{"id":527,"date":"2019-03-01T07:03:39","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T01:03:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/?p=527"},"modified":"2020-11-04T22:07:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T16:07:08","slug":"optimism-is-essential-in-bryan-isd-february-newsletter-issue-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/2019\/03\/01\/optimism-is-essential-in-bryan-isd-february-newsletter-issue-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimism is Essential in Bryan ISD &#8211; February Newsletter (Issue 5)"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>INSIDE BRYAN ISD IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CHICK-FIL-A BRYAN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-521 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/01\/logo-Bryan-CFA-1-300x169.png\" alt=\"Chick-fil-A Bryan Logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/01\/logo-Bryan-CFA-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/01\/logo-Bryan-CFA-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/01\/logo-Bryan-CFA-1.png 933w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>FUNNY PHOTO CONTEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-542\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/whitefunnyphoto-1024x341.jpg\" alt=\"Funny Photo Contest Group of Photos\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/whitefunnyphoto-1024x341.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/whitefunnyphoto-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/whitefunnyphoto-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/whitefunnyphoto.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Calling all funny employees! You&#8217;re invited to submit one funny photo of <strong>yourself in your school\/campus\/office\/athletic field to info@bryanisd.org by 12 p.m. March 21 with &#8220;FUNNY PHOTO&#8221; in the subject line<\/strong>. You&#8217;re welcome to include other employees in the photo, but there is <strong>ONE ENTRY\/PERSON<\/strong> so decide among yourselves who the primary subject of the photo is. If you&#8217;re sending a group photo or your face is obscured, please describe which one you are.\u00a0Duplicate photos entered by multiple employees will be excluded from consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Also, <strong>if students are used in your photo, please ensure that they are &#8220;photo-safe&#8221;<\/strong> (your school&#8217;s front office can provide that information). And, please do not disturb other classrooms in taking your photo. Finally, please ensure your photo submission is appropriate and safe for work.<\/p>\n<p>Other than that, be creative, use props (mascot heads, funny outfits, etc.) and have fun!<\/p>\n<p>The winner will be announced in next month&#8217;s edition of Inside Bryan ISD and will be rewarded with a $50 gift card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>P.S. If you&#8217;re using a phone to email us the photo, please send it using the high-quality setting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>MEET BRYAN ISD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xdlwlk1tBZA\" width=\"307\" height=\"173\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em>*Please note, the video will likely be blocked at your work computer because of its social media classification.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>KUDOS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>International Success<\/b><\/p>\n<aside class=\"summary cf\">\n<div id=\"js_8ht\" class=\"_5pbx userContent _3576\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-580\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC03851-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Naveen Cunha Smiling\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC03851-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC03851-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC03851.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Congrats to Naveen Cunha, SFA Middle School Odyssey coordinator, who was recently honored as a 2019 ITEEA Teacher Excellence Award winner, putting him among the best teachers in the world!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bryanisd.org\/apps\/news\/article\/969807\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Positive Facebook Comments About Naveen &amp; His Award<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"summary cf\"><strong><strong><br \/>\nServant Leadership<\/strong><\/strong><\/aside>\n<aside class=\"summary cf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-574 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Alison-Boggan-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"Alison Boggan Headshot\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Alison-Boggan-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Alison-Boggan-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Alison-Boggan-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"js_214\" class=\"_5pbx userContent _3576\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\">\n<p>Congrats to Kemp-Carver Elementary Principal Alison Boggan who was recently honored by the Brazos Valley African American Museum for her 21 years in education in Bryan ISD, all at Kemp Elementary and Kemp-Carver Elementary as a teacher and administrator!<\/p>\n<p>In being honored, her strength in community outreach was recognized, including her involvement with local churches &amp; businesses to provide mentors &amp; additional learning experiences for students. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BryanISD\/photos\/a.95725972257\/10157077277207258\/?type=3&amp;theater\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View Positive Facebook Comments About Alison &amp; Her Award<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside class=\"summary cf\">\n<aside class=\"summary cf\"><\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"summary cf\"><b><b><b><b><b>Valued Dedication<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-600\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/susan-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Susan Palvas with husband\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/susan-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/susan-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/susan.jpg 913w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>An employee at another school took notice of the outstanding work of Susan Pavlas, Branch Elementary assistant principal, recently and wrote the following message of affirmation to us about Susan&#8217;s work:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>&#8220;Susan is always attending events for the district and her campus, and she&#8217;s posting all these exciting things on social media. She&#8217;s also at community events, tying in positive aspects of the district, and again posting on social media. Susan is very positive and a real advocate for the district. She&#8217;s always getting the word out about the awesomeness of Bryan ISD. I think she&#8217;s a great candidate to &#8220;spotlight&#8221; in the Kudos section.