Our PTA and Mr. Day, our Guidance Counselor, have organized a Snack Drive. We are trying to replenish the snack supply at Banks Road. Please help all BRES students by donating to our Snack Drive. All donations will go in to the Snack Closet at school and be distributed to any child in need of a snack.
If willing and able to help, please send healthy, individually-wrapped snacks in with your child or drop them off in the "Snack Drive" box in front of the main office. questions? Please email
Mr. Day at wday@wcpss.net. Thank you!
Monday, January 27, 2014
Track Change Request Form Now Available
Trailblazers,
We are busily preparing for the new school year. If you are interested in requesting a track change for the new school year please click here: http://banksroades.wcpss.net/wp-content/uploads/Track-Change-Request-for-14-15.pdf.
Questions? Please call the school at 919-890-7333. Thank you.
We are busily preparing for the new school year. If you are interested in requesting a track change for the new school year please click here: http://banksroades.wcpss.net/wp-content/uploads/Track-Change-Request-for-14-15.pdf.
Questions? Please call the school at 919-890-7333. Thank you.
Attention Second Grade Parents
Trailblazers,
Here is information regarding the second grade musical from Ms. Loftin. It's sure to be great.
Mrs. Graf
Who: BRES 2nd grade!
When: February 27, 2014
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Multipurpose room!
I am sure you have heard form your child about “Seussical the Musical!”
The students have been working very hard in class on the musical.
All parents are invited to attend the performance of “Seussical the Musical” in February.
There are a few things that the students will need to wear on the day of the performance.
Each student needs:
• Red shirt or white shirt (Plain t shirt)
• Blue jeans
• Sneakers
**If your child has any Dr. Seuss attire (hats, shirts, costumes), they may wear it.
**Parents will enter through multi purpose room door.
** Doors will open at 2:15. Please do not go to the office. (This is to keep the traffic down at the front of the school)
Any questions please email lloftin@wcpss.net. Thank you,
Lee Loftin
Banks Road Elementary Music Specialist
Here is information regarding the second grade musical from Ms. Loftin. It's sure to be great.
Mrs. Graf
Who: BRES 2nd grade!
When: February 27, 2014
Time: 2:30 pm
Where: Multipurpose room!
I am sure you have heard form your child about “Seussical the Musical!”
The students have been working very hard in class on the musical.
All parents are invited to attend the performance of “Seussical the Musical” in February.
There are a few things that the students will need to wear on the day of the performance.
Each student needs:
• Red shirt or white shirt (Plain t shirt)
• Blue jeans
• Sneakers
**If your child has any Dr. Seuss attire (hats, shirts, costumes), they may wear it.
**Parents will enter through multi purpose room door.
** Doors will open at 2:15. Please do not go to the office. (This is to keep the traffic down at the front of the school)
Any questions please email lloftin@wcpss.net. Thank you,
Lee Loftin
Banks Road Elementary Music Specialist
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Parent Input Wanted
Trailblazers,
It is time for our annual parent survey. Each year we strive for continuous improvement and we will use your feedback as we work to successfully complete this school year. Additionally, we will review this data as begin to plan for the new school year. Please follow the link to take a quick 10 question survey regarding BRES. Your input matters to us. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V98PD7R
It is time for our annual parent survey. Each year we strive for continuous improvement and we will use your feedback as we work to successfully complete this school year. Additionally, we will review this data as begin to plan for the new school year. Please follow the link to take a quick 10 question survey regarding BRES. Your input matters to us. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/V98PD7R
Friday, January 24, 2014
School Messenger January 25, 2014
Good morning Trailblazers and happy Saturday morning to you!
First things first, I want everyone to have the most up-to-date information about inclement weather, WCPSS and BRES information. Remember that WCPSS has asked individual schools not to use the School Messenger system for delays and closings due to system overload and the delay time with messages. WCPSS will post information via Twitter, the Facebook page and the main school website page for all delays, closings or should we need to dismiss school early. Additionally, parents should check local media as WRAL and NBC 17 will post and announce all delays and closings as well. I have posted this information along with specific website information on the parent’s page of our BRE S school website and on the Principal’s Desk blog.
