This edition does have repetitive and new content. Please take a moment to read through to keep you and your family updated.
New Braves On The Block and Open House!
Thank you all for making our first New Braves on the Block such a success! Over 300 of our new Braves took advantage of this opportunity to meet new classmates, learn more about Bear Creek Intermediate, and played a few games. Parents - you did a great job picking up your 5th grade Brave on the car loop! Keep in mind to keep pulling up to the second cross walk during our drop off and pick up so we are able to accommodate more cars that are behind you. This is the safest and most efficient way for drop off and pick up.
Also, thank you for taking advantage of the open house opportunity to walk the campus. Hopefully this time gave students and families a better understanding of how Bear Creek is set up.
And did you see those shiny floors? Thank our wonderful custodial staff for keeping our campus beautiful!
A BIG thank you to our student and staff volunteers! Also, thank you to our wonderful counselors that planned this opportunity out for our incoming Braves!
ENROLLMENT UPDATE
All of our returning students should have received an email from Keller ISD last week containing the info snap code needed to confirm registration for the 23-24 school year. If you did not receive this email please contact Lindsey Cunningham at lindsey.cunningham@kellerisd.net and she will ensure to send you the information needed. The link for returning registration is Returning Registration Link
If you are not returning to our campus next year and need to withdraw please reach out to Megan Marshall at megan.marshall@kellerisd.net
NEW FAMILY MEMBER TO BEAR CREEK INTERMEDIATE!
Hi there!
My name is Allie Moore, and I am so excited to teach 5th grade Science this year!
I moved here when I was going into 6th grade and Keller has been home ever since. I have two amazing and fun kids named Nate and Maddie and they are more energetic than a room full of 5th graders! I went to the University of North Texas where I received my Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies. I am going into my 9th year of education here in Keller ISD. I previously taught 2nd grade at Shady Grove Elementary, and after 8 years there, I am ready for this new chapter in intermediate school. We are going to do so many great things this year and I am looking forward to learning and growing with everyone here at Bear Creek Intermediate.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES!
Below are the 5th and 6th grade lists for supplies. The closer we get to Meet the Teacher Night(s), we will communicate out where the supplies can be housed. We do NOT want students to have to carry in all of the supplies on the first day. Plan on sending students with something to write one, something to write with, and a folder to place any papers in.
Lockers! YES!
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. Also, teachers will also be giving plenty of time for students to practice.
If you are planning on coming up to school on Saturday, August 19th, anywhere from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for locker decoration, please follow these 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 purpose of this space.
Talk through with your child how they will keep his/her locker number/combo with them throughout the day. Soon, he/she will have it memorized, however, the first week, having a place in a folder may be a good idea. :)
Lockers will be given to students on the first day of school.
Birthday Treats -
We have several students with severe food allergies. A severe allergy is an allergy that may cause an anaphylactic reaction. A child with a serious food allergy can suffer a reaction merely by touching an allergy containing food. Therefore, we are putting the following safety guidelines into effect:
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 your child with his/her classmates, we are requestion 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!
UPDATE:
This is the last week that you can take advantage of the early technology pick up. This week you can come by Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. If you are unable to pick up this week, no problem! Your student will be able to receive his/her technology when school starts.
Keller ISD students in grades 5-12 will receive new Microsoft Surface devices to use for the 2023-24 school year, and to aid with the distribution process, students and families are invited to obtain their device prior to the start of the school year.
Returning Braves can drop by Bear Creek Intermediate for the Microsoft Surface deployment from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. July 17 through August 4th. Additionally, deployment will take place during our school's Meet-the-Teacher or Walk-the-Schedule nights (noted in parentheses):
Bear Creek Intermediate (5:00 - 6:30 p.m. August 10th (5th) or August 11th (6th))
Students must go to the campus they will be attending for the 2023-24 school year to obtain their device.
