BRES Community Newsletter
2023-24 School Year, Edition 6
Dates to Remember
- 15th - Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month
- 19th - Judy Center Family Engagement
- 20th - PTA Meeting at 6:30pm
- 22nd - 3.5 Hour Early Dismissal - Fair Day
- 22nd - Spirit Day - Dress like your Latino Hero
- 29th - Poppin' in the Park @ Hillcrest Park @ 4pm (Rescheduled from Sept 6th)
- 29th - Monthly Celebration - Spirit Day - Wear Green or Gold
PTA Announcements
"PTA is looking for "Table Ambassadors" at next week's Poppin' in the Park event. Volunteers are a friendly face to greet families & share information about PTA . Click the link to volunteer, or email brespta1@gmail.com.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B054FA4AE2FA2FE3-ptatable?useFullSite=true#/
BRES Fast Passes!!!
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.
Summer Workbooks
Dismissal Changes
Car Riders will dismiss at 3:25
Walkers will be called at 3:35
Bus Riders will be called when individual buses arrive
Important Links
Meal Application - This is the application that will need to be filled out for anyone to qualify for free or reduced lunch meals. If you are having trouble with the form please feel free to reach out to Iris.Perez@fcps.org or Kevin.Weis@fcps.org for support.
Find Out First - Do you receive Find Out First? This is an email service that FCPS uses. It is the easiest and most commonly used form of communication at BRES. Please consider signing up to receive us to date information.
Volunteers
If you signed up to volunteer or are interested in volunteering please use the link below to register as an official volunteer at BRES. This step is required before you are to come into the building to help.
Currently we are asking for volunteers to support the library, the cafeteria, or with copying needs. Please reach out to kevin.weis@fcps.org if you are interested in supporting any of these volunteer opportunities.
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