Learning the Expectations at BRES

The first day of school is exciting and wonderful at Banks Road Elementary School. We kicked off the day with assemblies for all students to teach and review the universal expectations for student conduct. Ms. Livengood led the way by teaching behavior expectations for the cafeteria, voice levels and carpool dismissal. A visual for voice levels was taught to all students. This should support us in strengthening our cafeteria expectations. Additionally, We have a easy to remember jingle that will help out in remembering our expectations:

Path to Success Song

We're Trailblazers on the path to success
Learning, leading every day
We're Trailblazers on the path to success
Responsible, Respectful, Safe
That's Right!
Responsible, Respectful, Safe

Check our these pictures of our visuals that are displayed in multiple locations in our building!

Banks Road has Twitter!!

For the most up to the minute information on Bus Routes and transportation information FOLLOW us on Twitter! Our username is @BanksRoadBuses. We will "tweet" each bus time as it departs. If buses run late, we will tweet the departure time as well. If transportation notifies us of a bus change or delay, we will tweet it out to you!

Make it a "tweet-i-ful day!" Mrs. Graf

Back to School Blast is Coming!

Just a reminder about out Back to School Blast next Thursday. Join us on the 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an evening of FREE popcorn, water balloons, kickball and fun! This is a great opportunity for everyone to meet new families at Banks Road or catch up with familiar ones.

Our first General PTA Meeting will start at 6:00 p.m. It will be brief and we will propose the budget for the 2013-2014 school year.

You are welcome to bring your own dinner for your family to eat at this event. Please be sure to bring your own blanket or chairs for seating.

I can't wait to see everyone! Mrs. Graf

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Information for parents...

Parents,
It's a new school year and I know you may have questions regarding processes and procedures.  Here is a link to the updated "Parents Page" on the WCPSS website.  There are links to bus information, lunch, HomeBase, school calnedars and much more: http://www.wcpss.net/parents/

Just a reminder that the first day of school is tomorrow, Monday July 8th for all 1st-5th grade students on Tracks 1, 2 and 3! It's finally here! 

Have a great Sunday! Mrs. Graf

Back to School Blast!

Mark you calendars for our Back to School Blast and PTA General Meeting on July 18th from 5:30-7:30 p.m.  Join us in the courtyard for kickball, water balloons and slushies.  Help us vote for the PTA Budget for the 2013-2014 school year!  Join PTA, visit with other Trailblazer families, you can even bring your dinner and picnic in the courtyard!  Come on out for our Back to School Blast! ~ Mrs. Graf

1st Day of School!

I can't believe it's here!  The first day of school for all students in Grade 1-5 on Tracks 1, 2 and 3 is Monday, July 8th.  Carpool and bus procedures are the same as last year.  Doors will open at 8:45 a.m.
Kindergarten Staggered Entry begins on Monday, July 8th.  Postcards for all students were mailed home in June for all students on Tracks 1, 2 and 3.  Please call the school should you have any questions.  I can't wait to see everyone on Monday! Mrs. Graf