"New math" seems scary, but it's a beautiful thing. It's about learning how to be flexible with numbers and truly understand the math. In Mrs. Portillo’s class, students worked with base ten blocks to solve multiplication equations using the area model.
2 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Students solving area model with base ten blocks
Students solving area model with base ten blocks
Students solving area model with base ten blocks
Students solving area model with base ten blocks
Huge shout-out to Mr. Turner, the newest member of our Brothers team! This passionate math teacher is already doing amazing things on campus. His dedication makes a difference! We're thrilled to have him and look forward to a great year!
4 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Mr. Turner 5th Grade Faculty Member of the Week
Thank you to all ourfamilies for making Homecoming Week a huge success! We loved seeing all the creativity!

Let's keep that energy going! Tonight, our Sharks take the field. Let's show up, be loud, and cheer them on to victory!

Fins up, Sharks! Bring home the win! @AlvinISD
14 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
HOCO 2025
A huge shout-out to Mrs. Wyatt, our Campus Behavior Coach and Staff Member of the Week! We see the amazing work you do every day, fostering such a positive vibe on campus. Thanks for making drop-off/dismissal safe with our Safety Patrol. Your dedication to our Bearkats is truly incredible!
15 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Mrs. Wyatt, Faculty Member of the Week
We're so proud to celebrate the incredible students who have consistently demonstrated Bearkat P.R.I.D.E. throughout September! These students truly embody what it means to be a Bearkat. Thank you for the outstanding example you set for your peers on a daily basis. @AlvinISD
17 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
September Bearkats of the Month
Happy National Coaches Day!
Thank you to our incredible Instructional Coaches and Behavior Coach! Your dedication, support, and guidance are essential to our students' and teachers' success at Brothers.

We are so grateful for all you do to help us grow and shine every day!
18 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
October 6; Happy Coaches Day!  Thank you for supporting our teachers and students with your expertise.  You are appreciated at Brothers!
We are bursting with pride after watching our students shine in Seussical The Musical today! Their talent was incredible! HUGE thanks to Mr. Jordan and all the West Side music teachers for their help on the production. What an amazing performance!
21 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
District Musical
District Musical
District Musical
District Musical
A big Bearkat shout-out to our Staff Member of the Week, Officer Johnson! Your dedication, positivity, and role modeling make our school secure and welcoming. Thank you for being such a beloved, central figure on campus. We're so lucky to have you!
22 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Officer Johnson: School Resource Officer
​We had a great time celebrating National Crush a Can Day with a treat today, thanks to the amazing SBE PTO! The teachers absolutely loved the canned drinks—a perfect little pick-me-up! Your support means the world. ​Thank you for always finding fun ways to recognize our staff!
27 days ago, Jill Mowles
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
crush a can
Happy #CustodianAppreciationDay! 🧹✨

To the unsung heroes who keep our campus/office sparkling, safe, and running smoothly: Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you for your tireless dedication. We appreciate you!
28 days ago, Jill Mowles
Thank you
Let's give the Lady Sharks from the SCHS basketball team a big thank you for joining our fifth graders for some P.E. fun today. We were excited to see our fifth graders having a blast and getting inspired by such great role model. Fins up! @AlvinISD
28 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
SCHS sharks join5th grade for PE
SCHS sharks join5th grade for PE
SCHS sharks join5th grade for PE
SCHS sharks join5th grade for PE
Thank you so much to our amazing Bearkat PTO. We are so lucky to have such wonderful parent involvement and support. Thank you for everything you do for our staff and students!
28 days ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
We are Wild About our PTO
What a night! Thank you to all our amazing families for coming out to the SBE Open House. Your energy and support made for a wonderful event. The fun isn't over yet—the book fair will be open all next week through Friday! Happy reading! #BearkatPRIDE @alvinisd
28 days ago, Jill Mowles
open house
open house
open house
open house
open house

This week, we're celebrating our incredible custodian, Ms. Leticia, as staff member of the week! Her dedication keeps our hallways sparkling and classrooms tidy. Beyond her hard work, her positive attitude is a true gift. We're so grateful to have her on our team! @AlvinISD

about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Faculty Member of the Week: Ms. Leticia, Custodian
Collaborating with our incredible team in the SBE Professional Learning Communities (PLC) is how we make sure every student gets the support they need to succeed. Great job team! @Alvinisd
about 1 month ago, Jill Mowles
PLC planning
PLC planning
Today our students got a unique and exciting opportunity to learn about rugby from the awesome team at Spartans Rugby Club! They had a blast engaging in a new sport and learning some great skills. Thanks for the visit, Spartans! Check out their FB page for more information.
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Rugby Fun
Thank you, Mrs. Tran-Medina for helping us observe Celebrate Freedom Week on Constitution Day. The kids were so engaged and loved your reading of "Marshall The Courthouse Mouse." It was a fantastic way to bring history to life. @AlvinISD @HoustonBarAssociation
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Constitution Day Reading
Constitution Day Reading
"Thanks a latte" Mr. Ghazi for your amazing tech support. We appreciate you and hope you had an amazing IT Professional Day this week! @alvinisd
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
thanks a latte
Mrs. A is like a busy bumblebee, always buzzing with positivity! Hardworking and kind, she’s quick to lend a hand to students and staff. Her dedication is a true gift to our hive, helping our school community thrive and grow.
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
faculty member of the week; Mrs. A
Happy International Dot Day! Today is a perfect reminder that we can all make a difference—no matter how small. How will you make your mark on the world? Share your big (or little) dots with us! If you haven't heard it, check out The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds @AlvinISD
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
International Dot Day, 15 September 2025
Wearing dots for dot day
Wearing dots for dot day
Wearing dots for dot day
Wearing dots for dot day
Wearing dots for dot day
Wearing dots for dot day