Students will need to bring their Chromebook and charger to turn in if he/she did not turn in his/her device at the end of the year. Those students who have lost their Chromebook will need to visit the Keller ISD Webstore to pay the required $50 fee. The receipt for that transaction can be brought to the campus to receive a new device. Incoming fifth-grade students who turned in their iPads to their previous school will not have to bring anything to the deployment session.
Reminders for pick up:
1. Please buzz in at our front door. Someone will be there to help!
2. Deployment of technology will be held in BCI's library.
3. Student needs to be present to receive technology.
4. Student can bring their ID or give their ID number to the person helping with deployment.
Students who were not enrolled in Keller ISD for the 2022-23 school year, along with returning students at Panther Pride elementary campuses, New Direction High School, and Keller Collegiate Academy, will all receive their devices at the start of the school year.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Bear Creek Intermediate at 817-744-3650.
Sincerely,
BCI Administration
Brenda Riebkes
BCI Principal
Kristy Oboyski
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Coleton Cox
5th Grade Assistant Principal
Brave Family!
Our staff returns to campus on August 1st! They will be busy preparing for the new year by attending professional development meetings, meeting with their departments, as well of preparing their room to welcome Brave students on August 16th. Remember to put the Meet the Teacher night(s) on your calendar (found below) to meet your child's teachers.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES:
August 10th: Meet The Teachers (Schedule Pick Up) 5th from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Students will receive a paper schedule from their 0 Period teacher.
August 11th: Meet The Teachers (Schedule Pick Up) 6th from 5:00 to 6:30 P.M. Students will receive a paper schedule from their 0 Period teacher.
August 16th: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Students are allowed in the building starting at 7:15 A.M. Classes start at 7:45 A.M.)
August 19th: Locker decoration 11:00 A.M to 1:00 P.M.
August 24th: Braves Connection - This meeting is for our new parents to BCI. Learn more about our campus, hear from our counselors, and meet our administration team. The focus of this meeting is more for our new Brave family members.
September 4th: NO SCHOOL
September 21st: Picture day! This picture will be used in our yearbook! All students/staff members will be taking a picture.
September 29th: Brave House Festival from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. More information coming soon!
Brave Office Staff
If you are in need to connect with any of our office staff members, please visit our campus webpage to retrieve direct emails: https://www.kellerisd.net/domain/3817
Bell Schedule.pdf
BCI PTA is looking forward to another year of supporting our students and school. Please visit BCIPTA.org for more information on how to get plugged in this year!
BCI PLAYLIST VIDEOS
We have made a few videos in the past that have helped families navigate some of the new expectations. Even though some of the participants you may see in these videos may not be on campus next year, the message is still important. You will hear about how to read a paper schedule, how our drop off and pick up works, and about other procedures. Once all staff has returned, we will work on updating!
BCI PROCEDURE VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA17YKvOli9AiSGxK1GlVmT2Hq5Zs1WFy
OFFICE HOURS
July 31st - August 4th = 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
August 7th - August 11th = 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
August 14th - 15th = 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
August 16th will start our regular hours = 7:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Your Sodexo team continues to focus on student well-being, which we believe directly impacts student achievement. From providing nutritious meals that help students focus to creating an environment where safe, clean and comfortable classrooms help them engage in learning, we are proud to be your partner. Thank you for taking the time to visit our website. Please email us anytime with questions, comments or suggestions about how we can improve your students’ experience.
Steve Dunmore, President Sodexo Education - Schools
Here are the URLs to go directly to the Sudexo homepage as well as the page where you will soon find menus posted.
Home Page: https://kellerisd.sodexomyway.com/
Lunch Menus: https://kellerisd.sodexomyway.com/landing/mid
Transportation Questions?
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 call 817-744-1300.
Just so you know...
Schedules will be available in Aeries on August 11th. For our 5th graders, you will receive a paper copy of your schedule if you come to our Meet the Teacher Night on August the 10th! 6th grade, you will be able to view your schedule prior to your Meet the Teacher Night. You, too, will receive a paper copy on your Meet the Teacher night - August 11th.
