Bear Creek Elementary -

Did you know that we have BCE students who participate in the GCISD Honors choir? These fifth grade girls have been practicing with students from all over GCISD and sharpening their singing voices. This week, they got to attend their competition and won. We are so proud of the way they represent The Creek! 💛💙🐻

You are all invited to our end of the year celebrations. We are expecting many visitors, please sign up for a fast pass to make the entry to Bear Creek faster. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6r19rTXg0R2RlAo4rwzwt5EWRCN7CYH_mOrkTHqmqEXEz5A/viewform?usp=header Here are the events for each grade level: Pre-K - Thursday, May 22 at 9:30 am (backpack presentation at 9 am) Kinder- Friday, May 16 at 9:30 am (backpack presentation at 9 am) 1st- Thursday, May 15 at 1 pm 2nd - Thursday, May 15 at 2 pm 3rd- Monday, May 19 at 2 pm 4th- Tuesday May 20 at 2 pm 5th- Thursday, May 22- 5th Grade Grade Clap out at 8:50 am (end of the year celebration is at the high school in the evening does NOT require a fast pass)

BCE is incredibly proud to celebrate our Special Olympics athlete, Ahab! 🏅 He was honored at the Special Olympics banquet for his outstanding season. A big thank you to Ms. Workman, his teacher, for all her support. Ahab’s hard work and determination truly shine, and we’re so proud of his achievements! 💛💙🐻

🎨Honoring Our Everyday Heroes! Our amazing school police officer, Officer Solis, challenged our students to create artwork celebrating the superheroes in our police force. The creativity and spirit shown by our Cubs was big. THANK YOU to all the students who participated - your art beautifully honors the dedication and bravery of our officers. We’re so proud of your efforts and grateful for Officer Solis' commitment to building positive connections in our community!

🏅 What an incredible Field Day! 🏅 Our amazing Coach Adkins organized a fun-filled morning where students transformed into athletes, giving their all to help their teams succeed in every activity. The energy, teamwork, and smiles were absolutely inspiring! We’re so grateful for our PE coaches, Coach Adkins and Coach Veil, who not only make fitness fun but also prepare our Cubs for a bright and active future. Thank you for your dedication and passion!

Our amazing third grade teachers teamed up with our school librarian to host a special School Learning Night for families. We enjoyed a delightful story walk and spent quality time visiting with families under the Texas sky. 🌳📚 Huge thanks to our third grade team for their commitment to build such a strong, supportive community. We love how you make learning fun and bring us all together! 💙✨

BCE Loves the Lunch Heroes. Our PTA in partnership with our administration team celebrated our Lunch Heroes with a giant lunch sack full of goodies. Thank you for taking care of the Bear Creek Bears! 💛💙🐻

The BCE teachers and support staff take such good care of each other. The Pre-K team organized the sweetest celebration to honor Mrs. Taylor and her baby boy. We are happy for you and your family Mrs. Taylor.

Thank you to the PTA for creating the best experiences for our Cubs. This Silent Auction winner got a ride in a fire truck to school last week! 💛💙🐻

Just a friendly reminder that next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's a wonderful opportunity to show our amazing educators how much we value their dedication. To help you celebrate them, we've gathered a list of their favorite treats.

Blue Paws and Golden Paws are awarded to students for following the Creek Credo. The Cubs showed respect, kindness, worked hard and gave no excuses. The teachers and staff at BCE recognized their efforts.

Level Up Staff Congratulations to our staff leveling up! We're thrilled to celebrate two members of our Bear Creek Elementary community this week for truly embodying our "Level Up" spirit: Nurse Maggie and Coach Veil! Nurse Maggie went above and beyond on the 5th-grade field trip, demonstrating her commitment to the well-being of everyone at Bear Creek – students and teachers alike. Her caring presence ensures our entire school community feels safe and supported. Thank you, Nurse Maggie, for always going the extra mile! Coach Veil consistently models a "no excuses" attitude, inspiring our students to persevere and strive for their best. His dedication to fostering a strong and resilient spirit within our school is truly commendable. Thank you, Coach Veil, for your inspiring leadership! Let's all take a moment to appreciate their incredible contributions to our Bear Creek family.

We are so thankful for all the teacher appreciation! Coach Veil was appreciated this morning by a 5th grade Cub family with the kindest gift basket filled with sports things and his favorites. Thank you Bear Creek Families 💛💙🐻

We are so thankful to our PTA families for all they do for our staff. The gift card collection for teacher appreciation week is underway and the PTA is still in need of gift cards. Link to Sign Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A9AD2BA0FD0-56117204-teacher#/

One of our goals each day is to make sure we leave our work spaces neat and orderly so our custodian crew can do the cleaning. Our Cubs are recognized for their efforts to keep their rooms "squeaky clean" with the coolest 🏆 trophy. Congratulations to Ms. Workman's class for keeping their rooms squeaky clean.

Test score release dates are here! Families can access STAAR, STAAR Alternate 2, TELPAS and TELPAS Alternate results in Skyward Family Portal on the scheduled dates below: 🗓️ Monday, April 28, 2025 - TELPAS Alternate Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-2 Emergent Bilingual 🗓️ Tuesday, June 10, 2025 - STAAR End of Course English I, English II, Biology, Algebra I, U.S. History Score Release 🗓️ Thursday, June 12, 2025 - TELPAS Score Release for Listening/Speaking and Reading/Writing for grades K-12 Emergent Bilingual 🗓️ Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - STAAR grades 3-8 Reading/Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies Score Release 🗓️ Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - STAAR Alternate 2 grades 3-8 and End of Course Score Release 🗓️ Thursday, July 31, 2025 - June STAAR End of Course Score Release Need help accessing scores? Click the link for instructions and more information: www.gcisd.net/page/staar.

🌟 Shout Out to Our Amazing School Volunteers! 🌟A special shout out to Mr. Argenbright who volunteers to coordinate our PTA volunteers. 💛We want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible volunteers who make our school such a special place for both our teachers and students. Your dedication, kindness, and hard work brighten our hallways and enrich our classrooms every single day. Whether you’re helping with events, supporting teachers, or simply lending a helping hand, your impact is immeasurable. Thank you for being the heart of our school community and for making a difference in the lives of our kids. We couldn’t do it without you! 💙📚✨ 💛💙🐻

Field Day Fast Pass Sign-Up - May 2nd! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeso-REOJzfI4l7TyRUUB9vaVsL5STdSBrpR4Mh_9AxjwJb0w/viewform?usp=preview

We love Ms. Vick and Ms. Stewart. Happy Administrative Assistant Day. We appreciate you! 💛💙🐻

Level Up Staff Congratulations to our staff leveling up! Dr. Cortesio: Let's give a big round of applause for Dr. Cortesio! She's been absolutely phenomenal this year, pouring her energy into our young musicians across five grade levels for evening programs and leading our fantastic 4th/5th-grade choir. Dr. Cortesio has been on a mission to help our Cubs discover their singing voices and learn what it takes to be great singers. Her dedication and passion are truly inspiring, and she consistently goes above and beyond for our students and Bear Creek. No excuses, just great music happening here! We're definitely seeing our students Level Up their musical talents under her guidance. Ms. Vick: Beth has been working tirelessly behind the scenes, navigating budget deadlines with extreme focus. She's been relentless in ensuring our educators have the materials and resources they need to keep the learning engaging and impactful right up to the very last day. Whether it's sourcing that specific type of paper for a special project or making sure a teacher has the tech support they need, Ms. Vick is always on it! So, a huge thank you, Ms. Vick! We are incredibly proud and grateful for your dedication and the positive impact you have on our entire school. You're helping us all level up!