W.A. Bess Elementary

10/14/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow (Thursday, October 15) for Parent-Teacher Conference Day at your child’s school. Students will be dismissed early, and conferences will be held at all schools. Parents should contact their child’s teacher or school to schedule a conference.

Watch the video below to help you prepare for your conference with your child’s teacher.

10/14/2026

🐾💙 Mid-Week Reminders for Our Bess Bulldog Families! 💙🐾

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 – BULLDOG SPIRIT DAY & EARLY DISMISSAL!
Show your Bulldog pride by wearing royal blue and white or your favorite Bess Bulldog Spirit Gear!

⏰ Half-Day Dismissal: Tomorrow is a half-day for students to allow additional time for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Dismissal will be completed at 11:30 a.m.
All students must be picked up by 11:45 a.m.
Parent/Teacher Conferences will conclude at 7:00 p.m.

🔬 Science Fair Showcase! While on campus for conferences, be sure to stop by the cafeteria to explore the impressive Science Fair projects created by our 4th and 5th grade scientists! We are so proud of their creativity, curiosity, and hard work!

📚 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 – TEACHER WORKDAY
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday.

⛳ W.A. BESS SPIRIT DAY AT HANGTIME GOLF!
Looking for some family fun on Friday? Hangtime Golf is hosting a Bess Spirit Day!
📍 3119 South New Hope Road
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Gather your family and friends for a fun outing while supporting our school!

❤️ LOOKING AHEAD: RED RIBBON WEEK | OCTOBER 19–23! ❤️
Next week, our Bulldogs will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with the national theme:
"Make A Difference. Be A Hero. Stay Drug Free."
Throughout the week, students will participate in fun dress-up days that encourage healthy choices, positive actions, and drug-free lifestyles!

🦸 Monday, October 19 – Hero Sticker Day
Wear your Red Ribbon Week sticker provided by Mrs. Walker!

💥 Tuesday, October 20 – Superhero Day
Dress as your favorite superhero or wear a superhero T-shirt! (No masks, please.)

❤️ Wednesday, October 21 – Red Out Day
Wear RED to show your commitment to a healthy, drug-free lifestyle!

🦸‍♀️ Thursday, October 22 – Capes for a Cause Day
Wear a cape and show how YOU can make a positive difference! Get creative!

👩‍🚒 Friday, October 23 – Everyday Heroes Day
Dress as an everyday hero who makes a difference in our community! Teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters, police officers, military members, and other community helpers are all great choices!

💙🐾 Thank you, Bess families, for your continued support and partnership! 💙🐾

10/12/2026

🎉GREAT NEWS, THERE IS STILL TIME TO DONATE!🎉

Although our Color Run Celebration has taken place, our PTO Color Run Fundraiser is still going strong! Donations will continue to be accepted through Friday, October 16, at MYBOOSTER.COM!

Already registered? Keep sharing with friends and extended family!

Haven't registered yet? It's not too late! Simply visit MYBOOSTER.COM to register and start sharing!

A HUGE thank you to our amazing PTO, Bess families, and volunteers for making Friday's Color Run Celebration such a fun and memorable experience for our Bulldogs!

Every donation makes a difference, helping our PTO provide valuable resources, opportunities, and experiences for our students and staff!

💙 🐾 Let's keep the momentum going through October 16! Thank you for helping make W.A. Bess the BESSt! 🐾💙

10/11/2026

🎉Color Run Event Celebration!!!🎉

Bess Bulldogs of all ages had an amazing time at Friday’s Color Run !!!

Thank you to our W.A. Bess families and volunteers for supporting our Color Run Fundraiser, and to our PTO for making this celebration possible!

Your generous donations provide valuable resources, opportunities, and experiences that directly benefit our students and staff throughout the school year.

We are so grateful for the many ways you support W.A. Bess and help us provide the BESSt for our Bulldogs! 💙🐾💙

10/08/2026

🎥💙🐾 Bess Families, SEE the IMPACT of YOUR Color Run Donations!

Wondering how your donations make a difference at W.A. Bess? Take a minute to watch our two Color Run Impact Videos and see how your generosity directly supports our students, staff, and school throughout the year!

