Bunker Hill Elementary Lion Notes
October 2, 2026
October 5th-8th: Blessings in a Backpack Food Drive
October 5th:
- World Teacher Appreciation Day
- PSA Reading Assessments for 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
- CIT (Campus Improvement Team) Meeting, 3:30, MPR
October 9th: NO SCHOOL, Staff Development Day
October 12th: NO SCHOOL, Student and Staff Holiday
October 13th: PSA Math Assessments for 3rd-5th Grades
October 14th: Classroom Spelling Bees
October 15th:
- ROAR Store
- 5th Grade Field Trip
- PTA Executive Board Meeting, 1:30, MPR
October 16th: PTA Meeting, 9:30, MPR
October 21st: Teacher Appreciation Lunch
October 22nd: Early Release at 11:50, Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 23rd: Early Release at 11:50, Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 26th-30th: Red Ribbon Week
October 29th: International Day
October 30th:
- Walk to School Day
- Morning Movement, 7:30-7:50, Track
- First Grade Field Trip
November 2nd:
- Lion Leader Lunches
- CIT (Campus Improvement Team) Meeting, 3:30, MPR
November 3rd: NO SCHOOL, Student and Staff Holiday
Please join us in supporting Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack by bringing non-perishable food items to school any time October 5th through October 8th.
Food items that are greatly appreciated include
microwavable mac and cheese cups
microwavable Chef Boyardee cups
applesauce pouches
jerky sticks or pouches
For more information about Bayou City Blessings in a Backpack, please visit www.bayoucityblessings.org.
Questions? Contact Ms. Lamb
Help us stock the lounge with snacks for our wonderful BHE staff on Monday, October 5th. Check out the sign-up genius and carefully read all drop off directions!
Questions? Contact Amanda Osbeck
Let’s pledge to be DRUG FREE! BHE will be participating in National Red Ribbon Week October 26th - 30th. The week will involve daily red ribbon scavenger hunts and a school-wide pledge. We encourage our students to dress up to show their commitment to be drug free!
We are excited to begin preparing our 3rd–5th grade students for the annual Bunker Hill School Spelling Bee!
Our grade-level spelling bees will take place on Wednesday, October 14th. Each student in 3rd–5th grade will complete a written spelling test. The test will begin with words from their grade level and will also include words from higher grade levels, as well as some words that are not on the study list. Study lists will be sent home this week!
Based on the written test results, the top 12 spellers from each grade level will receive a Spelling Bee T-shirt and advance to our School Spelling Bee, which will be held on Wednesday, December 2nd at 8:45 in the BHE Cafeteria. Parents are encouraged to attend and cheer on our spellers!
The winner and runner-up of our School Spelling Bee will go on to represent Bunker Hill at the District Spelling Bee in February. We can't wait to see our students spell their way to success!
If you have any questions, reach out to Jill Melancon, Spelling Bee Coordinator.
Parents are invited to attend International Day from 8:00 - 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 29th!
Volunteer opportunities are still available for the following homerooms:
Hail (AM)
Handy (AM)
When signing up, please select your child's homeroom teacher, regardless of whether you are volunteering for an AM or PM time slot.
As a reminder, you must be an SBISD approved volunteer.
Please contact Vanessa Sanchez if you have any items or traditional clothing from one of our 2026 featured countries (Cabo Verde, Dominican Republic, Indonesia and Syria) that we could borrow to decorate the locked shelving display case outside of the cafeteria in the month of October.
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!
Calling All Creators! This year’s PTA Reflections Contest is officially underway! If you love to write, dance, sing, create art, and you are inspired by this year’s theme, What My Culture Means To Me, we would love to have you participate!
Entries are due by October 23rd.
We encourage participants to submit entries through using the BHE Reflections Student Entry Form If this is not an option, please use the paper form and return to the front desk.
