BBE Parent Newsletter

Week of August 17, 2026

Upcoming Events

Aug 31: First day for lunch guests

Sept 7: Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

Sept 18: Professional Day - NO SCHOOL for students

Message From the Principal

Finally!!!! WE. ARE. BACK!!!!

Thank you to all of our parents and community for a wonderful start to the school year. We appreciate seeing all of our families and newest Bears joining our sleuth (yes, I googled the name for a collection of bears, impress your friends with this!). We were able to get down to business quickly and effectively for day 2 and 3, so thank you for participating in our car rider line and modes of transportation. A new scan card called SMART Tag went home with each student this week. It is important that they do not lose this card. Replacement cards are through the district and will cost $3. The cards are scan sensitive so please do not punch a hole in the card. It was delivered with a lanyard and sleeve to assist with keeping track of it. Your student will use it to scan in and out of the bus. Please continue to use the Versatrans My Stop app until the new SMART Tag system goes fully live with the expected date of September 1.

We have the most amazing staff in the universe (yes, keeping it in theme!). Every adult in our building is committed to student learning and growth. We are emphasizing our core values of Legacy, Excellence, Achievement, and Dedication in our lessons and procedures because we know that Bears LEAD the Way! (This is the part where you respond All the Way! Your student can help you, just give them the call-response!)

Thank you for trusting us with your child. We understand they are your most precious resource and we are glad that you have partnered with us in their development.

Bears LEAD the Way! All the Way!

JSO

Childcare Programs Now Registering!

There's still time to register your student for Early Morning Childcare or the afternoon Adventures Program. As you are making your final preparations for the first day of school, visit https://www.magnoliaisd.org/departments/childcare to learn more about our programs.

Early Morning Childcare: FREE to all families; open at all elementary and intermediate campuses at 6:30 AM on regular school days; registration is required.

After School Adventures: low-cost program open at all elementary campuses for students in grades pre-k through 6. (Intermediate students are bussed to your zoned elementary campus to attend Adventures.) Registration is required.

Meal Applications are Available

The Texas Legislature recently approved funding to cover the cost of reduced-price meals. As a result, students who qualify for reduced-price meals by completing a meal application will receive them at no cost!

Families are required to complete a new application each school year, but only one application is needed for each household. Apply today! Applications can take up to 10 days to process.

CLICK to Submit Note for Student Absence

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.

Transportation Updates for the 2026-27 School Year

New this school year, the district is launching SMART Tag to improve the safety and security of students who use bus transportation in our district. The cards will also be used anytime students ride a bus, including field trips and extracurricular activities.

Visit our website for more information.

2026-2027 School Supplies List

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.

BBE PE Parent Information

BREAKFAST

Breakfast is available to purchase in the cafeteria each morning when students arrive. Breakfast from McDonald's, Chik-Fil-A, the donut shop...should be eaten before arriving at school, please. Carry-in breakfast may not be eaten at school.

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BBE Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Morning Procedures:

Car rider drop-off time is from 7:55-8:38 AM. If your child is buying breakfast from the cafeteria, they need to be dropped off prior to 8:38 AM
Do not use cell phones while you are in the school zone. This includes the school parking lot.
Please drive through the car line and drop off, do not park and walk up. This poses a safety risk for children and also slows down the car rider line for everyone.
If you are the first car unloading, pull completely forward.
Pull as close to the car in front of you as safely as possible.
Have your child/ren ready to exit the car as soon as you pull into the loading/unloading zone. Please have them all packed up and ready to go.
For the safety of your child/ren, have them exit on the right side of the vehicle.
Please do not change lanes or pass cars that are in the line.
The car rider entrance doors to the building are closed promptly at 8:38 AM when staff members enter the building. If you arrive after 8:38 AM, you must park and walk your child into the front office to be signed in.

Afternoon Procedures:

Dismissal begins promptly at 3:55 PM. Please make plans to pick your child up on time.
Display your child’s car rider number where it will be easily viewed by the staff.
Be mindful of staff recording your car rider tag number, do not speed past them
All parents picking up their child(ren) should join the car rider line. Parents are not permitted to walk up and pick up their child.
If someone other than you picks up your child, he/she MUST have that assigned tag with your number displayed
Please remain in line and follow the cars out of the parking lot. Do not go around any car while in line or after your child(ren) has been loaded.
If your child needs help with a seatbelt or car seat, please pull around and park to assist them.
If you arrive after 4:15 PM, please park and walk into the front office to sign out your child.
When picking up your child from the Adventures After School Program, park in the parking lot and walk up to the doors to sign out your child. Do not park in the bus lane at any time.

Student Safety

To ensure student safety all cars must have the 2026-2027 LIME GREEN car rider tag displayed for students to be loaded into a vehicle.

Drivers without the tag will park and go to the front office with their driver's license to sign the student(s) out.

If you do not have a tag, you may pick yours up at the front office.

STUDENT BIRTHDAYS

The Magnolia ISD Child Nutrition Department would like to help celebrate your child's special day by offering cute and fun treats you can easily purchase for the entire class.

Click here for the MISD form with more directions on how to order.

This is the only MISD option for birthday celebrations, snacks or cupcakes cannot be brought from home. Orders should be placed 2 weeks in advance.

Lunch Guests

Important Reminders

In order to allow students and teachers time to establish cafeteria routines and procedures, August 31st will be our first day to welcome lunch guests on campus.
Students are not allowed to bring a friend(s) to the guest table
Due to privacy rights, no video or photography is permitted in the cafeteria
5 minutes before the end of lunch, "Focus & Finish" will be announced. At this time all students return to the homeroom table & guests exit the cafeteria.
Lunch guests are not permitted to walk students to class after lunch.

H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards

Do you know an extraordinary teacher, principal, or district staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Nominations are now open for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards!

This program honors outstanding educators across Texas and provides significant cash grants to both the winners and their schools. Submitting a nomination takes just a few minutes and is a wonderful way to show appreciation for our dedicated school community.

How to Nominate: Submit your nomination online at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards website by clicking on NOMINATE.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing educators who make a difference every day!

Do you know an extraordinary teacher, principal, or district staff member who goes above and beyond for our students? Nominations are now open for the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards!

This program honors outstanding educators across Texas and provides significant cash grants to both the winners and their schools. Submitting a nomination takes just a few minutes and is a wonderful way to show appreciation for our dedicated school community.

How to Nominate: Submit your nomination online at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards website by clicking on NOMINATE.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the amazing educators who make a difference every day!

🏈 MAG BOWL 2026. ONE COMMUNITY, ONE CAUSE

As Magnolia High School and Magnolia West High School prepare to come together for this year’s Mag Bowl, we have an opportunity to make the night about more than just football.

This year’s Mag Bowl T-shirt fundraiser will benefit the fire departments serving both the east and west sides of Magnolia ISD. These men and women give their time to protect and serve our families, schools, and community, and this is a great opportunity for all of Magnolia to show our appreciation and support.

No matter which side of town you call home or which team you’ll be cheering for on September 11th, we are one Magnolia community. Purchase your Mag Bowl shirt, wear it proudly on game night, and help us give back to those who are always there when our community needs them most.

Two Schools. One Community. Supporting Those Who Serve.

Order your Mag Bowl shirt here!!!