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GREAT NEWS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION!
Legislation, which has yet to be signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, could include some good news for public education in Texas. Learn more from Dr. Whitbeck’s recent interview with KBTX:
AND THE $100 WINNER IS…
The winner of our $100 grand prize in April’s Inside Bryan ISD Caption This Contest is Leslie Johnston, Mitchell Elementary kindergarten teacher!
Leslie submitted the following caption for the photo below:When the last faculty meeting of the year is over and someone will not quit asking questions!
Honorable Mentions
GOOD NEWS! April’s Caption This Contest Honorable Mention winners below will receive a “be our guest” card for one free sandwich or 8-count nuggets if you come by Communications in the Bryan ISD Administration Building (Suite 2200) before June 27 (Monday-Thursday). The gift is courtesy of our beloved Inside Bryan ISD sponsor.
- Melissa West: “When you’re having the best Friday…until you realize it’s Tuesday.”
- Laura Stafford: “I’m not bossy. I’ve got skills- leadership skills!”
MEET BRYAN ISD
Our video series Meet Bryan ISD is designed to be a special treat just for you! We want to get to know more about the amazing employees that make this District a better place. Enjoy!
*Please note, the video will likely be blocked at your work computer because of its social media classification.
KUDOS
Bryan ISD Employees of the Year
The 2019 Bryan ISD Employee Awards was a special moment recognizing all the hard work from our teachers & staff this year! Congrats to all our employees, including retirees, those who were recognized for years of service & the following award-winning employees.
The following employees are pictured from left to right winning their awards in no particular order:
Auxiliary Employee of the Year: Francisco “Paco” Diaz
Paraprofessional of the Year: Charlette Castile
Administrator of the Year: Alma Velez
Elementary Teacher of the Year: Yvette Barrera
Secondary Teacher of the Year: Laura King
Rookie Teacher of the Year: Kathleen Menchaca
Professional Specialist of the Year: Denise Ramirez
Local & National Recognition for Bryan ISD Employees
May was a big month for awards in Bryan ISD!
The following employees are pictured from left to right winning their awards in no particular order:
Kellee Palmer, Davila assistant principal: Named a #BeRemarkable winner by Daniel Stark Law, P.C.
Lester Banks, Bryan High campus monitor & community service coordinator: Named a LifeChanger of the Year by the National Life Group.
Kathleen Menchaca, Jones Elementary bilingual teacher: Named Texas Teachers 2019 Teacher of the Year, thanks to your vote!
Colleen Holmes, Bryan High aquatic science teacher: Named A Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas!
Outstanding Educators
Know a Bryan ISD employee who deserves recognition in the Kudos section next school year? Please submit the name of the person and the reason they deserve recognition to info@bryanisd.org with “KUDOS” in the subject line.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Social Media Spotlight
Thanks to everyone who supported their colleagues at the 2019 Bryan ISD Employee Awards. View all the smiles in the photo album below.
Click here to View the Entire Photo Album
In the News Highlight
Thanks in part to your vote, the Bryan ISD 2019 Bond passed by 86 percent! Remember though, the bond was Part 1 of 2 in the “2 Bonds, 1 Vision: Unlimited Student Success” plan.
Click Here for More Information about the 2020 Bond
Earlier this month, KBTX aired a story about the Bryan ISD moving forward with projects funded through the 2019 Bond and beginning planning for the 2020 Bond.
KBTX: Bryan ISD Moving Forward with Projects after Bond Election Passes
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bryan/College Station is a vibrant place to live, learn and play. We live in a community with numerous opportunities to experience culture, music and exciting events. The upcoming events below are just a few of the many ways you can plug into our community.
June 1: Reel ‘Em In – This Saturday from 7-11 a.m at Stephen C. Beachy Central Park Pond, you can catch fish with your kids, watch them jump in bounce houses and take photos of them in front of emergency vehicles. Click here for more information.
June 8: Brazos Valley Roller Derby Match – Grab some Blue Bell in Brenham and then head over to the Silver Wings Ballroom to cheer on your Brazos Valley Roller Derby team 6 p.m. Saturday, June 8! Click here for more information.
June 14: Summer Music – Enjoyable Free Music kicks off 8 p.m. June 14 in KBTX’s Summer Sunset Series at the Palace Theatre in Downtown Bryan. Click here for additional information.
June 21: “I wrote you 365 letters. I wrote you every day for a year…it wasn’t over, it still isn’t over!” – Grab a friend and head to the Queen Theatre at 8 p.m. June 21 for its Ladies Night presentation of The Notebook. Click here for ticket information.
Wednesday: Salsa Dancing – Learn to salsa dance or show off the moves you already know 9 p.m. each Wednesday at The Village Cafe Click for additional information.
YOU’RE APPRECIATED
Teachers can receive free tickets to the June 5 Brazos Valley Bombers game! Check the flyer below for details about how to receive the tickets.
BRYAN ISD
Children First. Always.
