5 Tips for Students: Testing Days
🗓️ Know Important Dates
3rd grade ELAR STAAR- April 7
4th & 5th grade ELAR STAAR- April 9
5th grade Science STAAR - April 14
3rd grade Math STAAR - April 21
4th, 5th, & 6th grade Math STAAR - April 23
🛌🏽Get A Good Night’s Rest
Elementary students generally need 9–12 hours of sleep, making a bedtime between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM ideal for a 6:30–7:00 AM wake up. Consistent routines, no screens, and a dark room are recommended.
⌚Come to School On Time
The school day begins at Wells Branch Elementary when the bell rings at 7:35. Students should get to school 10-15 minutes before school starts so they have time to settle in and prep for the day.
🍳Eat A Good Breakfast
Students are welcome to a free breakfast every morning when they get to campus by 7:35. A balanced meal improves focus, memory, and productivity, which is particularly beneficial for testing days.
💻Bring a Charged Chromebook
Whether you bring your chromebook home or leave it at school, it’s Important to have a fully charged Chromebook, at school, on the day of testing.
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5 consejos para los estudiantes: días de exámenes
🗓️Conoce las fecha importantes
Examen de lectura (Gr 3) - Abril 7
Examen de lectura (Gr 4-5) - Abril 9
Examen de ciencia (Gr 5) - Abril 14
Examen de matemáticas (Gr 3)- Abril 21
Examen de matemáticas (Gr 4-6) - Abril 23
🛌🏽Duerme Bien
Los alumnos de primaria generalmente necesitan entre 9 y 12 horas de descanso, por lo que acostarse entre las 19:30 y las 20:30 es ideal para levantarse entre las 6:30 y las 7:00 de la mañana. Se recomiendan rutinas constantes, evitar las pantallas y dormir en una habitación oscura.
⌚Llega a tiempo a la escuela
En la escuela primaria Wells Branch, el día escolar comienza cuando suena la campana a las 7:35. Los estudiantes deben llegar a la escuela entre 10 y 15 minutos antes de que comiencen las clases para tener tiempo de acomodarse y prepararse para el día.
🍳Desayuna Bien
Los estudiantes pueden disfrutar de un desayuno gratuito todas las mañanas si llegan al campus antes de las 7:35. Una comida equilibrada mejora la concentración, la memoria y la productividad, lo cual es especialmente beneficioso en los días de exámenes.
💻Trae un Chromebook Cargado
Ya sea que te lleves tu Chromebook a casa o la dejes en la escuela, es importante que esté completamente cargada en la escuela el día del examen.
Your student’s picture could be displayed in the library for the whole next school year!!
Wells Branch AIA Library Presents: The Unusual Reading Spot Contest!
The Wells Branch Arts Integration Academy Library is thrilled to announce our first-ever Unusual Reading Spot Contest! Students are invited to take a creative photo of themselves reading in an unusual place or pose and enter it into our school-wide competition.
Students might be found reading in a tree, on a basketball court, near a famous landmark, or anywhere their imagination takes them. At Wells Branch, our students read EVERYWHERE!
Photo Guidelines
In your photo, the student must be visibly reading a book, and the book cover must be clearly visible. Each student may submit only one entry, but siblings are encouraged to appear together in a joint photo.
Tip – your book could “match” your unusual reading spot — for example, reading Soccer Superstars while on a soccer field in your soccer uniform would be a fun fit!
Contest Details
Who: Any student attending Wells Branch AIA
When: From now until Friday, April 10, 2026
How to Submit: Email a high-resolution photo of your entry to
wellsbranch_Library@roundrockisd.org
Please include the student’s name in the subject line, and don’t forget to turn in a signed paper permission form to the library.
Photo Requirements
When taking your photo, please adjust your camera to the highest resolution setting possible so we can enlarge it for display.
