Good evening Trailblazers,
Happy Monday to you! Here is a reminder about upcoming events at BRES:
Tuesday, October 29th is our first Parents are Connected night. The evening will begin at 5:30. Invitations have been sent home and we have received over 300 RSVP's. This is wonderful! I will share out briefly information regarding our Title I Program, federal funds, and the plan that BRES is following to support our students with reading success. There will be a hands-on activity for you to participate in with your child. We will end the night with a preview performance by our Banks Boomers. This is a great way for you to learn more about the curriculum and see your how your child is working to master the complex reading process. This information is not for just "struggling" readers; the information presented will include how to support students in going deeper with complex standards and how children performing at or above grade are challenged with the demands of the Common Core standards. It is sure to benefit every parent and student who attends! We have received over 300+ RSVP’s and I am looking forward to sharing this information with you.
Tuesday, the 29th is also the first afterschool meeting for the Mural Club for students on Track 4. If you are not certain if you have been confirmed to participate in Mural Club, please call the school or send Ms. Stephenson an email.
Tuesday evening the 29th is also afterschool practice for all 4th & 5th graders to prepare for the Winter Performance. Practice will run from 4:15-5:30 p.m. We will dismiss students that stay for rehearsal from their classrooms at 4:10 p.m. to head to the MPR for rehearsal. Rehearsal ends at 5:30 p.m. just in time for you to join us at our Parents are Connected Night. Don’t forget that the Boomers will perform this evening to close out our PAC Night.
Also all week, fourth grade students on Track 2 & 4 will work with Author-in-Residence Richard Krawiec. To learn more about this author please visit: http://rkeditor.com.
November 1st, Friday: Trailblazer Jogging Club. Meet Ms. Williford out on the track at 8:00 a.m.
Did you know we are Tweeting? Follow me for pictures, resources, links and reminders at @BanksRoadES! That’s it Trailblazers! I have posted this information on the school website under the Parents tab and on the Principal's Desk blog. Please call the school if you have any questions. Have a great evening!
My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
Carmen Montero Graf
Principal
Banks Road Elementary
10225 Chambers Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919).890.7333
cgraf1@wcpss.net
http://banksprincipal.blogspot.com/
Monday, October 28, 2013
Friday, October 25, 2013
Learning with pumpkins in Ms. Bethel's Class
A big thank you goes to Ms. Howrigan who took these beautiful pictures of the learning and teaching process in action.
Ms. Bethel's class learned about the characteristics of pumpkins, estimated weight and confirmed their estimations, estimated circumference and confirmed the actual circumference. They also predicted floating or sinking and counted seeds!
Love to see Trailblazer learning in action! Mrs. Graf
Ms. Bethel's class learned about the characteristics of pumpkins, estimated weight and confirmed their estimations, estimated circumference and confirmed the actual circumference. They also predicted floating or sinking and counted seeds!
Love to see Trailblazer learning in action! Mrs. Graf
Track 4 Delay In Report Cards
Dear Trailblazer Parents,
Please see the information below regarding Track 4 student report cards. They have been delayed due to system software issues. This information came home today with every student on Track 4. It is also posted on our school website. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
Dear Parents,
Due to an unanticipated software outage in a statewide computer system, first-quarter report cards for Track 4 students will be sent home beginning next week.
Pearson, the third-party software provider, is currently working to address the outage in its system, which has impacted teachers throughout the state. Once the system is restored, teachers will be able to continue to enter grades, and schools will be able to print report cards.
Based on communication from the software company, we anticipate that Track 4 report cards will be available beginning Friday, November 1.
Thank you,
Wake County Public School System
Queridos padres:
Debido a un interrupción en el sistema informático de todo el estado, las boletas de calificaciones del primer trimestre de los estudiantes con Ciclo 4 serán enviadas a casa empezando la próxima semana.
Pearson, el proveedor tercero de software, está trabajando actualmente para tratar la interrupción en su sistema, que ha impactado los maestros de todo el estado. Una vez que el sistema se restablece, los maestros podrán seguir entrando las notas y las escuelas podrán imprimir las boletas de calificaciones.
Basándose en la comunicación de la compañía, anticipamos que las boletas de calificaciones de los estudiantes con el Ciclo 4 estarán disponibles a partir del viernes 1 de noviembre.
Gracias,
Wake County Public School System
Please see the information below regarding Track 4 student report cards. They have been delayed due to system software issues. This information came home today with every student on Track 4. It is also posted on our school website. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
Dear Parents,
Due to an unanticipated software outage in a statewide computer system, first-quarter report cards for Track 4 students will be sent home beginning next week.
Pearson, the third-party software provider, is currently working to address the outage in its system, which has impacted teachers throughout the state. Once the system is restored, teachers will be able to continue to enter grades, and schools will be able to print report cards.
