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This Week at BCS: May 27

News Posted by ctaylor on May 27, 2019 in General News
  • Monday May 27:  No school on Memorial Day
  • Tuesday May 28 8:45am:  4th grade end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Tuesday May 28 9:30-11:10am, 12:30-12:50pm, & 2:00-3:45pm:  Market hosted by 3rd grade
    • Third grade will be creating and running a market on Tuesday, May 28th from 9:30-11:10, 12:30-12:50, and 2:00-3:45.
    • The students will be selling rice krispie treats, slime, jewelry, key chains, sugar scrub and bath bombs for $1-$2 each.
    • All profits will go back to BCS or a charity of student choice.
    • Please send your students to school with some pocket money (up to $3) and/or stop by to support our future entrepreneurs!
  • Tuesday May 28 2:00pm:  2nd grade end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Wednesday May 29 8:45am:  3rd grade end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Wednesday May 29 11:00am:  3rd grade party (rescheduled from old 1:00pm to new 11:00am time)
  • Wednesday May 29 2:00pm:  6th grade end of year ceremony
  • Thursday May 30 8:30am:  DéDé & Russo 5th grade student-led conferences
  • Thursday May 30 9:30am:  5th grade end of year ceremony
  • Thursday May 30 11:30am:  PreK party
  • Thursday May 30 12noon:  2nd grade party
  • Thursday May 30 12:30pm:  4th grade party/lunch
  • Thursday May 30 12:30pm:  5th grade party/lunch
  • Thursday May 30 1:00pm:  6th grade party/lunch
  • Thursday May 30 2:00pm:  7th grade end of year ceremony
  • Friday May 31 12noon:  7th grade party
  • Friday May 31 12:45-1:15pm:  Early dismissal, free dress (come to school out-of-uniform) and last day of school
    • 12:45pm PreK
    • 1:00pm Kinder – 4th grade
    • 1:15pm 5th – 8th grade

 

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Newsletter_Issue 19

News Posted by ctaylor on May 21, 2019 in General News

Click on the links to see our 19th issue of the PTO newsletter:
20190522 Newsletter
20190522 Newsletter_Spanish

  • Third grade has changed the time of their end of year party to 11:00am on Wednesday May 29, immediately following the ceremony and student-led conferences.
  • End of Year Events Schedule has been deleted from our website because it is out of date. Please check with the school for the latest information.
  • Third grade will be creating and running a market on Tuesday, May 28th from 9:30-11:10, 12:30-12:50, and 2:00-3:45.
    • The students will be selling rice krispie treats, slime, jewelry, key chains, sugar scrub and bath bombs for $1-$2 each.
    • All profits will go back to BCS or a charity of student choice.
    • Please send your students to school with some pocket money (up to $3) and/or stop by to support our future entrepreneurs!

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This Week at BCS: May 20

News Posted by ctaylor on May 18, 2019 in General News
  • Tuesday 9am-2pm:  Elementary Field Day
    • Elementary students should wear athletic wear (shorts, etc.) and shoes. They do not need to come in uniform.
    • Apply sunscreen on students before school
    • Visitors sign in and out at the front desk
    • Lunch will be in the cafeteria as usual
    • (Middle School had their field day in the fall)
  • Tuesday 9am-2:40pm:  International Day
    • Volunteers need to have their booths set up before 9am
    • 9am-2pm:  Elementary students
    • 2-2:40pm:  Middle School students
    • Visitors sign in and out at the front desk
  • Tuesday 4-10pm:  Family Night Out at Raising Cane’s—7531 Westheimer Road. 15% of proceeds will go to BCS. Be sure to mention Briarmeadow when you order or bring the flyer.
  • Wednesday:  4th Grade Field Trip to Zoo
  • Wednesday 8:45am:  1st Grade end of year ceremony, student-led conferences, and pot luck lunch
  • Wednesday after school by invitation:  Kids’ Hope mentoring program book event
  • Wednesday 4:15pm:  Gymnastics gold medal ceremony
  • Thursday 8:45am:  Kindergarten end of year ceremony, student-led conferences, and party
  • Thursday 4-5:30pm:  Bender 5th grade student-led conferences
  • Friday 9:00am:  PreK end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Friday:  8th grade end of year ceremony by invitation only. See invitation for timing.

