
Wrangler Weekly
Week of December 11, 2023
Message from Ms. Bratton, principal
What a week! We brought Wrangler Wrobotics back from Dallas, tired but successful! They earned 13th overall in their division. Competing against 29 other teams and only 6 being middle school -- Thirteenth is AWESOME! We are so proud of Ms. Burkhardt and her team's intense effort displayed not just in Dallas but since the start of school.
This week was also FULL of holiday concerts, soccer, basketball -- both boys and girls, and a Wrangler UP! pep rally where the sixth graders won the spirit contest. Our Wranglers have been busy!
We are planning some fun for next week (see below for dress up days), and we have our fingers crossed for the Ranger football team as they compete tonight for a chance to make it to the state championship! Go Rangers!
Just a reminder...
As per Comal ISD policy, exams may not be given early. If you know your student will miss exams, please reach out to their teacher. Our process for making up exams is to have students come up on the teacher prep and planning day, January 2, at 9 AM. Students will take test(s) and then contact parent for pick up.
Also, during exams, we do NOT allow students to be signed out of an exam early. This is out of consideration for students who are in the middle of testing. It is very distracting to students to have kids packing up and leaving when they are still testing. Beyond being distracted, the testing student tends to start rushing through, feeling that they too should already "be done." When students are finished taking an exam, they are expected to read quietly or study for another exam.
Please plan "sign outs" around the exam schedule below -- we don't remove students from a room still testing. We ask this in consideration of ALL students, helping ensure they are given the best opportunity to show mastery of this semester's coursework.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend -
Go Wranglers! Go RANGERS!
Ms. Bratton
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SBMS Attendance for the Week
6th grade - 92.8%
7th grade - 94.6%
8th grade - 96.1%
Total - 94.5%
Fall Exam Schedule
Beginning Wednesday, December 13th, students will be taking their fall final exams.
Please note that we will not interrupt a final exam to pull a student out of class early.
RBES Angel Tree - Due Dec 13
Please consider supporting feeder pattern school: RBES Angel Tree Project. It's Angel Tree time! Every year, our community helps provide gifts for RBES families in need for the holidays. We have three easy ways to help: the Sign-Up Genius link below, an Amazon wish list that will be shipped directly to Glenda Sweeney's house (PTA Community Outreach chair), or you can pull from the actual Angel Tree that is located outside the RBES library.
We are asking that all gifts be returned unwrapped by December 13th. As always, we appreciate your generosity during the holiday season. Visit Sign-Up Genius or Amazon Wish-list.
Lost and Found Cleanout - Dec 15
At the end of every 9-weeks, we clean out our lost and found. If your student is missing an item, please remind them to check the lost and found cabinet in the cafeteria by the end of the day on Friday. We have hoodies, lunch bags, gym clothes and water bottles galore!
IMPORTANT: Course Selection Advising Sign Up FOR PARENTS
If you have not yet scheduled an advising session, we would like to invite you as a parent/guardian to attend your student’s advising session and you can attend in-person, virtually or by phone call. Please use the following link to schedule a time that works best for you to meet with your student and counselor.
A-L Course Advising - December M-Z Course Advising - December
A-L Course Advising - January M-Z Course Advising - January
If you are unable or do not wish to attend your student’s advising session, please complete the following form, and we will follow up with an email once your student’s advising session has been completed with a summary of what was discussed. Decline Course Advising
We are very excited to meet to be part of this integral part of your student’s academic journey. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email:
SB Ornament
Cheer Showoff at CLHS - Dec 13
Cheer Showcase - Jan 5
Your Wrangler Cheer team is hosting their second annual cheer showcase on Friday January 5th starting at 6:30pm in the main gym. SBMS will be joined by MVMS, PRMS, and CHMS to showoff their performance as they prepare for competition.
Ranger Cheer Tryout Meeting - Jan 25 or Feb 1
If your student is interesting in trying out for the high school cheer team, there is a mandatory meeting coming up on either January 25th or February 1st at 7pm in the SVHS Library. You must attend ONE meeting in order to tryout.
Annual Daddy Daughter Dance - Feb 10
Your SBMS Silver Stars are hosting their annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 10th. Tickets are on sale now.
School Pantry Program
WRANGLERS OF THE WEEK
Our sincerest apologies for not updating the Wranglers of the Week for last week's newsletter. We have included last week's and this week's winners below. Congratulations to all. Way to Wrangler Up!
STUDENT ATHLETES
We also wish to recognize our Wrangler Player of the Week, Nicki Nelson.
PTA CORNER
Join PTA
The SBMS PTA organization works hard to support its students, teachers and families. Every PTA membership makes it possible to have a larger voice with the Texas Legislature.
Please join! $8 is the price but the effect is priceless!
By click here, you can also get your SBMS swag like sweatshirts, sweatpants, draw string bags and decals for your tumbler.
While you are there, take a look at our sponsorship opportunities; there are different levels available and we'd love to have you onboard. Let us know if we can answer any questions for you. Thank you for supporting SBMS!
Parking Space Raffle - Closes Dec 15
Want to bypass the car lines before and after school? Raffle tickets for two front-of-the-school parking spots for the third 9-week period begin online Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Parking spots are valid 1/3/23 to 3/8/23. Best of luck to all! For questions, please email springbranchmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com.
Link for Navy & White Parking Spots: https://app.memberhub.gives/2c7adc/Campaign/Details
Silver Parking Space Silent Auction - Closes Dec 22
Want a break from the car pick up line? Bid on our Spring Silver Parking Spot in the front parking lot! Help support SBMS PTA upcoming events and teachers’ grants while trying to save yourself from the long lines!
Drop off and pick up for all semester starting 1/4/23 to 5/31/23. The silent auction is active online! Good luck, everyone!
The system will draw automatically on 12/22 at 9pm. It will also auto email the winner!
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
Monday 12/11
Tuesday 12/12
Wednesday 12/13
Semester finals for 1st and 2nd periods
Boys BB vs ORMS, 7th home, 8th away
SBMS Cheer performance at CLHS, 6:30
Thursday 12/14
Semester finals for 3rd, 5th and 6th periods
Girls BB vs PRMS, 7th away, 8th home
Friday 12/15
Semester finals for 4th and 7th periods
End of 9 week grading period, Early release schedule
Saturday 12/16
UPCOMING EVENTS
12/18 - 1/1 Holiday Break
1/2 Student Holiday
1/4 Girls BB vs AJHJ, 7th home, 8th away
1/5 Cheer middle school showcase, 6:30pm
1/8 Boys BB vs SVMS, 7th away, 8th home
1/16 PTA General Meeting, 9:30 in the library
1/18 Girls soccer vs MVMS, home
1/18 Boys BB vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home
1/19 Theater one-act play at SVHS
1/20 Girls soccer tourney at PRMS
1/20 Boys BB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away
1/25 Girls soccer at DMS
1/25 Boys BB vs MVMS, 7th home, 8th away
1/25 Ranger Cheer Tryout Meeting, 7pm SVHS Library
COMAL COMMUNITY
Save a Life
NB Lacrosse
Bulverde Little League
Important Links
- SBMS Bell Schedule
- SBMS Athletic Calendars
- CISD Academic Calendar
- Comal Parent Center
- Cafeteria/Child Nutrition webpage
- Order Fence Signs and Spirit Gear here
- Tutoring Schedule here
- Hallway Heroes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c4faaa728a20-20228 And as always, your volunteer background check must be on file for the current school year. The background check may take a few weeks to come back, so please plan accordingly.
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
Instagram: sbms_wranglers
Twitter: @SBMSWranglers