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"gmail_quote\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><strong><strong><strong><br \/>\nBryan Collegiate Goes to Austin<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-620\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/BCHS-presenting-1-300x214.jpg\" alt=\"Tommy Roberts &amp; Christina Richardson at the Texas Capitol\" width=\"300\" height=\"214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/BCHS-presenting-1-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/BCHS-presenting-1.jpg 723w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Bryan Collegiate Principal Tommy Roberts and Director of Advanced Academics Christina Richardson recently presented at the Texas Capitol about developing a career and college readiness model for schools and how it worked in Bryan ISD with Bryan Collegiate High School.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>&#8220;This was an incredible opportunity to let legislators and TEA staff know that the early college model works and to also tell about the extraordinary work that we are doing in Bryan,&#8221; Roberts said.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"gmail_quote\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>Bryan Collegiate was picked out of 170 Early College High Schools in Texas to present at the legislative briefing. The purpose was to speak to legislators, legislative staffers, and to TEA officials about the Early College High School model and why these schools are good for Texas and our economy. Way to go Tommy and Christina!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Know\u00a0a 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 &#8220;KUDOS&#8221; in the subject line.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>IN\u00a0CASE YOU MISSED IT<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Social Media Spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may have seen several of the Oscar-nominated films, but have you seen Bryan ISD&#8217;s feature-length movie? Our Facebook Live stream of the Bryan ISD Showcase ran for 1 hour and 29 minutes and 31 seconds, but it was chock-full of an hour and a half of fun!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBryanISD%2Fvideos%2F322271691728215%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=307\" width=\"307\" height=\"173\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>In the News Highlight<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"js_2cg\" class=\"_5pbx userContent _3576\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\">\n<div id=\"js_m9\" class=\"_5pbx userContent _3576\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\">\n<p>Bailey Robert, Bryan High School Assistant Theatre Director, door decoration honoring Katherine Johnson for Black History Month quickly went viral on social media and generated several local media stories. One day after a photo of the door was posted on Bailey&#8217;s personal Facebook page, it received over 10,000 likes and 7,000 shares. The total reach for the photo posted on Bryan ISD&#8217;s Facebook page is 92,779 people!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kagstv.com\/article\/news\/bryan-high-school-door-decorations-go-viral\/499-6c184cb7-3498-4def-b38c-beb3fabf948a?fbclid=IwAR2giOEuT9Dt-wj1xkrUDDowoZ7xAqWbkSrUbE-TEQ-HCPytKe6N-se02uc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KAGS &#8211; Bryan High School Door Decorations Go Viral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbtx.com\/content\/news\/Treat-of-the-Day-Bryan-ISD-door-decoration-goes-viral-506008161.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">KBTX &#8211; Bryan ISD Door Decoration Goes Viral<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kxxv.com\/story\/39996034\/bryan-isd-teacher-creates-door-to-honor-black-history-month\">KXXV &#8211; Bryan ISD Teacher Creates Door to Honor Black History Month<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"js_2cg\" class=\"_5pbx userContent _3576\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;K&quot;}\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\" src=\"https:\/\/media.kagstv.com\/embeds\/video\/499-ac54c450-9d9d-46c7-b972-22d6d5855918\/iframe\" width=\"307\" height=\"173\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nMs. Robert&#8217;s door wasn&#8217;t the only amazing #BlackHistoryMonth door in the District. Check out some these other amazing doors:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-633\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.22.04-PM-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"door contest winners\" width=\"390\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.22.04-PM-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.22.04-PM.jpg 494w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><strong>AND THE WINNER IS&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Co<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-498\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/01\/shutterstock_659858677-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"caption this chipmunk\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>ngrats to <strong>Tori Potts<\/strong>, Rudder High photography teacher, for winning\u00a0the Caption This $50 Chick-fil-A gift card prize giving the &#8220;shocked animal&#8221; photo below the following caption:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>&#8220;*Gasp* You mean to tell me there is cake in the teacher&#8217;s lounge??? *gasp*&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-539\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC04062-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tori Potts - Feb. Newsletter Winner\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC04062-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC04062-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/DSC04062-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Honorable Mentions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Heath Fleming, Davila Middle School library assistant:<\/strong> \u201cWhat?! We still have 5 more weeks till Spring Break!\u201d (Editor\u2019s Note: We are at T-Minus 2 weeks until the break now, Heath).<br \/>\n<strong>Carly Delino, Jones Elementary counselor:<\/strong> When Target puts school supplies in the dollar bins.<br \/>\n<strong>Peyton Bolls, Houston Elementary 2nd-grade teacher:<\/strong> \u201cDid she just say a full week of jeans days?!\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Candice Bellis, Rayburn Odyssey math teacher:<\/strong> The look on my face when someone says, \u201cbeing a teacher must be soooo easy!\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Grace Hardy, Transportation driver:<\/strong> \u201cI got a carrot slice and you got CHOCOLATE?!!\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">GOOD NEWS! February&#8217;s Caption This Honorable Mention winners will receive a &#8220;one free sandwich&#8221; Chick-fil-A discount card in their interoffice mail soon courtesy of our beloved Inside Bryan ISD sponsor.