Questions? Contact Kim Lamb or LeighAnn Smart
The Gifted and Talented (GT) parent referral window is now open! If you are interested in having your child evaluated for GT services (PGP/SPIRAL) you must complete the referral form by Saturday, October 17th.
Questions? Contact our school counselor, Kim Lamb
The 2027 BHE Auction is officially taking off! Join us on Saturday, February 20, 2027, at The Revaire for an unforgettable night celebrating our BHE community and supporting our school.
We have lots of exciting ways for our BHE families to get involved! Whether you want to host, volunteer, shop, sponsor, or simply join us for a fun night out, there’s a place for everyone on our flight crew.
Host an Off-Campus Party & Help BHE Take Flight!
The sky’s the limit when it comes to Off-Campus Parties! We’re looking for creative BHE families to host a memorable experience for our 2027 Auction — kid-friendly, adult-only, family-friendly, or anything in between! Think themed dinners, backyard parties, kids’ adventures, game nights, moms’ or dads’ nights out, and more. Use your imagination!
Auction ticket holders will purchase tickets through the silent auction online to attend, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting BHE PTA and our school.
Have an idea but need help bringing it to life? We can help! Want to host but need a crew? We can help with that, too!
Ready to get on board? Sign Up Here.
Questions? Contact Allie Walton
Help Us Keep This BHE Tradition Flying!The BHE Family Favorites Cookbook is taking off, and we want your family’s favorite recipes on board! Whether it’s a go-to weeknight dinner, famous dessert, family tradition, or a recipe everyone asks you to make, we want to include it.
Have more than one favorite? Submit them all! The more recipes, the better!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this renewed BHE tradition and help create a cookbook filled with recipes from our BHE families.
Recipe submission deadline: September 30th
Submit your recipe HERE and help us make this cookbook one to remember!
The sky’s the limit when BHE women come together! Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of shopping, food, drinks, and catching up at the BHE Auction Ladies Night!
Saturday, November 7th
The Klupchak Residence
We’ve curated an amazing lineup of vendors, including Bre Stings, Spark Jewelry Co., Jordan Loves James, Colores Collective, Jess in West U, Kelly in Stitches, Be Sweet Ink, Home Themed Home, Varsity Threads, Carter & Co. Hat Bar, and Wonnit.
Want to learn more? Follow @BHEAUCTION on Instagram for vendor spotlights and sneak peeks!
Throw on your western chic (if you choose), grab your friends, and come enjoy a night out while supporting BHE PTA and our school!
Be sure to purchase your presale ticket via Venmo (@wheelsupbhe-2026) to reserve your spot.
Questions? Contact Laura Thomas
Our BHE Family Photo Sessions are almost full — only 3 spots remain! For a $175 donation to the BHE PTA, families will receive:
10-minute outdoor family photo session
full-page family photo feature in the 2027 Auction Brochure
complimentary 5x7 print of your selected photo
Reserve your session and submit your $175 donation to officially secure your spot.
After your session, you’ll receive an online gallery to view your images and select your complimentary 5x7. Additional images and the full gallery will be available for purchase through Sarah Henry Photography.
Can't Make a Session?
Families may submit a favorite photo of their own for inclusion in the 2027 Auction Brochure:
Email your photo to BHEauction2027@gmail.com with the subject line “(Last Name) Family Photo.”
Submit your $175 donation — 100% of proceeds benefit BHE PTA.
Photo submission deadline: Monday, December 7th.
Questions? Contact Sarah Henry
Be sure to check the Auction page in Membership Toolkit for:
- Volunteer opportunities
- Off-Campus Parties sign-up
- Sponsorship opportunities
- Underwriting opportunities
- Auction Ticket sales
- Auction updates
We'll continue adding new opportunities, details and Auction fun throughout the year!
Follow Along!
Want the latest Auction news, sneak peeks and vendor spotlights?
Follow us on Instagram!
@BHEAUCTION
Questions? Please reach out to the 2027 Auction Team.
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