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We made our Fun Run goal of $35,000! Thank you Coach Adkins for taking one for the team! Cannot wait to see you dressed in Dallas Cowboys gear.

It's Cub Challenge day! Here are the times to come to support the Cubs running around the bus circle. 💛💙🐻

Red Ribbon Week will be the last week of October.

Mark your calendars for our Cub Challenge! We have a lot of volunteer opportunities. https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0B44A9AD2BA0FD0-59020569-cubchallange

Student Council Information 💛💙🐻

Golden Paws and Blue Paws Focus: Work Hard 🏅 This cub has been working hard all year, showing respect to other students and teachers, and showing kindness each day. He has been working hard for his goals this week! We love his passion for things; it will take him so far! We're so proud of him. She is someone we can always count on to do the right thing! She is trustworthy and starts her work right away. Way to go, she is amazing! He is an outstanding student! He has a positive attitude and is always excited to learn! She always has her hands up to participate during lessons. She works hard and gives no excuses! She participates in every lesson. She always has her hand up, ready to go. She shows no excuses and works hard. Focus: Be Kind ☀️ He is such a fun friend to all in class! He follows the Credo every day and encourages others to do so. Proud of him and the young man he is becoming! She is so kind to everyone in our classroom. She is a ray of sunshine! We love this cub! She was so nice and shared one of her three snacks with a friend. She is always so kind! He helped a classmate get up at recess after he had fallen down. That’s what showing respect and being kind looks like! Focus: Show Respect & Leadership 🐻 She is a leader in our classroom and our grade. She has offered to help walk a new friend to EDP every day! He demonstrates the Bear Creek Credo every day by doing his best work, showing respect to the teacher and his classmates. He shows up ready and excited to learn. His positivity really shines in the classroom. This cub follows directions, helps friends, and is sweet. He is truly showing respect at school and being kind. Focus: No Excuses 💪 She always has her hands up to participate during lessons. She works hard and gives no excuses! She participates in every lesson. She always has her hand up, ready to go. She shows no excuses and works hard.

✨ This Week's Magic Makers! ✨ The spirit of our Magic Beings team is alive and well at Bear Creek! Each week, we shine a spotlight on staff members who go above and beyond to create a truly magical learning environment for our Cubs. This week, we are thrilled to celebrate three exceptional Magic Makers! Mrs. Macik: Setting the Stage for Goodness We want to give a huge round of applause to Mrs. Macik for recognizing the outstanding behavior of her entire class! After receiving countless compliments from adults across the building, Mrs. Macik celebrated her students' hard work, focus, and commitment to doing the right thing every day with a super fun Pajama Day. This special reward allowed the class to celebrate their amazing accomplishment of learning how to be great citizens and learners. Thank you, Mrs. Macik, for fostering such a positive and supportive classroom community! Mrs. Kroesche: Crown-Wearing Classroom Queen Our 5th-grade students are experiencing some real magic with Mrs. Kroesche! She is a dedicated and invaluable member of the 5th-grade team, working hard to create engaging new lessons for both Math and Science. Mrs. Kroesche has truly demonstrated her dedication by teaching her students the essential skills they need to manage themselves independently in the classroom. This is especially impressive as she works with small groups—all while wearing a crown! Mrs. Kroesche's creativity and hard work are helping her 5th-grade Cubs build confidence and thrive. Dr. Cortesio: Maestro of Music and Movement Finally, we recognize the incredible dedication and talent of our music teacher, Dr. Cortesio. She is a true force of creativity and energy! After weeks of after-school practice, she led the Percussion Club to a phenomenal performance at last week’s pep rally, teaching our Cubs how to be the best musicians they can be. Dr. Cortesio also led a wonderful "first" for our school: a dazzling First Grade performance where our Cubs showcased their amazing singing and dancing skills. The music and movement were the perfect conclusion to our successful First Grade Math and Music Night this past week. We are so grateful for the countless hours of time, energy, and creativity Dr. Cortesio pours into our students! Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Macik, Mrs. Kroesche, and Dr. Cortesio—this week’s shining examples of Magic Makers!

Golden Paws and Blue Paws This cub truly embodies the "Work Hard" and "No Excuses" parts of the Creek Credo. He never gives up when things get tough—he perseveres and keeps trying his best! When a classmate had a tough technology issue, this cub stepped up and fixed it, even when the teacher couldn't! She showed incredible initiative and kindness by helping a fellow student succeed. This action exemplifies respect and a generous spirit. She does an awesome job of sharing and taking turns. This week, she’s been a great team leader, making sure everything is fair and that everyone at her table gets a turn. This cub definitely shows respect and is kind to her team! This cub is always going above and beyond for everyone! He shows all four pieces of the Creek Credo—Work Hard, Show Respect, Be Kind, and No Excuses—every single day! Mrs. Herring is so proud of him! She exemplifies respect during instruction by showing a listening body and participating actively in the lesson and center activity. She is kind, respectful, and works hard every day, making her a wonderful, positive role model for all students. This cub is a very kind friend. He truly works hard on his goals and is getting better every single day—that's the "No Excuses" attitude! This cub is using math strategies with cubes in the multiplying decimals work in math class. They are truly working hard to master new concepts! After school, this cub and a classmate found a student’s communication iPad and immediately returned it to me. I'm so proud of how responsible they were! This truly shows respect for others’ property and is a great example of being kind. He is kind to his teachers and classmates. He shows respect by staying quiet and tracking the speaker during whole group time. He works hard, participating in discussions and giving full effort during group and independent work. We are so impressed with this cub’s work ethic and respect! She is continually setting an excellent example for everyone by staying on task, participating, and showing respect to teachers and classmates. She is an awesome example of the Creek Credo: Works Hard, No Excuses (never complains), Be Kind, and Show Respect!

