Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Kindergarten Registration for 2015-2016

Trailblazers,
Here is a post from earlier regarding Kindergarten registration.  It's time to get your little ones officially registered for school for the 2015-2016 year!  Please call the school with any questions.



It's hard to believe but we are planning for the next school year already. Wcpss will be kicking off registration for all rising Kindergarteners on January 15, 2015. If you have a child to register for school please join us on January 15th and 16th anytime between 9:30-3:00 p.m.  Ms. Smith, our Data Manager will be the point of contact for registration. More details to come soon.  I can't wait to meet our new Trailblazers! Mrs. Graf

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Student Council Update

Student Council is beginning a food drive to support Interfaith and our school community.  It will begin on Monday, November 24th and end on December 15th.  Please consider sending in a nonperishable food item such as food cans, dry food bags, etc.  Please contact Student Council at ksinnott@wcpss.net with any questions.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

From our PTA

Here is information about upcoming projects from our PTA...


For those interested in submitting art for Reflections…deadline to submit is November 10th to the front office. 



1/12/14  Moonlight Reading Night and Assaggio's dinner.  Dinner is $3 per person and it includes 2 slices of pizza, salad, and a breadstick.  What a deal!  The book fair is not a PTA event, but we help to provide a low cost dinner for families on this night.  All money raised goes to the media center to replace old/worn books.  We are still looking for help serving dinner.  Please follow the link below if available.


The present drive has started.  Please consider sponsoring a child in our school and bring joy to them during the holidays.  Please download the form and return to the front office if interested. An angel ornament will be given to those who sponsor.  Thank you for your kindness.


Save the date for December 1…Holiday Movie Night.  We will be showing Home Alone rated PG.  This will be an event NOT to miss.  A parent will need to stay with their child.  Free bag of popcorn and a drink will be provided.  

Dec. 19th we will be collecting desserts for the holiday staff luncheon.  Please look for a sign-up coming soon.  

Don't forget spirit wear is ON SALE!!!  Details in the newsletter. 

Monday, November 3, 2014

PTA Present Drive Sponsor Form Link

Trailblazers,
Here is the link to the PTA present drive sponsor form.  Please contact the PTA via their website or call the school with any questions.  Thank you, Mrs. Graf

PTA Present Drive Sponsor Form

It's time for our PTA Holiday Gift Drive!

It's time for our annual BRES Present Drive!

Would you like to bring joy and happiness into the lives
 of some BRES students and their families?
If so, please print and fill out a sponsor form on the PTA website and return it to your child's teacher by Friday, November 14th.

Forms may be found on the school/PTA website or
 in the front office of the school.

The PTA is coordinating this holiday program
 and will contact you with details.

Thank you so much for your kindness!!


Saturday, November 1, 2014

Project Speak Up at BRES!

Trailblazers,

Banks Road Elementary is partnering with Project Tomorrow SpeakUp, an online survey for teachers, parents, students and community supporters to provide input around learning, and specifically the use of technology in our school. We want to hear from you so we can provide our students with the best instruction possible. Please take a few moments to complete the survey by visiting our homepage and clicking on the Project Tomorrow SpeakUp survey
button or click here:       Project Speak Up Survey Link  Students taking the survey will need a password, which is wake2014.

Please call the school with any questions about this at 919-890-7333.

My Banks Best, Mrs. Graf

Friday, October 24, 2014

Writing Contest Information from WCPSS Blog

Student writing/arts contest for NC schools’ 175th

WCPSS students are invited to participate in the 175th anniversary of the opening of the first public school in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA) is hosting an essay, poster and video contest to help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the opening of the first public school in the state.
Cash prizes will be awarded, with 1st place receiving $500, 2nd place $250 and 3rd place $100. The first place winner will be honored at the 175 anniversary celebration January 20, 2015 in Reidsville.
There is a poster contest for elementary students, an essay contest for middle school students and a video contest for high school students.
Visit http://www.everychildschancenc.net/contests.html for details about each contest and how to enter.