The Cub Hub

Patriots Day. September 11th is a day that will remain etched in so many of our minds. HB1501 requires public schools to reflect upon this day with a message and a moment of silent. This message was read to our Cubs this morning on our morning announcements.

Today commemorates the events that happened on September 11, 2001. That day was a frightening and sad time for the people living in the United States and for many people around the world. Some bad choices were made by a small number of individuals who disagreed with U.S. policies. People everywhere, and of all ages, sent cards, gifts, and money to offer support. Many came to New York City to offer help. These events altered the course of history and led to changes that impact our lives today. These events illustrate that we must show kindness and understanding towards all people, and that we must have the courage to protect and defend each other. Today we honor the memory of the lives that were lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the heroic efforts of our first responders such as police, fire fighters, Coast Guard, and EMTs. Please join us for a moment of silence.

MAP window closed today. MAP Family reports will go home in your child's backpack on Friday, September 18th.

Bear Creek Limits (BCL) is just a few weeks away! Pre-sales for wristbands are OPEN NOW,

and prices will increase on September 18th. Help us plan for the event by purchasing your

wristbands TODAY!

CLICK HERE! - Grab Your Wristband (and Event Info)

BCL will be a blast, we can't wait to celebrate with you!

-Ms. Lewis

Sincerely,

Theressa Lewis

Principal

The CAC will meet on Monday September 14th at 3:30 pm in the Community Room. This will be our first meeting of the year. If you are interested in becoming a member, please fill out an application form. Membership requires monthly meeting attendance. If you have citizen communication to share, please email us at bearcreekcac@gmail.com and complete this form. We look forward to a great year!

SEPTEMBER AGENDA

News from our Bear Creek PTA Advocacy Rep, Danielle Morin

ACPTA has put together a great informational flier which outlines how school funding works in Texas.

Check it out here: Public School Funding in Texas: How It Works and Where We Are

AISD will be releasing a public dashboard with key performance indicators on September 15th. This is an attempt to provide data to the public and increase transparency. Look for an email from AISD on September 15th for more information.

This year's Rally Day for Texas Public Schools Advocacy will be held on February 22, 2027 at the State Capitol.

BCE PTA will join PTA members from around the State at the Capitol to talk with Legislators and advocate for our schools. If you'd like to be involved, please reach out to us at bce.advocacy@bearcreekelementarypta.org As we get closer to the date we will share additional information.

PTA Reflections is a nationwide arts program that gives students the chance to explore their creativity, share their voice, and tell their story through art.

This year’s theme is:

“What My Culture Means to Me”

Students can create original work in:

• Visual Arts
• Photography
• Literature
• Music Composition
• Dance Choreography
• Film Production

Deadline: October 16, 2026

We can’t wait to see how our students interpret this year’s theme in their own unique way.

Your culture. Your story. Your voice. Your art.

Enter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv5O2jMef37q3G9IYQBmA78LC7k8A9b51w7uZZoAwEYY9cag/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Info: pta.org/reflections

Contact: BCE.artsined@bearcreekelementarypta.org

Join us for dadbonding, dadvice, dads+kids activities, campus support, and volunteer opportunities. Our first meet up of the school year is at BackSpin 9/14 at 7:15, followed by a campus cleanup event with kids soon to be announced!

Visit the link below to share how you would like to stay in the loop.

Bear Creek Dads Interest

Email: bearcreek@austinisd.org
Website: https://www.austinisd.org/schools/bearcreek
Location: 12801 Escarpment Boulevard, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-414-0040