Bronco eBulletin 10.22.23

10.22.23

School News

A Message from Principal Dumar

Bradfield Families,

I enjoyed receiving all of the sweet notes from your children this week for Principal Appreciation Week. I love seeing their creative writing and adorable drawings. It really warms my heart. The PTA also provided such thoughtful gifts, throughout the week, from all of the parents. It’s always a special treat to have one of my favorite lunches delivered, beautiful flowers, a special coffee bar and muffins for the staff to enjoy and extra personalized gifts along the way. Thank you, for making this a special week!

Thank you to the parents who joined us for the PTA General meeting this week where our guest speaker was HPISD’s new Superintendent, Dr. Mike Rockwood. We learned a little more about him as well as the future of HPISD.

Our Kindergartners actively participated in a field trip to the Highland Park Fire Station. They enjoyed learning what to do in the event of a fire, building relationships with the First Responders and taking a tour of the facilities and trucks. We are also thrilled, Lt. Koppa has returned to HPPD Community Relations. For those who know Lt. Koppa I know you will echo my sentiment when I say we missed seeing him on a regular basis and for those who haven’t met him yet, you are in for a treat! (For more pics, check out Broncoland below.)

Third graders enjoyed a trip to Big Tex Urban Farms, a walk-through Big Tex Discovery Farms on the way to Dinosaur Lagoon Exhibit, ending with the Dr. Diggy Bones Dinosaur show. Toward the end of the tour, the group stopped to have a picnic lunch by Big Tex Urban Farms.

We will be continuing our beloved Kindergarten tradition in the upcoming Halloween Parade, October 27. We ask that our 1st-4th graders honor our Kindergartners’ rite of passage and refrain from wearing costumes to school on October 27 and/or October 31. Let’s save that fun for the night of October 31. Parents are welcome to attend the Halloween parade which will begin at 8:15 AM. We ask that parents form their parade line on the Sport Court to see their precious little goblins strut their stuff!

Highlights about the upcoming week:

Pancake Breakfast-October 25

The Carnival Pancake Breakfast is a super fun event to get the kids excited for the Carnival! The Pancake Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, October 25, from 6:45 - 7:50 AM. You must be in line no later than 7:30 AM to get food at the Pancake Breakfast. Parents are welcome to attend with their children. Cost is $10 per child up to a maximum of $25 per family.

Pumpkin Carving-October 27

Bradfield Dads, have you read the email from BDC so you know the details? You don’t want to miss it!

Friday Dismissal

Dismissal Forms were sent home with students Friday. Please complete the form and return it to your child's teacher, Wednesday, October 25.
Southern Ave. will be closed between Douglas and Armstrong from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM Friday. Students will be dismissed by grade level starting with Pre-K and Kinder at 3:00 p.m.
PM Carpool will not run Friday.
Pre-K - 2nd grade students must be released to a parent or adult to accompany them home or to the Carnival.
3rd and 4th grade students may attend the Carnival without a parent only with permission.

** Students should not bring a backpack or water bottle on Friday (disposable water bottles are fine). If your child brings his or her lunch, please send in disposable packaging.

Wristbands

Wristbands purchased in advance will be distributed by your homeroom teacher, Friday, October 27th before dismissal.

Family Meet-Up Plan

Please take time this week to talk with your children about where you will meet if you get separated from each other. Some suggestions would be the Volunteer tent or DJ booth.

This week’s Writer of the Week was third grader, Wynne Doffermyre, from Ms. Willey’s class. Her assignment was to write an Informational Essay where Wynne chose to inform the listeners all about turtles. She described the many types of turtles, what they liked to eat and the habitats each specific turtle thrives in most. She seems to be an expert on turtles, especially her pet turtle, Rose Petal! Thank you, Wynne, for sharing many important details about turtles.

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!

Questions? Janet Adams

Email Jennifer or Genevieve if you would like your child to retake.

Questions? Jamie Ashby, Kelly Sporich & Madeleine Fidler

Come rain or shine, our

Bradtacular Carnival is ON!

Carnival Dismissal Forms were sent home in your child's Friday Folder. Please fill out and return to your teacher.

Questions? Jamie Ashby, Kelly Sporich & Madeleine Fidler

Kindergarten: 8:40-9:05

1^st Grade: 9:25-9:50

2^nd Grade: 10:05-10:30

3^rd Grade: 8:40-9:05

4^th Grade: 9:25-9:50

Room Dads are looking for ~5 dads per class to bring hollowed out pumpkins. Carving tools will be provided, no outside knives allowed. Check with your Room Dad on the need for your class.

RSVP via the check-in form.

Questions? Bradfield Dads Club

Click HERE to order signed and personalized books by Tammi Sauer.

Order forms are DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27.

Questions? Amy Jent

PTA News

A Message from our PTA President, Laura McCallan

Thank you to all our parents who came to our Fall General PTA Meeting on Tuesday. I know we all enjoyed getting to know HPISD’s new Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood!

Please also join me in thanking Kamela Aboussie, who coordinated a fantastic Principal Appreciation Week in honor of our very own Principal Dumar! From the chalk messages on the front steps, to the coffee & muffin treats for the staff and everything in between, I know Principal Dumar was feeling the love this week. Thank you, Kam!

I’d also like to thank Erin Hodges & Annie Cochran, our Playground Co-Chairs. Our Broncos get good use out of our playgrounds, and a lot of maintenance goes on behind the scenes to keep them in tip top shape. Thank you girls for always keeping an eye on things.

Finally, I hope to see many of you this Wednesday morning at our Carnival Pancake Breakfast, as well as this Friday at the Bradfield Bradtacular Carnival from 3-6pm. Thank you to Angie Shank & Katie Samler for all their hard work to get us ready for pancakes on Wednesday! And, thank you to Carnival Superstars Kelly Sporich, Jamie Ashby & Madeleine Fidler. These girls have been working SO hard to make this such a fun and memorable event. I hope to see you all there, rain or shine!

Go Broncos!

Laura McCallan

RSVP and get full event details by clicking on your grade level(s)!

Questions? Joanna Iliff & Stephanie Ernst

Upcoming School Events

10/23-27: Red Ribbon Week
10/24: Picture Retakes
10/25: Pancake Breakfast, 6:45AM
10/27: Dads Club Pumpkin Carving
10/27: Carnival, 3-6PM
11/7: No School
11/9: Dads Club Poker Tournament, 6-11PM (DEC on Dragon)
11/13-17: Women's Clothing Drive
11/15: Thanksgiving Lunch
11/16: Author Visit: Tammi Sauer
11/20-24: No School

Parent Parties by Grade:

11/1: Kinder (4230 Beverly Dr.)
11/3: 1st Grade (4024 Windsor Ave.)
11/7: PreK (4368 San Carlos Dr.)
11/10: 4th Grade (4376 San Carlos Dr.)
11/15: 2nd Grade (4533 Lorraine Ave.)
11/16: 3rd Grade (4512 Lorraine Ave.)

View Full PTA Calendar

23-24 HPISD Academic Calendar

Bravo Broncos!

THANK YOU to our Bradfield Girl Scouts for kicking off Principal Appreciation Week with a colorful welcome for Principal Dumar. The chalk art made the entrance into Bradfield so happy!