 

Next Week

  • Monday May 27:  No school on Memorial Day
  • Tuesday May 28 8:45am:  4th grade end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Tuesday May 28 9:30-11:10am, 12:30-12:50pm, & 2:00-3:45pm:  Market hosted by 3rd grade
    • Third grade will be creating and running a market on Tuesday, May 28th from 9:30-11:10, 12:30-12:50, and 2:00-3:45.
    • The students will be selling rice krispie treats, slime, jewelry, key chains, sugar scrub and bath bombs for $1-$2 each.
    • All profits will go back to BCS or a charity of student choice.
    • Please send your students to school with some pocket money (up to $3) and/or stop by to support our future entrepreneurs!
  • Tuesday May 28 2:00pm:  2nd grade end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Wednesday May 29 8:45am:  3rd grade end of year ceremony and student-led conferences
  • Wednesday May 29 11:00am:  3rd grade party (rescheduled from old 1:00pm to new 11:00am time)
  • Wednesday May 29 2:00pm:  6th grade end of year ceremony
  • Thursday May 30 8:30am:  DéDé & Russo 5th grade student-led conferences
  • Thursday May 30 9:30am:  5th grade end of year ceremony
  • Thursday May 30 11:30am:  PreK party
  • Thursday May 30 12noon:  2nd grade party
  • Thursday May 30 12:30pm:  4th grade party/lunch
  • Thursday May 30 12:30pm:  5th grade party/lunch
  • Thursday May 30 1:00pm:  6th grade party/lunch
  • Thursday May 30 2:00pm:  7th grade end of year ceremony
  • Friday May 31 12noon:  7th grade party
  • Friday May 31 12:45-1:15pm:  Early dismissal and Last day of school
    • 12:45pm PreK
    • 1:00pm Kinder – 4th grade
    • 1:15pm 5th – 8th grade

 

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Newsletter_Issue 18

News Posted by ctaylor on May 07, 2019 in General News

Click on the links to see our 18th issue of the PTO newsletter:
20190508 Newsletter
20190508 Newsletter_Spanish

Thanks, Broncos!

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This Week at BCS: May 6

News Posted by ctaylor on May 05, 2019 in General News
  • All week:  The Dad’s Club has canceled their BBQ fundraiser due to weather concerns. Please contact them about refunds:  [email protected]. They plan to hold it during the next school year on October 19th.
  • All week:  See LivingTree for STAAR water & snack donation sign up.
  • Tuesday-Friday until further notice:  Closed campus for STAAR testing. Briarmeadow will be closed to all parents and visitors. This includes the cafeteria. Parents may not go past the lobby before school and cannot remain on campus once school begins.
  • Tuesday:  STAAR 8th Grade Algebra
  • Wednesday:  National School Nurse’s Day
  • Wednesday 6-7:30pm:  Dad’s Club meeting at Mike’s Ice House
  • Thursday 6pm:  Sports Banquet
  • Friday 8:30am:  If the campus is open to visitors:  Final International Day planning meeting
  • Friday:  2nd Grade field trip
  • Friday:  Mr. Heinze’s birthday
  • Friday 2:45pm:  Yearbook Release Party for pre-order students
  • Saturday 3-7pm:  Dad’s Club BBQ Dinner

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Newsletter_Issue 17

News Posted by ctaylor on Apr 23, 2019 in General News

Click on the links to see our 17th issue of the PTO newsletter:

20190424 Newsletter

20190424 Newsletter_Spanish

Thanks, Broncos!

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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

News Posted by ctaylor on Apr 20, 2019 in General News

Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is now:  April 22-26.

Please sign up to bring something for breakfast April 22-25 here. Many spots remain open, especially for Thursday.

Our flyer with the details of each theme day is here.

You can see the HISD Briarmeadow current staff list here or

Here is a printable version that I created.

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Bulletin April 17

News Posted by ctaylor on Apr 16, 2019 in General News

Click on the link to see our April 17 PTO bulletin:

20190417 Bulletin

Other links:

April 18 Earth Day picnic volunteer sign up

April 22-25 Teacher Appreciation Week breakfast sign up

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This Week at BCS:  April 15

News Posted by ctaylor on Apr 13, 2019 in General News

We need volunteers in April to:

