GTA June Update

If you have not already done so, NOW is the time to register for the QVMS Rising 6th Grade Orientation otherwise Known as RAIDER CAMP.

Who? Rising 6th Graders (students beginning 6th grade in the 2026-27 school year)

When? Wednesday, July 29th from 10:00am-3:00pm

What to Know

• Eat breakfast before you arrive.
• You can be dropped off starting at 9:45 am.
• It will be informative and fun. 😜
• You will get a pizza lunch. Hurray!
• You must be picked up promptly at 3:00 pm.

Agenda

10:00am-12:30pm - ALL QVMS 6th Graders Together: Orientation and Activities

12:30pm-1:00pm - PIZZA LUNCH. Yum.

1:00pm-3:00pm - GTA 6th Graders Only*

*Because GTA students come from all over the district and from various schools, we will spend 2 additional hours (1:00-3:00pm) to get to know each other better and learn a few more familiar faces before the first day of school.

GTA Parent Meeting (2:30-3:00pm) - As Raider Camp wraps up, Mr. Bernhart will meet with GTA6 parents in the library to review some things to know for the upcoming year.

WHAT IF I CAN'T ATTEND? If you can't attend, it's OK. We realize not everyone will be available that day. Mr. Bernhart will share the Parent Meeting Information and crucial student need-to-knows via the newsletter, and the GTA6 Teachers will be ready to support and help ALL GTA6 students on the first day of school.

Each grade level typically sets up a parent-led WhatsApp Chat Group to communicate actively with other parents in the GTA. Many parents find it a convenient and helpful way to ask questions, clarify concerns, share accolades, and communicate about day-to-day happenings in the GTA. Whether or not to join this group is 100% up to you.

NOTE: This group is NOT managed or administrated by Mr. Bernhart or any other representative of FBISD. It is 100% parent led and managed.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT DESIGNS IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2026!

What grade will you be in next school year?

DESIGN a shirt for YOUR grade level for the 2026-27 school year and submit it before the deadline.

If your shirt design is chosen, YOUR shirt will be worn by EVERYONE in your grade level next year!

There will be a winner in Grade 6, Grade 7, and Grade 8. Including a prize!

You are allowed to submit a digitally designed graphic (in fact all submissions so far are digitally designed). However, it must be CREATED by you using a digital design platform like Canva, and it may NOT include any copyrighted images (like a Pokémon or Star Wars or...you get the idea).

Read the details below. These guidelines are also below in PDF below if needed. GOOD LUCK!

FBISD Transportation revises their routes and stops each year to tailor them to need. In doing so, they consider a multitude of logistic concerns, costs, and realities. Next year's (2026-27) bus routes/schedules are likely to be very similar to last year, but adjusted and revised based on logistics determined solely by FBISD Transportation.

NOTE: In designing the transportation schedule, FBISD Transportation cannot consider personal requests for alternate bus stops, pick up or drop off times, etc. In your mind, there might be a superior or more convenient stop, but--given the BIG PICTURE being evaluated by Transportation--it is not possible nor reasonable to expect them to consider personal requests.

The FINAL bus schedule will not be available until right before school starts. In the meantime, if you haven't already, you might want to download the Stop Finder App. When it's ready, route information will be communicated in this app, so installing it ahead of time is helpful. BELOW YOU WILL FIND INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLING THE STOPFINDER APP..

The GTA does NOT receive extra funding as an academy in FBISD. Thus, in order to offer the multitude of incredible, unique field experiences and on-campus programming for which the GTA is known, grade level dues are collected each school year. NOTE: Scholarships are available if needed. It is the goal of the GTA to include all of our students in all of our specialized programming.

GTA grade level dues will be paid in RevTrak and information about paying them will be shared in August. The first payment will be due Friday, September 11, 2026. We are sharing this information in advance simply to give those who need it a chance to plan ahead regarding dues. Dues this year will be as follows:

GTA6 = $100

GTA7 = $250* (may be paid in 2 installments)

GTA8 = $200* (may be paid in 2 installments)

*GTA7 and GTA8 dues include incredible overnight trips that cost a lot!

Joseph Bernhart

GTA Coordinator

joseph.bernhart@fortbendisd.gov

(281) 634-6687

Quail Valley Middle School

3019 FM1092

Missouri City, TX 77459