Bear Creek's Magic Makers of the Week! Teachers of the Week: The Magic Begins with Them! This week, we are thrilled to celebrate two teachers who truly embody our theme, "The Magic Begins With You." They consistently go above and beyond their daily responsibilities to create a fantastic experience for our students. It is our great pleasure to announce that Miss Beach and Miss Perry are the new co-sponsors for our Student Council! This is an incredible opportunity for our 4th and 5th-grade students to develop leadership skills, serve their school community, and have a voice. Miss Beach and Miss Perry are already working on the details and will be sending out information to families within the next few days about how students can apply to join the Student Council. Please join us in thanking Miss Beach and Miss Perry for stepping up and creating this wonderful new avenue for student leadership!

We're kicking off October with a fun lineup of dress-up days! Thank you to everyone who participated in our first one: Blue and Boots Day! It was great to see so much spirit. Keep an eye out for details on our upcoming dress-up themes this month—we can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Today is Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to give a massive thank you to the incredible custodial team here at Bear Creek! Every single day, your hard work behind the scenes ensures that our school is not just clean, but a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for all our students and staff. From scrubbing floors to tackling unexpected spills and making sure every classroom is ready for learning, your dedication does not go unnoticed. You are truly the backbone of our school, and we are so grateful for all you do to help Bear Creek shine. Thank you, team, for making our school a wonderful place to be!

Golden Paws and Blue Paws Celebrating Cubs Who Live the Creek Credo This cub is kind to friends in ECSE and helps them feel included and supported during playtime! He works hard during lessons with no excuses. He always tries his best and is respectful to his teacher. When this cub saw a classmate was upset, he told him to take a deep breath to calm down. He was wonderfully kind and helpful. She is a positive role model to her classmates and works hard in class every day. This cub shows no excuses when working in centers. She tries hard to participate, even when her sister isn't here! Way to go for working hard on transitioning to PE. She comes in every day and is ready to work hard! Keep up the great work. He has consistently been following the Creek Credo since the first day of school! He is kind to friends and quick to follow directions and show respect. She shows no excuses and is a great leader in class! She shows up ready to learn and help and always has a positive attitude! Way to go! This cub comes to class each day with a smile and a hug! She loves to help others and is kind to everyone! She is incredibly brave and shows no excuses when she raises her hand and volunteers to read from the board. He is always there to lend a helping hand to his friends. This cub has an awesome work ethic, especially in writing. He takes his time thinking and adds more details to his writing to make it better. We are so proud of him as a student and especially as a writer! He picked up a piece of trash in front of the door, even though it wasn't his. This shows great respect for the school. She exemplifies each of our Bear Creek Credo principles every single day! We are so proud of all the hard work she has put in this year! He is always on task, completes all of his work even when it is difficult, and owns up to any mistakes he makes. Kind, helpful, respectful, and a hard worker! When a student was out of the room during dismissal, this cub packed up all of her things and took them to her switch class for her without being asked. He is always an example of how to do the right thing. He is a good influence on his classmates. He has shown leadership in the past few weeks. He works quietly and does what is asked of him at all times. She shows the BCE credo on a daily basis! She is always participating in class and works hard to understand 3rd grade. She is someone who leads our class in how to be a model student. Keep up the amazing work! He is such a great part of class! He is always willing to help others, offer kind words, and is one of the most positive kiddos we know! We are so excited to watch him grow this year! She goes above and beyond constantly! Whenever we look around, she is constantly setting the example of the Creek Credo! She will never go unnoticed—continue being the amazing leader she is! This cub is a leader in both classes every single day and always gives 100% in all assignments!

Bear Creek's Magic Makers of the Week! We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our incredible staff and recognize the Magic Makers who went above and beyond this week. As a school, we're on a journey to become Magic Beings, and these individuals truly exemplify what that means! This week, we celebrate two phenomenal members of our Special Education team: Ms. Workman and Mr. Kent! Ms. Workman is a true leader at Bear Creek. Her dedication ensures that every member of the Special Education RISE team, and every student they serve, has their needs met. She works tirelessly to coordinate and support, making a genuine difference in the lives of our cubs. Thank you, Ms. Workman, for your commitment to all students and staff! Mr. Kent is an invaluable presence in our classrooms. Our general education teachers consistently share how much they appreciate having him assist and support their students. His collaboration and positive impact help our students thrive in every setting. Beyond their direct roles, both Ms. Workman and Mr. Kent are bursting with Bear Creek spirit! They are always there to cheer on and support our cubs, both inside and outside the classroom. Their enthusiasm is infectious and helps make our school community the vibrant place it is. Thank you, Ms. Workman and Mr. Kent, for bringing your magic to Bear Creek every single day!