🎥 Color Run Impact Video Part 1: Why Support the Color Run
https://youtu.be/ihcsmwTN7rA

🎥 Color Run Impact Video Part 2: How Your Donations Make a Difference
https://youtu.be/JxeSog4hgVY

🏃‍♀️🎨🐾 TOMORROW IS COLOR RUN DAY!

🎉 WE'VE REACHED OUR FUNDRAISING GOAL! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Bess families, friends, and community!

💙 But we're not finished yet! Every additional donation means even MORE opportunities for our Bulldogs!

🐺 BONUS! Because we reached our goal, every student registered at MyBooster.com will receive a FREE pass to Great Wolf Lodge!

🎨 Friday, October 9: All Bulldogs will participate during their Specials time! Parents are welcome to watch!

👟 Remember tennis shoes, a water bottle, and an older shirt for all the colorful fun!

It's not too late to register, donate, or share! Students can still earn prizes based on pledges and donations received.

👉 MyBooster.com
Donate. Share. Support Our Bulldogs. Let's make this our BESSt Color Run yet! 🎨🐾💙

THANK YOU for supporting W.A. Bess!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

10/07/2026

⏰It’s not too late to sign up! We have reached our goal of $18,000 🎉, but the recipe for success isn’t complete without you! Currently, only 48% of participants are registered. Sign up at MyBooster.com today.

✅Just a few minutes of your time can make a BIG difference! Every ounce of support is like adding the secret ingredient to create something amazing for our students. Plus, registered students can earn day passes when our fundraising goal is reached. Don’t miss your chance for a free pass!! Sign up and share your page to help us get there!

10/05/2026

🏃‍♀️🎨🐾 Bess Bulldogs, it’s COLOR RUN Time!

🎥 Color Run Impact Video Part 1: Why Support the Color Run

Our PTO Color Run is more than an exciting day for our Bulldogs; it is a fundraiser that makes a direct impact on our students, staff, and school all year long!

Please take a moment to watch and see why YOUR support matters! 💙
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-Z7XLcXVsUrbaC2NDCogxCchj5mTZ2GI/view?usp=drive_link

Donate. Share. Support our Bulldogs.

Sign up today at MyBooster.com

Let’s make this our BESSt Color Run yet!
🎨🐾💙

Thank you for supporting our school!

10/04/2026

💙🐾National Custodian Appreciation Day! 🐾💙

Please join us in giving a huge Bess Bulldog THANK YOU and SHOUT OUT to Mr. Blanco, Mr. Simpson, and Mr. Barajas for all they do to keep our school shining bright every single day!

From early mornings to late evenings, they work tirelessly to make sure our building is clean, safe, and welcoming for our students, teachers, staff, and parents. Their hard work, pride, and PAWS-itivity make such a difference in our school community.

We are so grateful and thankful to you for taking such great care of our Bulldog family! 🐾💙🐾

10/04/2026

Color Run Bonus Weekend Ends Today!!!

Bess Bulldogs can score a BONUS Collectipal Keychain by collecting a NEW $70 donation this weekend! Who’s in?

We’re getting closer to unlocking our reward: DAY PASSES FOR ALL REGISTERED STUDENTS! This weekend is the perfect opportunity to join in and help. Be sure to register your family on MYBOOSTER.COM to qualify for the reward.

Families can register to participate in the Color Run Fundraiser at MYBOOSTER.COM and begin sharing the news of our fundraiser with friends and extended family online to help us reach our goal!

Thank you for supporting our school.
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09/30/2026

🐾 Celebrating Our Good Citizens of the Month! 🐾

At W.A. Bess Elementary School, we believe that being a Bess Bulldog means more than working hard in the classroom; it also means demonstrating the character and values of a good citizen!

Each month, our Character Education program highlights a special character trait, and our homeroom teachers recognize one student who consistently demonstrates that trait through their words, choices, and actions.

🌟 Our September Character Trait: RESPECT 🌟

Congratulations to our Citizens of the Month! We are so proud of the way you represent W.A. Bess and serve as positive examples, showing others what it means to be a Bess Bulldog! 💙🐾💙