Based on communication from the software company, we anticipate that Track 4 report cards will be available beginning Friday, November 1.
Thank you,
Wake County Public School System
Queridos padres:
Debido a un interrupción en el sistema informático de todo el estado, las boletas de calificaciones del primer trimestre de los estudiantes con Ciclo 4 serán enviadas a casa empezando la próxima semana.
Pearson, el proveedor tercero de software, está trabajando actualmente para tratar la interrupción en su sistema, que ha impactado los maestros de todo el estado. Una vez que el sistema se restablece, los maestros podrán seguir entrando las notas y las escuelas podrán imprimir las boletas de calificaciones.
Basándose en la comunicación de la compañía, anticipamos que las boletas de calificaciones de los estudiantes con el Ciclo 4 estarán disponibles a partir del viernes 1 de noviembre.
Gracias,
Wake County Public School System
Parent Information Regarding Report Cards
When parents of elementary school students receive their first report cards of the 2013-14 school year this fall, they’ll notice much more detailed information about what their students are learning in school.
The redesigned report cards are one benefit of the new electronic grading system that all public schools across North Carolina have adopted this year. They offer more in-depth information about how well students are understanding and applying the concepts they are being taught.
For example, instead of seeing just a single grade for the subject of mathematics, the parent of a fourth-grade student will also see whether the student has mastered specific skills required for fourth-grade math, such as being able to measure angles.
Students will be evaluated on a 4-point scale, with a score of 1 showing that the student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, and a score of 4 indicating the student consistently demonstrates in-depth understanding of the concepts being taught.
Every report card will be accompanied by a guide showing parents how to interpret the new information it provides. View the guide and a helpful video online. >>
Report cards are just one way for teachers to communicate with students and parents about a student’s academic achievement, work habits, and classroom behavior. Parents may also request a conference with the teacher to discuss their student’s progress and ways to support their learning in and out of school.
Report card schedule:
Friday, October 11
Modified-calendar schools
Year-round schools
(Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Friday, November 1 (new date due to delay)
Year-round schools
(Track 4)
Monday, November 4
Traditional-calendar schools
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding report cards. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
The redesigned report cards are one benefit of the new electronic grading system that all public schools across North Carolina have adopted this year. They offer more in-depth information about how well students are understanding and applying the concepts they are being taught.
For example, instead of seeing just a single grade for the subject of mathematics, the parent of a fourth-grade student will also see whether the student has mastered specific skills required for fourth-grade math, such as being able to measure angles.
Students will be evaluated on a 4-point scale, with a score of 1 showing that the student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, and a score of 4 indicating the student consistently demonstrates in-depth understanding of the concepts being taught.
Every report card will be accompanied by a guide showing parents how to interpret the new information it provides. View the guide and a helpful video online. >>
Report cards are just one way for teachers to communicate with students and parents about a student’s academic achievement, work habits, and classroom behavior. Parents may also request a conference with the teacher to discuss their student’s progress and ways to support their learning in and out of school.
Report card schedule:
Friday, October 11
Modified-calendar schools
Year-round schools
(Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Friday, November 1 (new date due to delay)
Year-round schools
(Track 4)
Monday, November 4
Traditional-calendar schools
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding report cards. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
Thursday, October 17, 2013
It's been a great week and more...
Trailblazers,
It's been a great week of teaching and learning here at BRES. Our students and teachers have been working diligently putting forth their Banks Best with the learning and teaching process.
Track three tracks out tomorrow. We welcome our Track 4 students back on Monday.
Tomorrow, Friday the 18th is early release. We will begin our dismissal process at 1:15 p.m.
Please call the office if you have any questions.
My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Banks Boomers are on their way...amazing!
I had the opportunity today to sit in on a Banks Boomers rehearsal. They worked with Ms. Loftin on their Pieces of Gold audition song, "Fly a Kite." Let me tell you how proud I am of these boys and girls! They are well on their way to an amazing audition for the Pieces of a Gold program. The students are on point with their choreography, voice and stage presence. I know with continued practice they will be able to refine their performance by the audition date. Way to go Boomers and Ms. Loftin! Check out the Boomers practicing today:
Thursday, October 10, 2013
School Messenger October 10, 2013
Good evening Trailblazers,
Happy Thursday to you!
First things first, report cards go home tomorrow, Friday, October 11, 2013.
Tomorrow also begins our first Spirit Weekend. What’s Spirit Weekend? It’s our PTA Spirit Night but it lasts all weekend. Come on out to Buffaloe Bowling in Garner on Rt. 401 Friday, Saturday or Sunday and mention BRES. A portion of the funds go right back to our PTA.
Friday (tomorrow) is also the Kindergarten Field Trip for students on Tracks 1 & 3.
