Trailblazers,
A couple of reminders...
Kindergarteners started school today. They will learn the process for dismissal for both the bus room and the carpool room. Please be patient as they learn their numbers and the dismissal routine.
Tomorrow, BRES is a polling site for the Second Primary Election. Voting for community members will be in the MPR. All visitors must enter and exit through the MPR doors. Accessing the interior school will not be permitted. If you wish you enter the school for another reason, please use the front door, ring the buzzer and follow our security procedures.
That's it Trailblazers! Have a great day. :) Mrs. Graf
Monday, July 14, 2014
Monday, July 7, 2014
School Messenger July 7, 2014
July 7, 2014
Trailblazers,
What a great first day of school for students on tracks 1, 2, and 3! All students participated in our conduct assembly during specials today where they learned about school wide expectations and our Blazer Buck system. Additionally, we are already planning our Back to School Blast with our PTA. It is sure to be a great event! As soon as the details are finalized, I will send out more information.
Our theme for the school year is Magnify the Possibilities! This is a message that can be carried over into the lives our students and to you-our parents and stakeholders in our school. Imagine a school where students could not fail, where learning was maximized each day and where parents and the school were truly partners in the educating students…that is what we want Trailblazers! Let’s make it happen in 2014-2015! Imagine the possibilities and then do all that you can to MAGNIFY the possibilities for our students.
Looking ahead, here are important dates for you to be aware of for July.
July 7: First Day of School & Expectations Assemblies
July 7-10 Kindergarten Staggered Entry Tracks 1-3
July 11 Kindergarten Meet the Teacher 4-5:30 p.m.
July 14 First Day of Kindergarten Tracks 1-3
July 14 SIT Meeting
July 14-18 Read to Achieve Camp Track 4
July 21-22 Read to Achieve Camp Track 4
July 23 3rd Grade Beginning of Grade (BOG)
July 28 First Day of School Track 4
July 28 Staggered Entry Track 4 Kindergarten
July 29 PTA Back to School Blast 5:30 and General PTA Meeting 6:00 p.m.
It is going to be an outstanding school year Trailblazers. I can’t wait to continue to blaze the path to success with you. This message has been posted on the school website and will go out on the Principal’s Desk blog as well. Please call the Front Desk with any questions at 919-890-7333.
☺ My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
Friday, June 20, 2014
New Staff Member for the 2014-2015 School Year
Trailblazers,
As student enrollment ebbs and flows, so does our staffing plan. There will be changes to staff as we move into the new school year. As you know, Ms. Williford moved into her position and we have been on the search for the best possible candidate for our PE position. We found him! Please join me in welcoming Mr. Brice Owens to Trailblazer country.
Here is a brief biography to learn a little about Mr. Owens. A picture will be sent out soon!
Thank you, Mrs. Graf
My name is Brice Owens and I am excited to be joining the Banks Road family. I have been teaching elementary Physical Education for the past 12 years. I spent my first five years teaching in Prince William County in Northern Virginia and the past seven years here in Wake County at East Garner Elementary. I am married and have two young boys, ages 5 and 3. My eldest son will be joining me at Banks Road as he begins Kindergarten. I am a graduate of Florida State University, having received both my Undergraduate and Master's degrees there...Go Noles! I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the staff and families of Banks Road.
As student enrollment ebbs and flows, so does our staffing plan. There will be changes to staff as we move into the new school year. As you know, Ms. Williford moved into her position and we have been on the search for the best possible candidate for our PE position. We found him! Please join me in welcoming Mr. Brice Owens to Trailblazer country.
Here is a brief biography to learn a little about Mr. Owens. A picture will be sent out soon!
Thank you, Mrs. Graf
My name is Brice Owens and I am excited to be joining the Banks Road family. I have been teaching elementary Physical Education for the past 12 years. I spent my first five years teaching in Prince William County in Northern Virginia and the past seven years here in Wake County at East Garner Elementary. I am married and have two young boys, ages 5 and 3. My eldest son will be joining me at Banks Road as he begins Kindergarten. I am a graduate of Florida State University, having received both my Undergraduate and Master's degrees there...Go Noles! I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with the staff and families of Banks Road.
