Blue Hole Buckaroo Bulletin
Week of September 7th
Our Mission
Our mission at BHP is to nurture a love of learning by building a community rooted in consistency, care, and respect, where all students can excel.
School Expectations
Buckaroo Be's
Upcoming Events
September 7th- No School
September 9th- Fall pictures
September 10th- Grandparent's activities (see info below)
September 17th- Children's Shows at WHS- Fieldtrip
September 18th- Popcorn Fridays begin (more info to come)
September 21st-25th- TEXAN WEEK
September 25th- Texan Roots Nature Trail @ BHP opens for students
PTO
💙 Our PTO Is Off to a GREAT Start!
We are so excited about the amazing turnout for our PTO this year! Your willingness to get involved, lend a helping hand, and support our Buckaroos means so much to our school community.
We are looking forward to an incredible year filled with opportunities for our families to volunteer, connect, and make a difference. Our school is a family, and our PTO is such an important part of that family!
Thank you to everyone who has already jumped in—we can’t wait to see all the wonderful things we will accomplish together! 🐮💙
A huge shout out to our amazing board members: Meredith, Becca, Lauren, Jasmine, Cheryl, Kristin, Ashley and Kaz!!
Fall Pictures
Fall pictures will be taken on September 9th. Here is the link to purchase pictures in advance. You will also have the oppurtunity to purchase pictures after you view the proofs.
Car Tags
🚗 Car Line Reminder
Please do not come into the office to check out your child in an effort to skip the car line. Early checkouts during dismissal slow down the process for everyone.
Once the car line begins, we are able to dismiss nearly 600 students in 20 minutes or less! We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to keep dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for everyone.
Thank you for helping us make dismissal run smoothly! 💙
Safety
Crosswalk
When parking and walking up to the school in the morning please be safe and use the crosswalk. This helps model safety for our yougest students. Buses are coming and going at all times in the morning throught the front drive.
Seatbelts-It is the law!
For the safety of all our Buckaroos, students must remain buckled in their seat belts while riding in a vehicle on campus. Please do not allow children to unbuckle while moving in the loop. Hanging out of sunroofs and windows is a safety hazard.
Granparents' Day Celebration
Beginning of the Year Assessments
Dear Blue Hole Primary Families,
As we begin a new school year, our teachers are excited to learn more about each of our Buckaroos—their strengths, their interests, and the areas where they are ready to grow. One of the tools we use to help us understand each student’s academic needs is the NWEA MAP Growth assessment.
📚 What is MAP Growth?
MAP Growth is a computer-based assessment that helps teachers understand what your child knows and is ready to learn in Reading and Math. The assessment is designed to meet students where they are academically. As your child answers questions, the difficulty of the questions adjusts based on their responses.
MAP Growth is not a traditional test that students pass or fail. Instead, it gives teachers valuable information that helps us make instructional decisions and provide the right level of challenge and support for every student.
🌱 Why do we give MAP Growth at the beginning of the year?
The beginning-of-year assessment provides a starting point, or baseline, for your child's learning. It helps teachers identify:
What skills your child has already mastered
Areas where your child may need additional support
Skills your child is ready to learn next
Appropriate opportunities for enrichment and challenge
Throughout the year, students will take MAP Growth again. By comparing results over time, teachers can monitor individual student growth and make adjustments to instruction as needed.
❤️ How can I help my child?
The best way to support your child is to keep MAP Growth in perspective. Please encourage your child to:
Do your best.
Take your time.
Try your hardest.
Don't worry about getting every question right.
A good night's sleep, a healthy breakfast, and a positive attitude are the best preparation!
Most importantly, please remind your child that the assessment is simply one way their teachers learn how to help them grow. We are not looking for perfection—we are looking for growth!
At Blue Hole Primary, our mission is to nurture a love of learning by building a community rooted in consistency, care, and respect, where all students can excel. MAP Growth is one of the many tools we use to help us make that mission a reality for every Buckaroo.
Thank you for partnering with us as we begin another wonderful year of learning and growth!
With Buckaroo Pride,
Marlayna Zachary
Blue Hole Primary
Home of the Buckaroos 🐮💙
Transportation Changes
All transportation changes need to go through the front office BEFORE 2:00. You can call our main number at 512-847-3407 or email BHPlogistics@wimberleyisd.net. Transportation changes recieved after 2:00 may not be honored. Please get them in early. When we have to pull a student off the bus to get in the car rider line, it holds up our entire dismissal process.
Please do not rely on the teacher for transportation changes. They are busy teaching and may not be able to check email.
Meal Prices and Application
All families are encouraged to complete the online application at
Contact the office of child nutrition at
https://www.wimberleyisd.net/departments1/child-nutrition
Breakfast served daily 7:10-7:35
Cost: $2.20
Lunch
$3.05 students
$5.00 adults
Cafeteria Menus: https://www.wimberleyisd.net/departments1/child-nutrition/cafeteria-menus
Contact Us
Marlayna Zachary, Principal
Katie Willard, Assistant Principal
Here's how to contact us
- Raise your hand 😆
- Send us an email: Marlayna.Zachary@wimberleyisd.net Katrina.Willard@wimberleyisd.net
- Give us a call: 512-847-3407
Front office Contacts
Receptionist: LeighAnne Slack: LeighAnne.Slack@wimberleyisd.net or BHPlogistics@wimberleyisd.net
Attendance and Registration: Ericka.Dixon@wimberleyisd.net
Secretary to the Principal: Samantha.Scott@Wimberleyisd.net