Fall Festival begins in just a few minutes!

We are working on the last minute preparations as I write this. The parking lot is busy with cars. The line is forming with Trailblazer families waiting with anticipation and the inflatables are ready for the first set of jumping students! Come one and come all to our first Fall Festival tonight from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tonight is a great opportunity to support our school, the PTA and spend some time with your family. Ms. Livengood and I can't wait to see you!

Fall Festival is tomorrow!!!!!

It's finally here!  Tomorrow is our Fall Festival  and we are so excited!  Please join us tomorrow night beginning at 5:30 for fun games, good food and great family time!  100% of the funds raised go back into the school to support our students.  There will be inflatables, cake walk, basket raffle, silent auction, sno cones, hair painting and much more!  Taylor's Catering and Concessions will be selling items so don't worry about cooking on Friday!  Auction items for the Silent Auction include:  Monkey Joe's Party Package, Golf packages, Hand-made crafts, ice skating passes, Symphony and theater tickets, NCSU football tickets, Women's lacrosse stick, restaurant gift cards and many more items!  Come one and all to our Fall Festival!!!!

November is approaching...

Time is moving quickly in October and we are gearing up for November here at BRES.  Please mark your calendars for the following important dates:

• November :  Registration Opens for Girls on the Run!
• November 6th:  2 Hour Delay for All Year Round Schools
• November 8th:  PTA Meeting 1:00 p.m.
• Week of November 8th:  Artist in Residence Program
• November 12th:  Veteran's Day,  No School
• November 15th:  Barnes & Noble Book Fair 6 p.m. Cary Location
• November 19th:  Cultural Arts Performance:  African Dance Ensemble
• November 22nd & 23rd Thanksgiving Holiday, No School
• November  26th:  IOWA Tests for 3rd Grade Students Tracks 3 & 4
• November 29th:  School wide Spelling Bee 2:00 p.m. Multipurpose Room

November also brings Tours and Talks back to BRES.  In order to support our prospective parents in exercising school choice and learn about the wonderful things BRES has to offer please plan to attend one one our scheduled tours. Tours are EVERY Friday at 10:00 a.m. during the month of November.  Please call the Front Desk to reserve a spot on our weekly tour at 919-890-7333. 

Fall festival count down...

This is it!  We are so close to Friday and our Fall Festival it's hard to contain our excitement!  This Friday we will hold our first fall festival.  Please join us this Friday beginning at 5:30 for fun games, good food and great family time!  100% of the funds raised go back into the school to support our students.  There will be inflatables, cake walk, basket raffle, silent auction, sno cones, hair painting and much more!  Taylor's Catering and Concessions will be selling items so don't worry about cooking on Friday!  Auction items for the Silent Auction include:  Monkey Joe's Party Package, Golf packages, Hand-made crafts, ice skating passes, Symphony and theater tickets, NCSU football tickets, Women's lacrosse stick, restaurant gift cards and many more items!  Come one and all to our Fall Festival!!!!

School Assignment Update from WCPSS

Please follow this link to find out more details about the assignment plan for the 13-14 school year.  There is also a place for public comment.  http://www.wcpss.net/announcements2/2012/10/wcpss-board-of-education-asks-staff-to-return-to-2011-12-base-assignment-maps-for-the-2013-14-school-year/ 

As I receive more information about the new plan I will update you. If you have specific questions about the plan that I can help you with, please let me know.  Thank you , Mrs. Graf

Fall Festival Countdown...one week away!

The Fall Festival is coming!  Our first fall festival is just one week away.  Join us next Friday, October 26th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for games, food and fun here at BRES.  Our PTA is working hard to prepare for this wonderful event.  Do you have time to help?  Visit the PTA website or call the school and we can get you connected with a PTA representative.  More details to come about the Fall Festival...

Early Release Reminder

Just a reminder that Friday, October 19th is an Early Release Day.  We will begin dismissal at 1:15 p.m. for all students.  If you will be requesting a change in transportation, please be sure to send a note in to the classroom teacher or call the front office at 919-890-7333.  Thank you!