AUGUST
15- Meet the Teacher @ 4-6
19- First Day of School
SEPTEMBER
2- Labor Day- No School
6- Grandparent's Breakfast @ 7- 7:30
10- PTA Meeting @ 5:45; Family Fun Event @ 6
11- Individual Fall Pics
27- Start Strong Pep Rally
OCTOBER
8- Fall Into Learning Family Event @ 5:30- 7:30
11-18- Book Fair in Library
14- Student Holiday
15- Individual Fall Pic Retakes
NOVEMBER
1- Pillar Awards @ 8:15
5- Election Day
8- Cougar Store
11- Veteran's Day Ceremony @ 8:15
24- 29- Thanksgiving Break!
DECEMBER
6- Pillar Ceremony @ 8:15
10- Holiday Extravaganza @5:30- 7:30
13- Cougar Store
20- Brauchle Holiday Caroling @ 8:30; Holiday Parties
23- Jan 6- Christmas Break!
JANUARY
7- Welcome Back Students!
20- MLK Day- No School
31- Stay Strong Pep Rally & Cougar Store
FEBRUARY
3- 100th Day of School Parade (TBA)
7- Pillar Awards @ 8:15
11- Valentine's Family Night @ 5:30- 7:30
14- Valentine's Day
17- Columbus Day- No School
28- Cougar Store
28- Mar 7- Book Fair in Library
MARCH
4- PTA/ Spring Frenzy @5:30- 7:30
4- Student Led Conferences & Family Fun
7- Pillar Awards @ 8:15
10-14- Spring Break!
21- Cougar Store
28- Career Day
APRIL
15- 3rd- 5th Reading STAAR
18- Good Friday- No School
23- 3rd- 5th Science STAAR
25- Cougar Store
29- 3rd- 5th Math STAAR
MAY
13- PTA and STEM Night
23- Cougar Store
26- Memorial Day- No School
29- Last Day of School!
Check out the Brauchle Online Merch Store!
Hello Brauchle Cougars!
Please check out our online store where we will be selling our spirit shirts and hoodies this year! The price does vary depending on size. We will have the store open until October 16th. This will give you 2 weeks to order. The turn around time to receive orders will be 2 weeks. Shirts can be delivered to the campus and we will sort out and send home with students.
We are super excited for hoodies this year!
Below is the link for you to click on if you would like to order-
https://www.ourspiritgear.com
Brauchle Clothes Bin Project
Please join PTA in supporting a campus- wide community service project that also serves as a fundraiser for our students. We are very excited to launch the Clothes Bin Project!
Brauchle Elementary PTA and Clothes Bin have partnered to collect old shoes, clothes, and textiles; so please do not throw them away! Just place the items in the green recycling bin located in our parking lot. Every pound of recycled items supports our schools!
Below is a list of textiles that can be placed in the bin:
Clothing: pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, suits, shorts, shirts, tees, tanks
Outerwear: coats, jackets, gloves, hats, scarves
Footwear: shoes, boots, heels, sneakers, sandals, socks, tights
Undergarments: bras, underwear, slips, camisoles
Accessories: hats, belts, ties, scarves, headbands
Handbags: wallets, totes, luggage, backpacks, briefcases
Linens: towels, sheets, comforters, blankets, tablecloths
Meet the Teacher- August 15th
Brauchle Families,
Please join us for our Back to School Meet the Teacher event. Come meet your teacher and see your classroom, then have some fun playing board games in the cafe! Don't forget to bring your school supplies!
We can't wait to see you! It's going to be a fabulous 2024- 2025 school year!
Grandparent's Breakfast
Please join us in celebrating our Grandparents on Friday, September 6, 2024 any time between 7:00- 7:45 am.
Grandparents are so very special so we hope they can make it for breakfast!
Annual Title 1 Meeting 2024- 2025
Tuesday, September 10th at 5:30 p.m.
Meet our fabulous Brauchle Staff! Come join us for an evening filled with lots of different learning and fun! We will have snacks and door prizes as well!
What will we be chatting about?
- What makes Brauchle Title 1?
- Where does our money go? In what ways do we know how to spend our money?
- Review Title 1 components
- Opportunities for Parent involvement
PTA Meeting/ Open House & Title 1 Meeting
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Come by and check out what is happening in your child's classroom. Please see schedule below:
5:15- 5:30 pm- PTA Meeting (Cafeteria)
5:30- 5:55 pm- Title 1 Meeting (Cafeteria)
6:00- 6:25 pm- Session 1 in classrooms
6:30- 6:55 pm- Session 2 in classrooms
GT, Counselor, Reading, Math & Discovery Specialists will be presenting info at both session times as well.
Please join us for Fall Into Learning
Date: Tuesday, October 8th
Time: 6:00- 7:30 pm
**PTA Meeting @ 5:30 pm
Come enjoy nachos, music, math and reading activities!
🚨Volunteers Needed🚨 Hello Brauchle Family, Field Day is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25th!
There are a couple of sessions to choose from (9am-10:30am for Kinder, 1st & 2nd) and (12:30-2pm for 3rd, 4th & 5th).
Use this link to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084EA9A62CA7FA7-52096657-field and please make sure you have your background check complete (fill it out here https://hrvolunteer.nisd.net/TempMod.nsf?Open ) Thank you in advance! Our event is never successful without the help of our volunteers! Thank you so much!