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<aside class=\"summary cf\"><b><b>SHOWCASING BRYAN ISD<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<aside><\/aside>\n<aside class=\"summary cf\">Members of the Bryan ISD Communications team attended the 2019 Texas School Public Relations Association (TSPRA) Annual Convention recently and walked out with six awards recognizing their work in the 2017-2018 school year!<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-573 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190202145630191_COVER-1024x732.jpg\" alt=\"Pic of the Communications Team at Showcase\" width=\"1024\" height=\"732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190202145630191_COVER-1024x732.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190202145630191_COVER-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/00100lPORTRAIT_00100_BURST20190202145630191_COVER-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: left;\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;H&quot;}\">\n<p>The Communications department received three Gold Stars Awards from TSPRA for work on the Grow With Us brochure, school fact cards and a photo featuring a Bryan ISD volunteer. Additionally, two Silver Stars were given to Bryan ISD Communications for its Explore Academy and Story of My Photo videos. Finally, the team earned a Crystal Commendation Certificate of Merit for its work on the District\u2019s Tax Ratification Election. We are honored to have the privilege to help tell the Bryan ISD story here at home and around our state!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-624 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.13.55-PM.jpg\" alt=\"altogether tspra award pics\" width=\"494\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.13.55-PM.jpg 494w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2019\/02\/Screen-Shot-2019-02-27-at-4.13.55-PM-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"_3x-2\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-ft=\"{&quot;tn&quot;:&quot;H&quot;}\"><strong>UPCOMING\u00a0COMMUNITY EVENTS<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-96 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2018\/10\/community-final.jpg\" alt=\"community final\" width=\"2560\" height=\"853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2018\/10\/community-final.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2018\/10\/community-final-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2018\/10\/community-final-768x256.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.bryanisd.org\/InsideBryanISD\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/679\/2018\/10\/community-final-1024x341.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>March 2:\u00a0Acappellooza &#8211;<\/strong> Attention Pitch Perfect fans, you can witness performances from the finest collegiate acapella groups from across Texas at 7 p.m. March 2 at the Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&amp;M. <a href=\"https:\/\/boxoffice.tamu.edu\/online\/seatSelect.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for ticket information<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"giphy-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/embed\/mtYFxSWRTYRrO\" width=\"307\" height=\"173\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><strong>March 2: Outdoor Texas Country Music &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Celebrate Texas&#8217; Independence with Josh Abbot Band, Wade Bowen, Parker McCollum and others at the Republic of Texas Festival at Wolf Pen Creek March 2. Gates open at 4 p.m.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roadhousetickets.com\/Ticket\/Detail\/799\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for ticket information<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 7: Looking for Your Next Great Read? &#8211;<\/strong> You can find it at the BCS Public Library &amp; The Village Cafe&#8217;s Afternoon Book Tasting. Light refreshments will be served, with drinks available for purchase. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1664331007046997\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View RSVP info and additional details here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong>March 22: The Boston Pops &#8211;<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Affectionately known as &#8220;America&#8217;s Orchestra,&#8221; the Boston Pops perform John Williams\u2019 iconic film scores include <em>E.T.: the Extra-Terrestrial, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark<\/em>, and countless others. The performance will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 at the Rudder Auditorium at Texas A&amp;M.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/boxoffice.tamu.edu\/Online\/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=search&amp;BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::context_id=9F34E9EE-B2AA-47BD-82C4-91FEF7873882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here for ticket information<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturdays in March &amp; April: Who&#8217;s Up for a Harry Potter Marathon? &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Don&#8217;t worry, you don&#8217;t have to carve out all 19 hours and 39 minutes of time at once.\u00a0Each of the eight movies will be playing at the Queen Theatre in Bryan 3 p.m. &amp; 7 p.m. Saturdays in March and April starting with little Harry in The Sorcerer&#8217;s Stone on March 2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/345521042722190\/\">Click here for schedule information. <\/a>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.queenbryantx.com\/p\/34\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tickets.queenbryantx.com\/tickets<\/a>\u00a0to purchase tickets online.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calling All Musicians &#8211;<\/strong>\u00a0Your band could play at the Palace Theatre this summer and be included on a Free Music Friday KBTX segment. If you think you have what it takes, <a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/90164390440148\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">submit a video audition here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>ESSENTIAL EIGHT<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Bryan ISD students learned about optimism in February. You are encouraged to continue help spreading the word about the importance of staying optimistic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FBryanISD%2Fvideos%2F393282491425218%2F&amp;show_text=0&amp;width=307\" width=\"307\" height=\"173\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>BRYAN ISD<\/strong><br \/>\n<em><strong>Children First. Always.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INSIDE BRYAN ISD IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY CHICK-FIL-A BRYAN FUNNY PHOTO CONTEST Calling all funny employees! 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