CALENDAR OF EVENTS
August 6th Meet the teacher 5th grade - 5 PM - 6:30 PM
August 7th Meet the teacher 6th grade - 5 PM - 6:30 PM
August 12th First Day (official back to school)
August 15th Locker Decorating - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
August 20th Braves Connection from 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM - This event is geared more to new families to Bear Creek. We take time talking about BCI, changes that you may experience during 5th/6th grade years, and give time for questions!
On the first day of school, you may walk your student to his/her first period class. You may enter Door 1 or Door 6. Once you say your goodbyes and "you got this," we ask for you to exit the building so that our first school day can start. :) Second day and on, we ask for only students to enter. If parents are in need to come to campus, please use Door 1 and check in through the office.
Please review with your student (and write it down somewhere where it can be accessed) how your student will be getting home. We will be asking during 1st period this question: Are you a walker, car rider, or bus rider. We want to make sure that students are confident on which line to line up behind when that time comes.
Yes! We do allow students to have water bottles (that are not glass) with water. :) One thing we do ask is for water bottles that are not disposable to have a name on it just in case it gets lost so that we can get it back to its owner.
Welcome back Braves! Yearly health forms are due now! Please see KISD's action plans for severe medical conditions and the medication authorization form attached to this newsletter. Please turn in all forms along with medications, EpiPens, and inhalers to the school nurse as soon as possible. Inhalers and EpiPens must have a prescription label attached.
All medications must be in the original unexpired container. Over the counter medications must have a physician's signature on the medication authorization form. Medications must be brought to school by an adult and should not be sent with a student.
****Needing Help with Parent Square the New KISD Communication Tool****
Check out the KISD web page www.KellerISD.net/ParentSquare where you can find a “Getting Started Guide” to lead you through the steps to activate your accounts, an overview video, info about how to submit a help ticket for login issues, and FAQs.
Need to Turn On/Off Notifications and Preferences for Parent square?? : https://parentsquare.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040910132-Manage-Your-Notification-Settings#h_01H9V33KT5C4WZR2GZFHSZJ6RT
Principal's newsletter will be sent out every Thursday and Teacher's newsletters every Friday.
5th Grade - August 6th - 5:00 to 6:30 PM
6th Grade - August 7th - 5:00 to 6:30 PM
We hope to see you at your Brave's Meet the Teacher night! Here are a few things to know and reminders in order to make this night a smooth transition to a new year:
We will have multiple doors open (5th grade Door 1, 6, and 8; 6th grade Door 1, 6, and 9) for you to access the building. You may park in the front parking lot, on the north side, and on the west side of campus on Phillips Drive. If you park in the community around our campus, please do not block driveways. At each door, you will be greeted by a staff member who will help direct you to the side of the building where you will find room number information.
In the hallway, you will see students' names listed alphabetically by their last names. Next to it, you will see a room number. This is where a paper copy of the child's schedule will be found. You do not NEED to pick this copy up, it is there for you if you would like one or you are unable to pull up the schedule on Aeries. If you have OFFICE next to your child's name, please report to the office where more information will be given.
You will be able to visit each classroom to do a quick meet and greet with your Brave's teacher. Remember that our teachers are equally excited to meet their new Braves, so if you are in need to give information that lasts more than a couple of minutes OR you want to share confidential information, we ask that you set up a meeting for a different day. This event is just to walk your Brave's schedule and quickly meet your Brave's teachers.
If your student has Gifted and Talented service, please stop by rooms 201 and 202 across from the library to meet Mrs. Owens and Ms. Yancy - the BCI GT Specialists.
If your student has Dyslexia services, please stop by rooms 323 and 325. Mrs. Trujillo and Mrs. Tate will be here both nights from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
THANK YOU ALL FOR COMING!
Every year, our new students let us know that watching videos that explain expectations prior to coming to campus truly helps. So, grab some popcorn and cozy on up to the computer screen and enjoy!
BCI 2026 - 2027 Parent and Student Videos
Meet the Teacher Donation Request
As you shop for your child's back-to-school supplies, we would greatly appreciate your help with a few consumable classroom items that are used frequently throughout the school year.
