Winter is here and that means more indoor recess. To help make the time fun and relaxing for our students, the BRES PTA has purchased new board games for every class in the school! Here are the games we purchased for 5th grade. These games will supplement those donated by our wonderful families and will be rotated among the classes.
MCPS to Hold Community Session on Plans for New Crown HS
MCPS is building a new high school—Crown—near Shady Grove Road and Research Boulevard, with planned opening in Aug 2026. A new school boundary study (involving Richard Montgomery, Gaithersburg, Wootton, Quince Orchard, and Northwest clusters) will kick off Fall 2024.
Richard Montgomery’s boundaries are very likely to be affected by Crown. Planning meetings have started for the physical design of Crown, with three concepts presented to stakeholders via a series of virtual meetings.
The next meeting in the series is scheduled for Thursday, December 16, at 6:30pm. Meeting information and background on the broader project is available here.
Providing Enriched Learning in Elementary Mathematics - Parent Overview
From the MCCPTA GT Committee: Here’s a quick overview of the four tiered approach to math enrichment in elementary schools and what parents can expect from it.
Note that depending on a student's needs, enrichment can be assigned first (not last, as we so commonly see); Eureka content may be modified to offer more complexity; or students may be offered enriched materials in replacement to certain portions of standard Eureka curriculum. Tier IV also offers course acceleration, on an individual basis, when certain assessment and performance data indicate a need.
Ledo's Dine Out Night - Dec 14 - to Benefit BRES
December 14th is PIZZA TUESDAY at LEDO PIZZA
Tuesday December 14th 4-9pm
1319 H Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
301-309-8484
Ledo Pizza Rockville has re-opened under new management and has partnered with Bayard Rustin Elementary. They will share 20% of all sales brought in by BRES families! Bring or show on your device this flyer when you are at the store. Enter online promo code 306-159-855 when ordering online.
BRES PTA is happy to invite you to the FAMILY FUN NIGHT - Dec 7
Join your friends in Rockville Town Center!
TUESDAY December 7 from 4-8 pm.
Dine-Out Fundraisers have been arranged at Lebanese Taverna (show flyer on your phone) and Marble Slab Creamery (no flyer needed, just mention BRES PTA).
Be sure to mention BRES PTA when ordering and proceeds come straight back to us for more school support!
Dawson's Market will be onsite at the ice rink selling exclusively to us. They will have Hot Chocolate, Coffee, and Homemade Cookies from 5-6 pm. Dawson's will also have some Happy Hour Specials on Adult Beverages inside the store at the Bar.
Rockville Outdoor Ice Skating
Adult Admission: $10, Child Admission: $9, Skate Rental: $5
50% of Rockville Town Center Ice Rink admission ticket sales from 5-7 pm will be donated back to the PTA. (No flyer needed, just mention BRES PTA). Only accepting credit cards (no Amex).
In addition to the Ice Skating, Dinner and Desserts the PTA is planning to have some photo stations.
Dress to Impress: Our helpful volunteers will be around to take pictures of your beautiful families and will send you the digital images for free!
And to top it all off, there will be a custom Rockville Town Center scavenger hunt to be completed for bragging rights. Come to our BRES tables to hang out or just say hi!
Be there at the Square!
Questions can be sent to Patti at: Programs@brespta.org
Want to learn more about enrichment or acceleration for your student?
The Montgomery County Council of PTAs Gifted & Talented Committee recently provided resources on what enrichment and acceleration looks like for elementary school students.
Click here to read what English Language Arts (ELA) enrichment looks like in MCPS. And here's a useful guide on what parents can ask teachers at conferences, regarding ELA and math enrichment and acceleration.
Questions? Please reach out to the BRES PTA (email membership@brespta.org). We welcome feedback and collaboration!
*Enrichment: Enrichment is defined as giving students the opportunity to learn in greater depth and breadth.
**Acceleration: Acceleration of instruction means that students are given a curriculum that is at a higher level than the regular curriculum; the information is more complex or more information is covered; the material is presented more rapidly than in typical instruction; and students are confronted by a greater challenge than is customary with on-grade level material.
BRES Holiday Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon--Sign up to Contribute
It's Never Too Late to Support the Bayard Rustin Community!
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS FOR 5- TO 11-YEAR OLDS
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for 5- to 11-year-olds. MCPS is partnering with the county’s Department of Health and Human Services and Holy Cross Hospital to offer a number of free vaccination clinics for children at schools and county sites.
Other family members who have not received a COVID-19 vaccination, or who need a Pfizer booster, will be able to do so at these clinics as well. 2/3 of the doses for children 5 to 11 will be provided by pharmacies, pediatricians, other healthcare providers and about 1/3 will be provided by the health department. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the numerous sources that are providing vaccinations.
More info HERE.
BRES Fall Festival & Costume Parade
We’re gearing up for an awesome Halloween and Fall Festival at BRES next Friday! Our costume parade event will take place from 2:25-3:15, and we will follow this parade route: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1my2yrnqeOLMz7fpRq1jcZzvDQyrwNUe3/view?usp=sharing
Onlookers are invited to line the bus loop, car loop, and blacktop to snap a picture of your redfox in their frightful attire! Please be mindful to socially distance to the extent possible, and to keep your mask on when you cannot maintain 6ft of distance.
If you are unable to attend the costume parade, or want to avoid the crowds, you’re in luck! We’ve scheduled a webinar to join in on the fun virtually.
Joining information is as follows: Please click the link below to join the webinar→ https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/81072824867?pwd=ZDdQTGcyZEcvdytKSERZUTNlRlVSQT09
Get the passcode from Mrs. West’s weekly email.
When curating your child’s costume for the BRES parade, please consider the following guidelines:
Costumes should be able to easily go on top students’ normal clothing (ie., avoid the need to change out of “regular” clothing and into the costume).
Weapons and other handhelds that can be used as weapons should be left at home.
Costumes should be school-appropriate (aligned with MCPS dress code expectations, and avoiding heavily gory or graphic costumes)
If you are unsure of a certain costume, consult with your child’s teacher.
If you are in need of a costume, your child is welcome to browse our BRES supply in the office on Thursday or Friday of next week!
If you have costumes that are in good condition and you no longer need them, you can donate them to BRES for students in need. Please send them in to school labeled as a donation and/or drop them off directly in the main office.
Class parties will take place from 2:15-3:15, and individual teachers are coordinating with room parents to determine specific class needs. As a reminder, only room parents who have coordinated with teachers to volunteer in the classroom will be allowed in the building on 10/29, and all volunteers must have completed the volunteer training and uploaded their proof of vaccination. For all necessary details, review this guidance document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1URJRNYdUyyL0ghVzZ32xLqPmkE7IwUvcRF2qid89ojA/edit?usp=sharing
If you do not celebrate Halloween, or would not like your child to participate in the Halloween festivities, students will have access to an alternate activity and fun at the Fall Festival event. Please let your child’s teacher know your preference so that we can plan accordingly for our Fall Festival buddies!