Bee Cave Elementary PTO

08/20/2026

🐾 **WE NEED YOU, BOBCAT PARENTS!** 💙💛

Our **Raise the Paw Fundraiser** is coming, and this is one event we simply **cannot pull off without the help of our amazing BCE parents!**

We’re building our **Fundraising Committee**, and whether you’re a master organizer, creative thinker, behind-the-scenes helper, hype person, or someone who can simply give us a little bit of your time—we have a spot for you.

And no, joining the committee does **not** mean signing your life away. 😂 There are plenty of ways to help, big and small!

This fundraiser directly supports our Bobcats, teachers, programs, and campus—and the more parents we have involved, the bigger the impact we can make.

🐾 **No experience needed.**
💙 **Flexible ways to help.**
💛 **Every little bit makes a difference.**

Come help us make **Raise the Paw** something our Bobcats will be talking about all year!

**Ready to jump in? Join the Fundraising Committee on Konstella today!**

Because we can raise the money… but first, **we need to raise some PARENTS.** 😉🐾

08/13/2026

🚌 **OKAY BOBCATS… NOW THAT WE SURVIVED THE FIRST-DAY JITTERS, LET’S TALK ABOUT THE BUS.** 😎

If your family is lucky enough to have bus service, it might be time to give that big yellow beauty another look.

Because hear us out…

**THE BUS IS ACTUALLY PRETTY COOL.**

🚌 Air-conditioned? **YES.**
🚌 Seat belts? **YES.**
🚌 GPS tracking? **YES.**
🚌 Your child gets chauffeured to school while you stay home drinking coffee that is STILL HOT?! **SAY LESS.** ☕😂

And can we talk about our **BUS DRIVERS** for a minute?!

These incredible humans are some of the **first smiling faces our Bobcats see in the morning and the last ones they see before coming home.** They learn our kids’ names, greet them each day, keep them safe, and genuinely want to be part of their mornings and afternoons.

So if your Bobcat rides the bus, **get to know your driver!** 👋 Give them a wave. Learn their name. Encourage your kids to say good morning and thank you.

And Bobcats… we’re officially starting a campaign:

# # # 🚌 MAKE RIDING THE BUS COOL AGAIN. 🚌

Ride with your friends.
Skip the car line.
Enjoy the A/C.
Get chauffeured to school like the VIP you clearly are. 😎

Meanwhile, parents…

👋 Wave goodbye.
☕ Walk back inside.
🚌 Track that little yellow bus.
☕ **FINISH. YOUR. COFFEE. WHILE. IT’S. HOT.**

That might be the greatest back-to-school perk of all. 😂

Here’s to our amazing BCE bus drivers and another great year of getting our Bobcats safely to and from school! 💙💛🐾

08/12/2026

NEW YEAR. NEW ADVENTURES. SAME BOBCAT PRIDE! 💙💛🐾

The backpacks are packed.
The pencils are sharpened.
The water bottles are hopefully labeled. 😆
And tomorrow… WE’RE BACK!

There may be a few butterflies tonight (and possibly a few parents wondering where summer went 👀), but an incredible new school year is waiting for our Bobcats!

Tomorrow means seeing old friends, meeting new ones, learning new things, laughing A LOT, and beginning another year of memories at Bee Cave Elementary.

Parents, snap those first-day pictures. Kids, grab those backpacks. Teachers, we hope you got some sleep. 😂

Let’s make 2026–2027 our BEST YEAR YET!

We can’t wait to see our Bobcats tomorrow morning! 💙💛

Welcome Back, Bobcats! LET’S DO THIS! 🐾

08/11/2026

08/09/2026

🐾 Meet the Teacher PSA: We Love the Enthusiasm, Bobcats! 😆

We know everyone is excited to meet their teacher. You’ve got the classroom assignment. The backpack is ready. The kids are pumped. And yes… you could technically see the teacher standing right there. 👀

But here’s the deal: if it isn’t your grade level’s designated Meet the Teacher time, please resist the urge to pop in for “just a second.” 😂

Our teachers are welcoming multiple groups of families while also putting the finishing touches on their classrooms and preparing for the first day of school. That little “quick hello” multiplied by dozens of families becomes… well… not so quick.

So we’re asking everyone to help us Set the Golden Standard:
🐾 Arrive during your designated grade-level time.
🐾 Enjoy meeting your wonderful teacher!
🐾 Keep your visit within the scheduled window.
🐾 When your time is up, make like a Bobcat and scoot! This frees up classrooms and parking spaces for the next group of families.

