BBE Parent Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Sept. 29-Oct 3: Book Fair

Oct. 1: National Principal Month

Oct. 2: National Custodian Day

Oct. 9: Sprit Night at Monarca

Oct 13-18: Fall Break

Oct. 24: Trunk or Treat 5-7 pm

Oct 27-31: Red Ribbon Week

Oct 31: Storybook Character Parade

Message from the Principal

BBE Parents,

What an exciting time to be at BBE!

It’s hard to believe we’re already approaching the end of the first nine weeks and that Fall Break is just around the corner! Time flies when you're learning and growing together.

We’re thrilled to kick off our Book Fair this week—one of our favorite Bear Branch traditions! There’s nothing more powerful in supporting student performance and lifelong learning than reading. Whether you’re reading to your child, with your child, or listening to them read, these moments are building blocks for success—and treasured memories, too.

October is shaping up to be an exciting month! Mark your calendars for:

Trunk or Treat – October 24th (Sponsored by PTO)
Red Ribbon Week – October 27th–31st
Storybook Character Parade – October 31st

Hope to see you around the school and we appreciate all the support from our families.

Thank you for trusting us with your students. Bears LEAD the Way! All the Way! Go Bears!

JSO

LOST AND FOUND

If your student is missing anything, please have them check lost and found.

Click HERE to Submit an Attendance Note

Has your student been absent? No need to send in a note or email, just click the link above to submit a parent excuse note that is sent directly to our attendance secretary.

Book Character Pumpkin Patch

Dear Families,

This year the library will be hosting the 8th Annual Book Character Pumpkin Patch. Students may bring a FAKE pumpkin decorated as their favorite book character. This will not be a contest, however, each student will receive a certificate and other goodies for participating. Pumpkins may be dropped off at the library on Monday, October 20th- Friday, Nov, 7th.

Important Info:

ABSOLUTELY NO CARVED PUMPKINS! Carved pumpkins rot, attract bugs, and smell. Carved pumpkins might be sent home. Please purchase a fake pumpkin and decorate that. They are easier to carry, will not rot, and can be displayed year to year. Pumpkins may be painted, etc. Let your creativity soar!
Pumpkins should represent a favorite book character. On the form, please write the title and author of the book. **I would recommend getting the book first before starting to decorate the pumpkin. ** Please bring the book in too (write your name in it). You will get it back.
Write your name somewhere on the pumpkin. When you bring your pumpkin to Mrs. Cowham, she will take your pumpkin, book, & form to display it in the library for others to enjoy!

Pumpkins will not be judged, however, each student will receive a certificate & other goodies.
Pumpkins will be sent home starting Nov.10th.

Book Character

Decorated Pumpkin Patch

Monday, October 20th- Friday, Nov, 7th

*Pumpkins may be delivered to the library between these dates.

Please turn in this form with your pumpkin.

Please bring the book too, we will return it.

ENTRY FORM

Student Name:________________________________________________________

Teacher Name:_______________________________________________________

Book Character:_______________________________________________________

Book Title:__________________________________________________________

BBE General Information

* Early morning drop-off time in the cafeteria is 6:30-7:45 am. After 7:45, 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 7:55 am

* Students are tardy at 8:40 am

* School releases at 3:55 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 2025-2026 calendar

*SB 12 requires districts to provide at least two opportunities for in-person conferences during each school year for each parent and their children's teachers. Please contact your child's teacher if you wish to set up a conference.

School bus riders - Please be patient for the first couple of weeks as buses will take longer than normal as the drivers and kids are getting to know their routes.