This week: Artist In Residence is all week and Monday and Tuesday of next week. Students will work along-side artist Bryant Holsenbeck during specials to create wire sculptures that will be on display in our Café. January 21-28 the Banks Road Art Room will host artist Bryant Holsenbeck for this year's Artist in Residency program. Together, Ms. Holsenbeck and the students will create random weave forms that will become a beautiful new art installation for our school. A few volunteers would be very helpful, especially during the morning sessions with the younger students. The morning volunteer hours are from 9:15-12:00 and the afternoon hours are from 1:00-3:45. If you would like to work for the whole day, feel free to sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
To volunteer:
1. Use the following link to find our sign-up genius and sign-up for your desired time slot. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BAAA82FA75-weaving
2. Make sure you have registered to be a volunteer in Wake County and have been approved. This can be done on Mondays in the computer lab at Banks Road. To learn more about Bryant Holsenback click here: http://www.bryantholsenbeck.com
January 24th -mClass Parent Letters go home in Friday Folders for students on Tracks 2 & 3
Looking ahead to next week:
1/28: Boomer Practice 8:00 a.m. & Mural Club 4:15 p.m.
1/28: SIT Meeting in the PLT Room at 8:00 a.m.
1/28: PTA Spirit Night: Interskate Night 5300 Fayettewille Road, Raleigh (Hwy 401) FROM 6-8 P.M. The cost is $3.00 and includes: skate rental, bounce house fun, exciting games and activities, slice of pizza and a drink! It’s going to be a great night.
1/30: Read to Achieve Parent Information Session 6:00 p.m. Tracks 1 & 3 This meeting is for all parents of 3rd grade students on Tracks 2 & 4. Parents you will receive information about the R2A requirements and how your child and family may be impacted. Parents on Tracks 1 & 3, if you did not attend last session, I urge you to attend this parent session.
1/31: Pre-K Family Partnership Day
2/3: Intercession Week with Ms. Moore & National Guidance Counselor’s Week. Celebrate the work of Mr. Day and all that he does for BRES and our students!
2/4: mClass Parent Letters sent home for students on Track 4; Boomer’s Practice at 8:00 a.m; Mural Club at 4:15 p.m.
A big thank you goes out to our BRES PTA for the planning and execution of the very first BRES Annual Chili Cook-Off. Over 14 Trailblazer students and families entered the cook off. I am sorry to say that I didn’t win and didn’t even get second place, but that didn’t stop me from sampling many versions of chili and enjoying my time with our BRES community! Next year I will have the chance to perfect my recipe and enter again---and so will you! 1st Place: Ansley Gozy, 2nd Place: Mr. Causey and 3rd Place: Quinn Pendergrass! Congrats!
Speaking of our amazing PTA, the Winter PTA Newsletter the Trailblazer Times was sent home last Friday in folders. Please be sure you review the information in the newsletter as it pertains to school security, an update on our academic benchmark assessments and much more!
Did you know we are TWEETING? Come be one of the almost 100 BRES followers on Twitter! Check out our updated website with the Bus Twitter account and my Twitter account. I am posting pictures of the learning and teaching process in action as I walk through classrooms, sending out information about events, sharing articles or research about education in general and even updating you with special moments here at BRES. Follow us at CarmenMonteroGraf@BanksRoadES and @BanksRoadBuses!
That's it Trailblazers. All of this information will be posted on the BRES school website and the Principal's Desk blog. Please call the school should you have any questions.
Always Trailblazer Proud, Mrs. Graf
First things first, I want everyone to have the most up-to-date information about inclement weather, WCPSS and BRES information. Remember that WCPSS has asked individual schools not to use the School Messenger system for delays and closings due to system overload and the delay time with messages. WCPSS will post information via Twitter, the Facebook page and the main school website page for all delays, closings or should we need to dismiss school early. Additionally, parents should check local media as WRAL and NBC 17 will post and announce all delays and closings as well. I have posted this information along with specific website information on the parent’s page of our BRE S school website and on the Principal’s Desk blog.
This week: Artist In Residence is all week and Monday and Tuesday of next week. Students will work along-side artist Bryant Holsenbeck during specials to create wire sculptures that will be on display in our Café. January 21-28 the Banks Road Art Room will host artist Bryant Holsenbeck for this year's Artist in Residency program. Together, Ms. Holsenbeck and the students will create random weave forms that will become a beautiful new art installation for our school. A few volunteers would be very helpful, especially during the morning sessions with the younger students. The morning volunteer hours are from 9:15-12:00 and the afternoon hours are from 1:00-3:45. If you would like to work for the whole day, feel free to sign up for both the morning and afternoon sessions.
To volunteer:
1. Use the following link to find our sign-up genius and sign-up for your desired time slot. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BAAA82FA75-weaving
2. Make sure you have registered to be a volunteer in Wake County and have been approved. This can be done on Mondays in the computer lab at Banks Road. To learn more about Bryant Holsenback click here: http://www.bryantholsenbeck.com
January 24th -mClass Parent Letters go home in Friday Folders for students on Tracks 2 & 3
Looking ahead to next week:
1/28: Boomer Practice 8:00 a.m. & Mural Club 4:15 p.m.
