MCPS is hiring for teachers, para educators and other positions. We have many positions open within the county, especially in Special Education. Info here.
BRES PTA Dine Out Fundraising Night - October 18 at Panera Bread
Safety Requirements for Becoming a BRES Volunteer
BRES has begun to welcome adult volunteers back into the school building. Welcome back!
Per MCPS, all parent/caregiver volunteers must complete the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect online training, and upload their COVID-19 vaccination information to ParentVue before coming into the school.
Click here to learn more about volunteering with MCPS.
BRES will host a volunteer orientation on 10/18 at 11:30AM—zoom info to come.
Book Fair Carnival! Oct 7 to Oct 15...Sign up for family pictures!
National Walk to School Day on October 6
Join your fellow students in walking to school on National Walk to School Day!
Info below! We need some parents to volunteer as walking group leaders. This is a BRES PTA organized activity. If you want to help or have suggestions, email us at programs@brespta.org. K students must be accompanied by parents.
Grades 2-5 Back to School Night on September 23
Back to School night is a time for parents to learn about the academics and organization of their child’s school and classroom. It will take place virtually from 6-7:30 p.m.
Schedule includes:
6:00-6:30pm: Main Session Welcome & Community Builder
6:00-6:30pm: Main Session Meet & Greet Community Building
6:30-7:10: Session 1, Grade-Level Presentations & Class-Specific Breakout Rooms
7:10-7:50: Session 2, Grade-Level Presentations & Class-Specific Breakout Rooms
7:50-8:00: Closure & Evaluation
Watch for joining information shared by Principal West and your child’s teacher.
BRES Kindergarten Playdate on September 19 at Dogwood Park
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept 15-Oct 15
MCCPTA Key Concerns and Recommendations - COVID-19 Testing
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