Help us recognize a favorite teacher or staff member! Your nominee should be someone who advocates for all children and exemplifies the values of the PTA. From your nominations, BHE will select one candidate to present to the Spring Branch Council of PTAs for its School Bell Award program. He or she will be honored at an awards ceremony in February, where the district-wide winner will be announced. Feel free to get the kids involved, and solicit their input, too! The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 4th.

Our AMAZING past nominees include:

• 2026 – Claire Hemphill

• 2025 – Maria Hubbard

• 2024 – Christine Englund

• 2023 – Lisa Mansfield

• 2022 – Allison Campbell

• 2021 – Tammy Holley

• 2020 – Tammie Handy

Questions? Contact Jaclyn Luke

Get ready for a week full of fitness, fun, and excitement! The BHE Health Fitness Team is thrilled to bring our students an action-packed Fitness Week. Throughout the week, students will enjoy special activities featuring baseball, martial arts, chalk activities, dancing and our highly anticipated Field Day. We will wrap up the week with an exciting fitness experience that encourages students to stay active and finish strong! 

Our goal is to inspire students to develop healthy habits, build teamwork, and discover that fitness can be Fun! We can't wait to see our BHE students moving, smiling, and making unforgettable memories!

Sign up here to volunteer for Field Day!

Questions? Contact Brittany Tyshovnytsky

If your holiday to-do list involves creating a holiday card, use Minted.com and support our sister school, Thornwood Elementary!  Enter the code FUNDRAISEBUNKERTX at check out to get 20% off, and 10% of your order will benefit Thornwood Elementary.

Help make the holidays brighter for families at BHE and our sister school, Thornwood Elementary! Sign up here. This year we have adopted 19 families. If you sign up to purchase gifts, please read the signup carefully for instructions on how to wrap and label your gifts. Plan to deliver your gifts to Keleigh Spinner's home between Wednesday, December 9th and Friday, December 11th. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Questions? Contact Keleigh Spinner at (512) 825-6028 

Our journey to an unforgettable 2027 BHE Auction is well underway, and thanks to the incredible generosity of our BHE families and community, we are cleared for takeoff! From grade-level donations to auction parties and sponsorships, every contribution helps us reach new heights. Here's your latest flight update!

 GRADE LEVEL DONATIONS: WHAT A TAKEOFF!

A HUGE thank you to all of our families for making Grade Level Donations such a tremendous success! A special shoutout to our amazing grade-level captains who helped make it happen:

• Kindergarten: Haley Gilliam
• 1st Grade: Amanda Chachere
• 2nd Grade: Erin Holland
• 3rd Grade: Stephanie Poe
• 4th Grade: Ashley Marshall

Together, our BHE families raised an incredible $28,580! These funds will directly support BHE Wheels Up auction solicitations and help make this year's auction one for the record books!

Here's how each grade landed:

Kindergarten: $5,650

1st Grade: $6,490

2nd Grade: $5,280

3rd Grade: $7,000

4th Grade:$4,160

Thank you for going above and beyond to help BHE soar!

LEAVE YOUR MARK, CLASS OF 2027!

 AUCTION PARTIES: LAST CALL FOR BOARDING!

Our Auction Party deadline is quickly approaching! Whether you're hosting a ladies' night, a neighborhood gathering, a kids' party, or something completely unique, auction parties are a fun way to bring our BHE community together while supporting our school.

All party submissions must be received by DECEMBER 7th to be included in the 2027 auction brochure.

Ready to host? Complete the Auction Party Form HERE.

Questions? Contact Allie Walton at 713-417-6115.

Let's fill our auction calendar with unforgettable experiences!

 FAMILY PHOTO SUBMISSIONS: GET YOUR FAMILY ON BOARD!

Didn't participate in Photos with Sarah? There's still time to get your family featured in the 2027 auction brochure!

Follow these two easy steps to reserve your spot:

1. Submit Your Photo: Email your digital family photo to bheauction2027@gmail.com with the subject line "Auction Brochure Family Photos."
2. Make Your Donation: Submit the $175 family photo donation HERE. 100% of the proceeds from your family photo donation directly benefit the auction!

DEADLINE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 7!

Don't miss your chance to be part of this year's auction memories!

Questions? Contact Sarah Henry.

 THANK YOU FOR HELPING BHE SOAR!

We are incredibly grateful to all the families and businesses who have already come aboard as supporters of BHE Wheels Up. Your generosity, enthusiasm, and commitment are what make this community so special. Every donation and sponsorship helps BHE reach new heights and keeps our mission flying high!

A special thank you to our Business Class Sponsor:

The Collado Family

Interested in joining our flight crew? Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

Explore sponsorship opportunities HERE or contact Heather Coy or any member of the BHE Auction Team to learn more.

 WHEELS UP, BHE! THE SKY'S THE LIMIT! 

Saturday, February 20, 2027 | The Revaire  

Thank you for being part of the journey. Together, we're making this year's auction something truly extraordinary. Buckle up, BHE — we're just getting started!

