Bertram Family Connection

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November

Nov. 16 - Leaders 5

Nov. 23-27 - Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30 - No School - Student Holiday

December

Dec. 16 - Christmas Program @ BHS 7 pm
Dec. 18 - Party Day
Dec. 18 - Early Release

ADA stands for Average Daily Attendance and is defined as the total days of student attendance divided by the total days of instruction. We recognize that illnesses and events take place that necesitate absences, however, we do encourage every student to be in school every day he/she is able.

This week's How to Help at Home focuses on understanding an author's purpose and perspective in reading and exploring fact families in math. You'll find simple activities and conversation starters to help reinforce these skills at home using everyday experiences.

We're also continuing to encourage students to take ownership of their learning by setting goals, making plans, and celebrating their progress.

Take a few minutes to explore this week's flyer for easy ways to support your child's learning. Small moments at home can make a big difference!

Bertram Elementary is excited to host an author visit in partnership with the Bertram Public Library from renowned children’s author Nick Bruel on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Nick Bruel is a bestselling author best known for his popular Bad Kitty series, including Bad Kitty Gets a Job. He has also written several other acclaimed children's books, including Boing and A Wonderful Year. Mr. Bruel will begin his presentation with a fun, interactive read-aloud of Bad Kitty Gets a Job, followed by an interactive exercise, a drawing demonstration, and then end with a question and answer session.

For more information about Mr. Bruel and his books, visit his website at www.nickbruelbooks.com. His website includes information about the author, his books, educational resources, and links to some of his social media accounts. He can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

Mr. Bruel’s Bad Kitty books including Bad Kitty Joins the Team, Bad Kitty Kitten Trouble, Bad Kitty for President and numerous others in the Bad Kitty series are currently in the Bertram Elementary Library collection, Shady Grove Library Collection, and RJ Richy Library Collection (which is available for your review online).

You have the option to request that your child not participate in the program. To do so, you MUST complete the information below and send it to the counselor or teacher, or send the teacher an email with your request before Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Your child will be provided with an alternate activity while the program is presented.

Have you experienced great customer service from a Bertram Elementary employee? Has a Burnet CISD co-worker gone the extra mile in supporting you in some way? If so, we want to hear about it!

• What is a Staff Shout Out? A Shout Out is a special recognition that acknowledges a District staff member who has demonstrated a special effort, an outstanding job, caring customer service, a project of high quality workmanship, a team mentality, and/or is helping students CRAFT the FUTURE.
• Who can submit a Staff Shout Out? Students, parents, teachers, auxiliary staff, coworkers, and all community members. Anyone can submit a Staff Shout Out!
• Who can receive a Staff Shout Out? Any employee of Burnet CISD. EVERY staff member is an important part of our team!

Please click the link below to complete a form briefly explaining why this staff member or coworker deserves recognition. All Shout Out will be listed on the Shout Out webpage.

CLICK HERE TO GIVE A STAFF SHOUT OUT!

• 7:15am Student Drop Off/ Breakfast
• 7:25am Office Opens
• 7:40am School Begins
• 7:45am Students arriving after this time are marked tardy
• 9:00am Students not in attendance are marked absent
• 1:30pm Any transportation changes DUE, please email: ber-transportation@burnetcisd.net
• 2:30pm All Early Checkouts must be complete - Remember to bring your picture ID to complete early check out
• 3:20pm Student Dismissal
• 3:45pm Office/School Closes

Email: ber-transportation@burnetcisd.net
Website: https://bes.burnetcisd.net/
Location: 315 Main Street, Bertram, TX, USA
Phone: 512-355-2111
Facebook: facebook.com/bertramelementary
Twitter: @BurnetCISD