Bunker Hill Elementary Lion Notes
October 23, 2026
October 23rd: Early Release at 11:50, Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 26th-30th: Red Ribbon Week
October 26th:
- Red Ribbon Week: Wear Red
- Kids Heart Challenge Kick-off in Health Fitness Classes
October 27th: Red Ribbon Week: Wear Camping Attire
October 28th: Red Ribbon Week: Wear BHE Spirit Wear
October 29th: International Day
October 30th:
- Walk to School Day
- Red Ribbon Week: Dress like a Superhero
- Morning Movement, 7:30-7:50, Track
November 1st: BHE Dads' Club Stellar Bombfest
November 2nd:
- Lion Leader Lunches
- CIT (Campus Improvement Team) Meeting, 3:30, MPR
November 3rd: NO SCHOOL, Student and Staff Holiday
November 6th: 2nd Grade Field Trip
November 11th: 4th Grade "Veteran's Day" Music Program, 8am and 5:30pm
November 12th: Photo Retake Day AND Class Photos
November 13th:
- Kindergarten Field Trip
- PTA Meeting, 9:30, MPR
- 3rd Grade Field Trip
- Kindergarten Information Night for Incoming 27-28 Kindergarten Students, 6pm, Library
November 18th:
- Chalk Walk for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
- Progress Reports Home
November 19th:
- Field Day for KDG, 1st and 2nd Grades, 9-11:30, Track and Field
- Field Day for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades, 12:00-2:30, Track and Field
- Morning Movement, 7:30am
- Teacher Appreciation Lunch
November 23rd-27th: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break
We can’t wait for International Day on Thursday, October 29th! Thank you in advance to all of our wonderful volunteers.
Country Showcases
Students will discover the unique sights, sounds, tastes and wildlife of our 2026 featured countries. To remain educational, inclusive and consistent with district neutrality policies, all activities will focus on cultural traditions - not religion or politics. We hope these experiences will inspire curiosity and help students appreciate the diversity that makes our community so special.
Cabo Verde: Creature Teacher will introduce students to a fascinating collection of animals connected to the region.
Dominican Republic: Dance Houston will bring the energy of the Dominican Republic to life with a lively Merengue performance.
Indonesia: The Indonesian group will share a variety of performances, including a solo dance, a line dance, and an Angklung demonstration. The Angklung is a unique bamboo musical instrument that has been played in Indonesia for generations.
Syria: Houston's Watan Group will present the Zaffe and Dabke, vibrant Middle Eastern folk dances accompanied by the rhythmic beat of drums.
Craft Activity: Students will create sea turtle keychains inspired by the sea turtles that swim in the waters surrounding Cabo Verde.
Food Booths: Students will enjoy a sampling of tasty food originating from our four spotlighted countries. If your student has food allergies, please carefully review the food ingredients that will be served and make sure your student knows if they should not sample certain foods. 'Allergy Alert' signage will also be visible at each food booth.
Choir Performance: Each group of students will sing two children’s folk songs. Selections include: “Ducks Walking”, “The Cockatoo”, “Yo Soy el Pato” (I have a cat!) and “Andi Bessi” (I have a cat!). All students will sing “The Children of the World.”
STEM and Health Fitness Activities: This past week, students explored the science behind volcanoes through hands-on STEM activities with Mr. Porter, connecting to the volcanic activity found in all four featured countries. Health Fitness coaches have also been leading soccer sessions, highlighting the sport’s popularity in three of our countries and Cabo Verde’s inspiring first-ever FIFA World Cup qualification - a story of resilience, determination, and national pride.
Pre-Register: Save yourself time by RSVPing so that you'll secure a pre-printed name badge when you arrive. Name badges can be pre-printed for school events only if you've previously scanned your photo ID at the front desk - so head to the school to do so, if you haven’t already!
Plan a Costume: All students are encouraged to celebrate a country of their choice by dressing in traditional clothing that represents and honors its culture. To help us celebrate respectfully, we kindly ask families to avoid costumes or accessories that could be considered cultural appropriation, including inflatable costumes or stereotypical representations.