Flip flops and Snacks
Trailblazers,
We are in need of flip flops and snacks for our students. :) If you can send in any individual wrapped healthy snacks we would appreciate it. There is a box for drop off in the Front Lobby or you can send them in to your classroom teacher. Thanks to the PTA for their help and support of our Snack Drive!
My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
We are in need of flip flops and snacks for our students. :) If you can send in any individual wrapped healthy snacks we would appreciate it. There is a box for drop off in the Front Lobby or you can send them in to your classroom teacher. Thanks to the PTA for their help and support of our Snack Drive!
My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf
Thursday, June 19, 2014
WCPSS Survey Ends today at 5 p.m.!
The Wake County school system is asking school employees, parents and community members to take an online survey that will be used to help develop a new strategic plan for educating students.
The survey will collect feedback on what people feel are the most important things the school district needs to focus on for its students. Survey respondents will be asked to rank the importance of items such as offering a curriculum that includes arts and music and preparing students to go to college.
Wake has gotten around 7,000 responses, mostly from parents, since the survey went live on June 9. People have until 5 p.m. Friday to take the survey.
Go to svy.mk/1lDb9lH to take the brief, anonymous survey.
Sunday, June 15, 2014
2014-2015 Calendar for Free and Reduced Lunch Meal Procedures
Trailblazer Parents,
Here is information regarding the process and procedures for applying for free or reduced lunch meal program. There are firm dates and guidelines in place for this program, so please read carefully if this applies to you. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
June 27th: Family application packets are mailed to ALL Year Round and Modified School Students.
July 7th: Students approved for Free/Reduced meals in 2013-2014 are still eligible to eat at the same status as previous year or until a new application is processed. This ENDS on 10/08/2014.
July 7: Family application packets for free/reduced lunch meals are MADE AVAILABLE to all students who did not receive one in the mail.
July 25th: Free/reduced application packets mailed to parents of families at traditional schools.
August 25th: Family application packets for free/reduced lunch meals are MADE AVAILABLE to all students who did not receive one in the mail for traditional students.
October 8th: 2013-2014 status no longer applies after October 8, 2014. CNS will provide complimentary lunches of fruits and vegetables for students who failed to come to school with lunch money on 10/09/2014.
November 17th: Eligibility is terminated for students did not respond to the verification process.
Approval letters are mailed daily when students are approved. Student status us updated to the school cafeteria data base hourly by Child Nutrition Services electronically.
Free/Reduced meal eligibility is an ongoing process. Eligibility status is valid for the entire year, except if changed through the verification process. If denied, families may reapply at anytime. Child Nutrition Services is available to help families with any part of the process. Applications area available in the school cafeteria and office throughout the school year.
Here is information regarding the process and procedures for applying for free or reduced lunch meal program. There are firm dates and guidelines in place for this program, so please read carefully if this applies to you. Thank you, Mrs. Graf
June 27th: Family application packets are mailed to ALL Year Round and Modified School Students.
July 7th: Students approved for Free/Reduced meals in 2013-2014 are still eligible to eat at the same status as previous year or until a new application is processed. This ENDS on 10/08/2014.
July 7: Family application packets for free/reduced lunch meals are MADE AVAILABLE to all students who did not receive one in the mail.
July 25th: Free/reduced application packets mailed to parents of families at traditional schools.
August 25th: Family application packets for free/reduced lunch meals are MADE AVAILABLE to all students who did not receive one in the mail for traditional students.
October 8th: 2013-2014 status no longer applies after October 8, 2014. CNS will provide complimentary lunches of fruits and vegetables for students who failed to come to school with lunch money on 10/09/2014.
November 17th: Eligibility is terminated for students did not respond to the verification process.
Approval letters are mailed daily when students are approved. Student status us updated to the school cafeteria data base hourly by Child Nutrition Services electronically.
Free/Reduced meal eligibility is an ongoing process. Eligibility status is valid for the entire year, except if changed through the verification process. If denied, families may reapply at anytime. Child Nutrition Services is available to help families with any part of the process. Applications area available in the school cafeteria and office throughout the school year.
School Messenger Monday June 16th, 2014
Happy Monday Trailblazers!
