BRES Community Newsletter
2023-24 School Year, Edition 8
Dates to Remember
October
- 2nd - Poppin' in the Park @ Sophie and Madigan's Playground @ 4-5pm
- 9th to 13th - Scholastic Book Fair
- 19th - PTA Meeting @ 6:30pm
- 30th - Trunk or Treat @ 5:30pm (See link below if you are interested in decorating a car)
Conferences
- October 11 - School Opens at 12:30pm and dismisses at normal time
- October 12 - School Opens at 12:30pm and dismisses at normal time
- October 13 - School Opens at normal time and dismisses at 12pm
Parent Advisory Council
Poppin' in the Park
PTA Announcements
October 2nd Poppin’ in the Park: “Please visit our table to purchase a Boo Gram and stop by Sunset Slush for an Italian ice. 10% of sales will go back to the PTA!” We will also have info about our next meeting and membership forms.”
Membership drive: Message from the PTA “School has been in session for nearly two months, and the PTA is in full swing! We've met many families, participated in school and community events, and started organizing our fall fundraisers and staff appreciation events. Joining the PTA is still an option to be part of our plans. We're launching our October Membership Drive with a challenge! The class with the highest percentage of membership applications submitted in October will win a "Sweets and Treats Party," and their teacher will receive a $50 Amazon gift card for classroom supplies! Membership Challenge details and applications are in this week's Thursday Folders and can be returned to school with your student.”
Volunteers for Parent-Teacher conference dinner: “We are hosting a southern dinner for staff on Wednesday evening October 11th during conferences! We are looking for parent volunteers to help set-up and clean-up if possible!” Here is the link to book a time slot. https://signupgenius.com/
BRES Book Fair
The Book Fair will be here October 9th to October 13th.
Here is a link to our Scholastic Book Fair page... https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/blazers
YMCA Before & After School Enrichment Program
The YMCA's before and after school enrichment program is available at Butterfly Ridge with several enrollment options available. You can register for before care only, after care only or before and after care. We are open from 6:30 am – until school begins and from school dismissal until 6:30 pm. We will provide a nutritious snack after school. Homework time will be provided daily Monday – Thursday along with other clubs for your child to participate in Tuesday - Thursday. Each month there are different clubs to choose from that will cater to the interests of all children. Our program also reinforces social emotional learning through our activities. For more information, see the brochure linked below.
https://74bb071a.flowpaper.com/23038BASEBrochure2023print/#page=1
When schools are scheduled to be closed, options will be available to enroll in the All Day Out Program held at the Y Arts Center or the Natelli Family Y. Registration for these days can be done online. When schools open late or dismiss early care will be available on site for the extended hours. Registration will be at the site for these days.
Here is the link for the enrollment forms. When you are ready to register for the program, please complete the forms and submit. Registrations are being processed in the order of submission.
https://www.buildarray.com/u/p8Pp
Although this is a fee based program, there are options for financial assistance. Families can apply to the state for a scholarship using this link.
https://earlychildhood.marylandpublicschools.org/child-care-providers/child-care-scholarship-program
While waiting for a response back from the state, families can apply for a temporary scholarship through the Y. To apply, visit our website at www.frederickymca.org. At the bottom of the page under Learn More you will see financial assistance. Click on this to submit an application for evaluation for a scholarship.
Citizen's Advisory Council for FCPS
BRES Vision
Updated BRES Mission and Vision for 2023-24:
Placing students in a position for endless opportunities.
BRES believes in preparing children for life through academic and social growth opportunities while holding all students to high expectations in our community. We strive to develop respectful and kind relationships to address the needs of the whole child and their family.
Email: kevin.weis@fcps.org
Website: https://edu.fcps.org/bres/
Location: 601 Contender Way, Frederick, MD, USA
Phone: 2405660311