This coming Tuesday will be the last day for our Head Custodian Mr. Davis. Mr. Davis joined WCPSS 6 years ago at Fuquay Elementary. When Banks Road Elementary opened Mr. Davis took the opportunity to work at a new school. He unpacked many boxes, set up all of the classroom furniture and completed numerous other tasks in order to prepare the building to receive students on the first day of school. Mr. Davis was instrumental to the successful opening of BRES in 2009.
As a member of the school community Mr. Davis is always warm, welcoming and willing. Kindness can be seen in all he does. His interactions with staff members and students are always positive. There isn't a task that he hasn't done or won't do to ensure our school is safe and orderly!
The BRES family knows that Mr. Davis has been looking forward to this day for a long time, but we know we are losing a great staff member and friend! If you are on campus please take a moment to find Mr. Davis and thank him for his service. Thank you Mr. Davis!
Friday, January 27, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
January Updates
The end of the month is approaching and I want to share a few updates with you. This week we welcomed Track 4 back to school. We hope you enjoyed your break and are ready to get back into learning routines. Track 3 tracked out and we wish you rest, safe travels and continued learning over your time off.
This week we continued to showcase the wonderful learning and teaching process, our beautiful campus and our welcoming climate by giving tours both in the morning and in the evening. We have had great feedback from prospective parents about our school. I am proud to share the many outstanding learning opportunities that we are able to offer our students with newcomers in the community.
Additionally, our 3rd-5th graders participated in the district Benchmark assessment this week. The assessment will give teachers valuable information to consider as a grade level and in individual classrooms for instruction.
We will close out January with our second Schoolwide Title I planning meeting on Monday the 30th. Our Transition Team will meet for a half day to continue to plan for schoolwide implementation in the 2012-2013 school year. We are excited about the progress we are making in planning for the new school year.
In looking ahead to February, we have several important events coming up:
Book Fair (February 1st-16th), Moonlight Reading Family Night (February 9th from 5:30-8:00), the PTA Board meeting (February 14th at 6:30) and our first Early Release Day (February 17th: dismissal at 1:15) of the new year.
We continue to blaze trails here at BRES as we wrap up January! :) Mrs. Graf
This week we continued to showcase the wonderful learning and teaching process, our beautiful campus and our welcoming climate by giving tours both in the morning and in the evening. We have had great feedback from prospective parents about our school. I am proud to share the many outstanding learning opportunities that we are able to offer our students with newcomers in the community.
Additionally, our 3rd-5th graders participated in the district Benchmark assessment this week. The assessment will give teachers valuable information to consider as a grade level and in individual classrooms for instruction.
We will close out January with our second Schoolwide Title I planning meeting on Monday the 30th. Our Transition Team will meet for a half day to continue to plan for schoolwide implementation in the 2012-2013 school year. We are excited about the progress we are making in planning for the new school year.
In looking ahead to February, we have several important events coming up:
Book Fair (February 1st-16th), Moonlight Reading Family Night (February 9th from 5:30-8:00), the PTA Board meeting (February 14th at 6:30) and our first Early Release Day (February 17th: dismissal at 1:15) of the new year.
We continue to blaze trails here at BRES as we wrap up January! :) Mrs. Graf
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Round 1 of School Choice Begins Today and More
Happy Tuesday! Yesterday we observed the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. I hope that you were able to celebrate the holiday in your own way. Many classrooms discussed the work of Dr. King last week. Students were able to communicate how Dr. King's vision for the human race impacts our lives today.
Today marks the beginning of Round 1 of School Choice with the new school assignment plan. The first round of the choice selection period runs until Friday, Feb. 24. During that time, if you are new or returning to the school system, the parent of a rising kindergartner, or a parent who wants to change schools for next year, you may log onto the student assignment website, assignment.wcpss.net, investigate your options and make your choices. If you have any questions about this, please contact the school. We would be more than happy to help you.
Our General PTA Meeting on the 10th was a great success. Attendance was great and we were able to move forward with important budget items such as the Shade Structure for the 3-5 playground. It was wonderful to see both teacher and parent participation at the meeting. A big thank you goes out to all of those who came out to the meeting.
Our first community outreach was a great success! BRES partnered with the Kraft YMCA to collect gently used books to distribute to students and families in a local neighborhood. Several BRES staff members along with Y representatives traveled out the neighborhood, set up shop in the office and distributed books to children of all ages. Together we gave away over 500 books from board books to toddlers to chapter books for primary grade student and novels to middle school students. We also shared comprehension materials to the families to support the use of reading strategies when reading at home. We made this information available in Spanish so that all families could access the information. The students and families were very appreciative. It was a wonderful way to support our local community and impact student achievement.