1/28: SIT Meeting in the PLT Room at 8:00 a.m.
1/28: PTA Spirit Night: Interskate Night 5300 Fayettewille Road, Raleigh (Hwy 401) FROM 6-8 P.M. The cost is $3.00 and includes: skate rental, bounce house fun, exciting games and activities, slice of pizza and a drink! It’s going to be a great night.
1/30: Read to Achieve Parent Information Session 6:00 p.m. Tracks 1 & 3 This meeting is for all parents of 3rd grade students on Tracks 2 & 4. Parents you will receive information about the R2A requirements and how your child and family may be impacted. Parents on Tracks 1 & 3, if you did not attend last session, I urge you to attend this parent session.
1/31: Pre-K Family Partnership Day
2/3: Intercession Week with Ms. Moore & National Guidance Counselor’s Week. Celebrate the work of Mr. Day and all that he does for BRES and our students!
2/4: mClass Parent Letters sent home for students on Track 4; Boomer’s Practice at 8:00 a.m; Mural Club at 4:15 p.m.
A big thank you goes out to our BRES PTA for the planning and execution of the very first BRES Annual Chili Cook-Off. Over 14 Trailblazer students and families entered the cook off. I am sorry to say that I didn’t win and didn’t even get second place, but that didn’t stop me from sampling many versions of chili and enjoying my time with our BRES community! Next year I will have the chance to perfect my recipe and enter again---and so will you! 1st Place: Ansley Gozy, 2nd Place: Mr. Causey and 3rd Place: Quinn Pendergrass! Congrats!
Speaking of our amazing PTA, the Winter PTA Newsletter the Trailblazer Times was sent home last Friday in folders. Please be sure you review the information in the newsletter as it pertains to school security, an update on our academic benchmark assessments and much more!
Did you know we are TWEETING? Come be one of the almost 100 BRES followers on Twitter! Check out our updated website with the Bus Twitter account and my Twitter account. I am posting pictures of the learning and teaching process in action as I walk through classrooms, sending out information about events, sharing articles or research about education in general and even updating you with special moments here at BRES. Follow us at CarmenMonteroGraf@BanksRoadES and @BanksRoadBuses!
That's it Trailblazers. All of this information will be posted on the BRES school website and the Principal's Desk blog. Please call the school should you have any questions.
Always Trailblazer Proud, Mrs. Graf
Thursday, January 23, 2014
BRES & PTA Book Fair "All for Coins" Book Drive
Trailblazers,
Here is a message from Ms. McCool regarding the upcoming book fair and coin drive.
This is just a reminder that our "All for Books" coin drive will be starting on Monday, January 27th and will be running through Friday, January 31st! We will be having a grade level competition to collect coins in an effort to make sure that EVERY student at Banks Road can get a new book from this year's Scholastic Book Fair!
Monday - Penny Day
Tuesday - Nickel Day
Wednesday - Dime Day
Thursday - Quarter Day
Friday - ANY COIN Day
Coins will be collected from classrooms each morning and counted before the end of the day! An update will be sent out each night so you can see how your child's grade level is doing! Remember, ALL classes at the winning grade level receive a piñata party!
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Megan McCool
School Library Media Coordinator
Banks Road Elementary School
Here is a message from Ms. McCool regarding the upcoming book fair and coin drive.
This is just a reminder that our "All for Books" coin drive will be starting on Monday, January 27th and will be running through Friday, January 31st! We will be having a grade level competition to collect coins in an effort to make sure that EVERY student at Banks Road can get a new book from this year's Scholastic Book Fair!
Monday - Penny Day
Tuesday - Nickel Day
Wednesday - Dime Day
Thursday - Quarter Day
Friday - ANY COIN Day
Coins will be collected from classrooms each morning and counted before the end of the day! An update will be sent out each night so you can see how your child's grade level is doing! Remember, ALL classes at the winning grade level receive a piñata party!
Please let me know if you have any questions,
Megan McCool
School Library Media Coordinator
Banks Road Elementary School
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Artist in Residency Program Needs Volunteers
We need a few more volunteers for our artist in residency this week! We're having so much fun and the project is looking great. We need some more help for Friday and next week. For more information and to sign up follow the link below.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BAAA82FA75-weaving
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BAAA82FA75-weaving
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