Bronco eBulletin 10.15.23

10.15.23

School News

A Message from Principal Dumar

Bradfield Families,

I have never been the superstitious type and actually refer to the number 13 as lucky; however, our Broncos began to question me throughout the power outage saying, “Is it because it’s Friday the 13th?” It’s often easy to take power for granted, especially during the school day. From the lights, to the cafeteria, to the phones and much more I am grateful for how our staff responded. Your children are led each day by problem solvers and quick, flexible thinkers. I am also thankful to the quick response by the District Facilities Department who worked behind the scenes to make sure we had what we needed to continue instruction. It was definitely a day for making memories!

I hope everyone will join us for the PTA General meeting this Tuesday, October 17 at 8:15AM, where our guest speaker will be HPISD’s new Superintendent, Dr. Mike Rockwood. Please allow time to check in and receive a visitor’s badge or check in by wearing your Volunteer badge. Dr. Rockwood and I look forward to seeing you at Bradfield.

I enjoyed spending time with our Broncos at the annual Family Giving Donor Breakfast last week. Over forty families showed their support and joined me for a little fellowship and a delicious breakfast, prepared by our in house chefs, Ms. Susan, Debra, Joyce and Jaime. Thank you to our Bradfield families for your continued support!

Third grade dads, Bates Arnot, Jeff Patman, Kasey Ratliff and Scott Trulock proudly helped kick off a “How to” writing unit by demonstrating their pumpkin carving skills. From the purchasing of a pumpkin, to carving a pumpkin, to how the pumpkin can be used as a natural resource, the students were actively engaged during the process. Thanks, Dads, for sharing your expertise and time to make a difference!

I am excited we are able to continue our beloved Kindergarten tradition in the upcoming Halloween Parade, October 27. For more years than one can remember, our Kindergartners have dressed up in their Halloween costumes and parade through the building. I am thrilled our First through Fourth Graders will go back to their important role as they proudly line the hallways with their teachers and cheer for the Kindergartners during the procession. 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!

Parents, please remind your kiddos to lock their bikes/scooters when they ride them to school. Sadly, there have been reports of bikes/scooters being stolen in the Park Cities. I noticed some of our bikes/scooters are not being locked while they are on campus.

This week’s Writer of the Week was third grader, McCarty Brooks, from Mrs. Webster’s class. Her assignment was to write an All About, Informational essay where McCarty chose to write all about traveling. She described all of the intricate details one needs to know to have a successful travel experience right down to booking a car and packing your favorite snacks. Thank you, McCarty, for sharing many important details about traveling.

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!

NOTE: Skyward will be down for scheduled

maintenance from 10/20 6PM to 10/21 6PM.

Also, join us for the Family Picnic and BBQ Competition on Saturday 10/21 from 10AM-5PM. This event will be with all of the HPISD elementary schools and will include a bunch of kids’ activities, a tailgate trailer playing college football games, food & drinks. Tickets for a family are $100. Click here to sign up.

Questions? Dads Club Communications

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

Questions? Jamie Ashby, Kelly Sporich & Madeleine Fidler

Questions? Dads Club Communications

Questions? Janet Adams

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

It’s hard to believe that we’ve made it through the first 9 weeks of school. I’m excited for all of the things the PTA has planned as we move into the second 9 weeks!

I hope to see you all at our General PTA Meeting this Tuesday, October 17th at 8:15AM in the LGI room next to the Cafeteria. The PTA plans two General Meetings per year, featuring speakers and topics we feel parents will be most interested in. This Tuesday, we are honored to welcome HPISD’s new Superintendent Dr. Mike Rockwood. If you haven’t had a chance to meet Dr. Rockwood or hear him speak, I strongly encourage you to join us! Coffee will also be provided.

Please join me in thanking:

Erika Burton & Madison Strode, for organizing our Family Giving Donor Breakfast with Principal Dumar on Thursday.

Our 4th Grade Programming Chairs, who had a busy weekend planning 4th Grade Snack Shack on Friday, as well as the 4th Grade Picnic on Sunday afternoon. Thank you, Allison Dickey, Stacy Hicks, Libby Mason, Beth Peters, Jess Rugg & Merry Munson Wyatt.

Go Broncos!

Laura McCallan