Important Reminder: International Day at BHE is a long-standing tradition. By focusing on cultural traditions and maintaining clear boundaries around religion, politics and extremism, International Day can foster curiosity, cultural awareness and respect in a welcoming environment for all students and families.
Questions? Contact the International Day Team (Noreen Ahmad, Berenice Houston, Casey Kaf Alghazal, Vanessa Sanchez & Michael Shahbazi)
It’s time to get creative! Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite storybook character. Think outside the pumpkin! You can use paint, googly eyes, pom-poms, yarn, glitter, and more - no carved pumpkins please!
October 19th - 27th: Bring your decorated pumpkin (with your name on the bottom) and completed submission form to the library for display.
October 28th: Judging will take place and winners will be announced! Prizes will be awarded to the students with the best-decorated pumpkins!
October 29th - 30th: Be sure to pick up your pumpkin! Any pumpkins left after October 30th will be disposed of.
Click HERE for full directions, the submission form, and examples. We can’t wait to see your storybook pumpkins!
Questions? Contact Amy Walker
Join us Friday, October 30th for Walk to School Day! Students are encouraged to walk (or bike) to school and will be treated with cold pressed juice courtesy of JuiceLand. Officers will be located at Taylorcrest/Strey, Magdalene/Taylorcrest, Kimberley/Gessner - Perthshire Kimberley/Plantation. Once at school, students can head to the track for Morning Movement.
Sign up to volunteer: BHE: Morning Movement Volunteers .
Questions? Contact Brittany Tyshovnytsky
BHE’s sister school, Thornwood Elementary, is collecting items for their PBIS store, safety patrols and scrapbooking club. You can help by ordering from the Amazon wish list and shipping directly to the school, or dropping donations off at Keleigh Spinner’s home at 11820 Chapelwood Ln. Items don’t have to be on the wish list—any small prizes your child would enjoy or scrapbooking supplies are appreciated!
Questions? Contact Keleigh Spinner at 512-825-6028.
Thank you for supporting our sister school!
✈️ Wheels Up BHE: Cleared for Takeoff! ✈️
The 2027 BHE Auction is taking flight! Join us Saturday, February 20, 2027, at The Revaire as we come together to raise funds that directly support BHE students and programs.
📍 The Revaire | 📅 February 20, 2027
Ways to get involved:
✈️ Sponsor the Auction — Help BHE reach new heights.
🎟️ Donate an Auction Item — Getaways, tickets, experiences, and more!
📣 Spread the Word — Share the event with friends and neighbors.
Your support helps fund essential staff, technology, curriculum, field trips, and school-wide programs.
Let’s get Wheels Up BHE off the ground!
Questions? Contact Heather Coy at (832) 928-2993
✈️ Let’s Get Every Grade Wheels Up! ✈️
Grade-level donations are taking off this month! Funds raised by each grade will be used to support solicitations efforts for auction. Be on the lookout for an email from your grade-level chair.
🎟️ Donate ANY amount and your student will be entered to win a special guest appearance on BHE TV!
🏆 The grade that raises the most wins a PAJAMA DAY!
Which grade will take the lead? May the games begin! ✈️
Grade-Level Chairs:
Kinder — Haley Gilliam
1st — Amanda Chachere
2nd — Erin Holland
3rd — Stephanie Poe
4th — Ashley Marshall
✈️ Leave a Legacy: Class of 2027✈️
The BHE Class of 2027 is ready to leave its mark!
As part of their Leave a Legacy campaign, our 5th Grade Lions have chosen to donate a picnic table for the Learning Plaza, a special place where future BHE students can gather, connect, and make memories for years to come.
We’re inviting 5th Grade families to help make this legacy gift possible with a monetary donation.
Help our Class of 2027 take flight and leave a lasting legacy at BHE!
Questions? Contact Allie Walton or Kathy Sam.
Thank you for helping our 2027 Lions leave something special behind for generations of BHE Lions to enjoy!
See the QR codes below for access to School Bucks, our fee payment website. Use the codes below to pay for any Library, Technology or Lost ID Badge fees that your students may have. Thank you!
Library Fees
ID Badge Replacement Fee
Technology Fees
Dr. Desiree Rios
Principal
Ms. Tammy Holley
Assistant Principal
Ms. Jaime Vendetti
Assistant Principal