Backstage at the 2nd Grade Reader's Theater

It's a feeling of antipation back stage as the actresses and actors in "Little Late Riding Hood" prepare for their debut.

2nd Grade Reader's Theater

It's happening right now: the second grade students on tracks 2-4 are performing several plays for parents, families and school community members! Take a look at play 1: The Three Little Elephants!

Field Day Changes

Due to the extreme temperatures we are having this week, we will conduct a modified field day for students tomorrow on Tracks 2 and 4.  K-2 students will have field day from 9:15-10:30 and 3-5 from 10:30-11:15.  Some stations will be moved to the gym and we have increased the number of water stations outside for students.  Please call the school if you have any questions about these changes. 

Updates

It's here!  We are in the final countdown of last days of school. So much has happened in the last few weeks that I need to catch you up on the wonderful learning and teaching going on here at BRES.

First Grade track 4 celebrated their research projects with a culminating Geo-Animal Safari in the Media Center.  Zookeepers created a writing piece that showcased their content knowledge, writing skills, technology and 21st century skills.  Ms. Sinnott, Ms. Glasgow, and the students welcomed parents and family members to view the geo-animal projects, see the research reports, and ask the zookeepers questions about their selected animal.  Students were so proud of their accomplishments (and so were the parents!)  Look at the pictures below for a glimpse into the activities. 

Congratulations to all of the students for putting together wonderful projects that demonstrate their learning!

5th Grade Celebration Track 1

The BIG day came yesterday as parents and family members celebrated a year of learning with their children.  Students filed in to the ceremony as the audience gave a standing ovation for their work, dedication and accomplishments this school year.  Students received awards such as the Presidents Academic Achievement Award, Presidential Fitness Awards, the Trailblazer Award and the Student Improvement Award. 

Many thanks go out the parents who continually gave encouragement and support to their children this school year, as well as for their overall support of BRES.  Many thanks go out to the teachers who supported this class in various ways:  Mr. Tart, Ms. Mathis, Ms. Foxworth, Ms. Regan, Ms. Rutherford and our assistant principal Ms. Goodson.  All of their hands touched and supported the learning environment of the classroom.

Additional thanks go out to our PTA who once again planned and executed a beautiful 5th grade celebration complete with cake and refreshments.  The events of the morning were beautiful and we could not have done it without you. 

Congratulations again to our 5th grade students for their work and accomplishments this school year.  You are bound for success in middle school and beyond!  Here are a couple pictures of the celebration. 

Want to volunteer at BRES? Here's what you need to do...

• New volunteers will need to bring their drivers license or official ID with them to complete the volunteer application. 
• All continuing volunteers approved for the 2011-2012 school year MUST reactivate as a volunteer no later than 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2012. 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, 2012, individuals previously approved may not volunteer without a new criminal record check.  
•          The volunteer system will be open daily for reactivation/registration from July 2, 2012, through October 31, 2012 for 24 hours a day.
•          From November 5, 2012, through May 20, 2013, 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:  December 24, 2012, December 31, 2012, and January 21, 2013.

Please call the front office at 919-890-7333 if you have any questions.  We would be more than happy to assist you with the volunteer process.

Ms. Brown's Class Celebrates A Year of Learning

Today the Kindergarten students in Ms. Brown's class celebrated learning with songs and of course ice cream!  Thank you to all of the parents who came out and joined their children to celebrate a year of personal and academic growth.  Below is a glimpse of the action today during the celebration.