It's been a busy month thus far at BRES! I look forward to sharing more about the wonderful things we are doing here at school as we continue to blaze down the trail of success!
Today marks the beginning of Round 1 of School Choice with the new school assignment plan. The first round of the choice selection period runs until Friday, Feb. 24. During that time, if you are new or returning to the school system, the parent of a rising kindergartner, or a parent who wants to change schools for next year, you may log onto the student assignment website, assignment.wcpss.net, investigate your options and make your choices. If you have any questions about this, please contact the school. We would be more than happy to help you.
Our General PTA Meeting on the 10th was a great success. Attendance was great and we were able to move forward with important budget items such as the Shade Structure for the 3-5 playground. It was wonderful to see both teacher and parent participation at the meeting. A big thank you goes out to all of those who came out to the meeting.
Our first community outreach was a great success! BRES partnered with the Kraft YMCA to collect gently used books to distribute to students and families in a local neighborhood. Several BRES staff members along with Y representatives traveled out the neighborhood, set up shop in the office and distributed books to children of all ages. Together we gave away over 500 books from board books to toddlers to chapter books for primary grade student and novels to middle school students. We also shared comprehension materials to the families to support the use of reading strategies when reading at home. We made this information available in Spanish so that all families could access the information. The students and families were very appreciative. It was a wonderful way to support our local community and impact student achievement.
It's been a busy month thus far at BRES! I look forward to sharing more about the wonderful things we are doing here at school as we continue to blaze down the trail of success!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! I hope that you were able to enjoy time with friends and family, travel, cook and eat special family meals or celebrate the holidays with your own traditions over the past week. There is something special about beginning a new year. Here at Banks Road Elementary we are starting the new year by welcoming back students on Tracks 1-3 and our teachers today. Students were smiling and excited to be back at school as I opened doors this morning at carpool. There was a good deal of chitter-chatter about travels and fun times over the holidays between students as they headed down the hall. Staff members were sharing photos, videos and stories about time spent with family today as well.
January brings about a busy month at BRES. This month we will host the General PTA Meeting on January 10th. This is a great time to hear about the support the PTA is providing to BRES along with an opportunity for you to join the PTA if you haven't already done so.
On the 12th we will be doing outreach to a local neighborhood. We have have partnered with the Kraft YMCA to collect books and distribute them to students and families. Our staff and students collected over 200 books for distribution. We are excited to be able to share the love of literacy and the importance of reading out in the community.
Our Title I team will host a Resource Fair Night for Title I students and their families on January 17th. This session will be offered in Spanish. Information about the school assignment choice process and programs offered to Hispanic Families and students in Wake County will also be shared.
The 17th also marks the first day of Round 1 to exercise School Choice. If you have any questions about how to access information or need support please call or come into the school and we will be able to assist you.
On January 30th the School Wide Title I Transition Team will meet again to continue our planning for the 2012-2013 school year.
I hope this month brings many wonderful things to you as begin the New Year. Here at BRES we will continue to blaze down the trail to success!
January brings about a busy month at BRES. This month we will host the General PTA Meeting on January 10th. This is a great time to hear about the support the PTA is providing to BRES along with an opportunity for you to join the PTA if you haven't already done so.
On the 12th we will be doing outreach to a local neighborhood. We have have partnered with the Kraft YMCA to collect books and distribute them to students and families. Our staff and students collected over 200 books for distribution. We are excited to be able to share the love of literacy and the importance of reading out in the community.
Our Title I team will host a Resource Fair Night for Title I students and their families on January 17th. This session will be offered in Spanish. Information about the school assignment choice process and programs offered to Hispanic Families and students in Wake County will also be shared.
The 17th also marks the first day of Round 1 to exercise School Choice. If you have any questions about how to access information or need support please call or come into the school and we will be able to assist you.
On January 30th the School Wide Title I Transition Team will meet again to continue our planning for the 2012-2013 school year.
I hope this month brings many wonderful things to you as begin the New Year. Here at BRES we will continue to blaze down the trail to success!
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Winter Break December 21st-January 2nd
Winter break begins today for students at Banks Road Elementary School. Teachers and students finished the day full of smiles thinking about some well deserved time with family as they headed to the bus or carpool lanes yesterday to begin Winter Break.
