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Wrangler Weekly

Week of October 9, 2023

WranglerWeeklyWeek of October 9, 2023

Message from Ms. Bratton, principal

Hello Wrangler families --


Monday is a holiday for students and will allow our teachers time to plan and prepare for students' academic growth. We hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and fall temperatures!


Please take a minute this weekend to sign up for course selection with our SBMS counselors -- see below.


We are excited to share that our Wranglers READ program is soaring to greatness: students have been randomly assigned a color group and have been challenged to read and read and read. So far, Wranglers have read a total of 896 books in seven weeks!! Woohoo!! One week to go until SBMS knows which color team is getting the GRAND PRIZE for the first quarter! Remind your Wrangler to READ this long weekend.


Another thing to remind your Wrangler about this weekend is the Reflections contest on the theme "I am hopeful because..." SBMS is determined to again lead the district in submissions. Our Wranglers are BOLD and true -- BOLD enough to put their creativity on display and true enough to themselves and their talents to put in the work. We hope every student will have a submission as there are such a variety of categories: visual art(drawing/graphic design), photography, writing (poetry/stories), dance choreography, musical composition, film production. See below for details. This long weekend is a great time to get creative!


The end of the grading period is Friday, Oct. 13. Please check Skyward and help your student make a plan, if needed, for finishing the quarter strong.


GOOD LUCK TO COACH SHERRARD & OUR RUNNING WRANGLERS!


LET'S GOOOOO CROSS COUNTRY!


TAKE DISTRICT TOMORROW!


Go Wranglers!

Ms. Bratton

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IMPORTANT: Course Selection Advising Sign Up FOR PARENTS

As Dr. Chapman shared earlier this week, SBMS counselors are lining up course selection meetings. Click here to reserve your spot.

Next week is SVHS Homecoming Week & SBMS is ALL IN for building our NAVY & WHITE community!

A few of our students like to wear Homecoming mums -- we encourage those to only be worn on FRIDAY, OCT. 13. Thank you.

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School Pantry Program

We are very excited to let you know about the School Pantry Program that is being made available at every Comal ISD campus. This program will allow students to receive food assistance on a weekly basis at no cost to you or your child’s school. Food will be delivered to your child’s campus each week and then bagged so that it can easily be sent home on Friday and enjoyed. Please email Katie Gaston at katherine.gaston@comalisd.org if you are interested in this program and an intake form will be sent home with your child.

ALL SBMS students -- additional tutoring opportunity every Wednesday morning:

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Rising Ranger Parent Night - Oct 18

8th grade parents, this one's for you! In just a short time, your student will begin preparing for their high school career. In preparation for course selection, you and your student are invited to join us at SVHS to see all the opportunities that are offered. Please get all the information you need to support your Rising Ranger and attend at 6pm on Wednesday, October 18th.
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Career Day - October 20th

The 3rd annual SBMS Career Day will be Friday, October 20th. 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 Presenters) or contact Vera Borg at vera.borg@comalisd.org if you would like to help make an impact on the futures of SBMS students. We are excited to share the many different career opportunities our students have in their future. There is a future for every student, and we want to help them realize it.
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Reflections - due November 3rd

It’s time to submit entries to the Reflections Program…what a great opportunity for our students! If you enjoy drawing, dancing, writing stories or songs, taking photographs or making videos, writing your own music, then it’s time to unleash your imagination and let your creativity flow!


This year’s theme is: “I am hopeful because...” All entries must be submitted to Ms. Womble (Librarian) by Friday, November 3rd. Entry forms can be found in the Library, front office, or online (guidelines can be found online, too).

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Lost and Found

Please know that our lost and found cabinet in the cafeteria gets very full very quickly, so we will donate any items still left at the end of each 9-weeks. The upcoming end of this 9-weeks is October 13th, so please remind your student to check the lost and found before then.

WRANGLERS OF THE WEEK!

Congratulations to Lady Wrangler Athletes of the Month!

Congratulations to our first Lady Wrangler student athletes of the 2023-2024 school year. Our 7th grade representative is Presley Bates, a current A team volleyball player who holds a strong A average in all her classes! The 8th grade representative is Cameryn Cavazos, a stellar cross country and volleyball athlete, who also holds an A average in all classes. Thank you for setting and upholding the standard of what it means to be a Lady Wrangler on and off the court.

