BRANSOM ELEMENTARY

ARD Committee Decision-Making Process for the Texas Assessment Program

Click Here to view the Power Point for ARD Decision-Making Process for the 12-13 Texas Assessment Program and Accommodations.

For additional information on the ARD Decision-Making Process for 12-13, Click Here.

Parents, if you are interested in volunteering in the classroom, going on a field trip, working with student who need your help, or being a super special WatchDOG, you must complete a background check.  It only cost $2.00 but it may take a couple of weeks to get the results.  If you haven't already completed the form or you just can't find the one we sent home, it is your lucky day. 
Click below for an English or Spanish version of the form, print a copy, complete both pages of the form and then send it to school with your child along with $2.00.  We'll take it from there. Don't get caught without proper documentation when the time comes to volunteer at Bransom. 

We need your support all year long.  Thanks so much!

      
Dads, Grandpas, and Uncles, we need you to be a part of the WatchDOGS program. Contact Randy Denby @ bransomwatchdog@sbcglobal.net or Valerie Martin @ vmartin@burlesonisd.net for details and sign up information.  See the sidebar for more information about our WatchDOGS program.

One goal Bransom has is to be safe and efficient even during arrival and dismissal everyday.  Please read the documents below to better understand the adopted procedures for morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

For Arrival Procedures - Click HERE

For Dismissal Procedures - Click HERE

If you are unable to pick up your child on time, arrangements need to be made for an alternate pick up.  The faculty and staff are not available after school for student supervision unless prior arrangements are made.  The After School Program is available but your child must be registered to participate.

Rainy Day Dismissal for Walkers 
For students who walk home each day from school, it is important to know that when it is raining, walkers will remain at the campus until "car pick up" is complete.  This will give all parents and guardians an opportunity to pick up their students.  Once the vehicles are gone, the remaining walkers will be escorted to the school crosswalk in order for those students to walk home as usual.

All students are expected to meet together in the gym for event announcements, PAW Card winner announcements, birthday announcements, and so much more.

State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Dates for Students across our state:

March 18 - April 10 - Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Testing Window
April 2 & 3 - 4th Grade Writing
April 2 - 5th Grade Math
April 3 - 5th Grade Reading

April 23rd - 3rd & 4th Grade Math
April 24th - 3rd & 4th Grade Reading
April 24th - 5th Grade Science
 

May 14 - 5th Grade 1st Math Retest
May 15 - 5th Grade 1st Reading Retest
June 25 - 5th Grade 2nd Math Retest
June 26 - 5th Grade 2nd Reading Retest 

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Information Just for You...

All Bransom Bobcats are currently zoned to attend Kerr Middle School when they enter the 6th grade.  Beginning with the 2012-2013 school year, all Kerr Middle School students will be zoned to attend Centennial High School. This change in boundaries for high school age students was approved at the May 9, 2011 meeting of the Board of Trustees of BISD after several months of discussion and public forum meetings seeking citizen and parent input.  Bransom Bobcats are excited about the zone change that wll keep neighborhood children together thoughout their middle and high school years.  A map of the high school zone change is posted on the BISD website.

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  ALWAYS REMEMBER...

 Bransom's Mission Statement

Bransom will use personal experiences both in the classroom and with nature to develop powerful problem-solvers who are prepared for tomorrow's challenges.