Broncos Blaze Community Newsletter
APEX PTA FUNDRAISER
Message from Mr. Elissetche
Dear BPE Families,
Welcome to September! Thank you for your continued support as we begin another exciting month of learning at Barrington Place Elementary.
Regular and punctual attendance plays an important role in every student’s academic success. Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time and attends each and every day. When students are present and ready to learn, they can fully participate in instruction, build positive routines, and remain connected with their classmates and teachers.
We also invite you to join us for our Open House and Title I Presentation:
Date: Thursday, September 3
Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Location: BPE Cafeteria
We will begin promptly at 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria with our Title I presentation. Following the presentation, families will be dismissed to visit their children’s classrooms, meet with teachers, and learn more about classroom expectations and the year ahead.
We look forward to seeing our BPE families and continuing to work together to make the 2026–2027 school year a successful one for every Bronco.
Thank you for your partnership and continued support!
Sincerely,
Gilberto Elissetche, Principal
AUGUST 31-SEPTEMBER 04, 2026
31:
National Trail Mix Day
Wear a College/University shirt
01:
National No Rhyme (nor reason) Day
- Apex Pep Rally during outclass
02:
National Blueberry Popsicle Day
03:
National US Bowling League Day
04:
National Wildlife Day
Wear your BPE spirit shirt
SEPTEMBER 07-11, 2026
07:
Labor Day Holiday
08:
National Ants On a Log Day
College/University shirts
09:
National Teddy Bear Day
10:
National TV Dinner Day
11:
Patriot and National Day of Service & Remembrance
Wear read, white, and blue!
- Apex Fun Run during Outclass
- Grandparent's Luncheon in cafeteria-due to having more students this school year and cafeteria capacity, please adhere to ONLY Grandparents attending this event.
SEPTEMBER 14-18, 2026
14:
National Parents Day Off
College/University shirts
15:
National Voter Registration Day
- Picture Day
16:
National Working Parents Day
17:
National Constitution and Citizenship Day
- NEHS Meeting 3:30-4:15 PM
18:
National Cheeseburger Day
Wear your BPE spirit shirt
SEPTEMBER 21-25, 2026
21st -24th TURN IT GOLD WEEK
21:
National Pecan Cookie Day
College/University shirts
22:
Autumnal Equinox
23:
National Snack Stick Day
24:
Turn it Gold Day
Wear gold!
- Early Release 12:15 PM
- Parent Conference Day
- Health & Wellness Night 5:00-6:00 PM in the cafeteria/gym
25:
Teacher Assistant's Day
- Student Holiday/Teacher Professional Development Day
SEPTEMBER 28-OCTOBER 02, 2026
28:
National Family Day
College/University shirts
29:
National Coffee Day
- 4th Grade Field Trip to AGtivity Barn-Fort Bend County Fairgrounds
30:
National Chewing Gum Day
OCTOBER
01:
National Pumpkin Spice Day
02:
National School Custodial Worker's Appreciation Day
Wear your BPE spirit shirt
- Coffee with the Principal
UPCOMING EVENTS
October is Hispanic Heritage Month (until 10/15/2026), National Principals Month, & National Bully Prevention Month
BPE LUNCH SCHEDULE
We truly appreciate your patience and understanding as we work with our Broncos to establish safe and successful lunchtime routines. Beginning August 31, parents and guardians will be welcome to join their children for lunch. Thank you for partnering with us as we help our students become comfortable and confident with our lunch procedures.
FBISD INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR
UPCOMING TESTING DATES
Parents and guardians, please ensure your child is present and arrives on time for each scheduled testing date. Student attendance is essential to providing an accurate measure of academic progress. Please avoid scheduling appointments or early checkouts on these important testing days.
SCHOOL CAR RIDER AND WALKER ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
CAR RIDER DROP OFF IN THE MORNING AND PICK UP IN THE PM
Dear BPE Families,
The safety of our students, families, and staff remains our highest priority. Please review and follow these important arrival and dismissal procedures:
Please do not drop off or pick up students near the crossing guard locations. Students being picked up by vehicle are considered car riders, and families must use the designated car rider line.