This Week

  • Now through Tuesday April 16:  Bring Earth Day picnic donations
    • PreK – 1st Grade:  Desserts-grocery store bakery cookies, brownies, etc. (no nuts please)
    • 2nd– 4th Grade:  Chips-individually wrapped
    • 5th– 8th Grade:  Drinks-juice boxes/pouches, water, soda
  • Now through April 20:  Scholastic book fair on-line
  • Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm:  Scholastic book fair in the lobby (later on STEAM Night). Sign up for the 38 open volunteer spots
  • Monday-Thursday:  Earth Day picnic wristband sales in the lobby before and after school
  • Tuesday 8:30-11:30am:  Make Teacher Appreciation decorations–sign up here
  • Tuesday 5:30-7pm:  STEAM Night for students and families
  • Thursday 10:45am-1:45pm:  Earth Day picnic—volunteers are needed. Sign up for the shift before or after your student’s lunch
  • Thursday 3:30-5:30pm:  Hang Teacher Appreciation decorations
  • Friday:  Spring Holiday—No School

Next Week

  • Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week & Nurse’s Week:  Sign up NOW to bring a breakfast item April 22-25
    • Monday:  PK-1 breakfast & Flower Day
    • Tuesday:  2-3 breakfast & School Supply Day
    • Wednesday:  4-6 breakfast & Sweet Day
    • Thursday:  7-8 breakfast & Thankful Thursday
    • Friday:  PTO lunch & Be a Fan Day

Other

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Newsletter_Issue 16

News Posted by ctaylor on Apr 09, 2019 in General News

Click on the links to see our 16th issue of the PTO newsletter:

20190410 Newsletter

20190410 Newsletter_Spanish

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This Week at BCS:  April 8

News Posted by ctaylor on Apr 07, 2019 in General News

This Week

  • Now through April 12:  On-line sales of Earth Day picnic wristbands
  • Now through April 20:  Scholastic book fair on-line
  • All week:  Closed campus for STAAR testing. Briarmeadow will be closed to all parents and visitors. This includes the cafeteria. Parents may not go past the lobby before school and cannot remain on campus once school begins.
  • Tuesday April 9:  Kinder Field Trip– Urban Farming
  • Wednesday April 10:  PK Field Trip– Children’s Museum
  • Wednesday April 10:  1st Grade Field Trip– Houston Arboretum
  • Wednesday April 10 6-7:30pm:  Dads Club meeting at Mike’s Ice House

Other

  • Earth Day Picnic Planning:
    • We need your help with picnic donations. Bring donations to the lobby or carpool drop off from April 11-16:
      • PreK – 1st Grade: Desserts-grocery store bakery cookies, brownies, etc. (no nuts please)
      • 2nd – 4th Grade: Chips-individually wrapped
      • 5th – 8th Grade: Drinks-juice boxes/pouches, water, soda
  • Mrs. Lucas has a new Donors Choose Project for flexible classroom seating. Please share her project with anyone who might donate.

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March Parent Information Meeting

News Posted by ctaylor on Mar 31, 2019 in General News

The Facebook live stream video of our latest Parent Information Meeting is available to view on the PTO Facebook page for a limited time. A Facebook account is not required to view the video. If Facebook asks you to create an account, you can click the “no” option and still watch the video. https://www.facebook.com/BCSPTO/videos/573272593191382/

Parent Information Meeting March 21: STAAR and 8th Grade DC Trip

Parent Information Meeting March 21Agenda:8th Grade DC TripConstructivist CurriculumSTAAR Testing and Closed CampusSchool Finance Legislation-contact your legislators

Posted by Briarmeadow Charter School PTO on Thursday, March 21, 2019

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This Week at BCS:  April 1

News Posted by ctaylor on Mar 31, 2019 in General News
  • Now through Friday 7pm or until buy-it-now:  On-line auction to name Stinkerbelle’s two newborn goats
  • All Week:  Bring bottled water and nut-free dry snack donations for STAAR testing.  See signup on Livingtree.
  • Monday:  1st Grade field trip to see Aesop’s Fables play
  • Monday 5-6pm:  Family Learning Academy—Sign up/RSVP
  • Tuesday:  World Autism Awareness Day—Light it up blue:  Students who come to school wearing light blue for autism awareness may come in free dress. Students who do not dress for the theme should wear uniforms.
  • Tuesday 8:30-11:30am:  Teacher Appreciation Week Decorations—It’s time to show our appreciation for our fabulous teachers and staff! Teacher Appreciation Week is April 22-26, and the PTO needs your help NOW to decorate our school. Please sign-up to let us know you’re coming. Sign up for as many time slots as you’d like. Be sure to click all the way through until your sign up is confirmed.
  • Tuesday 12:30-3:15pm:  Teacher Appreciation Week decorations.
  • Wednesday 6-7:30pm:  Monthly PTO Meeting—All parents and teachers are welcome. To learn more about what we do and how you can help, please see this flyer or come to the meeting.
  • Thursday 8:30-11:30am:  Teacher Appreciation Week decorations. Please sign-up to let us know you’re coming.
  • Thursday 8:30am:  Planning Meeting for International Day—Please come if you are interested in representing your country or culture at our May 21 International Day.
  • Friday 9am:  Last school tour of the year
  • Other:  Ms. Preston has a new Donors Choose project to fundraise for classroom STEM toys. Please share her project with anyone who might donate.