Minimum resolution: 1840 × 2300 pixels, Optimal resolution: 2400 × 3000 pixels or higher
Please note that some camera-phone photos may not meet the resolution needed for printing at a large size. Also, please do not Photoshop or digitally alter the image — we want it to remain as authentic as possible.
Winning Photos
A panel of judges will review all submissions, and the 10 winning images will be enlarged to 16” × 20” and displayed in the Wells Branch Library during the 2026–27 school year. Winners will be notified by email in mid-May.
Join WBE PTA for Family Game Night! Bring your favorite card or board game and enjoy a night full of fun, laughter, and connection. Light refreshments will be provided.
PTA Executive Board elections will take place at the beginning of the event. If you’ve been thinking about getting more involved, fill out the interest form. It’s simply a way to raise your hand and show interest, not a formal application. tinyurl.com/PTABoard26-27
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¡Acompaña a la PTA de WBE en la Noche de Juegos en Familia! Trae tu juego de cartas o de mesa favorito y disfruta de una noche llena de diversión, risas y convivencia. Habrá refrigerios ligeros.
Las elecciones de la Mesa Directiva de la PTA se llevarán a cabo al inicio del evento. Si has estado pensando en involucrarte más, llena el formulario de interés. Es simplemente una manera de levantar la mano y mostrar interés, no es una solicitud formal. tinyurl.com/PTABoard26-27
Kindness Challenge Extended – Fundraiser Extended!
We’re currently at 35% of our goal with just one day left… so we’re extending our Kindness Challenge fundraiser through Thursday, April 2nd to give our community more time to help us get there!
This fundraiser supports our end-of-year activities for students, and we need more participation to make those experiences as special as possible.
Students can still join, complete acts of kindness, and earn prizes—no fundraising required to participate
Get started or continue your progress here: tinyurl.com/WBEKindnessPack
If your child needs a new Kindness Challenge tracking form, please email president@wellsbranchpta.org with your child’s name, grade level, and teacher.
Let’s come together, spread kindness, and finish strong!
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¡Reto de Amabilidad Extendido – Recaudación Extendida!
Actualmente estamos en 35% de nuestra meta con solo un día restante… por eso extenderemos nuestro Reto de Amabilidad hasta el jueves 2 de abril para dar más tiempo a nuestra comunidad de participar y ayudarnos a alcanzarla.
Este esfuerzo apoya nuestras actividades de fin de año para los estudiantes, y necesitamos mayor participación para hacerlas lo más especiales posible.
Los estudiantes aún pueden unirse, completar actos de bondad y ganar premios—¡no es necesario recaudar dinero para participar!
Puede comenzar o continuar aquí: tinyurl.com/WBEKindnessPack
Si su estudiante necesita una nueva hoja de seguimiento del Reto de Amabilidad, envíe un correo electrónico a president@wellsbranchpta.org con el nombre de su estudiante, grado y maestro(a).
¡Unámonos para compartir bondad y terminar con fuerza!
🧦 Kindness Sock Drive 🧦
💖During the month of February, Wells Branch Elementary Explorers will be demonstrating kindness by collecting NEW children/women's socks to donate to the Texas Baptist Children's Home.
🗓️Bring your donations to your classroom between February 9th-20th.
🎉The class, in each grade level, with the most socks collected will win a pajama/snack/movie party!
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🧦 Colecta de calcetines de bondad 🧦
💖 Durante el mes de febrero, los Exploradores de la Escuela Primaria Wells Branch demostrarán bondad al recolectar calcetines NUEVOS para niños y mujeres para donarlos al Hogar de Niños Bautista de Texas.
🗓️ Traiga sus donaciones a su salón de clases entre 9 de febrero - 20 de febrero.
🎉 ¡La clase, en cada nivel de grado, con más calcetines recolectado ganará una fiesta de pijama/merienda/película!
NEW DATE!!!
3rd-5th Grade Parents:
Join us for an informative and interactive family meeting to learn how you can support your child’s success on STAAR and TELPAS.
