Thursday, March 20, 2014

Student Council Update

Trailblazers,

Here is an update from our Student Council. While we will be knee deep in the learning and teaching process on Saturday, we will also be joining in March Madness for a little bit of fun too! See below for more information:

Who's pumped for March Madness? Let's celebrate being at school this Saturday, March 22nd by cheering on our favorite college teams! Wear your college team's T-shirt... it might increase your chances of winning your bracket! Student Council classroom representatives will be sharing this with their classrooms so all students can participate. See you all on Saturday! :)

Thank you,
Your Student Council

PTA Spirit Night at Interskate is rescheduled for THIS Sunday 3/23/2014

Trailblazers,

Here we go...3rd time may be the charm!!

INTERSKATE SPIRIT NIGHT has been rescheduled (again) for this Sunday night (March 23rd) from 6:00 - 8:00. It looks like it may just rain that day, might as well bring your family out for a fun-filled night of skating. Remember, it's only $3 to skate, bounce house fun, slice of pizza and a drink. And, best of all, it is only for Banks Road Families and Friends. Hope to see you there!

Let's celebrate no more snow days Trailblazers! Let's skate and enjoy our time together!
My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf

Upcoming Parent Learning Opportunity

Trailblazers,

As you know we are a school wide Title I school and have been designated as a School of Focus due to our achievement gap. Here is information regarding an upcoming conference where you can be engage and be a learner! Please read below to learn more information about this opportunity. Mrs. Graf


The English as a Second Language and the Family and Community Engagement Programs of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) will be holding the Annual Educational Culture Conference on Saturday, April 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The conference will be held at Millbrook High School, 2201 Spring Forest Road in Raleigh. Interpretation will be provided in: Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese

Title III/ESL Families and ELL Students will have the opportunity to learn from different workshops, network with other international families, and get information from the different WCPSS Programs, Community Agencies and Organizations. The objective of the Annual Educational Culture Conference is to celebrate cultural diversity and provide parents and students with the educational tools for academic success.

Event Includes:

· Interpretation will be provided in: Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese

· Continental Breakfast and Lunch

· Workshops for Parents

· Workshops for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

· Giveaways

· Information Fair



For more information, contact MariaRosa Rangel @ 431-7703 or mrangel1@wcpss.net

Upcoming Parent Learning Opportunity

Trailblazers,

As you know we are a school wide Title I school and have been designated as a School of Focus due to our achievement gap. Here is information regarding an upcoming conference where you can be engage and be a learner! Please read below to learn more information about this opportunity. Mrs. Graf


The English as a Second Language and the Family and Community Engagement Programs of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) will be holding the Annual Educational Culture Conference on Saturday, April 12, 2014, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The conference will be held at Millbrook High School, 2201 Spring Forest Road in Raleigh. Interpretation will be provided in: Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese

Title III/ESL Families and ELL Students will have the opportunity to learn from different workshops, network with other international families, and get information from the different WCPSS Programs, Community Agencies and Organizations. The objective of the Annual Educational Culture Conference is to celebrate cultural diversity and provide parents and students with the educational tools for academic success.

Event Includes:

· Interpretation will be provided in: Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese

· Continental Breakfast and Lunch

· Workshops for Parents

· Workshops for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

· Giveaways

· Information Fair



For more information, contact MariaRosa Rangel @ 431-7703 or mrangel1@wcpss.net

Monday, March 10, 2014

Updated Information for Boomer's Dress Rehearsal tomorrow, March 11, 2014

Hi all!
Here all of the info you need for tomorrow.

* All Boomers have practice tomorrow morning at 8:00 am in multipurpose room.
* All Boomers wear Boomer shirt jeans and sneakers.
* Girls need to have hair up in a pony tail or braid.
* 11:45 track 2,3 and 4 will go to lunch
* 12:10 tracks 2,3 and 4 will come to Music room and get in costumes
* 12:45 tracks 2,3 and 4 will load bus
* 1:00 tracks 2,3 and 4 head to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium
* 1:30 all tracks meet at the water fountain in front of the auditorium.
* Track one will be given their shirt to change into
* We will head into the auditorium to view other performance groups
* 2:30 we will go to our spot to warm up
* 3:00 we go on for our rehearsal
* 3:50 Finale rehearsal with the full group
* 4:30 we will gather together in our waiting spot.
* I will give last minute updates and information for the rehearsal day.
* Parents may pick up students once they check out with a Banks Road Staff member.

Ms. Loftin has shared her cell phone number for Boomer parents in case you need to reach her. Email Ms. Loftin at lloftin@wcpss.net with any questions. Pieces of Gold is almost here! Mrs. Graf