Writing Contest Information from WCPSS Blog

Student writing/arts contest for NC schools’ 175th

WCPSS students are invited to participate in the 175th anniversary of the opening of the first public school in North Carolina.

The North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA) is hosting an essay, poster and video contest to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the opening of the first public school in the state.

Cash prizes will be awarded, with 1st place receiving $500, 2nd place $250 and 3rd place $100. The first place winner will be honored at the 175 anniversary celebration January 20, 2015 in Reidsville.

There is a poster contest for elementary students, an essay contest for middle school students and a video contest for high school students.

Visit http://www.everychildschancenc.net/contests.html for details about each contest and how to enter.

BRES is a polling place on November 4th

Trailblazers,

Just a reminder that BRES is a polling station for Wake County.  Polling will occur in the Multipurpose Room.  Community members will enter BRES through the MPR doors and are not permitted access to the building through the MPR.  All visitors that day should follow security procedures and enter through the main front doors of our school and check in at the Front Office for guidance and access to the building.

My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf

Information regarding Magnet Programs Fair

Trailblazers,
The school assignment process is few short weeks away.  Here is information regarding the upcoming Magnet and Early College Fair on Saturday, November 1st.  Please read below.  
Thank you, Mrs. Graf 


"The Office of Magnet Programs is hosting its annual Magnet and Early College Fair on Saturday, November 1 at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High Schools 9am - 12pm. 5th and 8th grade families are encouraged to attend to explore their magnet middle and high school options.  All early colleges including the new Vernon Malone College and Career Academy will also be in attendance. There will be staff and parents who can answer questions along with school tour schedules. For more information call the Office of Magnet Programs"

Cold and Flu Information

Trailblazers,
It's the cold and flu season.  We are having students with headaches, sore throats and coughs!  We will make it through it, we always do.  Here is some information that is posted on the WCPSS blog that you may find helpful this cold and flu season.  -My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf

http://www.wcpss.net/blog/2014/10/prevention-tips-for-cold-and-flu-season/

Cold and Flu Information

Reminder about Early Release this Friday

Trailblazers,

Just a reminder that this Friday, October 17th is an Early Release Day.  BRES will begin dismissal at 1:15 p.m. for both bus and carpool students.  Staff will participate in a training on differentiation in the Media Center so it is important that all carpool students be picked up on time.

My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf

Chnage in Lunch Menu for Thursday and Friday

Trailblazers,
There will be a change in the lunch menu at BRES.  Please take note.  -Mrs. Graf

Thursday's menu: Spaghetti and Pizza 
Friday's menu:  Chicken Sandwich and Pork BBQ Sandwich

Volunteer Program-- Programs Closes to Mondays at the end of the Month

Trailblazers,

We have great volunteers at Banks and want to continue to have our parents and community stakeholders in our building and classrooms supporting students.  In order to volunteer in our school, each person must go through the volunteer registration and reactivation process.  Please see the information below regarding this process.  Please call the school with any questions regarding reactivating your volunteer status or completing the initial volunteering process.  Thank you, Mrs. Graf 

Reactivation for Continuing Volunteers 

• All continuing volunteers approved for the 2013-2014 school year MUST reactivate as a volunteer no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2014. Volunteers may go to any WCPSS site and register through the intranet. Access to the volunteer system is: WCPSS Intranet – Business Applications – Volunteer Registration. 

• After October 31, 2014, individuals previously approved may not volunteer without a new criminal record check. To avoid unnecessary costs to the school system,  continuing volunteers are encouraged to reactivate early in the school year – and no later than October 31, 2013. 

• The volunteer system will be open daily for reactivation/registration from July 1, 2014, through October 31, 2014 for 24 hours a day. 

• From November 3, 2014, through May 18, 2014, the volunteer system will be open on Mondays only, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. However, during this time period, the volunteer system will be closed on the following Mondays: November 10, 2014, December 22, 2014, December 29, 2014, and January 19, 2015.

The book fair is coming...

Trailblazers,

I love the book fair.  It is something that I definitely remember from elementary school...seeing the books on display, creating my "wish list" and then that wonderful moment when I selected a new book to purchase...did I mention that I love to read???

Our BRES Book Fair is coming.  Here is information from our wonderful Media Center Coordinator, Ms. McCool.   Questions?? Please call the Office at 919-890-7333.  Thank you, Mrs. Graf

Our Scholastic Book Fair is quickly approaching! Please check out my blog-post at http://banksroadmedia.weebly.com/mrs-mccools-blog to learn more about this fall's Scholastic Book Fair. More information regarding the book fair will be coming home with track 3 students during the week of October 13th and with tracks 1, 2, & 4 students during the week of October 20th. 

Welcome to BRES!

Trailblazers,
We are happy to announce a new addition to our staff, Ms. Juliana Stalker.  Ms. Stalker is now a part of our special education department here at BRES.  Below is a welcome letter from Ms. Stalker.

~ Mrs. Graf

Dear Trailblazer Family,

It is my absolute pleasure and honor to introduce myself as your new Track 1 Special Education Teacher!  My name is Mrs. Julianna Stalker, and I cannot wait to join in on all the excitement and energy here at Banks Road Elementary.  I look forward to working with you and the entire BRES team to make this 2014-2015 school year a successful and memorable one for our students. 

Here is a little about myself:  I grew up in the beautiful hills and farm country of central Pennsylvania.  I attended Bloomsburg University of PA, studying Elementary and Special Education.  Since graduation I have worked at both the elementary and secondary levels teaching Special Education. My husband was recently offered a job in Raleigh, and so this summer we made the long move from Pennsylvania to North Carolina. We both like North Carolina immensely!  In our free time we enjoy walks around the beautiful lakes in the area, books, the game Boggle, and guitar, as well as making and then eating really good food!

I look forward to partnering with you all, and I am confident that together we can provide the support and encouragement each student needs to succeed.  If you have any questions for me personally, please feel free to contact me.  I can be reached via email at jstalker@wcpss.net or by calling the school at (919) 890-7333.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Julianna Stalker