Bronco eBulletin 4.14.24

4.14.24

School News

A Message from Principal Dumar

Bradfield Families,

You may have noticed more new faces around Bradfield this week. Tripp and Gramercy McCauley took charge as the new Bradfield Principals and kept everyone on their toes! These two Broncos put in a full day’s work to ensure our building was safe and students were learning. From greeting students and parents, to meeting with HP Superintendent Dr. Rockwood, doing lunch duty, preparing for the Family Picnic, and staying on top of the maintenance crew, they got it all done. It looks like we have more candidates for the new Principal of Bradfield. Awesome job, Tripp and Gramercy!

We also had a fabulous team of counselor’s of the day who made sure students felt safe and supported! Sita and Nelson Francis taught guidance lessons, provided Superintendent Dr. Rockwood feedback, read books about kindness, built relationships with students during lunch duty and much more. I overheard Sita expressing her empathy for teachers because it is not always easy to keep student’s attention. Great job, team!

On April 8, the total solar eclipse crossed the DFW area creating a path of totality. Students, teachers and families gathered on the field as they experienced the eclipse. Thank you to our teachers, who had prepping our students in order to understand and predict the many facets of a solar eclipse. It was definitely a memorable event as darkness fell upon us during the middle of the day. Also, thank you to PTA volunteers, Corrie Rae and Jourdy Wallace for organizing behind-the-scenes.

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!

Bring your own lunch or purchase a sack lunch from the Bronco Café. Sack lunches will include a warm Chick-Fil-A sandwich, chips, cookie, and bottled water. Sack lunches available for $8.50 via Skyward account.

Lunch Schedule by Grade

Bring a picnic blanket.
Families will be seated by class on the field.
Meet your child on the Sports Court.
If you have more than one student, plan to stay for each child’s designated lunch time!
Students should eat with their families only during their designated lunch times, please do not allow siblings to attend alternate lunch times. We appreciate your cooperation!
Parents are encouraged to send their children back to class to experience a full day of learning!

In the event of inclement weather, students will eat in the cafeteria. Sadly, parents will not be permitted indoors.

Questions? Missy Peck, Stacy Hicks & Medley Turner

3rd & 4th Grade students may park their bike/scooter on the field between 7:30-8AM. Bikes and scooters must be WALKED to the field, helmets should stay with bike/scooter (hanging on handlebars). Bike parking is designated by classroom, signs with teachers names will be on the field. Gates to the field will be LOCKED at 8:15AM and re-opened at 3PM.

Parents are welcome to watch their kids.

Carpool lane closed from 8 to 10:45AM.

ART CONTEST

View Art Contest Details & Prize Info

Submissions due by 8AM on Friday, April 26 in the office.

Questions? Katherine Ratfliff & Catherine McWilliams

PTA News

A Message from our PTA President, Laura McCallan

We had another busy (and rainy) week at Bradfield! I’d like to again thank Corrie Rae for her assistance to the staff in planning a super fun Eclipse celebration. I know my kids and I will forever remember the excitement of that day here at Bradfield!

I’d also like to thank a few ladies who have been helping with a lot of our Auction “after party” logistics behind the scenes: Thank you to Kathryn Hines & Katie Tauscher (3rd Grade Sleepover), Erin Hodges & Anna Jackson (4th Grade Sleepover), Holland Brown & Dawn Ferrer (Teacher of The Day), and Jess Rugg & Nicole Somerville (Teacher Gift of Time). Thank you ladies for all your hard work and planning!

I’d also like to thank Kamela Aboussie, who planned the perfect breakfast & coffee treat pick me up for our 3rd and 4th Grade staff on Wednesday before STAAR testing day. Thank you Kam for always knowing exactly how to support our staff!

Go Broncos!

Laura McCallan

Highland Park Education Foundation will start us off with a rundown of HPEF, fundraising goals, answer questions about donations and where funds go, etc.

HPISD Assistant Superintendent for Education Services, Dr. Jennifer Collins, will discuss STAAR testing including scoring format and any other STAAR related questions parents might have.

Will be a great meeting! Join us!

Shifts are now open for new volunteers and

for those who want to switch shifts!

Questions? Steve Noviello & Lee Drummond

Upcoming School Events

4/19: Family Picnic
4/23: PTA General Meeting, 8:15AM
4/23: 4th to 5th Grade Parent Transition Meeting (MIS/HPMS Auditorium), 9:30AM & 6:30PM
4/25: Dads Club Cornhole Tournament (Deep Ellum Art Co.), 6-11PM
5/3: 3rd & 4th Grade Bike Rodeo

STAAR Test Dates (3rd & 4th Grade)