Friday, the 11th at 8:00 a.m. the Trailblazer Jogging Club will meet on the back track. If it rains, don’t worry the club will meet inside.
4th Grade Parents: All week your child has had the opportunity to learn about writing from an author. Author Richard Krawiec has been our Writer-in-Residence this past week. Check out the Principal’s Desk blog for more information about our visiting author.
This coming Monday, October 14th: The GOTR will meet at 4:15 p.m.
And on Tuesday, October 15th: Students on Tracks 1 & 3 will have their JDRF Walk during Specials times. Students participating in Mural Club will meet on Tuesday after-school with Ms. Stephenson as well.
Looking Ahead Trailblazers:
October 18th is Early Release Day and dismissal will begin at 1:15 p.m. It is also a track out day for students on Track 3. I know they are looking forward to a break. And we all know that if Track 3 is tracking out, then that means Track 4 students and teachers will be back to school on Monday, October 21st.
Be on the lookout for information regarding upcoming events including our first Parents are Connected Night on October 29th, , our Classroom and School-wide Spelling Bees, our Barnes and Noble Night and our Family Fitness Night. More information about all of these events will be posted and shared very soon.
That’s it Trailblazers! We have a wonderful week of learning, teaching, growing and leading at BRES. This information is already posted on the school website and will go out tonight on the Principal’s Desk Blog!
Have a great evening…on purpose! My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
Carmen Montero Graf
Principal
Banks Road Elementary
10225 Chambers Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919).890.7333
cgraf1@wcpss.net
http://banksprincipal.blogspot.com/
Happy Thursday to you!
First things first, report cards go home tomorrow, Friday, October 11, 2013.
Tomorrow also begins our first Spirit Weekend. What’s Spirit Weekend? It’s our PTA Spirit Night but it lasts all weekend. Come on out to Buffaloe Bowling in Garner on Rt. 401 Friday, Saturday or Sunday and mention BRES. A portion of the funds go right back to our PTA.
Friday (tomorrow) is also the Kindergarten Field Trip for students on Tracks 1 & 3.
Friday, the 11th at 8:00 a.m. the Trailblazer Jogging Club will meet on the back track. If it rains, don’t worry the club will meet inside.
4th Grade Parents: All week your child has had the opportunity to learn about writing from an author. Author Richard Krawiec has been our Writer-in-Residence this past week. Check out the Principal’s Desk blog for more information about our visiting author.
This coming Monday, October 14th: The GOTR will meet at 4:15 p.m.
And on Tuesday, October 15th: Students on Tracks 1 & 3 will have their JDRF Walk during Specials times. Students participating in Mural Club will meet on Tuesday after-school with Ms. Stephenson as well.
Looking Ahead Trailblazers:
October 18th is Early Release Day and dismissal will begin at 1:15 p.m. It is also a track out day for students on Track 3. I know they are looking forward to a break. And we all know that if Track 3 is tracking out, then that means Track 4 students and teachers will be back to school on Monday, October 21st.
Be on the lookout for information regarding upcoming events including our first Parents are Connected Night on October 29th, , our Classroom and School-wide Spelling Bees, our Barnes and Noble Night and our Family Fitness Night. More information about all of these events will be posted and shared very soon.
That’s it Trailblazers! We have a wonderful week of learning, teaching, growing and leading at BRES. This information is already posted on the school website and will go out tonight on the Principal’s Desk Blog!
Have a great evening…on purpose! My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
Carmen Montero Graf
Principal
Banks Road Elementary
10225 Chambers Road
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919).890.7333
cgraf1@wcpss.net
http://banksprincipal.blogspot.com/
Parent Guide to Understanding the Elementary Report Card
When parents of elementary school students receive their first report cards of the 2013-14 school year this fall, they’ll notice much more detailed information about what their students are learning in school.
The redesigned report cards are one benefit of the new electronic grading system that all public schools across North Carolina have adopted this year. They offer more in-depth information about how well students are understanding and applying the concepts they are being taught.
For example, instead of seeing just a single grade for the subject of mathematics, the parent of a fourth-grade student will also see whether the student has mastered specific skills required for fourth-grade math, such as being able to measure angles.
Trailblazers,
This Friday, October 11th we will be sending home the new elementary report cards with all students on Tracks 1, 2 and 3. These new report cards are formatted different from report cards in the past. I am sharing information from the WCPSS website with you to support your understanding of the new report card and its components.
The report cards will be accompanied by a letter giving you additional information. Please read below for more information on the grading scale and the report card distribution schedule.
As always, please feel free to contact me or your child's teacher should you have any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
Students will be evaluated on a 4-point scale, with a score of 1 showing that the student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, and a score of 4 indicating the student consistently demonstrates in-depth understanding of the concepts being taught.