Please do not park along the coned areas on Squire Dobbins. These areas must remain clear so that buses and daycare vehicles can safely access the bus ramp.
Families of Ashford Lake walkers should not drive into the neighborhood or park near the walker dismissal area to pick up students. This creates an unsafe situation and may block access to the homes of neighborhood residents.
Students should not be dropped off or picked up in front of the school on Alston Road. This is unsafe and bypasses the established car rider procedures.
Please do not park in the staff parking lot behind the school to walk your child to the front entrance. This lot is reserved for BPE staff.
We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in following these procedures. Your support helps us maintain a safe and orderly arrival and dismissal process for everyone.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Elissetche or Mrs. Hunter for assistance.
Thank you for helping us keep our Broncos safe!
Sincerely,
BPE Administration
BPE IS A CEP CAMPUS
BPE is one of the Fort Bend ISD Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) campuses, all students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch daily. Families will not have to complete an application. However, we ask all CEP families to complete the Income Survey at SchoolCafe. This will help ensure our schools continue receiving the funding and support our students deserve. If you need assistance please come to the school front office or contact Mrs. Karla Vargas at karla.vargas@fortbendisd.gov.
BPE CLASSDOJO
Fort Bend ISD Outdoor Play Weather Guidelines
Please be mindful of the temperatures outdoors and ensure that you are following the FBISD Procedures for Outdoor Play (Weather Guidelines). Additionally, please make sure all staff members review the FBISD Recess Guidelines. All students in grades Pre-K through 5 should have the opportunity to participate in at least 30 minutes of recess each day. Recess provides elementary students with valuable opportunities to engage in physical activity, enjoy unstructured play, develop social skills, and support their overall well-being. As a reminder, it is important to keep the following in mind:
Recess is not earned and should NOT be withheld for academic and/or punitive reasons except for severe discipline consequences assigned by the principal or assistant principal (I.e., ISS, OSS).
Recess is 30 minutes. The 30 minutes of recess should include: 10 minutes of recess that must be structured physical activity that has the intent to raise the heart rate (this 10 minutes counts toward the required 135 minutes of physical activity elementary students must get each week required by policy EHAB (LEGAL).) The other 20 minutes of recess should consist of unstructured play time.
The attached FBISD Procedures for Outdoor Play (Weather Guidelines) provide information to campus staff as they plan for outdoor activities such as physical education class, recess, and educational or recreational activities throughout the school day. It should be part of the daily routine in schools to monitor the weather. Campus teachers and staff are encouraged to use weather apps and/or check weather websites when making decisions regarding outdoor physical activity time for students.
Indoor Recess: The Recess Guidelines include guidance and resources for indoor recess.
Documents Attached: FBISD Recess Guidelines; FBISD Procedures for Outdoor Play (Weather Guidelines)
Dear BPE Families,
Regular and punctual attendance is essential to your child’s academic success. Please review our daily arrival and dismissal times:
- School doors open: 7:30 a.m.
- Morning announcements begin: 7:55 a.m.
- Instruction begins: 8:05 a.m.
- Early pickup cutoff: 2:45 p.m.
- Dismissal begins: 3:25 p.m.
Please ensure your child arrives early enough to be settled and ready for morning announcements. Students arriving late miss valuable instructional time and important information that prepares them for the school day.
To protect the safety of our students and ensure an orderly dismissal, students may not be checked out after 2:45 p.m. Please schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
Thank you for partnering with us to help every Bronco arrive on time, attend every day, and Saddle Up for Success!
BPE SPIRIT SHIRTS
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR PTA
2ND GRADE STUDENTS CYCLE HOUSTON PEP RALLY
Second grade students learned about the CYCLE program and how all our 2nd grade students are eligible to earn a brand new bicycle and helmet by reading every day and showing growth in their reading levels. Students will go home with a contract. More information will be sent soon.
