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Bear Bulletin Aug. 30
Aug. 30 Bear Bulletin Newsletter
Desiree Coyle

Read the Aug. 30 Bear Bulletin for info about Start with Hello Week, the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally and more! 

Bear Bulletin
What's inside? 

  • Start With Hello Week
  • School Health Advisory Council
  • Safe Stop App Update
  • Homecoming Parade & Community Rally 
  • Clear Bag Policy and Athletic Procedures
  • Free and Reduced Meal Application Deadline
  • Special Dress Days & Monthly Character Spotlight 

 

Hoco Parade and Pep Rally
Community invited to Brewer Homecoming Game Night Parade and Community Rally
Desiree Coyle

WSISD invites students, families and the community to a Homecoming Game Night Parade at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Brewer High School.

WSISD invites students, families and the community to a Homecoming Game Night Parade at 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Brewer High School. Brewer High School organizations will deck out floats to resemble board and video games, with the winning entries winning monetary prizes. 

The event will include food trucks from Awesome Underdawgs (hot dogs), Kona Ice, Chula's Kitchen and Crazy Burger. 

A Community Pep Rally will immediately follow in the newly renovated Brewer High School gym, where awards will be announced as well as the 2024 BHS Homecoming Court.

Hoco Parade and Pep Rally

 

Start with Hello PDF
Start with Hello Week to help create sense of belonging for students
Desiree Coyle

WSISD schools will participate in Start with Hello Week Sept. 9 through 13, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.

WSISD schools will participate in Start with Hello Week Sept. 9 through 13, a national call-to-action week dedicated to making new social connections and creating a sense of belonging among youth.

Start with Hello Week

 

Free Meal Applications
Deadline to apply for free and reduced meals Sept. 27
Desiree Coyle

To be eligible for free or reduced breakfast and lunch, families MUST complete an application by Sept. 27. https://www.wsisd.com/students-families/child-nutrition

To be eligible for free or reduced breakfast and lunch, families MUST complete an application by Sept. 27. Applications from last year will be valid through the end of September. The state approved funding to provide free breakfast for students who are also on the reduced meal plan.

Families must apply through their Schoolcafe account. Create an account or request a paper application from the school’s front office or Child Nutrition Office, 817.367.1310.

Individuals who do not apply will start the 2024-25 school year as a paid student. Families who received a notification letter that the student is directly certified for free or reduced meals should not complete an application. Click here for more information. 

Free Meal Applications
west dedication
Community celebrates dedication of new West Early Learners Academy
Desiree Coyle

White Settlement ISD celebrated the opening of the new West Early Learners Academy during a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 3.

west dedication

White Settlement ISD celebrated the opening of the new West Early Learners Academy, alongside City of White Settlement officials, during a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 3.

Superintendent Frank Molinar recognized the WSISD Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, School Board, BTC, and VLK Architects for their efforts in making the new school a possibility.

“It took a lot of blood, sweat and tears, but here we are today in this beautiful facility, where the lives of our earliest learners will be forever changed,” he said. “This school will provide our kids with new opportunities and experiences, and we thank the citizens of WSISD for exercising their right to vote and for making this a reality for our kids.”

TOTY
WSISD Teachers of Year honored
Desiree Coyle

WSISD honored the 2023-24 Teachers of the Year during a ceremony on April 29.

TOTY

WSISD honored the 2023-24 Teachers of the Year during a ceremony on April 29. Campus Teachers of the Year are: Dr. Paul Danielson, Brewer High School; Anelle Martinez, Brewer Middle School; Monica Harp, North STEAM Academy; Carla Lolless, Tannahill Intermediate; Jenny Simmons, Blue Haze Elementary; Cristina Barnett, Liberty Elementary; Claudia Myers, West Elementary; Haley Belew, Fine Arts Academy; and David Rollins, Virtual Academy of North Texas.

District Elementary Teacher of the Year is Jenny Simmons, and Secondary Teacher of the Year is Carly Lolless. We're so proud of this exceptional group of educators. #BuildingFutureLeaders