Blue Hole Buckaroo Bulletin
Week of September 21st
Our mission at BHP is to nurture a love of learning by building a community rooted in consistency, care, and respect, where all students can excel.
September 18th- Progress Reports sent home
September 21st-25th- TEXAN WEEK (see details below)
September 25th- Texan Roots Nature Trail @ BHP opens for students
October 2nd- Custodian Appreciation
October 2nd- Popcorn Friday
Dear BHP Families,
We are seeing some areas where our students need additional practice and reminders at school. One of our biggest areas of focus is helping students understand that behaviors that may be acceptable at home with siblings or family members are not always appropriate at school with classmates. School is a shared space where we expect students to respect personal space and keep our hands to our own body.
We are also working with students on everyday awareness, independence and school routines, including:
Using public restrooms appropriately, including washing hands, throwing paper towels away and maintaining privacy using stalls and urinals.
Keeping your hands to yourself. We teach students to respect their own bodies, respect others’ bodies, and understand that private areas are private.
Practicing appropriate behavior and manners at the lunch table.
For example: The cafeteria is like going to a restaurant with your family for dinner and the manners we use in that situation.
Sitting, eating, and cleaning up after themselves are examples of being respectful and responsible.
At this age, children are still learning how to navigate friendships, boundaries, independence, and what is socially appropriate in different settings. Every situation that arises is an opportunity to teach and help students grow—not only academically, but socially and emotionally. Although these behaviors are part of the learning process, our expectations for behavior are clear and matter.
Our goal is not simply to correct behavior when something goes wrong, but to use these moments to help students understand why certain behaviors are appropriate in one setting and not another. What may be playful or acceptable between siblings or family members at home may not be appropriate with classmates at school. We are teaching students to recognize personal boundaries, respect others, make appropriate choices, and understand the expectations of being part of a school community.
With consistent messages and practice at both home and school, we can help our students develop the social skills, independence, and self-awareness they need to be successful.
We appreciate your partnership in practicing these skills at home. When school and home work together to reinforce the same expectations, our students are better prepared to be safe, respectful, responsible, and successful at school.
With appreciation,
Marlayna Zachary
🌳 After-Hours Use of School Property
We are proud to share our school grounds with our community after school hours and appreciate everyone helping us keep the space safe and welcoming for all. While portions of our campus are open for community use, gated areas—including the Pre-K playground, Adventure Play area, and garden—are off limits after hours.
Recently, we have seen children unsupervised in these restricted areas, jumping fences, moving or throwing equipment, and propping gates open. These actions create safety and security concerns and can result in damage to school property.
We ask that parents and community members help us by supervising children while on school property and respecting all gates, fences, and posted restrictions. Keeping these areas secure protects our students, preserves our shared spaces, and ensures our campus remains a safe place for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you for helping us care for our school and our community! 🤠
All families are encouraged to complete the online application at
Contact the office of child nutrition at
https://www.wimberleyisd.net/departments1/child-nutrition
Breakfast served daily 7:10-7:35
Cost: $2.20
Lunch
$3.05 students
$5.00 adults
Cafeteria Menus: https://www.wimberleyisd.net/departments1/child-nutrition/cafeteria-menus
Marlayna Zachary, Principal
Katie Willard, Assistant Principal