And if you happen to walk past your teacher before your scheduled time…

Smile. Wave. Keep walking. 😎

We promise—they’ll still be wonderful when your time arrives.

Thank you for showing our teachers the same kindness and respect they show our Bobcats every single day. 💙💛

Come at your time. Meet your teacher. Take the cute picture. Free the parking spot. Everybody wins. 🐾

08/07/2026

🚗🐾 BOBKITTENS, START YOUR ENGINES! 🐾🚗

Back-to-school means new teachers, new backpacks, new routines… and the return of everyone's favorite morning activity: THE BCE CAR RIDER LINE. 😆

A few friendly reminders so we can keep the line moving like a well-oiled machine instead of a parking lot episode of Survivor:

🚫 The front entrance is NOT a morning drop-off location.
We know it's tempting. It's right there. It looks convenient. Stay strong. Keep driving. 😂 All car riders should use the designated car rider line.
⏰ The car rider gate opens at 7:10 AM!

Yes—7:10! Take advantage of it! Beat the rush. Beat the traffic. Beat the "WE'RE GOING TO BE LATE!" panic coming from the front seat.

Students are tardy at 7:40 AM, and instruction begins then. So let's get those Bobcats through the doors and ready to roll!

🏆 THE 2026–27 SEATBELT CHALLENGE:
Please practice having your child buckle AND unbuckle independently.

Think NASCAR pit crew:
Unbuckle → Door → Backpack → Bobcat OUT.
Not:
Unbuckle → Can't find water bottle → Forgot backpack → Mom climbs across console → Someone lost a shoe → entire car line watches. 🤣

🚙 PASSENGER SIDE ONLY!
Bobcats should always exit on the passenger/curb side of the vehicle. This one isn't just about speed—it's an important safety rule.

🚌 And the bus drive?
That's the buses' house. We don't go in the buses' house.
No parent, visitor, or car traffic through the bus drive at any time.

And remember: every family can use the morning car rider line, or students may ride the bus. More information about selecting daily arrival and dismissal methods will be coming soon.

We promise—give us a few mornings and we'll all be professionals again. 😎

7:10 gate opens.
7:40 tardy bell.
Passenger side.
Seatbelts mastered.
Front entrance = NOPE.
Bus lane = ALSO NOPE.

You've got this, Bobcats! 💙💛🐾

08/05/2026

📧🐾 Class Placement Emails Arrive Friday at 4:00 PM!

The wait is almost over, Bobcat families! 🎉

Class placement emails will be sent on Friday, August 7, at 4:00 PM.

Get ready to find out who your child's teacher will be for an exciting new school year!

A few reminders:
📧 Please allow a few minutes for emails to arrive in your inbox.
📬 Be sure to check your spam, junk, or promotions folder if you don't see it right away.

💙 Once you've received your class placement, you'll be ready for Meet the Teacher and the start of another amazing year at Bee Cave Elementary!

We know this is one of the most exciting moments of the summer, and we can't wait to welcome all of our Bobcats back to campus.

Here's to a fantastic 2026–2027 school year filled with learning, friendships, and unforgettable memories!

🐾💙💛

08/03/2026

🍎📚 Meet the Teacher is Almost Here! 🐾

We can't wait to welcome our Bobcat families back to Bee Cave Elementary and kick off another amazing school year!

As you meet your child's teacher, reconnect with friends, and explore the classroom, we'd like to ask for your help in making the day a great experience for everyone.

💙 Please be mindful of your scheduled time. Our teachers have worked incredibly hard preparing their classrooms and are excited to welcome every family. To ensure each grade level has the opportunity to enjoy their visit, we kindly ask that you wrap up your classroom visit at the end of your designated time and make your way out so the next group of Bobcats can begin their Meet the Teacher experience.

🚗 Parking will also be limited, so promptly exiting after your visit helps create space for incoming families.

Let's work together to:
🐾 Be respectful of our teachers' time.
🐾 Be courteous to other Bobcat families.
🐾 Help keep traffic and parking flowing smoothly.

Thank you for helping us make Meet the Teacher a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone. We can't wait to see our hallways filled with smiling faces and excited Bobcats!

💙💛 Here's to an incredible 2026–2027 school year—see you soon!