The Blaze- 10/11/26

10/11/2026

A Message from Dr. Hilton

Dear Bradfield Families,

My heart is so full! Thank you to our incredible PTA and all of the sweet families for making Principal Appreciation Week so special. Every thoughtful note, beautiful plant, delicious treat, and sweet gift meant more to me than you know. You made me feel so loved and appreciated, and I am truly grateful for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Being a principal is such a special privilege, and one of the greatest blessings is being part of a school community that feels like family. I am so grateful for the love, support, and trust you show me and our school every day. I am so thankful for each of you!

Calling all UT and OU fans! 🤘🏈 With the Red River Rivalry happening this weekend, one of our sweet Bradfield families, the Corrigans, brought the excitement to campus by decorating the front of our school in UT colors on Friday! They earned the bragging rights at our auction last spring, and they certainly made the most of them! Even though I’m an Aggie, I have to admit that our students loved arriving at school to see all the festive decorations. What a fun way to kick off the long weekend and celebrate this great Texas tradition!

Before I wrap up, I want to give a special shout-out to our Broncos who competed in the Hyer Chess Tournament last weekend! Our 2nd-grade and 4th-grade chess teams both earned 1st place in their grade levels, and our 3rd-grade team brought home 2nd place! We are so proud of our Broncos and their hard work, strategic thinking, and outstanding accomplishments. Way to go, Broncos! You make us proud!

Please enjoy some of these fun pictures from Broncoland this week, and I will see you all on the front steps on Tuesday.

Kindergarten tasting and classifying different varieties of apples.

3rd and 4th graders planting in the garden.

Kindly,

Dr. Aimee Hilton

10/12: Student Holiday/ NO SCHOOL

10/13-10/16: Community Outreach Costume Drive

10/14: Picture Retakes

10/14: Pre-K Parent Party

10/15: Fourth Grade Parent Party

10/15: Coffee and Costume Drive

10/21: Pancake Breakfast

10/23: Carnival

School photos are ready to ORDER!

Please email Brittani Frankowiak & Kathryn Hines if you would like your child to retake on Wednesday, October 14

Get ready to tumble down the rabbit hole for an afternoon of wonder at Bradfield’s BRONCOS IN WONDERLAND CARNIVAL!

Follow the White Rabbit and join us on October 23rd from 3–6 PM for a whimsical adventure filled with games, rides, treats, surprises, and plenty of Wonderland magic around every corner!

WE NEED YOU IN WONDERLAND!

It’s almost carnival time—and we need your help to make the magic happen! Bradfield Carnival is parent-powered and simply couldn’t happen without our amazing volunteers.

Please consider signing up HERE for a one-hour volunteer shift during Carnival. With a little help from everyone, we can make this year’s trip to Wonderland one our Broncos won’t forget!

CARNIVAL DISMISSAL

Permission Slips came home in your child’s Friday folder. Please complete and return your child’s form by Wednesday, October 21st.
No backpacks or reusable lunch boxes on Friday, October 23rd.

There will be no afternoon carpool on Carnival day and Southern Avenue will be closed beginning at 8:00 AM.

TICKET REMINDER 🎟️

As a reminder, tickets for Bradfield students were purchased during BSSU.

If you have a child coming from another school, you may purchase extra tickets HERE.

FOOD & TREATS

Food will be available for purchase during Carnival in the cafeteria. Students may use their Skyward account or pay with cash.

CAKE DONATION CONTEST

We need donations of store-bought cakes, cupcakes, and cookies to use as prizes at the famous Cake Walk. Donations may be dropped off on Wednesday, October 21st at the Pancake Breakfast or anytime after at the designated table in the front office.

The class who donates the most treats will win a PIZZA PARTY!

***Please write your teacher’s name on the package so we can keep track.***

Don’t be late for this very important date! 💙💛

Questions? Contact our event chairs:

Jackie Coker, Laine Deutscher, Julie Grisham, Courtney Horne

Carnival Pancake Breakfast

Wednesday, October 21

6:45 - 7:45AM

Bradfield Cafeteria

Panky Doodle Pancakes will be serving up Wonder-fully delicious pancakes

for the whole family!

$10 per child or $25 per family

(purchase in person via skyward or cash)

*Gluten-free pancakes will be available*

Questions?

Marjon Henderson & Ashley Nowak

COFFEE & COSTUMES

Ensure a BOO-tiful holiday for kiddos and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House this Halloween. Donate your new or gently used costumes, all sizes welcome. Collections bins will be located in each grade's pod and at the front entrance of the school.

On Thursday morning 10/15 bring your costume donations and grab a cup of coffee from Herb's Coffee Truck.

Coffee generously sponsored by the Meredith Ferrell Group.

Questions?

Sarah Conway & Amanda Sunderman

RSVP by Clicking on Your Grade's Link below:

Questions?

Marika Rome & Riley George

A Message from PTA President Jennifer Morton

Dear Broncos,

Happy long weekend, Bronco families! I hope you enjoy your Monday holiday and maybe a trip to the State Fair to visit Big Tex this weekend.

Warmest regards,

Jennifer Morton

Claudia Conard, helping all of us celebrate our dedicated and wonderful principal, Dr. Hilton, during Principal Appreciation Week.
Laura McCallan, organizing our Lost and Found items and handling our first donation of the year.
Maggie Apple and Ashley Reid, for the wonderful Wonderland display case. ‘We’re all mad here’, madly in love with it!
Cindy Revol and Melinda Gage, processing the generous Reading Rodeo donations.
Lee Drummond and Medley Turner, warmly celebrating Bradfield staff’s October birthdays.
The Doffermyre Family, graciously hosting our 3rd grade parents in their beautiful backyard and to Riley George and Marika Rome, making all the arrangements for a perfect night.
Christen Bright and Kelly Diehl, bringing us into fall with some porch pumpkins to greet us at Bradfield.
Whitney Carroll and Marianne Pearce, celebrating our October Gift Books, with additional helping hands from PTA Library volunteers.
Exec Board: Kamela Aboussie, Christen Bright, Lauren Calano, Claudia Conard, Kelly Diehl, Melinda Gage, Aubrey Labanowski, Courtney McCauley, Catherine McWilliams, Katie Patterson, Corrie Rae, Cindy Revol, Mary Roman, Genevieve Short and Shannon Stetson, for their love of Bradfield PTA and sharing all the hard work of their committees.

26-27 PTA Calendar

26-27 HPISD Academic Calendar

Community News

HPISD is now accepting artwork submissions for the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Students from all grade levels are encouraged to participate by submitting their artwork for consideration. The selected winner will have their artwork featured on the cover of the audit report and will be recognized at a future board meeting.