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SPRING BREAK PHOTO CONTEST
Bryan ISD employees are invited to submit a photo of themselves doing something interesting during your Spring Break vacation to info@bryanisd.org by 12 p.m. April 10 with “PHOTO CONTEST” in the subject line of the email. Please include a 1-3 sentence caption of what you are doing in the photo in the body of your email.
The winner will be announced in the next newsletter and will receive $50 worth of Chick-fil-A gift cards. One entry per person and one photo per entry. The photo must be safe for work and will be shared in the April edition of Inside Bryan ISD.
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.
Tonight: Student Acting at its Finest – What are you doing tonight? At the One Act Play Showcase 7 p.m. at the Rudder High School Auditorium, you can catch two great performances-in-one from Rudder and Bryan High’s theatre programs. Donations can be given to each program at the door. Click here for more information.
Tomorrow: Color Guard State Championships – Bryan High’s color guard will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Texas Color Guard State Championships at Reed Arena. Let’s support our hometown squad! The JV winter guard (pictured in the pink bows) were named the TCGC Scholastic Regional A Red Division Champions last weekend.
April 7: “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!” – Raise money for Bryan ISD’s Hope’s Locker and College Station ISD’s Chrissy’s Closet by watching Sandlot 2 p.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, April 7 at the Queen Theatre. You heard that right, its a raising money for a great cause while watching a classic summer-is-around-the-corner movie at the same time extravaganza! Come in your best baseball attire.
Click for additional information and tickets.
April 7: Community Spring Fest – First United Methodist is bringing FREE Food, Music, Bounce Houses, and Blue Ribbon Pie Contest to Sue Haswell Park 3 p.m.-6 p.m. April 7. A food collection will be taken up for the local food pantry. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, friends, and family for a fun day celebrating our community! Click here for more information.
April 12: Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt – Who said egg hunts are just for kids? The City of College Station’s free ages 18+ egg hunt at Wolf Pen Creek Park will feature lawn games, a selfie booth, joy jumps and music from the 1980s–2000s. The event begins at 7 p.m. and the egg hunt starts at 9 p.m. Guests may bring their own refreshments. Coolers must be 48 quarts or smaller. Alcohol, glass containers and pets are not allowed. Click here for more information.
April 13: Free Gumbo! – Enjoy complimentary gumbo at the Wixon Valley Gumbo Cookoff 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Wixon Valley City Hall (9500 East State Hwy 21 Bryan, TX 77808). Anyone can get a free single sample of gumbo from every participating gumbo team. For a $10 donation, you become a VIP and can sample all the gumbo you want while supplies last.
April 13: One Day, Two Art Fairs! – Experience the art from student artists at schools across Bryan ISD 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Bryan High School. Then head Downtown to experience amazing local art and music in one of the best downtown’s in Texas at the 10th Annual Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
April 13: Rudder Rangerette Spring Show & Mini Clinic – Your child can dance with the Rudder RangeRettes Saturday, April 13! Each dancer will get to learn a routine, play games, receive a T-Shirt and perform at the RangeRettes Spring Show. Click here for more information. Bryan High Shy-Annes Spring Show – All Bryan ISD Employees will receive free admission at the Sy-Annes’ Spring Show 7 p.m. April 13 at the Bryan ISD Performing Arts Center. Non-employees purchase tickets for $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Contact taylor.torres@bryanisd.org for more information.
April Brazos Valley Races: Let’s Lace Up Those Running Shoes!
APRIL 5: Kyle Field Run the Ramps 7:30 p.m. at Kyle Field Learn More
APRIL 6: Run of Heroes 8:30 a.m. at the Texas A&M Quad Learn More
APRIL 14: Wine & Roses Festival 5K & Half 6 a.m. at Messina Hof Estate Winery & Resort Learn More
APRIL 28: Cops + Robbers In Hot Pursuit 5K & Fun Run 8 a.m. at Rudder High School Learn More
*These are just a few of the many races going on in the Brazos Valley throughout the year.
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.
SPREAD THE WORD
Need bluebonnet photos? How are those nails looking? About time for an oil change? … Our talented CTE students can do all that & more at affordable prices. Check the flyer below or bryanisd.org/cte for details.
KUDOS
Kicking the Competition
Congrats to Long Intermediate School instructor Teddy Coleman for being named the Kickstart Kids Instructor of the Year for our region!
View Positive Facebook Comments about Teddy and his Award
Influencing the Industry
John Rokenbrod, software analyst, was recently named K-12 Influencer of the Year by Laserfiche, a software company specializing in records management and document imaging. Congrats, John!
Learn How Bryan ISD Uses Laserfiche products
Mentoring in the Choir Room & Beyond
Alex Medlock, Bryan High choir director, was recently featured in the Eagle for serving as a mentor in his position in Bryan ISD, in his church and in the community.
View Positive Facebook Comments about Alex and his Service
View the Recent Article in The Eagle about Alex
Know a Bryan ISD employee who deserves recognition in the Kudos section? Please submit the name of the person and the reason they deserve recognition to info@bryanisd.org with “KUDOS” in the subject line.
AND THE WINNER IS…
Neely Chapman, Fannin Elementary
Congrats to Neely Chapman, Fannin Elementary resource teacher, for winning the February Inside Bryan ISD Funny Photo Contest!
She earned a $50 Chick-fil-A gift card for the photo on the right titled #ourmorningfix.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Social Media Spotlight
Full-Day PreK is now a reality in Bryan ISD! You can enroll your child in PreK now at Bonham, Bowen, Houston & Mitchell for the 2019-2020 school year, and Bryan ISD employees get a $75 discount. Lessons will be taught by certified teachers. The developmentally appropriate, multi-sensory PreK experiences are focused on getting your child ready for success when they begin Kindergarten. Learn More at bryanisd.org/PreK. Spread the word!
In the News Highlight
Nine Neal Elementary in Bryan ISD students presented at Columbia University in the City of New York during their Spring Break! At a conference of technology and education leaders from around the world, fourth-graders from Bryan ISD presented tech-infused science projects. The trip was made possible thanks to the help of Texas A&M College of Architecture, Research at Texas A&M, the new Texas A&M University Institute of Technology Infused Learning, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church & numerous individual donors. Learn more:
- The Eagle – Sharing Science: Neal Elementary Group Travels to New York City for FabLearn Conference
- Texas A&M Today – Texas A&M Hosts NYC Trip for Bryan ISD Students to Demonstrate Science Projects at Fablearn
ESSENTIAL EIGHT
Bryan ISD students learned about courage in March. You are encouraged to continue help spreading the word about the importance of staying courageous.
REMEMBERING PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH
Viking Baseball will be hosting President George Bush 41 night at the Bryan High baseball field on 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12. The night will honor the legacy and life of President George H.W. Bush. Prior to the game, the director of the Bush Library museum will throw out the first pitch. The team will present him with a commemorative hat and jersey that will be displayed at the President George H.W. Bush Presidential Library Center.
BRYAN ISD
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