Welcome Fall! Everything points to the change of season, even the students growth! So much has already been evident in the short 12 weeks we have been in school! Wonderful! Every student at Branch already displays more confidence, greater organizational skills and each is maturing in responsibility and self control. Bravo to all!
Our first quarter ART Projects were excellent! What a tremendous turn-out at the ART Fair! Nearly three hundred people passed before the exhibits, marveling at the amount of diligence and talent that underscored the completed projects!
We now embark on the next season of learning. The second quarter will unpack new concepts in the academics which will mean challenges and expanded application of current skills. Encourage them that with effort comes success! They can do it!
Continue to pray for health and well being within the students and their families, as we, staff and administration at Branch continue to pray for you!

School is almost about to begin! The staff at Branch are excitedly preparing their rooms and getting curriculum prepared.
We know you are also in countdown! Here are some suggestions to help you and your children get ready:
1. Start moving their bedtime closer to “school hours.” It will take their brains 21 complete days to re-train the brain to sleep and wake at school hours.
2. Start minding their menu. Many summer time fast foods and late night snacks will not be the best back to school foods. Brains require specific foods to run fast-jump high-think fast and learn. Sluggish brains equal frustrated kids-They don’t get why they don’t get it…more often than not poor food choices and lack of sleep underline the causes for poor responses in class. So start now or they’ll be at school weaning off sugar and white bread in tears and tantrums. (Not a good way to begin the year, and a sure fire way to have them feel less than capable starting off)
3. Begin now pumping up school. YOU be the cheerleader! Don’t overdo but drop some positive comments. I wonder what experiements you’ll be doing next year in science. Do you think you’ll try out for chorus or theater? I know your friends missed you this summer…I’ve heard there are lots of new students in your team…(there are everywhere !
That’s all for now. But keep checking back for Event Updates, news and other informative information.
JGSinclair

BOOK BAG NEWS
Go to http://www.school-bags.com for great deals on perfect book bags. Many choices in solid RED-NAVY-or BLACK (BLK is for Middle School students only) Most under $12.00!!!

TARGET UNIFORMS
A great place to get pants, shorts, jumpers, skirts and skorts in Navy or Khaki is Target. They are now in stock and very well priced. All the above pieces are approved for BRANCH school wear.

SPIRIT T’s NOW at BRANCH (order by JULY 15th)
These come in RED, NAVY OR BLACK with White logo & letters, plus bright YELLOW with Black logo & lettering.
Spirit T’s and jeans can be worn on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the year! Get the Branch Spirit!!!
(Next order will be placed in mid September for long sleeve spirit T’s)

We are stepping into today, with this special spot to update you on what is going on at Branch! You will find events, comments, announcements, and general information here so keep checking back! or send us your email and we will add you to the list to receive updates on the blog!