Bear Essentials

It is hard to believe that the first week with F2F learners is already in the books. Short work weeks always feel long for some reason but the days never feel long enough. I was very impressed with how well you seemed to be managing the dual instructional environment. I know it isn't easy to do, but you have proven that it is doable. Thank you for the long hours that you have put in and for the extra preparation, it does make a difference. I hope everyone gets a chance to decompress a little this weekend because you deserve it! I want to commend everyone's efforts in helping practice the routines and procedures for arrival, dismissal, hallway, restroom, lunch, and recess. Getting it right, right now is important to the welfare of us all. Therefore, we must all be clear and adamant with our expectations for social distancing and proper mask etiquette.

Announcements:

• If you haven’t already please complete the Campus Needs Assessment. Your responses are confidential and will give me an idea on what has worked for our campus in the past and areas of growth you’d like to see. If you are new, please still complete with the mindset of what you envision for our campus! Deadline to complete is September 13th.

https://forms.gle/anyCTAGnuC3S7G3B7

• Education Go Get it Week Sept. 14-18
• Guidance begins this month - Topic What can my counselor do for me?

Mindful moment for teachers:

“We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.” -Brené Brown

How will you show yourself compassion each day?

Student tip:

This week as our students return, they will undoubtedly experience many emotions. Fear, anxiety, joy. One of the best ways to connect with our students is to empathize with their experiences. This week try: “I know that’s hard for you...”

Sept 14- College Week (see Mrs. Boulter's email)

Sept 15- National Hispanic Heritage Month

Sept 16- Happy Birthday Maria Santos (cafe)

Sept 17- Team GISD

• Shout out to Diana for her zip tie tag idea(it really helped)
• Shout out to Mrs. Moore for suggesting the magnetic bathroom passes
• Shout out to Liz and Diana for helping prepare the tags for distribution
• Thanks to Vanessa and Sandy for guiding students through the cafeteria and into their hallways in the mornings
• Thank you Sandy for covering a class for us on Friday. (You rock!)
• Shout out to Marquez for distributing consumables
• Shout out to DeAnn for getting us the supplies we need
• Shout out to nurse Reilly for managing our clinic needs and following up with the appropriate people
• Thelma celebrated a birthday yesterday Happy Birthday Thelma
• Shout out to our temperature checkers (Lissandra, Josh, Julie, and Siduk)
• Shout out to our Specials team for managing dismissal duty
• Thank you to Elsa and Brittany for managing daycare dismissal
• Thank you to our morning hall monitors

Our Mission:

Bullock Elementary, in partnership with our students, families, and community, is committed to providing all students a secure environment that inspires and develops life-long learners.

Email: bltriche@garlandisd.net
Website: www.garlandisdschools.net/bullock
Location: 3909 Edgewood Drive, Garland, TX, USA
Phone: (972)494-8308
Twitter: @Bullock_Bears