February 4th from 5:00-6:30pm in the WBE Cafeteria
During this session, families will:
Learn what STAAR and TELPAS are and what students can expect
Receive practical tips and strategies to support learning at home
Explore helpful resources to build confidence and skills
Your partnership makes a difference! We look forward to working together to help your child feel prepared and confident.
Please use the link or QR code to RSVP.
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¡¡FECHA NUEVA!!
3er a 5to grado:
Únase a nosotros para una reunión familiar informativa e interactiva para aprender cómo puede apoyar el éxito de su hijo en STAAR y TELPAS.
4 de febrero, 5:00-6:30pm en la cafetería de WBE
Durante esta sesión, las familias:
Aprenda qué son STAAR y TELPAS y qué pueden esperar los estudiantes
Reciba consejos prácticos y estrategias para apoyar el aprendizaje en casa.
Explora recursos útiles para desarrollar confianza y habilidades.
¡Su colaboración marca la diferencia! Esperamos trabajar juntos para ayudar a su hijo a sentirse preparado y seguro.
Escanee el código QR o utilice el enlace a continuación para confirmar su asistencia.
Please join us for a Reading Workshop. This will help you learn how to support your child with activities and skills in reading. Your child will receive a free book if you attend!
https://roundrockisd.edurooms.com/engage/wells-branch-elementary/newsletters/december-2025-newsletter
Art, violin, theatre showcases, Book Fair, concessions, glow party, community partners, and more!
Thursday, December 11th, 5-7pm
Submit memories to tinyurl.com/WBE-MEMORIES or email them to volunteer@wellsbranchpta.org
https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/gifted-services
Thursday, November 20th
Adult/Visitor Price - $5.00 (includes meal and water bottle)
Menu:
- turkey and gravy w/ roll or
- harvest vegetable grain bowl (vegetarian)
- mashed potatoes
- green beans
- garden salad with cranberries
- pumpkin muffin
- 100% fruit juice
- milk
Thursday, November 20th
3-4pm
What we will be doing: Weeding, digging, and adding compost
Things to bring: Water bottle, wheelbarrow, garden shears, and/or gloves
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
7:45-8:30am
Wells Branch Elementary Cafeteria
Please check in at the front office with your Photo ID. For more information, email: amy_higgason@roundrockisd.org
Campus Improvement Plan Letter to Families
November 3, 2025
Subject: Campus Grade & Targeted Improvement Plan
Wells Branch Families,
We would like to invite you to a meeting on Monday, November 10, 5:00-6:00 pm to discuss our school’s Targeted Improvement Plan. As a reminder, our campus received an overall C from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) last year. As a result, we are required to submit a detailed plan to the TEA outlining how we will continue to improve school performance.
As we develop and finalize this plan, we need your input. Our students and staff are working hard every day, and we know they are capable of great things. Please join us to share your thoughts and feedback, and be part of the positive change as we move our campus forward.
If you have any questions, or if you’d like to share feedback but are unable to attend the meeting, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at angelica_negrete@roundrockisd.org.
Thank you for your continued support and for being an important part of the Wells Branch community.
Warm regards,
Angelica Negrete
Principal, Wells Branch Elementary
3 de noviembre, 2025
Familias de Wells Branch:
Les invitamos a una reunión el lunes 10 de noviembre, de 5:00 a 6:00 p. m., para hablar sobre el Plan de Mejora Específica de nuestra escuela. Les recordamos que el año pasado nuestra escuela recibió una calificación general de C por parte de la Agencia de Educación de Texas (TEA). Por lo tanto, debemos presentar un plan detallado a la TEA que explique cómo continuaremos mejorando el rendimiento escolar.
A medida que desarrollamos y finalizamos este plan, necesitamos su opinión. Nuestros estudiantes y personal trabajan arduamente todos los días y sabemos que son capaces de lograr grandes cosas. Los invitamos a participar para compartir sus ideas y comentarios, y a ser parte del cambio positivo que impulsa el progreso de nuestra escuela.