Golden Paws and Blue Paws The BCE Cubs are recognized by their teachers for doing great things and following the Creek Credo. Here is what they had to say: This Cub consistently puts great effort into their classwork, especially in spelling. This Cub is always focused, hardworking, and attentive to following directions. This Cub has been coming to school every day ready and excited to learn. He has been working hard and sometimes does extra work instead of taking a break! Keep it up! This Cub was caught being amazing this morning. She was absolutely crushing it with the Bear Creek Credo behavior: quietly, efficiently, and respectfully washing her hands following bathroom expectations with other students around. She always works hard and follows the Creek Credo! This Cub has been working hard at staying in class and being respectful of all peers and teachers at all times.

Each week, we recognize staff members who go above and beyond to make our school an amazing place for everyone. The dedication and hard work of our team are what make Bear Creek a place where students can thrive. Last week's Magic Maker recipients are: Ms. Segura, 5th Grade Teacher Ms. Segura is a true team player who has been a pillar of support for all fifth-grade students. She works hard to create engaging lessons that benefit every child in the grade. Her dedication ensures that all students have the resources they need to succeed. Ms. Stillwell, Special Education Teacher Ms. Stillwell has an incredible gift for connecting with others. She goes above and beyond to show kindness to her students and their families, building strong relationships that last year after year. Her compassionate approach makes a real difference in the lives of her students. Ms. Herring, 2nd Grade Teacher Ms. Herring embodies a "no excuses" attitude in her classroom. No matter the challenge, she perseveres and keeps the learning going. Her resilience and unwavering commitment to her students' education are truly inspiring.

Golden Paws and Blue Paws The BCE Cubs are recognized by their teachers for doing great things and following the Creek Credo. Here is what they had to say: Respect and Hard Work This cub follows the Creek Credo by showing respect to their classmates and always working hard in class. She is such a hard worker in class. She loves to learn and volunteer, and we are so proud of her for challenging herself! No Excuses He has been a great leader this week! He is using NO EXCUSES! Way to go! Hard Work and Leadership He is always prepared and ready to learn. He is a hard worker and a great listener, a true leader in our class! This student has been working really hard, showing respect, and being kind to others! We are so proud of you! Being Kind When a student was struggling to make friends, these two girls jumped right in when introduced! They showed the Creek Credo by welcoming their new peer with a smile on their face and open arms as their new friend! Taking Initiative She dropped her water bottle in the hallway. She and her friend took the initiative to clean up the spill without asking the custodian for help. When a classmate’s water bottle spilled, she went and got paper towels and helped clean up the mess without asking the custodian to do it. Leadership and Responsibility On Tuesday, this cub saw something that did not follow the BCE Credo and found a teacher to help! Great job taking care of our school and being a great leader! When coming in from recess, he noticed that no one was holding the doors for the teachers who were walking through. He ran back to make sure every door was held for those teachers. Positive Attitude This student has been working so hard in both of his classes, follows expectations, and has a positive attitude!

✨📸 Picture Day is here! 📸✨ Bear Creek Elementary families, mark your calendars! Picture Day is Tomorrow,  Thursday, September 18. 🌟 Don’t forget: 👟 Students should wear their tennis shoes — this will be a yearbook picture, and the photographers won’t see waist down. Perfect for being ready for PE while still looking sharp up top! 📷 Photographers will be on campus in the morning. Let’s capture those magical smiles, Cubs! 💙🐻✨

Each week, we recognize staff members who go above and beyond to make our school an amazing place for everyone. The dedication and hard work of our team are what make Bear Creek a place where students can thrive. This week's Magic Maker recipients are: Ms. Wheeler Ms. Wheeler is a dedicated teacher with a no excuses attitude who creates a beautiful, joyful, and positive learning environment for her first graders. She takes the time to truly get to know her students and teaches through any interruptions to their learning. Ms. Esslinger Ms. Esslinger is a fantastic addition to the Bear Creek staff. She's a strong advocate for students, always looking for new ways to support them. She has already made a significant impact by creating new initiatives and finding innovative ways to keep teachers updated on assessments. She also went to an off-campus training and stayed connected to the needs of students at Bear Creek. Ms. Goldsmith As the fourth-grade team leader, Ms. Goldsmith is a fountain of knowledge. She has implemented writing notebooks to help students develop their writing skills and has created an expertly organized classroom. Her students know exactly what they should be doing at all times, with a clear routine for reading and work that operates with automaticity. We are so grateful for the hard work and passion our staff brings to Bear Creek every single day. Their efforts are a huge part of the magic that happens here.

Happy IT Professional Day to our awesome technician Phillip! Thank you for all you do. 💛💙🐻

Teaching and Learning in Dots! Happy Dot Day!