Please email with any questions or concerns at Veronika.velasquez@nisd.net
The Fall Book Fair is Oct.4- Oct. 11
Spend $10.00 during the Fall Into Learning event on Oct. 8th and get a free Alien Doll or Rocket ship keychain!
Limit 2 while supplies last!
See you at the Book Fair!
Cougar Parents,
REMINDER: Monday, October 14 is a student holiday and a planning day for teachers. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15.
Brauchle Field Day- Friday, October 25
Kinder- 2nd grade
9:00 am- 10:30 am
3rd- 5th grades
12:30 pm- 2:00 pm
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for their Field Day. Friday calls for partly cloudy skies, very warm, high of 89 degrees.
Thank you for all your support! Please email me with any questions/ concerns at veronika.velasquez@nisd.net
Halloween Spooktacular- Thursday, October 31st
This event will take place during the school day. Students will visit stations located throughout the campus. Students may wear costumes, but please make sure they are not scary, masks are not allowed, and no weapons. There will be a costume parade @ 2:15 pm.
Donations of small trinkets appreciated. No candy please!
Red Ribbon Week- October 28th- November 1st
Monday- Cougar Pride! Cougars say NO to drugs! Wear your school spirit shirt.
Tuesday- Healthy Choices! Heroes make healthy choices! Wear your superhero shirts.
Wednesday- Just Say NO! Head to toe, just say NO! Wear red from head to toe.
Thursday- Cougars Have Great Character! Dress as your favorite book character. (No scary masks or toy weapons).
Friday- Bright Future! Cougars have a bright future! Wear your college shirts.
Career and Engaged Learning Expo
Please come out and support our fabulous STEM teacher, Ms. Cheryl Perez and our students. We look forward to this amazing event!
Thursday, October 30, 2024
5:30 pm- 7:00 pm
Sandra Day O'Connor High School
AMP Building- Vickery Center
12221 Leslie Rd. Helotes, TX 78023
Brauchle Family Ofrenda
The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a holiday celebrated on the 1st and 2nd of November. During this holiday, family and friends gather to pay their respects and to remember family and friends who have passed away. An ofrenda is the offering placed at an alter during this time.
You are invited to add pictures of your deceased loved ones to our Brauchle Family Ofrenda that will be located in the front hallway. Please send copies of pictures only. They will be glued or stapled and may not be able to be returned after.
Please send your copies to your homeroom teacher. Contact Mrs. Acevedo or Mrs. Garcia if you have any questions!
Veterans Day 2024
Come and join us on Monday, November 11th in the cafeteria at 8:45 am for our ceremony to honor those who have served. Reception to follow in the library. Those who served will get VIP seating. Feel free to wear your uniforms. Thank you for your service!
Generation Texas Week is a week long celebration in Texas schools that highlights the importance of higher education and post secondary options. Please show your support and join us in dressing up on the following days:
Monday- Your future starts at Brauchle! Wear your spirit shirt to show your future starts here!
Tuesday- Hats off to higher education! Wear your favorite hat.
Wednesday- The future is looking bright! Wear your favorite sunglasses.
Thursday- Fall in love with learning! Wear your favorite fall gear.
Friday- Wake up for your future! Wear your favorite pajamas or comfy clothes.
Brauchle PTA extends their sincere appreciation for your continued support with 99 pledges! We're excited to announce an extra incentive, "Bring a friend to the dance party for every additional $50 you raise!" We also extended the fundraiser until Thursday, November 21st. Go Brauchle Cougars!
Fundraiser: November 5- 21
Dance Party: Friday, November 22
Win prizes for every $10 raised!
Throughout the month of December, we want to spread holiday cheer! We hope your child is excited to participate in our dress up days!
2nd- Kick off the Christmas Holidays! Roll out of bed in your Christmas pajamas!
3rd- You're a Gift! Dress like a present!
4th- Tinsel Toes- Wear your holiday socks!
5th- Candy Cane Lane- Wear red & white!
6th- Jingle Bells- Wear your holiday bells and jingle all the way!
9th- Santa Clause is coming to town- Wear your Santa hat!
10th- Frosty the Snowman- Dress like a snowman or wear your favorite scarf.
11th- Help Rudolph light the way- Wear your favorite light up gear!
12th- Rocking around the Christmas tree- Dress like a Christmas character or wear your favorite Christmas tree!
13th- Be a Buddy like Buddy the Elf- Dress up like an elf!
16th- Cozy Cabin Flannel- Wear your favorite plaid or flannel.
17th- Have a Holly Jolly Christmas- Wear all your red & green.
18th- You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch- Wear your grinchy best or Whoville attire!
19th- Deck the Halls- Wear your ugly sweater or festive attire!
20th- Dreaming of a White Christmas- Wear your favorite pajamas or sweats!
Join us for Brauchle's Holiday Extravaganza 2024
Tuesday, December 10th
6:00- 7:30 pm- Extravaganza fun (painting, crafting, family fun)
*Holiday fun dress encouraged! Holiday shirts, bells, lights, etc.
Brauchle Elementary Holiday Sing-A-Long
Brauchle Families,
Feel free to join us for our traditional caroling in the cafeteria on Friday, December 20th at 8:15 am. We love this time with our families!
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!