5th Grade:
One extra Expo marker
One box of Kleenex
6th Grade:
One container of Clorox wipes
One roll of paper towels
A donation table will be available at Meet the Teacher for these optional items. Your generosity helps our teachers replenish classroom supplies throughout the year and ensures students have the materials they need for a successful learning experience.
Thank you for your support of our students and staff!
WHAT IS ALLOWED IN CLASSROOMS?
Drawstring bags and "Case It" binders are allowed in the classroom. Large backpacks should be stored in students' lockers throughout the day.
Parents, please make sure you review the policy linked below with your student prior to receiving their chromebook. Deployment will start on 08/27.
WHAT? We get our OWN locker?
We know that there is a lot of excitement when it comes to receiving a locker as well as decorating a locker - some for the FIRST time. We also know that there is a lot of apprehension of remembering the locker number as well as the combination. Please set your child's mind at ease. Teachers have had years of experience of teaching this skill as well as give plenty of time for students to practice.
If you are planning on coming up to school on Saturday, August 15th, anywhere from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM for locker decoration, please follow the following expectations:
Locker dimensions: Length - 28 inches; Width - 9 3/4 inches
Refrain from adhering any decorations to the outside of the locker.
As long as items can be easily removed WITHOUT damaging the surface of the locker, it will be fine to use.
Remember that the purpose of the locker is for a safe place to store backpacks, books, etc... If the decor takes up too much space, it will defeat the main purpose of this space.
Talk through with your child how they will keep his/her locker number/combo with them throughout the day. So, he/she will have it memorized, however, having a plan for the first couple of weeks of where it could be stored may be a good idea.
Lockers will be given to students on the first day of school.
LUNCH DROP OFF REMINDERS
Why drop off lunch 10-15 mins before dismissed for lunch?
We can find student to let them know, especially if it is a surprise! That way, the student can enjoy his/her full lunch time.
Why do we ask parents if the student knows he/she is delivering lunch? Lunch time in the front office is a busy time of day. They do not want any student to miss out on the opportunity of a lunch being delivered to them. This question is asked so that our front office staff knows if they need to call the classroom to let your student know to swing by the office to pick up their lunch prior to getting down to the lunchroom.
Why do you need to sign in, even for lunch?
The answer to this is easy: safety.
Campus Based Sub Needed
Bear Creek Intermediate is currently seeking a Campus-Based Substitute! This position works on our campus every day that students are in session, providing consistent support for our staff and students. Candidates should also be willing to substitute at another campus on days when BCI does not have a need.
If you're interested in joining our team, please scan the QR code above for more information and to apply. Once the application process has been complete please reach out to Staci.Hubert@KellerISD.net.
We would love to have you at BCI! 🐻💙
Join BCI PTA
Bear Creek's final chapter is here, and we'd love for every family to be part of it. Join the PTA for just $11 and help us make this school year one to remember.
Every membership makes a difference! Scan the QR code or click here to join now.
We know: school hasn't started yet, but this is one of those things you'll be glad you checked off now versus waiting until May. (Trust us!) Order your BCI yearbook by Sept. 30 and save 10%! Visit TreeRing.com or scan the QR code on the graphic to get yours today!
Planning to volunteer at BCI this year? Don't forget to complete the annual Keller ISD Volunteer Application before your first volunteer opportunity. Click here to complete it now.
Help PTA keep our BCI teacher snack cart stocked throughout the school year!
Every couple of months, our PTA Hospitality Chair, Nicole Redding, along with parent volunteers, delivers a snack cart to our incredible teachers and staff as a small way to say "thank you" for all they do.
You can help by purchasing an item from the Amazon Wishlist. All items ship directly to BCI, making it an easy way to support our staff throughout the year. Thank you for helping us show our teachers and staff how much they are appreciated. Every donation, big or small, helps make a difference!
Do NOT send food that contains or may contain peanuts or tree-nuts to be eaten as a snack in the classroom. Snacks that do not contain nuts as an ingredient but say they may have been processed in a facility that has peanuts/tree-nuts will still be allowed as a snack.
Birthday parties are a special time for children, and we want to celebrate your child. If you want to send something fun to celebrate, we are requesting that you send non-food items (bubbles, pencils, stickers, etc...). Please do not send a treat containing peanuts/tree-nuts. Any treat brought into the classroom to be consumed by other students MUST be store bought with the ingredient labels attached.
