Hands-on learning in 5th grade math! Our students are becoming fraction masters by using fraction bars to visually prove that different fractions can be equivalent. Seeing is believing (and learning!) in math class! @alvinisd
28 days ago, Jill Mowles
5th grade Fraction Bars discovering equivalent Fractions
5th grade Fraction Bars discovering equivalent Fractions
5th grade Fraction Bars discovering equivalent Fractions
Congratulations to our incredible students who have consistently demonstrated Bearkat P.R.I.D.E. throughout the month of October! Keep leading by example. Thank you for the outstanding example you set for your peers on a daily basis. @AlvinISD
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
October Bearkats of the Month
Huge thanks to Mrs. Taylor, our teachers, the Westside Library and our Bearkat families for making Family Literacy Night a success! Each time you share a book with your child, you're building crucial literacy skills and lifelong readers. Keep reading a fun, daily habit!
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Family Literacy Night
Family Literacy Night
Family Literacy Night
Family Literacy Night
Family Literacy Night
Future engineers alert! Mrs. Garrett's 5th graders tested circuits with batteries, wires, & bulbs. Was the circuit complete? See the pictures for their results!
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Students working together to build a circuit
Students working together to build a circuit
THIS WEEK WE CELEBRATE MS. LINDSTROM! Our incredible SPED Math Resource Teacher's heart, dedication, & kindness make a difference daily. She goes above & beyond for every child, steps up to help colleagues, & brings a positive, caring energy to school. Thank you for making SBE Shine!
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Faculty Member of the Week; Ms. Lindstrom, Math Resource Teacher
A huge thank you to our amazing families for making Red Ribbon Week a success! Your support for healthy, safe, and positive choices means so much. Let's keep making great decisions every day!
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Red Ribbon Week October 27-31.  Monday:  All the Pieces Fit; Wear mismatched outfits, silly socks, or crazy patterns to show that all the different pieces of our lives fit together to make a  happy picture.
Tuesday: My Future is Bright, Wear bright colors and neon clothes to remind everyone that our drug-free futures are so bright, we have to wear shades.
Wednesday: 50th Day of School; Get ready for a drug-free life by dressing in '50s - inspired outfits like poodle skirts, leather jackets, or rolled-up jeans.
Thursday: Team Up  Again Drugs; Wear a jersey, t-shirt, or hat from your favorite sports team - either school, college, or professional.
Friday: Say BOO to Drugs; Wear a costume from your favorite book, movie, or TV show.  *NO scary costumes or accessories.
Red Ribbon Week: Say Boo to Drugs
Red Ribbon Week: Say Boo to Drugs
Red Ribbon Week: Say Boo to Drugs
Red Ribbon Week: Say Boo to Drugs
Red Ribbon Week: Say Boo to Drugs
Thrilled to name Ms. Engineer our Staff Member of the Week! Her exceptional dedication to students is felt school-wide. Former students still fondly recall her class & Bearkat Blazers. She embodies growth, always collaborating to make a positive impact. We're lucky to have you!
about 1 month ago, Shirley Brothers Elementary
Faculty Member of the Week
"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.
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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
about 2 months 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!
about 2 months 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
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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!
2 months 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
2 months 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!
2 months 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
2 months ago, Jill Mowles
open house
open house
open house
open house
open house