Si tienen alguna pregunta o si desean compartir sus comentarios pero no pueden asistir a la reunión, no duden en comunicarse conmigo a angelica_negrete@roundrockisd.org.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y por ser una parte importante de la comunidad de Wells Branch.
Un cordial saludo,
Angelica Negrete
Directora, Escuela Primaria Wells Branch
Send a thank you to someone you are grateful for with a Thanksgiving Gobble Gram!
If you would like to send someone a special message, bring your $1 to the front office from November 1st-18th and fill out a Gobble Gram! Each gram will include a treat. They will be delivered to classes on November 21st.
On Dec. 6, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. at Round Rock High School, 201 Deep Wood Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681, USA
💻Use this link to book an appointment for faster in-person enrollment services: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZvPS9EnFt6OWuWlP_VdnTyYO-igA35qPA9bUHPJERiNK6A/viewform?usp%3Dheader&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1757339151959646&usg=AOvVaw1C45ShispgKfFm2PConVJa
Our enrollment team will be there to help get your student enrolled at any of our 56 schools.
You’ll be able to:
✅ Enroll on the spot
✅ Get your questions answered
✅ Learn more about the stellar programs and see why families choose us year after year.
✅ Innovative academics, outstanding extracurriculars, and the chance to earn college credit while in high school—our schools are a place to grow and belong.
Your enrollment documents checklist:
✅ Student’s certified birth certificate,
✅ Immunization records,
✅ Proof of residence within the school district boundaries,
✅ The last report card or withdrawal form from the prior school district (if available),
✅ Your student’s Social Security Card (if available).
Here at Round Rock ISD, it starts with supporting our families with access to a great public education for students, and #ItStartsWithUs.
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🤩 ¡Comienza el nuevo año escolar fuerte, con nosotros en nuestro evento pop-up de inscripción de primavera!
El 6 de diciembre de 2025, de 3 a 6 pm, en Round Rock High School, 201 Deep Wood Dr., Round Rock, TX 78681.
💻 Utiliza este enlace para programar una cita y agilizar la inscripción presencial: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZvPS9EnFt6OWuWlP_VdnTyYO-igA35qPA9bUHPJERiNK6A/viewform?usp%3Dheader&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1757339151959646&usg=AOvVaw1C45ShispgKfFm2PConVJa
Nuestro equipo de inscripción estará disponible para ayudarle a inscribir a su estudiante en cualquiera de nuestras 56 escuelas.
Podrás:
✅ Inscribirte al instante
✅ Obtener respuestas a tus preguntas
✅ Obtener más información sobre nuestros excelentes programas y ver por qué las familias nos eligen año tras año.
✅ Académicos innovadores, actividades extracurriculares excepcionales y la oportunidad de obtener créditos universitarios durante la preparatoria: nuestras escuelas son un lugar para crecer y sentirse parte de la comunidad.
Lista de documentos para la inscripción:
✅ Acta de nacimiento del estudiante,
✅ Cartilla de vacunación,
✅ Comprobante de domicilio dentro de los límites del distrito escolar,
✅ La última boleta de calificaciones o formulario de baja del distrito escolar anterior (si está disponible),
✅ La tarjeta del Seguro Social de tu estudiante (si está disponible).
Aquí en Round Rock ISD, todo comienza apoyando a nuestras familias para que los estudiantes tengan acceso a una excelente educación pública, y #ItStartsWithUs.
Bring the family for a night of learning and celebration! We’ll have math games, literacy and science fun, delicious concessions, and a special Día de los Muertos display featuring student ofrendas.
5–7 PM • MARTES, 4 DE NOV
¡Inviten a lafamilia a una noche llenade aprendizajeycelebración!Tendremos
juegosdematemáticas, lectoescritura y diversión científica, ricasconcesiones y
unaexhibiciónespecial del Día delos Muertosconofrendasdelosestudiantes.