On Friday May 27th the 5th Graders on Track 1 celebrated their time in elementary school. What an honor it was see them shine as they walked across the stage! Students in Grades K-4 also celebrated a year of learning and success with classroom celebrations and grade level events. A big "thank you" goes out to parent volunteers and organizers of these events. Your efforts made the last day of school for these students so special.
This week we continue on with instruction for students on Tracks 2-4 along with EOG testing. Teachers are working on instruction with their final standards. Students are working to complete projects and learn as much as they can before our testing window begins. As a reminder, we are a tight schedule for EOG testing beginning tomorrow June 16th and ending on June 20th. These dates are students taking the regular EOG, as well as the NC Extend 2.
Remember that scores will be mailed home from the Testing Office this year due to the changes in the scoring from DPI. A Parent Letter will be included that explains the new scoring system. Scores and the parent letters will be sent home in June for students on Track 1 and early July for students on Tracks 2-4. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the EOG's or the score sheets.
This week:
Monday, June 16th: 3rd Grade ELA EOG Testing
Tuesday, June 17th: 3rd Grade Math EOG Testing & Math NC Extend 2 Testing
Wednesday, June 18th: 4th & 5th ELA EOG Testing
Thursday, June 19th: 4th & 5th Math EOG Testing
Friday, June 20th: 5th Grade Science EOG & NC Extend 2 Testing
Looking ahead:
Ask any Trailblazer student and they will tell you that Field Day is one of the most treasured school days of the year! Our BRES Field Day is scheduled for June 25th. The rain date is scheduled for June 26th. We need volunteers! Please sign up here to make this the best Field Day ever for our our students!
Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up
The last two weeks will be busy here at Banks. Please make sure if you are volunteering, planning to have lunch or attend a classroom activity that you check in with the office to secure a visitor's badge. Our safety and security measures are in place each day--even on the last day of school. :)
That's it Trailblazers! This information will go out on the Principal's Desk blog and be posted to the homepage of our school website. Please call the school if you have any questions about this information.
Trailblazer Proud, Mrs. Graf
On Friday May 27th the 5th Graders on Track 1 celebrated their time in elementary school. What an honor it was see them shine as they walked across the stage! Students in Grades K-4 also celebrated a year of learning and success with classroom celebrations and grade level events. A big "thank you" goes out to parent volunteers and organizers of these events. Your efforts made the last day of school for these students so special.
This week we continue on with instruction for students on Tracks 2-4 along with EOG testing. Teachers are working on instruction with their final standards. Students are working to complete projects and learn as much as they can before our testing window begins. As a reminder, we are a tight schedule for EOG testing beginning tomorrow June 16th and ending on June 20th. These dates are students taking the regular EOG, as well as the NC Extend 2.
Remember that scores will be mailed home from the Testing Office this year due to the changes in the scoring from DPI. A Parent Letter will be included that explains the new scoring system. Scores and the parent letters will be sent home in June for students on Track 1 and early July for students on Tracks 2-4. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the EOG's or the score sheets.
This week:
Monday, June 16th: 3rd Grade ELA EOG Testing
Tuesday, June 17th: 3rd Grade Math EOG Testing & Math NC Extend 2 Testing
Wednesday, June 18th: 4th & 5th ELA EOG Testing
Thursday, June 19th: 4th & 5th Math EOG Testing
Friday, June 20th: 5th Grade Science EOG & NC Extend 2 Testing
Looking ahead:
Ask any Trailblazer student and they will tell you that Field Day is one of the most treasured school days of the year! Our BRES Field Day is scheduled for June 25th. The rain date is scheduled for June 26th. We need volunteers! Please sign up here to make this the best Field Day ever for our our students!
Field Day Volunteer Sign-Up
The last two weeks will be busy here at Banks. Please make sure if you are volunteering, planning to have lunch or attend a classroom activity that you check in with the office to secure a visitor's badge. Our safety and security measures are in place each day--even on the last day of school. :)
That's it Trailblazers! This information will go out on the Principal's Desk blog and be posted to the homepage of our school website. Please call the school if you have any questions about this information.
Trailblazer Proud, Mrs. Graf
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