Students on Tracks 2-4 have report cards to share with their parents for second quarter. Students may also be bringing home many crafts, work pieces or projects that were made this month as teachers incorporated global awareness into their instructional plans by exploring how different people and cultures celebrate holidays.
BRES will welcome students on Track 1-3 back on January 2nd, 2012.
On behalf of the teachers and staff at BRES, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you safe travels, time with family and happy holidays. Mrs. Graf
Students on Tracks 2-4 have report cards to share with their parents for second quarter. Students may also be bringing home many crafts, work pieces or projects that were made this month as teachers incorporated global awareness into their instructional plans by exploring how different people and cultures celebrate holidays.
BRES will welcome students on Track 1-3 back on January 2nd, 2012.
On behalf of the teachers and staff at BRES, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you safe travels, time with family and happy holidays. Mrs. Graf
Monday, December 5, 2011
December brings a busy time of year
December is here! Along with the countdown to the new year, holiday shopping and spending time with your family, I want to take this time to remind you about the many wonderful activities that will happen here at school.
Our 4th and 5th Grade Chorus Ensemble will perform on Thursday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to hear a medley of holiday songs and learn about how many cultures celebrate the holiday season. The program is wonderful and you will be able to see first hand the talents of our students, the creativity of our specialist team (set, costumes and visual effects) and teacher volunteers who bring holiday songs, traditions and customs to life! The program conveys the vision of the program coordinator and musical director Mr. Capps.
Beginning December 12th we will be collecting books! New or gently used books can be brought to the school during carpool, in book bags or dropped off in the main office. BRES has partnered with the Kraft YMCA to collect books and deliver them in January to a community in need.
The PTA Board meeting is scheduled for the 13th at 6:30 p.m. We meet in the Media Center and anyone interested in attending is welcome.
Winter break is scheduled for Wednesday, December 21st through January 1st. Central services and schools will be closed for students during this time. We will welcome back students on Tracks 1-3 on Monday, January 2, 2012.
I hope your December begins as wonderful as it has here at BRES! Mrs. Graf
Our 4th and 5th Grade Chorus Ensemble will perform on Thursday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. Please join us to hear a medley of holiday songs and learn about how many cultures celebrate the holiday season. The program is wonderful and you will be able to see first hand the talents of our students, the creativity of our specialist team (set, costumes and visual effects) and teacher volunteers who bring holiday songs, traditions and customs to life! The program conveys the vision of the program coordinator and musical director Mr. Capps.
Beginning December 12th we will be collecting books! New or gently used books can be brought to the school during carpool, in book bags or dropped off in the main office. BRES has partnered with the Kraft YMCA to collect books and deliver them in January to a community in need.
The PTA Board meeting is scheduled for the 13th at 6:30 p.m. We meet in the Media Center and anyone interested in attending is welcome.
Winter break is scheduled for Wednesday, December 21st through January 1st. Central services and schools will be closed for students during this time. We will welcome back students on Tracks 1-3 on Monday, January 2, 2012.
I hope your December begins as wonderful as it has here at BRES! Mrs. Graf
Monday, November 21, 2011
We are Thankful!
This week brings a shortened school week due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. In walk throughs last week many classes were knee deep in culturally diverse activities, exploring different viewpoints of our history and learning about the beginnings of our nation.
We have WONDERFUL learning and teaching activities going on within our school walls each day. Each classroom has cultivated a unique family culture that supports learning for each and every student. Our teachers diligently work to plan these lessons and in depth learning opportunities.
I am thankful for the learning and teaching that takes place each day at Banks Road Elementary. Coupled with the high levels of learning here, we are surrounded by some of the finest support and supplemental staff in all of WCPSS! From our front office staff to our to our Specialist teachers, our staff is professional and dedicated to doing what is best for students. Again, we are truly thankful our school is wonderful place for students and thier families.
We have WONDERFUL learning and teaching activities going on within our school walls each day. Each classroom has cultivated a unique family culture that supports learning for each and every student. Our teachers diligently work to plan these lessons and in depth learning opportunities.
I am thankful for the learning and teaching that takes place each day at Banks Road Elementary. Coupled with the high levels of learning here, we are surrounded by some of the finest support and supplemental staff in all of WCPSS! From our front office staff to our to our Specialist teachers, our staff is professional and dedicated to doing what is best for students. Again, we are truly thankful our school is wonderful place for students and thier families.
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