Thank you for being a big part of helping keep BCI safe for all students!
We have students/staff with different allergy needs - some very severe. A severe allergy is an allergy that may cause an anaphylactice reaction. A child with a serious food allergy can suffer a reaction merely by touching an allergy containing food.
Please take note of the bell schedule. If you attended BCI last year, there are a couple of changes.
3rd period will be considered our HOMEROOM. During this 16 minute period, students will be receiving announcements, House activities, and team building.
6th period will be when lunch and recess take place. The 6th period teacher assignment will indicate when your student will have lunch. We will post this information soon.
Dismissal times have changed just a little. We still will do a stagger, however, we will be dismissing our BUS and WALKERS at 3:13 PM and our CAR RIDERS at 3:15 PM.
We encourage you to review the map for drop off and pick up expectations. Our focus is for safety for all. The easiest piece of advice is to follow our staff's instructions in our drop off/pick up lanes. If they need you to pull up, please follow this procedure; otherwise, you will be backing up the lanes for drop off which can cause students to be tardy or not being aware of safety concerns as they pertain to our crosswalks. Thank you in advance!
STUDENT ARRIVALS
Thank you for dropping off your student(s) in the student loop using Phillips Dr. between 7:15 am and 7:45 am at Door #6. If it is past 7:45 your student will need to be dropped off in the front office to obtain a tardy pass for class.
The front entrance, Door #1, of the school is reserved for carpooling students of 3 or more who attend BCI. We reserve the front entrance also for SPED buses and those who are on crutches or in wheelchairs.
As a reminder, for the safety of our students and staff, no cell phone use is allowed, the speed limit is 10 mph on school property, and 20 mph in School Zones.
STUDENT DISMISSAL
Student dismissal will have a staggered release. Our BUS riders and WALKERS will be leaving their classrooms at 3:13 PM. In years past, over 70% of our students rode a bus for our PM routes, so, as you can imagine, we will have a lot of students leaving at this time. There is not a designated area where walkers are picked up. Please communicate with your student where you will be each day so that your walker will know which crosswalk to use. We have crosswalks on the south side of campus that cross Bear Creek Parkway and another that crosses over Phillips Drive on the north side of campus. If you are parking your vehicle in our neighborhoods around us, please be respectful by not blocking driveways, walking on lawns, or speeding. We are surrounded by a sweet community and a beautiful park, so we want to make sure we take care of these areas.
At 3:15, our CAR RIDERS will be dismissed. We do not call out names. Students are instructed to watch as the cars pull up to see where they would need to use the crosswalk, if needed. We will have many adults out to help encourage our students to keep watching for you as you safely drive around the loop. Remember to stay off your cell phone in our loop for safety reasons.
For the first week or so of school, please continue to communicate with your student how they will be getting home. i.e. which bus to get on, which location to walk home, who will be picking them up etc. Some times students get very nervous during this new transition and we want to ensure you student gets home safely and on time.
Parents are allowed to have lunch with their student in the vestibule or in the atriums during the student's lunch break.
Keller ISD is currently accepting Free and Reduced Meal Applications for the 2026-27 school year online. Be sure to apply early so your benefits are ready for the first day of school. Families must submit a new application each year to qualify. Thanks to a grant from the State of Texas, students approved for reduced-price meals will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge this year. Families who think they may be eligible for free or reduced meals are encouraged to apply online by visiting SchoolCafe.com/KellerISD.
Keller ISD is proud to have Texas Central School Bus as the District’s transportation provider! TCSB has a fleet of 243 buses and provides transportation to over 7,500 students across the District.
KISD is required to provide bus service to eligible students who live more than two miles from their campus of regular attendance and for special needs students who require transportation to attend school.
For more information about bus routes and stop locations, please use the Bus Stop Finder or call 817-744-1300
Welcome to Bear Creek Intermediate!
The Final Stop. The Lasting Legacy.
Mission: Dedicated to developing excellence for all students, teachers and staff to ensure a lifelong love of learning.
Motto: Believing. Caring. Inspiring.
Vision: A community that supports and inspires one another.