Oct 1-31: Principal Appreciation Month

Oct 18: Report Cards go home

Oct 23: Pink Out Day

Oct 25: Trunk or Treat at BBE 5-7 pm

Oct 28-Nov 1: Red Ribbon Week

Nov 1: 1st day of American Indian Heritage Month

Bear Branch Elementary has been RECOGNIZED AS A MODEL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY AT WORK® One of About 600 Schools and Districts in the US and Canada to Receive This Honor.

Bear Branch Elementary was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a major contributing factor in the improved achievement of its students.

PLCs are schools and districts in which educators recognize the key to improved learning for students is on-going, job-embedded learning for the adults who serve those students. The three big ideas of a PLC call upon educators to:

1. Focus on learning.

2. Build a collaborative culture.

3. Create a results orientation.

Responding to news of the recognition, Mr. Allbritton said, “We are honored to receive this recognition and it reflects the hard work and dedication of each and every staff member at BBE.”

Schools are recognized based on strict criteria, including demonstration of a commitment to PLC concepts, implementation of these concepts for at least three years, and clear evidence of improved student learning over that period. Once measurable results can be seen, the school must explain its practices, structures, and culture and submit its application for consideration by the PLC Review Committee.

According to the Champions of PLC at Work®, educators in the schools and districts selected for this recognition have shown “a sustained commitment to helping all of their students achieve at high levels. They have been willing to alter the structure and culture of the organization to reflect their commitment. We applaud them and congratulate them for achieving this very significant milestone on the never-ending PLC journey.”

Recognized model PLC schools are listed on allthingsplc.info, where they share implementation strategies, structures, and performance with other educators interested in improving their schools. Tools for team collaboration, articles and research about PLCs, blog posts, and other related resources are also available on the site. The site was developed and is maintained by Solution Tree, a leading provider of educational strategies and tools that improve staff and student performance. For more than 25 years, Solution Tree resources have helped K–12 teachers and administrators create schools where all children succeed.

Please pull through the car rider line and allow our staff to assist your child(ren) out of the car. Parking and walking across is a safety hazard and slows down the car rider line. The line is open 7:45-8:29 each morning.

MISD has been fiscally responsible with taxpayer dollars by approving balanced budgets each year and only spending what we have budgeted. This means MISD has not been operating with a deficit. Unfortunately, it also means the district is falling behind its competitors when it comes to staff salaries.

The VATRE is a tool the state gives school districts to ask our taxpayers for additional funds for a specific purpose–this would be for employee raises and safety and security. If the voters approve the VATRE, this would be a one-time election that would give the district additional funds year after year, meeting the needs of the district, which include being competitive with teacher and employee pay. The VATRE would increase the tax rate by 3 pennies to $0.9895 which is one of the lowest tax rates in the greater Houston area.

The Magnolia ISD Child Nutrition Department would like to help celebrate your child's special day by offering cute and fun treats you can easily purchase for the entire class.

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.

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:

BBEattendance@magnoliaisd.org

• 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.

* Early morning drop-off time in the cafeteria is 6:30-7:35 am. After 7:35, you will be asked to join the car rider line in the front.

* 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.

* MISD 2024-2025 calendar

Principal: John Allbritton

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/