Please see the PTO Website Calendar and Livingtree Calendar for further details. You can subscribe to both.

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This Week at BCS:  March 25

News Posted by ctaylor on Mar 24, 2019 in General News
  • All Week:  Earth Day t-shirts are available to order by paper form (cash) or on-line in our PTO store (credit card). T-shirt orders and all on-line picnic wristband orders are due by Friday March 29.
  • Monday-Thursday:  8th Grade trip to DC. Be at school before the bus departs at 4:30am on Monday.
  • Monday:  Teachers are sending home report cards today, if they didn’t already on Friday.
  • Tuesday-Wednesday:  5th Grade overnight camp
  • Tuesday 4-9pm:  Family Night Out at Molina’s Cantina—dine at Molina’s for dinner, mention Briarmeadow or show the flyer, and 20% goes back to BCS! http://www.molinascantina.com/
  • Tuesday night:  PTO Volunteer Info & Round-Up—chat with our board and committee members to learn about our committees and volunteering for next year. See the flyer and come find us at Molina’s.
  • Wednesday 8:30-11:30am:  Teacher Appreciation Week Decorations—It’s time to show our appreciation for our fabulous teachers and staff! Teacher Appreciation Week is April 22-26, and the PTO needs your help NOW to decorate our school. Please sign-up to let us know you’re coming. Sign up for as many time slots as you’d like. Be sure to click all the way through until your sign up is confirmed.
  • Wednesday 12:30-3:15pm:  Teacher Appreciation Week decorations. Please sign-up to let us know you’re coming.
  • Wednesday 8pm:  Name Stinkerbelle’s Newborn Goats Auction begins.
    • Support our School Farm and bid to name one of Stinkerbelle’s two baby goats.
    • Bidding starts at $20 or buy-it-now for $250 per baby.
    • The two auctions end Friday April 5 at 7pm or with buy-it-now.
    • https://www.32auctions.com/babygoats
    • Be sure to be on-line with an account already created before the auctions begin if you are interested in using the buy-it-now feature.
  • Friday:  Last day to order Earth Day t-shirts by paper form (cash) or on-line in our PTO store (credit card)
  • Friday:  Last day to take Family Friendly survey
  • Sunday:  Last day to order yearbooks on-line at discounted price at www.inter-state.com/yearbook with code: 32558S

Please see the PTO Website Calendar and Livingtree Calendar for further details. You can subscribe to both.

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PTO Flyers and Forms

News Posted by ctaylor on Mar 20, 2019 in General News

Hello, Broncos-

This is an off-week for the PTO Newsletter, but we have some information to share:

Click here for a pdf including:

  • Family Night Out at Molina’s flyer
  • PTO Volunteer Round-up flyer
  • Earth Day t-shirt order form

Thank you, Broncos!

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This Week at BCS:  March 4

News Posted by ctaylor on Mar 01, 2019 in General News

This Week:

  • Through Friday March 8:  Box Tops Contest—The class with the most Box Tops wins a PICNIC with MR. HEINZE and their teacher wins a $50 Amazon gift card! Put your teacher’s name on your Box Tops collection sheet or baggie. See this collection sheet for instructions:  http://briarmeadowpto.digitalpto.com/files/2019/02/BoxTopsBloom.pdf
  • Monday 6-6:30pm:  8th Grade Parent Meeting
  • Tuesday 5-6:30pm:  5th Grade Southwest Middle School Open House—for 5th graders looking for a small middle school other than BCS. Dinner at 5:00, presentation at 5:30. This is at 6400 Westpark, not at BCS.
  • Wednesday 6-7:30pm:  Monthly PTO Meeting—anyone interested in learning what’s happening at BCS or helping is welcome.
  • Thursday:  PreK field trip
  • Thursday 3:45-5:30pm:  Origami After School with Mr. Vasquez
  • Friday:  Elementary Field Day (PK-5th)—Please see your teacher or room parent for volunteer needs. Students should wear athletic shoes and may wear athletic attire to school–look for specific guidance from Mr. Heinze. Please put sunscreen on your students, as they will be outside more than usual.
  • Friday:  Due date for re-enrollment forms for ALL returning students, except 5th grade, to save your spot for next year. See Livingtree for details.
  • Friday:  Last day to buy yearbook ads