TWO BPE TEACHERS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR WONDERFUL WORK AT BPE
OUR BPE SCIENTISTS AT WORK!
4TH GRADE
SAILS CLASS
SEPTEMBER STAFF BIRTHDAYS
8-HAYES,LACRESHA & MYERS,COURTNEY
13-MCELVANY, LINDSEY
14-GARCIA,VIOLETA
23-BRINKO, SARAH
26-MENCHACA,CARLA
27- BENNETT,MALEENA
SEPTEMBER STUDENT BIRTHDAYS
Day/ Name/ Grade
10/01 ELLIE REYES 04
10/01 EMMA REYES 04
10/01 GABRIEL SANTIAGO ESPINOZA 05
10/01 ELEANOR GRACE FIELDS KG
10/01 LINCOLN KHANG QUACH PK
10/02 CHAU THAO CHUNG 04
10/02 CORA JANE COVINGTON 04
10/03 DAJ D'NIZJAE CROWTHER 02
10/03 AARON DANIEL VEGA 04
10/03 EMELY DAYANA CASTRO SALAMANCA 05
10/03 EVELYN MARIE REN KG
10/05 ARA AMELIA YI 02
10/05 MUHAMMAD ARSAL AHSAN 05
10/05 RONALD LEE MARIN 05
10/06 IAN REY PEREZ MELENDEZ 02
10/06 MYA JOYCE COBB 05
10/07 LIAM ISAAC REN 03
10/07 GABRIEL GERMAN GUEVARA E4
10/07 ARIA DAI JEAN PINKNEY KG
10/08 TALA AUDAI ALGATAN 03
10/08 ANDREW WIGGINS PK
10/10 TU MY LE 05
10/11 SKYLER JOSHUA HERNANDEZ PEREZ 03
10/12 SKY JAILYN CAGUANA VASQUEZ 02
10/13 JONAH ELLIOTT SKELTON 03
10/14 SKYLAR ROSE MITCHELL 03
10/14 IBRAHIM MAAJID TOUNKARA 05
10/15 ELIZABETH JULIETTE DUENAS 02
10/15 JACE DIOR FLOURNOY 05
10/15 ELLENORE NOELLE GUTHRIE PK
10/16 KAIDEN LOVELEE BROWN 05
10/17 MIA ARACELI ROJO 02
10/17 AMIAYAH MAE GRACE JACK 03
10/18 IVANKA NGUYEN 02
10/18 RUIYANG YI 03
10/18 JOZHEAN LIAM BALDOVE PISON 04
10/18 ADRIAEN YOSUE TORRES CARRION KG
10/19 MIA ARIANA PALACIOS 03
10/19 ANTHONY DWIGHT BATES KG
10/19 ISAIAH WAYNE THOMAS KG
10/20 XAVIER ROBERTO RAMIREZ 03
10/21 BRODERICK ANTWAN WROTEN 01
10/22 THEODORE BAO QUACH 01
10/22 NEZIAH D BARRERA PK
10/23 AARYA AMISH SONI 01
10/23 JULIAN ALEXANDER SALES 02
10/23 DIANA VIOLET DUONG KG
10/23 LINA ISABELLE FREDERICK KG
10/25 LOGAN ZACHARY JOHNSON 02
10/26 KALLIE ALISA SERIO 05
10/26 OLIVIA CARMO DOS SANTOS KG
10/27 SARAH LYDIA SIMS 03
10/27 HAMZAH SAMY ABDALLA 05
10/27 MATEO DANIEL CARRILLO KG
10/30 BROOKLYNN JOYCE COLLINS 03
BARRINGTON PLACE ELEMENTARY CONTACT INFORMATION
ADDRESS: 2100 SQUIRE DOBBINS DR.
PHONE: (281) 634-4040
X: @BPE_Broncos and @BPE_PTA