BBE Parent Newsletter
For the week of September 30th
Upcoming Events
Sept 30-Oct 4: Book Fair Week
Oct 1-31: Principal Appreciation Month
Oct 2: National Custodian Day
Oct 2: AG 4 U Field Trip (4th grade)
Oct 4: Storybook Character Parade @ 8:45
Oct 7-11: Fall Break
Oct 14: Indigenous People Day
Oct 23: Pink Out Day
Oct 28-Nov 1: Red Ribbon Week
Nov 1: 1st day of American Indian Heritage Month
Character Parade Day is on October 4, 2024. We will start the parade at 8:45 am. Our parade will be around the BBES track. There is no need to check in as parents will enter through the side gate in the front of the building and stand in the designated parent area to view the parade. Please look at the map for location. We look forward to seeing you and all our little storybook characters.
Absence Notes
Parent notes following an absence must be received within 5 days of returning to school. Medical notes can be accepted at any time.
Please submit your absence excuse notes to the following email address:
VATRE Addresses Staff Salaries and Loyalty Pay
If voters approve the November 5 local school funding election, it will generate $7.4 million for staff salary increases and loyalty pay for experienced Magnolia ISD staff. If the election does not pass, the money will not be available for staff salaries or to fund the Loyalty Pay Program.
BREAKFAST
STUDENT BIRTHDAYS
Click here for the MISD form with more directions on how to order.
This is the only MISD option for birthday celebrations, snacks or cupcakes cannot be brought from home. Orders should be placed 2 weeks in advance.
IMPORTANT PARENT INFORMATION
- While on campus, electronics (cell phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.) must be turned off and placed in backpacks.
- Distracting items such as Pokémon cards, figurines, and toys in general should remain at home.
- Please be sure all personal belongings are labeled with your child's first and last name.
- Don't forget to remind your child to wear tennis shoes on PE days.
Lunch Guests
Important Reminders
- Students may not bring a friend(s) to the guest table
Due to privacy rights, no video or photography is permitted in the cafeteria
5 minutes before the end of lunch, "Focus & Finish" will be announced. At this time all students return to the homeroom table & guests exit the cafeteria.
Lunch guests are not permitted to walk students to class after lunch
Lunchtimes are as follows:
10:40-11:10 - Kindergarten
11:15-11:45 - 1st grade
11:50-12:20 - PreK & 2nd grade
12:25-12:55 - 3rd grade
1:00-1:30 - 4th grade
BBE General Information
* Click HERE to register for early morning drop-off
* Doors open at 7:45 am
* Students are tardy at 8:30 am
* School releases at 3:45 pm
* Transportation changes should be made with the front office by 3:00 pm. If your student needs to leave early please also notify the front office by 3:00.
About Us...
Assistant Principal: Vicki Winegardner
Counselor: Raquel Stone
Academic Coordinator: Katie Tran
Email: vwinegardner@magnoliaisd.org
Website: https://bbes.magnoliaisd.org
Location: Bear Branch Elementary School, Farm to Market Road 1488, Magnolia, TX, USA
Phone: 281-356-4771
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bearbranchelem/