Banks 4th and 5th Grade Chorus Update

Since July we have been brainstorming a name for our 4th and 5th Grade Chorus.  We have asked our students and teachers and now have a new name for our chorus.  I am pleased to announce for the first time the Banks Road Elementary Boomers!  

The Boomers have been practicing their instrumental and vocal pieces in order to perfect our selection for the Pieces of Gold audition on December 5th.  We are waiting for our assigned time to report to Daniel Middle School for our audition.  Our Boomer students will need transportation to Daniels Middle School on December 5th.  Please contact Ms. Loftin at lloftin@wcpss.net with any questions you may have about this audition.

Students report every Tuesday and Thursday morning to rehearse with Ms. Loftin in the music room or on stage in the multi-purpose room.  Ms. Loftin has developed a blog where she posts pictures, information and updates for our Boomer students and families. Please visit her site at any time for up-to-date information: http://banksrdmusic.blogspot.com/

Additionally, our students have been asked to perform at Crabtree Valley Mall on December 13th at 5:00 p.m.  Ms. Loftin will be sending home information about this wonderful opportunity.

And last but not least, we would love to present a unified ensemble for our Pieces of Gold audition and for our future performances by having a Boomers t-shirt made for the group.  Ms. Loftin has sent home information about purchasing t-shirts.  The t shirt fee of $10.00 is due Tuesday, November 13th.  T-shirt will be ordered Tuesday and should be in within one week. 

We are excited about our progress of our Boomers and can't wait to show off their skills at the Barnes and Nobles Book Fair on November 15th with a preview of our Pieces of Gold audition selection.  The book fair begins at 6 p.m. and the Boomers are scheduled to perform at 7:00 p.m. 

I hope you will join me at this premier event for the Boomer's. 

November 6th Late Arrival

Just a reminder that we will have late arrival on Tuesday, November 6th.  Students will be welcomed into the building at 10:45 a.m. and instruction will begin at 11:15 p.m.  Additionally, the 4th and 5th Grade Chorus will meet for practice at 10:00 a.m.  tomorrow morning. 

Please call the school should you have any questions about this information.  Thank you.

Family Fitness Night is Coming!

We are into November and we have wonderful things planned for our students and Trailblazer families!  Mark your calendar for November 8th.  It's our Family Fitness Night from 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Come join us in the Multipurpose Room to learn about healthy, safe and actively lifestyles for the whole family!

All of the activities are FREE!  There will be activities for all ages, live demonstrations, useful information, door prizes, NCSU Wuf mascot, the Chick-fil-A Cow...and so much more.  Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can have a great and safe time!

I'll be there with my family and I hope to see you there with your family!  Let's get movin' down the Trail of Success at BRES! 

So much to write about....

Well having so many good things to tell you about is wonderful, right?  Here goes:

The Fall Festival was OUTSTANDING!  We had a good turn out of Trailblazer families, the food was good, the entertainment was great and there was plenty of fun to be had all evening.  This night could not have been possible with out the hard work and diligence of our PTA and parent volunteers.  A big thank you goes out to everyone who helped make Friday night a success.  I can't wait for next year! Check out the pictures below!



Entertainment provided by elementary and middle school students



At 5:30 there was line to get tickets to get in and start having fun!

Ms. Laise brought Paul out for fun at the Festival!

 

The Kara family out for festival fun!



Face painting was a hit for all children.  Our very own 5th graders provided their face painting talents.

 



Bowling allowed for students to practice gross motor skills.

The hay maze provided friendly competition for students of all ages. 

Face painting station strikes again!

High school volunteers manned the candy corn estimating station.

Time to practice those throwing skills.

Hair painting was also popular at the festival!

Even our upcoming toddler trailblazers were able to join in the fun!

Ms. McGarry brought her little one out for Friday Festival fun!

Decorating pumpkins with Ms. Esposito and our high school volunteers was a popular station.

More pumpkin decorating

One of kindergarteners poses with her fresh face paint!

 The Fall Festival was another way the community and school come together! 

Fall Festival begins in just a few minutes!

We are working on the last minute preparations as I write this. The parking lot is busy with cars. The line is forming with Trailblazer families waiting with anticipation and the inflatables are ready for the first set of jumping students! Come one and come all to our first Fall Festival tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tonight is a great opportunity to support our school, the PTA and spend some time with your family. Ms. Livengood and I can't wait to see you!

Fall Festival is tomorrow!!!!!

It's finally here!  Tomorrow is our Fall Festival  and we are so excited!  Please join us tomorrow night beginning at 5:30 for fun games, good food and great family time!  100% of the funds raised go back into the school to support our students.  There will be inflatables, cake walk, basket raffle, silent auction, sno cones, hair painting and much more!  Taylor's Catering and Concessions will be selling items so don't worry about cooking on Friday!  Auction items for the Silent Auction include:  Monkey Joe's Party Package, Golf packages, Hand-made crafts, ice skating passes, Symphony and theater tickets, NCSU football tickets, Women's lacrosse stick, restaurant gift cards and many more items!  Come one and all to our Fall Festival!!!!

November is approaching...

Time is moving quickly in October and we are gearing up for November here at BRES.  Please mark your calendars for the following important dates:

• November :  Registration Opens for Girls on the Run!
• November 6th:  2 Hour Delay for All Year Round Schools
• November 8th:  PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
• Week of November 8th:  Artist in Residence Program
• November 12th:  Veteran's Day,  No School
• November 15th:  Barnes & Noble Book Fair 6 p.m. Cary Location
• November 19th:  Cultural Arts Performance:  African Dance Ensemble
• November 22nd & 23rd Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
• November  26th:  IOWA Tests for 3rd Grade Students Tracks 3 & 4
• November 29th:  School wide Spelling Bee 2:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room

November also brings Tours and Talks back to BRES.  In order to support our prospective parents in exercising school choice and learn about the wonderful things BRES has to offer please plan to attend one one our scheduled tours. Tours are EVERY Friday at 10:00 a.m. during the month of November.  Please call the Front Desk to reserve a spot on our weekly tour at 919-890-7333.