Bear Creek Elementary -

Bear Creek Families,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th, our 3rd-5th-grade students will take their final STAAR test for this school year, the STAAR Math test. This is a wonderful opportunity for our Bears to show off their growth and all the hard work they have put in this year. To ensure a smooth and successful testing day for everyone. Please keep the following reminders in mind:

Closed Campus: We will be a closed campus tomorrow to maintain a secure and quiet testing environment. Unfortunately, this means we cannot accommodate any visitors.

Arrival Time: Please ensure your student is at school and in their classroom by 7:35. Students will go straight to their classrooms when the doors open at 7:20.

Technology: Students must bring their Chromebooks fully charged, along with their chargers.

Preparation: A good night's rest and a healthy breakfast make a big difference! Please ensure your student goes to bed on time tonight.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students feel confident and prepared. We are excited for our Bears to show off all that they have learned this year.

Thank you BCE PTA for a fantastic Friday night. The Glow Dance was so much fun.

Reminder: Friday, May 1, is the last day to submit requests for:

🚀Transfers to Cannon Elementary (GCISD’s STEM campus)
❤️Grandfathered 8th to 9th grade student transfers
🏠Sibling student transfers

GCISD’s Transfer Information webpage explains each of the transfers in detail: www.gcisd.net/page/transfer-information

Enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year has officially taken flight! The wheels are up and we are moving full speed ahead. To all new and returning families: make sure you secure your seats before the summer break.

💻Returning students: Check in through Skyward Family Access
🎒New families: Request a Skyward account first
🍎Pre-K: Complete the Pre-K online application first
🏠New siblings: Log in to Skyward Family Access and add a new student by selecting the “New Student Online Enrollment” tab

Enroll today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration

Elementary parents: Our GCISD Extended Day Learning summer mini camps are filling up fast. Make your summer plans now.

Whether your student wants to:
🩰 Find their groove in “Tiny Twisters: Intro to Dance”
🧱 Build epic structures in “Lego Legends Lab”
📣 Learn to rally school spirit in “Cheer Fundamentals”
🚀Investigate a galaxy far far away in “Star Wars Science Explorers”
🏐Meet new friends while learning fundamentals in “Volleyball Skills with Coach Basil”
🎭Step into the spotlight in “Stage Stars Theater Camp”

There is an adventure waiting for everyone!

🔗 Secure their spot: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/summer-programs

Future and current Pre-K families: We hope to see you and your little ones at Pre-K’s Tour a Truck event from 4-5 p.m., today, Tuesday, April 21, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This is a great opportunity to meet Pre-K staff, explore trucks and vehicles up close and meet community helpers.

Public School Volunteer Week is April 20-24. Join us in celebrating the amazing volunteers who support our students, staff and schools. By donating their time, they make a lasting impact in our classrooms and beyond. Thank you for all that you do!

GCISD Art Show 2026. We are proud of our Cubs!

Save the Date for the 2026 Walk a Mile with GCISD! 🗓️👟

When: 6-7:30 p.m., Monday, May 4, at Mustang Panther Stadium.

This year’s event is shaping up to be the best one yet thanks to a community partnership with Baylor Scott & White Health. ❤️🩹

Check out our lineup of booths:
🚲 E-bike safety
🍎 Sports nutrition,
🏊 Water safety
📝 GCISD enrollment registration
✨ and more!

Free children’s bike helmets ⛑️ will be given while supplies last.

Future and current Pre-K families: Bring your little ones to Pre-K’s Tour a Truck event from 4-5 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, at Mustang Panther Stadium. This will be an opportunity to meet Pre-K staff, explore trucks and vehicles up close and meet community helpers.

Encountering turbulence with enrollment registration for 2026-2027? ✈️ We can help:

💻 Technical issues: Please contact the district's technology team at onlinereg@gcisd.net
🛠️ Troubleshooting tips: Visit our Skyward information page at: www.gcisd.net/o/gcisd/page/skyward
🏫 In-person assistance: From the district’s Language Assessment Center: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

Don’t delay! ⏰ Register for the 2026-2027 school year today: www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration ✨

The GCISD District Art Show is open now through April 22 at the Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The community is invited to see works of art by students from every GCISD campus. The show is open the same hours as the Grapevine CVB: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

GCISD residents 65+: Don’t miss our last Gold Card session of the school year: 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, at the Administration Building. The card grants free admission to GCISD fine arts and athletic events (excluding playoffs). Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in.

Info: www.gcisd.net/page/gcisd-gold-card-program

National Assistant Principals Week is April 6-10! Our APs support students & staff, making a difference on their campuses daily. This week, we recognize their commitment to fostering an exceptional learning environment. Comment below to show your appreciation for these leaders.

Need help with student registration or Pre-K applications? Join us at any of the following registration support events hosted by GCISD’s Language Assessment Center:
https://www.gcisd.net/page/enrollment-registration-support

BCE Families: Reminder, there is no school tomorrow. Have an amazing 3-day weekend!

🍡 April Fools’ Day or April Science? The second-grade hallways at Bear Creek were filled with curious minds and suspicious squinting today! Our clever teachers, Mrs. Herring, Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Wepfer decided to test our students’ scientific skepticism with a very special "April Fools' Lab." The "Marshmallow Lifecycle" During science, the kids were presented with a puzzling lesson on the seeds of a marshmallow and the specific nutrients a marshmallow needs to grow in the wild. * The Task: Students were asked to observe, analyze, and even document the full lifecycle of a marshmallow. The teachers told them to find the seeds; they told them they were tiny like banana seeds. * The Reaction: Our savvy second graders weren't buying it for a second! As the lesson went on, the hands went up. Questions started flying about how "sugar fluff" could possibly have a lifecycle. The Big Reveal After a flurry of tough questions and some very skeptical faces, the teachers finally gave in. The verdict? APRIL FOOLS! It turns out you can’t pull a fast one on these Bear Creek scientists. They know their biology far too well to believe in marshmallow bushes! Way to stay sharp, Second Grade! Your critical thinking skills are officially "sweet." 💛💙🐻

Our BCE Paraprofessionals work tirelessly to meet the needs of our Cubs in every corner of the school. From running the "front of the house" in the office to providing vital academic support in the classrooms, they do it all! You’ll find them in the gym helping our students build strength and in our tech labs ensuring every device is running smoothly. We were so excited to celebrate this incredible team today with a special Paraprofessional Appreciation Lunch. Thank you for everything you do for our Cubs! 💛💙🐻

Do you know a GCISD employee who is always putting their best foot forward for students? Someone who goes out of their way to make others feel special? A person who lights up the room the moment they walk in? Did you witness a particular moment you would like to highlight?

Nominate one of our outstanding employees today for Stars of GCISD: www.GCISD.net/StarsofGCISD.

Calling all future MVPs and sports superstars: Our GCISD athletics coaches are running super cool sports camps all summer and registration is now open. Make new friends and build skills that could make you a future sports legend.

Athletics summer camps: www.gcisd.net/page/athletics-camps