PTA CORNER

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CLOTHES & SHOES RECYCLING BIN


Now that we’re back to school, it’s time to get rid of clothes and shoes that don’t fit! 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!




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.

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FILL THE GAP


The SBMS Staff does so much for our kids and community. Let's show them our love and support by stocking their Break Room with all their favorites! There are about 100 staff members. A little birdie told us some things they'd love to have...you will see those items on the sign-up.




Providing supplies and snacks for students in need is also a part of the PTA's mission. You will find some of those items on the sign-up, as well.




Please drop off the items to the front office at your convenience and let them know it's for "Fill the Gap." Contact Chris Slowey for questions or more information at clslowey@yahoo.com.

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CORPORATE SPONSORS


SBMS is looking for community partners! If you, or someone you know, is interested, please let PTA know. We would love to work with you!




Thank you for considering a sponsorship at SBMS. Your donation will go a long way in helping us provide necessary supplies and support to students and staff at SBMS.




The PTA supports all programs and departments at SBMS, so your donation will go even further.




Businesses like yours ensure our success each year, and we thank you for your consideration and support.




Should you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact sbmsptaevents@gmail.com.

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SOCKTOBER STARTS NOW!

Socktober is coming! The contest begins October first and goes until October 31st. Get ready for some friendly competition between grade levels!


Please bring new and unopened socks and underwear and new stretchy athletic shorts and pants to school for donations to CISD PTA's Clothes Closet. Kids and adult sizes are needed for males and females. The donation boxes will be located next to the stage.


The winning grade will be determined by the weight of donations. Who will win?!?!

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OCTOBER STUDENT MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

We have another treat coming up for our student PTA members! 👻


Students who are currently members and those who join by October 30th will receive a special Halloween treat during Wrangler Time on October 31st!


Our goal is to achieve “Every Child. One Voice.” PTA's mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.


Membership is only $8, but the effects are priceless. Click here to join. We need 45 more members to reach our September goal!

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NAVY & WHITE PARKING SPACE RAFFLE - OCT 13th

Want to bypass the car lines before and after school? We are selling raffle tickets for two parking spots for the second 9-week period.


Bypass the car lines…drop off and pick up of your students in your private Navy and White parking space. The system will draw the winning raffle ticket automatically on October 13th at 11:59pm. It will also auto email the winner! Parking spots are valid 10/16/23 to 12/15/23. Best of luck to all!


Link for Navy & White Parking:

https://app.memberhub.gives/b9a25e/Campaign/Details

What is happening this week?

Monday 10/9

Student holiday/Staff development

Tuesday 10/10

Choir concert, 6pm

Wednesday 10/11

FB vs CMS, 7th home, 8th away

Thursday 10/12

VB vs AHJH, 7th away, 8th home

Friday 10/13

Library Book Fair starts today

Lost and Found cleanout


SVHS Homecoming!

Saturday 10/14

VB district tournament at DHS

The Big Serve service day

UPCOMING EVENTS

10/17 Dyslexia Information Night, 6pm Support Services Bldg.

10/17 FB vs PRMS, 7th home at SVHS, 8th away

10/17 All 8th graders visit SVHS for Rising Rangers in the morning

10/18 Rising Ranger Parent night, 6pm SVHS

10/20 Career Day

10/20 Pink Out for Breast Cancer Awareness Day

10/23-27 Red Ribbon Week

10/24 FV vs DMS, 7th away, 8th home

10/25 Band Concert, 6pm

10/26 Pep Rally, Pink Out theme

10/26 Girls BB vs DMS, 7th home, 8th away

11/1 FB vs ORMS, 7th away, 8th home

11/2 Girls BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home

11/3 Individual Fall make-up pictures

11/3 School Dance

11/4 Girls BB vs ORMS, 7th home, 8th away

11/7 PTA general meeting

11/8 Girls BB vs SBMS, 7th away, 8th home at SVHS

11/8 - 11/9 Theatre performance "James and the Giant Peach"

11/9 Veterans' Day assembly, 1:15pm

11/10 Student holiday/staff workday

11/16 Girls BB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away

11/17 SBMS Day of Awesomeness ~ campus fundraiser celebration!

COMAL COMMUNITY

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