
Wrangler Weekly
Week of October 30, 2023
Message from Ms. Bratton, principal
As we wrap up October, we want to say...
THANK YOU, 8th grade parents who showed up on time this week for course advising appointments and bonus points for parents who brought their list of questions! This is a new process for us, but it has gone smoothly.
THANK YOU, all parents in the pick up line who are 1) placing their card in the window so our team can quickly, easily, and safely see and enter the number, 2) paying attention to the line and pulling up when directed, and 3) putting on those blinkers when you have your student(s) loaded -- this helps us move the line faster and more safely when we know who is ready to exit. We are finishing faster and faster -- it takes everyone! IF you need a new number placard, please email Brandi.Norton@comalisd.org.
GET READY for the big PTA dance on Friday, Nov. 3. from 6-9. See below for details on tickets. Every SBMS student is invited to attend unless they have faced a disciplinary consequence of OSS or 3 days ISS this month.
GIVE A PUSH TO YOUR CREATIVE KID -- all Reflections entries are due Friday, Nov. 3 to Mrs. Womble in the library.
And finally, GOOD LUCK to our amazing Wrobotics team and their coach, Ms. Burkhardt as they compete at the SA Best competition at St. Mary's University on Sunday. They have put SO much work into their robot, their booth, their presentation, and their spirit plan -- we know they are going to do GREAT!
Go Wranglers!
Ms. Bratton
P.S. -- as promised, see below for fun pics from our Career Day and Wrangler Time Clubs last week!
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SBMS Attendance for the Week
6th grade - 96.2%
7th grade - 95.7%
8th grade - 95.8%
Total - 95.9%
IMPORTANT: Course Selection Advising Sign Up FOR PARENTS
Rising 9th grade
Please be sure to include your child’s name and indicate if you would like to meet in person, via phone, or virtually in the notes before submitting.
Rising 8th grade
Please be sure to include your child’s name and indicate if you would like to meet in person, via phone, or virtually in the notes before submitting.
Rising 7th grade
Please be sure to include your child’s name and indicate if you would like to meet in person, via phone, or virtually in the notes before submitting.
Picture Retakes - Nov 3rd
If you are needing to order pictures, click here to visit Photo Texas online order portal.
If your student needs their picture retaken, we ask that your student bring the pictures back they don’t like and give it to the photographer when they take a new picture. Photo Texas will automatically process the new pictures for free.
Student Flu Vaccine Clinic - Nov 10th
Rising HCCPHS Falcon Opportunity - 8th grade - Nov 14th
HCCPHS will be proving two upcoming parent information nights on November 14th and January 11th from 6-7pm for you to learn more about the unique experience your student will have in their pursuit of college and career goals. For more information, visit hccphs.comalisd.org or call 830.885.9000. The HCCPHS 2024-25 application is open now.
Cheer RTIC Bundle Fundraiser
School Pantry Program
ALL SBMS students -- additional tutoring opportunity every Wednesday morning:
WRANGLERS OF THE WEEK!
PLAYER OF THE GAME
PTA CORNER
SBMS Fall Dance - Nov 3rd
TICKETS are available via three options:
· At School Pre-Sale Tickets : Cash sales only Friday, November 3rd during lunch for $10*
· Online Pre-Sale Tickets : https://app.memberhub.gives/215d28/Campaign/Details $10*
· Day of the Dance Ticket Sales: Cash sales only at the door for $15
*Cash and pre-sale admission wristbands will be placed on paid students' wrists during lunch the day of the dance, Friday, November 3rd. They must have their wristbands on to enter the dance.
DONATIONS are always greatly appreciated. The only cost of the dance is ticket admission, as all refreshments are provided free of charge to attendees, thanks to the generous donations of our SBMS families. Sign-Up for donations here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FAAA728A20-20226
VOLUNTEERS keep our events running smoothly and our students safe. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0C4FAAA728A20-sbms8
SOCKTOBER ENDS 10/31
The contest only 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 at the stage.
The winning grade will be determined by the weight of donations. Who will win?!?!
REFLECTIONS DUE 11/3
DUE THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD!!! 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).
FILL THE GAP CAMPAIGN
The SBMS Staff (nearly 100 members) does so much for our kids and community. Let's show them our love and support by signing up to stock their Break Room with all their favorites!
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 clslowey@yahoo.com with any questions.
Thank you again for supporting the campus fundraiser in September -- making Wrangler Time Clubs AWESOME!
Want to again thank our presenters for a fantastic morning of learning last week at SBMS Career Day!
What is happening this week?
Monday 10/30
Tuesday 10/31
Wednesday 11/1
All subject tutoring in the library with HCCPHS students
FB vs ORMS, 7th away, 8th homeThursday 11/2
Girls BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home
Hamlet theatre production at SVHS
Friday 11/3
Reflections entries due
Individual Fall make-up pictures
Boots and Bling School Dance
Hamlet theatre production at SVHS
Saturday 11/4
Girls BB vs ORMS, 7th home, 8th away
Hamlet theatre production at SVHS
Sunday 11/5
UPCOMING EVENTS
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
11/9 Boys soccer at MVMS
11/10 Student holiday/staff workday
11/10 CISD student flu shot clinic
11/11 Boys soccer tournament at PHS
11/14 Rising Falcon parent night at HCCPHS, 6pm
11/16 Girls BB vs CHMS, 7th home, 8th away
11/16 Boys soccer vs DMS
11/17 SBMS Day of Awesomeness ~ campus fundraiser celebration!
11/29 Girls BB vs CMS, 7th away, 8th home
11/30 Boys soccer vs CMS
12/2 Boys soccer tournament at ORMS
12/4 Boys BB vs DMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/7 Girls BB vs MVMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/7 Boys soccer vs CHMS
12/9 Boys BB vs NBMS, 7th away, 8th home
12/11 Boys soccer at SVMS
12/13 Boys BB vs ORMS, 7th home, 8th away
12/14 Girls BB vs PRMS, 7th away, 8th home
12/15 End of 9 weeks
COMAL COMMUNITY
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
Twitter: @SBMSWranglers