Bronco eBulletin 2.4.24

2.4.24

School News

A Message from Principal Dumar

Bradfield Families,

We all turned 100 days smarter at Bradfield this week. Kindergarteners looked a bit older with added wrinkles, receding hairlines, gray hair and a few even needed a cane to maneuver around the building as they celebrated the 100th day of school. The day was filled with learning experiences based on the number 100.

First Graders joined in the fun as they are now 101 days smarter. Students participated by dressing like Dalmatian puppies while writing and math stations revolved around the number 101. By the end of the day, we were definitely seeing SPOTS!

Over 120 Broncos took advantage of showing off their love of science in this year's Bradfield Science Fair. Thank you to Jennifer Gleaton, Bradfield’s Lab Lady, and PTA Co-Chairs, Claire Arnot, Emily Haddock and Kathryn Hines for the many hours of work to ensure this event was successful. From organizing, securing extraordinary judges to making the awards ceremony memorable, no stone was left unturned. Of course our scientist would not have been able to complete their science fair projects without the help from the families. Thank you, parents, for continuing to support your children in their learning endeavors.

A special thank you to our judges for volunteering their time and their scientific expertise.

KK Herron: Owner and founder of ¡hola hp!
Lt. Lance Koppa: Highland Park Police Officer
Priscilla Oliphant: Former Bradfield Science Teacher
Dr. Jennifer Wheeler: Preston Center Pediatrics

Congratulations to our winners!!

Kindergarten

1st: Stinson Haddock
2nd: Prescott Gage
3rd: Sutton Leckband
Creative: Callie McWilliams

First Grade

1st: Reilly Cross
2nd: Jeremiah Brown
3rd: Joshua Brown
Creative: Lark Gibbs

2nd Grade

1st: Harvey Broaddus
2nd: Eve McCollum
3rd: Hudson Suder
Creative: Jeffrey Swope

3rd Grade

1st: Piper Henderson
2nd: Kevin Xu
3rd: Wright Patman
Creative: Anderson Evans

4th Grade

1st: Avar Sudhu
2nd: Annabelle Williams
3rd: Robert Swope
Creative: Gage Gleaton

Thank you to Bradfield’s TAG teacher Kathleen Berry for organizing and promoting the annual Blood Drive this week. Not only does this help support such a wonderful cause, but it goes right along with the third grade unit on researching what role the heart plays in helping our body work. Students were able to observe the entire blood draw process as many parents and staff members took this opportunity to donate blood to help our local supplies. Thank you to all who took time out of their busy schedule to do their part in saving the lives of others.

Last week’s Writer of the Week was first grader, Eva Rugg, from Ms. Sweaney’s class. Her assignment was to write a How to Book where Eva chose to write about how to make a lollipop. She did a fantastic job describing the important steps. Who knew you could make a delicious lollipop by melting a jolly rancher. This sure seemed easier than cooking the syrup on the stove and using a candy thermometer. I am definitely going to give this one a try with my grandchildren! Thank you, Eva, for sharing a fun way to make a lollipop. Great job!

I encourage you to check out this week’s Broncoland photos.

View This Week's Photos

I look forward to seeing you and your children at the front door!

Spread the word! New student & kindergarten online enrollment for the 2024-25 school year begins Monday, February 5. All new students must complete the 4-step enrollment process.

Parents of incoming kindergarten students are invited to Kindergarten Round-Up at Bradfield on Tuesday, Feburary 20 at 9AM.

New families can subscribe to Bradfield back-to-school emails (starting in June) and let the PTA know of their interest in volunteering HERE,

Questions? Mallory Broaddus & Jessica Dale

Friday, February 16

K-4th Grade Bradfield Students

6-10PM

Bradfield Gym

$50 for 1st Child & $40 for Siblings

Limited to 50 students

Registration Form

Questions? Miss Fischer & Ms. Proudfoot

PTA News

A Message from our PTA President, Laura McCallan

We’ve made it to February! On Friday, our fabulous Science Fair Chairs: Kathryn Hines, Claire Arnot, and Emily Haddock executed a fantastic Science Fair! Thank you ladies for working so hard to organize this fun and educational event. And thank you to all our judges and parent volunteers who helped to make it such a success! I hope your kids enjoyed participating.

I’d also like to take a moment to thank our fantastic Cafeteria Volunteer crew: Lee Drummond & Steve Noviello, along with our 5 Day Captains, Whitney Donaldson, Sarah Claire Corrigan, Mari Foteh, Rose Deljavan, and Katie Honea have been working double time lately to make sure we are fully staffed in the Cafeteria. With a lot of winter illnesses going around and kids sick at home, our need for subs has really skyrocketed. I am so thankful for this crew (and all of our Cafeteria volunteers) for making sure we are always staffed even if changes are needed at the last minute. Thank you!

Go Broncos!

Laura McCallan

You can also donate your gently used books at 4437 McFarlin Blvd.

Questions? Kate Ryan & Lora Grabowsky

Hey Party People! Time Is Running Out to Buy Your AUCTION TICKETS! Don't miss the grooviest party of the year.

>> Buy Tickets <<

Silent Auction: February 20 - 25

Live Auction Event: Saturday, February 24

7-11PM at the Ritz-Carlton Dallas

(Live Auction at 8:30PM)

Donate Auction Item/Experience

Last day to purchase tickets is February 16 at 11:59PM. Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

Questions?

Katy Brooks, Monica Gibbs, Dianne Johnson & Stephanie Marynick

bradfieldauction2024@gmail.com

Follow @bradfield_auction

Upcoming School Events

2/5-9: Community Book Drive
2/16: Parents Night Out
2/19: School Closed
2/20: Kindergarten Round-Up
2/22: Dads Club Dad-Daughter Breakfast 7AM
3/1: Yearbook Submission Deadline
3/5: Open House & Art Show
3/6: Dads Club Dad-Son Breakfast 7AM
3/7: End of 3rd Grading Period
3/8: Bad Weather Make-Up Day (No school)
3/11-15: Spring Break

Auction:

2/20-25: Silent Auction
2/24: Party (Ritz Carlton), 7-11PM

View Full PTA Calendar

23-24 HPISD Academic Calendar

24-25 HPISD Academic Calendar

HPISD Community News

Do you have a child who loves to play golf and might be interested in playing on the high school team one day? If so, Coach Mercedes Trent (girls golf) and Coach Richard Wager (boys golf) would love to get to know who those kids are.

With most high school sports, coaches get to know their future players through middle school athletics/youth sports organizations. Golf is not one of those sports. Coach Trent and Coach Wager would like to get to know their future players earlier than right before their freshman year. If you think your child could be interested in playing high school and would like to know what you should do to help them prepare for that, please reach out.

Coach Trent (girls): trentm@hpisd.org

Coach Wager (boys): wagerr@hpisd.org

Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

@hp_girlsgolf & @highland_park_golf_dallas

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