Every report card will be accompanied by a guide showing parents how to interpret the new information it provides. View the guide and a helpful video online. >>
Report cards are just one way for teachers to communicate with students and parents about a student’s academic achievement, work habits, and classroom behavior. Parents may also request a conference with the teacher to discuss their student’s progress and ways to support their learning in and out of school.
Report card schedule
Friday, October 11
Modified-calendar schools
Year-round schools
(Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Friday, October 25
Year-round schools
(Track 4)
Monday, November 4
Traditional-calendar schools
Read more about grading in elementary school. >>
Tags: Results
This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at 5:27 pm and is filed under Front Page News, Parents.
The redesigned report cards are one benefit of the new electronic grading system that all public schools across North Carolina have adopted this year. They offer more in-depth information about how well students are understanding and applying the concepts they are being taught.
For example, instead of seeing just a single grade for the subject of mathematics, the parent of a fourth-grade student will also see whether the student has mastered specific skills required for fourth-grade math, such as being able to measure angles.
Trailblazers,
This Friday, October 11th we will be sending home the new elementary report cards with all students on Tracks 1, 2 and 3. These new report cards are formatted different from report cards in the past. I am sharing information from the WCPSS website with you to support your understanding of the new report card and its components.
The report cards will be accompanied by a letter giving you additional information. Please read below for more information on the grading scale and the report card distribution schedule.
As always, please feel free to contact me or your child's teacher should you have any questions. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
Students will be evaluated on a 4-point scale, with a score of 1 showing that the student does not yet demonstrate an understanding of the standards, and a score of 4 indicating the student consistently demonstrates in-depth understanding of the concepts being taught.
Every report card will be accompanied by a guide showing parents how to interpret the new information it provides. View the guide and a helpful video online. >>
Report cards are just one way for teachers to communicate with students and parents about a student’s academic achievement, work habits, and classroom behavior. Parents may also request a conference with the teacher to discuss their student’s progress and ways to support their learning in and out of school.
Report card schedule
Friday, October 11
Modified-calendar schools
Year-round schools
(Tracks 1, 2, 3)
Friday, October 25
Year-round schools
(Track 4)
Monday, November 4
Traditional-calendar schools
Read more about grading in elementary school. >>
Tags: Results
This entry was posted on Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 at 5:27 pm and is filed under Front Page News, Parents.
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Catching Up on So Many Things
Alright Trailblazers,
I am having issues with the text widget in Blogger, so I have not been "blogging" at my typical rate. I have been "tweeting" though so you may have missed some information if you not following me at Carmen Montero Graf @BanksRoadES on Twitter!!
Here is an update from our PTA Coin Drive:
Overall Classroom Winners
1st Place: Mrs. Bethel $193.09
2nd Place: Ms. Stover $206.72
3rd Place: Ms. Bishop $310.82
Winners by Track
Track 2:
1st Place: Ms. Esposito $21.75
2nd Place: Ms. Wern $10.75
3rd Place: Ms. Creel $8.98
Track 3:
1st Place: Ms. Shamblee $80.32
2nd Place: Ms. Chesser $79.57
3rd Place: Ms. Arthur $63.99
Track 4:
1st Place: Ms. Blackmon $145.05
2nd Place: Ms. Stover $206.72
3rd Place: Ms. Bishop $310.82.
We raised over $2,000.00 with spare change! These funds will go directly back to the students at BRES. The funds will be used to supplement field trips, classroom subscriptions and more!
Thank you to everyone who supported our school with the Coin Drive during Spirit Week! Mrs. Graf
I am having issues with the text widget in Blogger, so I have not been "blogging" at my typical rate. I have been "tweeting" though so you may have missed some information if you not following me at Carmen Montero Graf @BanksRoadES on Twitter!!
Here is an update from our PTA Coin Drive:
Overall Classroom Winners
1st Place: Mrs. Bethel $193.09
2nd Place: Ms. Stover $206.72
3rd Place: Ms. Bishop $310.82
Winners by Track
Track 2:
1st Place: Ms. Esposito $21.75
2nd Place: Ms. Wern $10.75
3rd Place: Ms. Creel $8.98
Track 3:
1st Place: Ms. Shamblee $80.32
2nd Place: Ms. Chesser $79.57
3rd Place: Ms. Arthur $63.99
Track 4:
1st Place: Ms. Blackmon $145.05
2nd Place: Ms. Stover $206.72
3rd Place: Ms. Bishop $310.82.
We raised over $2,000.00 with spare change! These funds will go directly back to the students at BRES. The funds will be used to supplement field trips, classroom subscriptions and more!
Thank you to everyone who supported our school with the Coin Drive during Spirit Week! Mrs. Graf
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