The Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations (MCCPTA) has raised key concerns and recommendations for a strong in-school infection prevention program. To read more about these key concerns and recommendations, visit here.
Montgomery County Council of PTAs Info & Advocacy
With return to school comes new issues of common concern. Here are some of the current topics being discussed in Montgomery County Council of PTAs (MCCPTA).
The Montgomery County Board of Education meeting is this Thursday September 9, 2021 beginning at 12:00PM. Click here to view the meeting. The agenda includes "Fall Return to School: Student and Principal First Days of School Reflections (oral discussion)."
MCCPTA held an Advocacy Zoom on MCPS COVID-19 testing. If you are interested in this topic and would like to view the recorded session, click here.
Laura Stewart the MCCPTA Capitol Improvement Program Committee Chair has provided sample advocacy language for residents/parents who are interested in expressing concern with the testing approach to Board of Education members and stakeholders here.
If you have concerns that you would like raised through MCCPTA, feel free to reach out to your BRES MCCPTA Delegates Calandra Moore or Chau Nguyen at delegate@brespta.org
Show your Red Fox Spirit!
UPDATE: Pre-orders are closed. Please visit our PTA booth or online store beginning in October to purchase spiritwear.
The Bayard Rustin PTA is offering a new tie-dye t-shirt design and first-ever adult and youth face mask designs for purchase.
In addition to showing your Red Fox spirit, your order will benefit the PTA and our work supporting academic needs, advocating for important issues and engaging our community. Learn more about the PTA at brespta.org.
Complete this form by Monday, September 13, to pre-order your t-shirts and masks. Then submit your payment (cash or check) or online via PayPal. Checks may be made payable to the Bayard Rustin Elementary School PTA. Payments must be received by September 15.
Pre-ordered t-shirts and masks will be distributed in October. Additionally, these items will be available at the PTA table at in-person family events beginning in October.
Questions? Email info@brespta.org.
Seeking Room Parent Volunteers!
Sign-up here.
Seeking Volunteers for PTA Activities
The PTA is nothing without volunteers and we appreciate you all!
Check out the volunteer sign-up online and talk to board members to find something that interests you! Parents, caregivers, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older brothers and sisters—everyone is welcome to get involved. And we offer SSL opportunities.
Generation Z Tutoring Available
Generation Z is an organization of students who all share the same goal of bettering the community by encouraging learning and offering extra help to younger students outside the classroom. All of their tutors are highly qualified Richard Montgomery High School students.
Generation Z members are currently tutoring over 100 students individually online. They offer a variety of subjects free of cost, including math, grammar, reading, writing, science, social studies, and several foreign languages.
Learn more about this service and how to sign up here.
Get Involved with the BRES PTA in 2021-2022
Hello Bayard Rustin Elementary Community!
I hope you have had a relaxing and fulfilling summer. As your PTA president for the 2021-2022 school year, I’m thrilled to welcome you to the Bayard Rustin Elementary School PTA.
Our PTA's mission is to “make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” Our focus this year will be on creating connections: among students, parents and guardians, and educators and staff.
The pandemic brought us many challenges, including social distancing. Our PTA is dedicated to helping you, your child, and their teachers and staff have a successful school year as we reconnect in person.
Our job is to provide our school with programs and resources to enrich the educational experience of every child. We must all work together to ensure the best for our children. But we can’t do it without YOU. Here’s what you can do to support the PTA and our great Bayard Rustin Elementary School:
BE A MEMBER: Membership dues are $20 per individual per year or $40 per family per year. Follow the link to enter/update your information, pay your dues, and make a donation. https://bres.ptboard.com/membership
VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER: The PTA is nothing without volunteers and we appreciate you all! Check out the volunteer sign-up online and talk to board members and find something that interests you! Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, older brothers and sisters—everyone is welcome to get involved. And we offer SSL opportunities. https://www.brespta.org/volunteer
ATTEND PTA MEETINGS & EVENTS: Participate! Check out the calendar of PTA meetings and events. We add new events regularly.
PAINLESS FUNDRAISING: In addition to our fundraising events during the year (information will follow) we have many ways to participate in what we call “painless fundraising:” raising funds just by doing what you do every day!! Here is a list of fundraising opportunities:
Amazon Smile- Visit smile.amazon.com and select Bayard Rustin Elementary School as your designated charitable organization. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to BRES. Click here for more instructions.
Harris Teeter - link your VIC card using account # 5051. 5% goes to PTA. Starts 8/1
Box Tops - Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online.
Mable’s Labels- Order your personalized labels online and the PTA receives 20% on every purchase.
In addition, please feel free to just donate here: https://www.brespta.org/donate-now
As part of our ongoing communication, please visit our website (www.brespta.org) and Facebook page (search for “Bayard Rustin Elementary School PTA”) where we will post about school activities, events, dine-outs, and e-newsletters! Let’s challenge ourselves to continue to make Bayard Rustin Elementary School the best school around! Feel free to share your thoughts/questions/concerns with your 2021-2022 PTA Board.
I am looking forward to a fox-tab-u-lous year! See you at the first PTA meeting on Thursday, Sept. 9.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Strohm
PTA President, 2021-2022
Celebrating Our BRES Diverse Cultures, Backgrounds and Experiences: International Night Online
International Night is an annual BRES tradition where we celebrate the rich diversity within our school. This year, we are delighted several students joined us to share their cultures, backgrounds, and experiences virtually through the below videos as a part of our online International Night Celebration.
Plan Now for Summer Reading: BRES Virtual Scholastic Book Fair June 1-14
Help instill the love of reading in your child this summer while supporting BRES. Shop June 1-14 at the BRES Virtual Scholastic Book Fair. Click below for more information.
BRES PTA Elects 2021-2022 Board
On Tuesday, May 4, the BRES PTA elected its 2021-2022 Board of Directors. The Board has already begun planning for an exciting 2021-2022 school year. Congratulations to the new officers below.
President – Jennifer Strohm
Treasurer – Peyman Khalichi
Secretary - Julia Elam
VP Membership – Mindy Chong
VP Fundraising – Weirong Zhu
VP Programs – Patti Westenberg
VP Communications – Amanda Innes
Delegates – Calandra Moore, Chau Nguyen