CMS or KMS
Jan 26: 5th Grade Parent Night @ KMS 6:00 pm
Jan 27: BBE Boosterthon Fun Run
Jan 31: 5th Grade Field Trip to BizTown
Feb 6-10: February Break
Feb 14: Valentine Parties 2:00pm
Feb 17: 4th Grade Manners Banquet
Feb 20: Elementary Holiday / Staff Workday
Feb 21: Spring Picture Day
5th Grade Field Trips
Parents interested in Middle School Orientation information are invited to attend the 6th Grade Parent Information nights: The CMS information night was held on Tues, 1/10/23 6:30 pm @ CMS. If you were unable to attend, CMS has provided a link to the CMS Parent Night Slideshow. The KMS information nigh will be held on Thurs, 1/26/23 6:00 pm @ KMS.
The Bear Branch 5th graders will also be traveling to BizTown on Tuesday January 31, 2023. Buses will depart Bear Branch at 8:30 a.m. and return approximately 2:30 p.m. Please pack a fully disposable sack lunch including drink for your child. An email was sent to parents on Jan 4, 2023 with details on BizTown curriculum training dates to become a chaperone. No adults other than approved chaperones are allowed on this field trip.
In order for your child to participate in both field trips, the permission form must be completed prior to the field trip.
Sincerely,
The 5th Grade Team
BBE Elmer's Fun Run Fundraiser
Bear Branch Elementary families!
We are excited to kick off our Elmer's Fun Run on 01/19/2023. Our goal is to raise $25,000 for new technology and to strengthen our school community.
Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning and we need YOUR HELP registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family.
Mark your calendars for the Elmer's Fun Run fundraiser kicking off soon!
Key dates to remember:
● REGISTRATION OPENS - 01/05/2023
Register on MYBOOSTER.COM
● Elmer's Fun Run Kick Off - 01/19/2023
● Event Day - 01/27/2023
We are grateful for our Bear Branch Elementary family! Thank you for your support this year.
Safety Drill
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
As part of our district wide school safety protocols, we conducted a lockdown DRILL on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, and emailed to parents this post-drill letter on Friday, January 13, 2023. The drill was effective in helping us hone our skills in responding to a potential emergency during the school day.
The staff and students responded extremely well and I am very proud of them all. I encourage you to talk with your child about our drill and what they learned. As you know, the safety and security of our students, staff, and campus are of the utmost importance to us.
If you have any questions regarding any of our safety drills or other safety concerns, please contact the school office at 281-641-1600.
Sincerely,
Myra Herbst
Assistant Principal
BBE Safety Liaison
Smart Watches
Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Save the Date! 2/23/23
Humble ISD is hosting a Mental Health & Wellness Fair at Atascocita High School, February 23, 2023 @ 6pm. Our goal is to help decrease the stigma around mental health, provide tools and tips to parents and staff for improving their health. We know that relationships yield better results.
Bingo Night
Box Tops
Amazon Smile
Kroger Community
Volunteer Guidelines
Humble ISD VOLUNTEERS make a significant contribution to the education of children. We LOVE our BBE volunteers!
For the safety of our students and staff, all Humble ISD volunteers need to complete a short online application prior to volunteering on a campus.
Thank you for everything you do for our school!
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Meet The BBE Staff!
Kakie Palmer - Principal
Myra Herbst - Assistant Principal
Laura Roberts - Bookkeeper & Secretary
James Kuchta - Registrar / Attendance Specialist
Ashley McGee - Office Aide
Teachers & Class Lunch Times
Kinder Team
Cheryl Kennedy 10:50 - 11:20
Andrea Maple 10:55 - 11:25
Leah Vela 10:50 - 11:20
Jennifer Wright 10:55 - 11:25
1st Grade Team
Jennifer Erb 11:10 - 11:40
Manuel Lopez 11:05 - 11:35
Kelly Ann Means 11:10 - 11:40
Karla Perez 11:05 - 11:35
Linda Schmidt 11:10-11:40
2nd Grade Team
Meghan Goodman 11:40-12:10
Anna Hernandez 11:35 - 12:05
Carlos Intriago 11:35 - 12:05
Chandra Pollart-Grabowski 11:40 - 12:10
Maria Strate 11:40 - 12:10
Teresa Welch 11:35 - 12:05
3rd Grade Team
Emily Duerringer 12:20 - 12:50
Daniela Emmerich 12:25 - 12:55
Christiana Kettelkamp 12:25 - 12:55
Elizabeth Tims 12:20 - 12:50
Shanna Troost 12:25 - 12:55
4th Grade Team
Kelli Gilbert 12:40 - 1:10
Elizabeth Grantham 12:35 - 1:05
Leanne Haley 12:40 - 1:10
Jeannine Higgins 12:35 - 1:05
Yolanda Morales 12:35 - 1:05
Kristen Saunders 12:40 - 1:10
Jazmyn Sterry 12:40 - 1:10
5th Grade Team
Aida Cornejo 11:55 - 12:25
Everett Goodman 11:55 - 12:25
Brittany Gunn 11:50 - 12:20
Lori Hydes 11:55 - 12:25
Shea Nairn 11:50 - 12:20
Specials Team
Hillary Barnes - Music
Jennifer Evers - Library
Anne Lynch - Art
Erica McCarter, P.E. Para
Marti Pieper - P.E.
Matt Vybiral - Technology
Support Staff
Kasey Collette - Literacy Instructional Coach
Jackie Dass - Math Instructional Coach
Christina Doiron - Dyslexia Support
Shelly Hairell - E.L.T. / Science Instructional Coach
Emily James - Nurse
Susan Rasmussen - Gifted & Talented
DeeDee Terry - Dyslexia Support / S.C.E
Julie Wimberly - Counselor
SpEd Team
Cassandra Clark - SpEd
Cara Connelly - SpEd
Tobi Copley - Para
Connie Falcon - SpEd
Anna Fields - Speech
Pollyanna Halling, SpEd
Saira Jalal - Para
Cathy Newkirk - Para
Lisa Rader - SpEd
Tammy Smith - CSTA
Oneida Stoddard - Diag
Custodians
Maria Aguilar
Dolores Gonzales
Ignacia Flores
Mascot
Elmer Bear
Cafeteria
Kim Blakelock
Alexandria Garcia
Regina Suarez
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Bear Branch Elementary
Email: bbe_connect@humbleisd.net
Website: www.humbleisd.net/bbe
Location: 3500 Garden Lake Drive Kingwood, Texas 77339
Phone: 2816411601
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/humbleisd.bbe/
Twitter: @humbleisd_bbe