Next Week:  March 11-15 is Spring Break—no classes

Please see the PTO Website Calendar and Livingtree Calendar for further details. You can subscribe to both.

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Box Tops Contest through March 8

News Posted by ctaylor on Feb 27, 2019 in General News

Hi BCS Families,

BCS is having a Box Tops contest from now through March 8th. The class that brings in the most Box Tops will win a picnic with Mr. Heinze and the teacher will get a $50 gift card! Take a look at some of the items you have at home and look for Box Tops. They are found on hundreds of products and each box top is worth 10¢. That may seem small but BCS has gotten over $600 this year alone already from Box Tops and $9,900 for our lifetime earnings.

You can send them in a small bag or trim and glue them on the collection sheet to your teacher or drop them off at the front desk. Make sure you write your child’s name and teacher on the bag or collection sheet so your class can get credit for it.

Click here for the Box Tops Collection Sheet

You can see participating products here.

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Newsletter_Issue 14

News Posted by ctaylor on Feb 26, 2019 in General News

Click on the links to see our 14th issue of the PTO newsletter:

20190214 Newsletter

20190214 Newsletter_Spanish

Newsletter Attachments:

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This Week at BCS:  February 25

News Posted by ctaylor on Feb 24, 2019 in General News

This Week:

  • Tuesday 11am-midnight:  Family Night Out at BB’s Restaurant—dine at BB’s for lunch and/or dinner, mention Briarmeadow, and 20% goes back to BCS! https://www.bbstexorleans.com
  • Tuesday 5-6:30pm:  5th Grade Southwest Middle School Presentation—for 5th graders looking for a small middle school. Dinner at 5:00, presentation at 5:30.
  • Thursday 7:45-8:20am: Monthly Parent Information Meeting with Mr. Heinze in the lobby during morning drop off. The PTO will livestream a video on Facebook of the meeting for parents who cannot attend in person:  www.facebook.com/BCSPTO
  • Thursday:  The Spring Buy-Out is due to a PTO representative or the front desk, if you did not meet the Boosterthon minimum.
    • Choice of two ways to meet your PTO Spring fundraising obligation:
      • Spring Buy-Out: $100 (1 child) or $200 (2+ children) – or –
      • Minimum Boosterthon Pledge Obligation: $50 (1 child) or $100 (2+ children); pledging is now closed.
    • The Spring Buy-Out form is at this link:  http://briarmeadowpto.digitalpto.com/fundraising/
  • Friday 9am:  School Tour for prospective families
  • Friday 6-9:30pm:  Family Movie Night on the Lawn
    • Presented by the Dads Club.
    • Please come for a night of fun and fellowship!
    • Admission is free, concessions are $1 each (beef or turkey hot dogs, chips, drinks, s’mores).

 

Please see the PTO Website Calendar and Livingtree Calendar for further details. You can subscribe to both.

 

Fun with Teachers Fundraiser:

Mr. Vasquez, who is teaching 7th & 8th grade social studies and Odyssey of the Mind this year, is hosting an upcoming Fun with Teachers Fundraiser. If you have 3rd– 8th grade students who like to build and craft, please sign them up for some fun learning origami.

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Newsletter_Issue 13

News Posted by ctaylor on Feb 12, 2019 in General News

Click on the links to see our 13th issue of the PTO newsletter:

20190213 Newsletter

20190213 Newsletter_Spanish

Newsletter Attachments:

Box Tops collection printable

Family Night (and Lunch) Out at BB’s Restaurant Flyer:  February 26 11am-midnight

Family Movie Night presented by the Dads Club Flyer:  March 1 6-9:30pm–movie title to be announced soon, hot dogs will be choice of beef or turkey

If you have some time to help the PTO, either at school or from home, please email us at [email protected]. There are things we’d like to do better, but we don’t have a big enough team. Thanks! Details are here:  We-Need-Your-Help.pdf

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