Help make the holidays brighter for families at BHE and our sister school, Thornwood Elementary! Sign up here. This year we have adopted 19 families. If you sign up to purchase gifts, please read the signup carefully for instructions on how to wrap and label your gifts. Plan to deliver your gifts to Keleigh Spinner's home between Wednesday, December 9th and Friday, December 11th. Thank you so much for your generosity!

Questions? Contact Keleigh Spinner at (512) 825-6028

KHC is a tradition at BHE where students learn how and why they need to take care of their hearts. Families will also have the opportunity to help others by raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association when they complete Finn's Mission! 

Download the Kids Heart Challenge app or visit our school page at heart.org/schools to sign-up! Be sure to join Finn's Mission – this will be our map along the way! Any student who raises $250 will get to SLIME Coach Turner. 

Students that complete the Finn’s Mission will earn an entry for two tickets to Super Bowl LIX in 2027 and BHE will be entered to receive a $10,000 fitness equipment makeover for every 18 completed Finn’s Mission.

Questions? Contact Danielle Slater

Families that move together grow stronger together. The BHE Health Fitness Team encourages families to take the time each day to get active together. Whether it's going for a walk, riding bikes, dancing, or playing outside, staying active is a great way to build healthy habits, reduce stress, and create lasting memories. Remember, fitness doesn't have to be complicated-just get moving, have fun, and enjoy time together! Healthy Families, Happy Hearts -BHE Health Fitness Team

Questions? Contact Danielle Slater

It’s time to get creative! Decorate a pumpkin to look like your favorite storybook character. Think outside the pumpkin! You can use paint, googly eyes, pom-poms, yarn, glitter, and more - no carved pumpkins please!

October 19th - 27th: Bring your decorated pumpkin (with your name on the bottom) and completed submission form to the library for display.

October 28th: Judging will take place and winners will be announced! Prizes will be awarded to the students with the best-decorated pumpkins!

October 29th - 30th: Be sure to pick up your pumpkin! Any pumpkins left after October 30th will be disposed of.

Click HERE for full directions, the submission form, and examples. We can’t wait to see your storybook pumpkins!

Questions? Contact Amy Walker

Join us Friday, October 30th for Walk to School Day! Students are encouraged to walk (or bike) to school and will be treated with cold pressed juice courtesy of JuiceLand. Officers will be located at Taylorcrest/Strey, Magdalene/Taylorcrest, Kimberley/Gessner - Perthshire Kimberley/Plantation. Once at school, students can head to the track for Morning Movement.

Sign up to volunteer: BHE: Morning Movement Volunteers .

Questions? Contact Brittany Tyshovnytsky

Wheels Up BHE: Cleared for Takeoff!

The 2027 BHE Auction is taking flight! Join us Saturday, February 20, 2027, at The Revaire as we come together to raise funds that directly support BHE students and programs.

The Revaire | February 20, 2027

Ways to get involved:

•  Sponsor the Auction — Help BHE reach new heights.

•  Donate an Auction Item — Getaways, tickets, experiences, and more!

• Spread the Word — Share the event with friends and neighbors.

Your support helps fund essential staff, technology, curriculum, field trips, and school-wide programs.

Let’s get Wheels Up BHE off the ground!

Questions? Contact Heather Coy at (832) 928-2993

 Let’s Get Every Grade Wheels Up! 

Grade-level donations are taking off this month! Funds raised by each grade will be used to support solicitations efforts for auction. Be on the lookout for an email from your grade-level chair.

Donate ANY amount and your student will be entered to win a special guest appearance on BHE TV!

The grade that raises the most wins a PAJAMA DAY!

Which grade will take the lead? May the games begin!

Grade-Level Chairs:
 Kinder — Haley Gilliam
 1st — Amanda Chachere
 2nd — Erin Holland
 3rd — Stephanie Poe
 4th — Ashley Marshall

Leave a Legacy: Class of 2027

The BHE Class of 2027 is ready to leave its mark!

As part of their Leave a Legacy campaign, our 5th Grade Lions have chosen to donate a picnic table for the Learning Plaza, a special place where future BHE students can gather, connect, and make memories for years to come.

We’re inviting 5th Grade families to help make this legacy gift possible with a monetary donation.

Help our Class of 2027 take flight and leave a lasting legacy at BHE!

 Make a Donation

Questions? Contact Allie Walton or Kathy Sam.

Thank you for helping our 2027 Lions leave something special behind for generations of BHE Lions to enjoy!

Let’s pledge to be DRUG FREE! BHE will be participating in National Red Ribbon Week October 26th - 30th. The week will involve daily red ribbon scavenger hunts and a school-wide pledge. We encourage our students to dress up to show their commitment to be drug free!

Questions? Contact Hannah Bormann or Haley Gilliam

The BHE Health Fitness Team invites our families to get moving and make memories together this October. Complete the 10 Pumpkin Patch Challenge Activities throughout the month. Check off each pumpkin as your family completes an activity and see if you can finish all 10 by October 31st. Remember, staying active is even more fun when we do it together!

Questions? Contact Danielle Slater