Hello Bransford families! 

We hope you're settling into the school year and that your first month back has been a great one.

The Bransford PTA has been hard at work, and thanks to your incredible support, we've reached 501 memberships so far!  While we haven't yet hit our goal of 618 memberships for the year, we're proud to celebrate some exciting milestone achievements:

• Voice for Every Child – Awarded for having a membership for every child enrolled at Bransford.

• Head Start Award – Earned by reaching 75% of last year’s membership total early in the year.

• Early Bird Award – Given for reaching 100% of last year’s membership total.

• Snappy Increase Award – Recognizing our growth beyond 100% of last year’s total.

• Golden Apple Award – A huge THANK YOU to Ms. Gerdes and our incredible staff for achieving 100% faculty participation.

These awards are a reflection of our strong community and shared commitment to supporting every child. Thank you for being a part of this success!

Looking ahead, we have some exciting events this month:

• PTA General Membership Meeting – Join us on Thursday, September 18th at 6:30 PM in the BES cafeteria. 

• Family Picnic – Our first ever Family Picnic is happening on Friday, September 26th at 6:00 PM. We hope to see you there!

• Laps for Learning – Our much-loved fundraiser kicks off this month! Be on the lookout for more details soon. Our committee is working hard to make this year’s event the best one yet!

Thank you for your continued support and involvement. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!

Best,

Jennifer Roorda

BES PTA President

president@bransfordpta.com

These first few weeks of school were a whirlwind! Our Membership VP Paul Burris didn’t just survive it—he crushed it. 

Thanks to his incredible drive and dedication, Bransford PTA hit the Platinum Voice for Every Child Membership Award less than a week after school started. 

And he hasn’t stopped since—continuing to knock membership goals out of the park.

Paul’s impact goes way beyond membership numbers.

You’ll find him everywhere. All over campus, all the time:

 • Supporting our Dad’s Club and welcoming students to school during High 5 Friday’s 

 • Chairing our Fall Festival, working behind the scenes to make it magical

 • Leading campus beautification, from freshening up flower containers to hauling water in the Texas heat to keep our plants thriving

 • Lifting heavy things, fixing what needs fixing, and doing the behind-the-scenes work

Whatever Bransford needs, Paul is there with a smile on his face—showing up, pitching in, and making things better for our kids, our staff, and our community.

The next time you’re at a BES PTA event, look for Paul and be sure to say THANK YOU for all he does!

Every PTA needs a Paul!

Many of you have asked how you can support Bransford.  Below are some optional things you can do now to show your support for our school:

• Sign up as a volunteer!  You can sign up for Bransford Dad's Club, a classroom helper or for other events and programs at school.  You can indicate your volunteer preferences on our volunteer page after you have registered.  Submitting your preferences here is not a commitment!  This will add you to our contact list to be notified of opportunities.
• Complete your volunteer background check!  This is required every year by GCISD. Complete it HERE.

This month, we’re celebrating the power of fruits and vegetables and how they help us stay healthy, happy, and full of energy. Eating more plants doesn’t have to be hard—it can be fun! Try adding colorful fruits to your breakfast, crunchy veggies to your lunchbox, or exploring new recipes together as a family. Whether at home, at school, or on the go, every bite of fruits and veggies makes a difference for a healthier lifestyle. 

Bransford Elementary PTA

601 Glade Road

Colleyville, TX 76034

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