It's time to register for kindergarten!

Kindergarten registration is well underway at BRES! If you have a child (or know a child) who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2022, then it’s time to register for Kindergarten! Everything you need to know to start this important process is available on our website here.  Registration will take place in ParentVue this year, so don’t delay! The sooner we have families registered, the better we can plan for next year.  Families who need extra support are invited to come to BRES for in person support at BRES any school day between 10:30-1:00pm.   

Here’s an FAQ document to provide answers and help families through the process.  After registering, we are collecting information via our 2022-2023 K Family Contact Form to ensure everyone is added to the mailing list. 

Students will be invited to come for in-person orientation on August 18 & 19. Click to sign up for a time slot here: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080f4baaaf2fa02-kindergarten1 

BRES PTA Meeting June 7: Volunteer Appreciation, Election & Budget Votes

Our final general membership meeting of the year will be a hybrid meeting!

Volunteer Appreciation Tea & Sweets

6:30-7:30 p.m.

BRES Blacktop

The meeting will include the BRES PTA 2022-2023 Board Election, June-October 2022 budget vote, review of playground shade options, and in-person mingling with tea and sweet treats to celebrate all of our amazing volunteers. The slate of BRES PTA 2022-2023 board nominees is below.

Children are welcome to play on the playground while the adults gather. Please RSVP via the Paperless Post invitation if you are planning to attend in person.

Online, we will offer an opportunity for members to participate in the election and budget approval. The Zoom will open at 6:45 p.m.

Watch your email for more information to RSVP for the in-person meeting or for the information to attend the online Zoom. Questions? Email info@brespta.org.

2022-2023 BRES PTA Board Nominees
President- Sara Tennen
Secretary- Julia Elam
Treasurer- Weirong Zhu
Vice President, Programs- Patti Westenberg
Vice President, Membership- Tonia Luk
Vice President, Fundraising- Jennifer Strohm
Vice President, Communication- Nicole Joy Retterer
Delegates- Calandra Moore, Ansalan Stewart

Help Us Make Sure BRES has a PTA Next Year!

The BRES PTA is looking for a leader for the 2022-2023 school year. The President organizes a minimum of 4 PTA general membership meetings per year and oversees the PTA communications, activities, and budget. No experience is necessary, just a passion for keeping our school great! The current president will be available to support and answer any questions throughout the year and we have a wonderful group of board member volunteers to organize activities.  

Without a PTA President, our PTA will not exist next year! That means no school-wide picnics, room parent parties, teacher reimbursements, and more that you and your child have likely benefited from this year. Now is the time to get involved. Email info@brespta.org to learn more today. Our last chance for an election this school year is Tuesday, June 7.

It's Here! BRES Spring Book Fair May 16-20

The Spring Book Fair will take place May 16-20. Monday and Tuesday are preview days. Wednesday through Friday are purchase days. This is a buy one, get one free sale. We will accept donations of extra books for classrooms and also for BRES friends in need. Scholastic eWallet is a safe, cashless way for your child to shop. You can set this up in advance here.

Checks and cash also accepted. Please remember to include tax when calculating.

We still need many parent volunteers to help out. Please consider signing up here for one or more shifts today!

Spring Concert & Bake Sale May 18

The BRES Spring Concert will take place Wednesday, May 18. Student performers should arrive at 6:30 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Books also will be for sale.

The PTA is also coordinating a bake sale with the proceeds going to benefit the music program. Sign-up today to contribute a baked good (homemade or store-bought) and help out. Middle and High School students can earn SSL hours!

Book Fair Family Fun Night May 19

Join the PTA for a Family Fun Night on Thursday, May 19 from 4-7 p.m. The evening will feature book sales, squeals on wheels petting zoo, Grubbin Hard BBQ Truck, and a bounce house from Kids After Hours. We need many volunteers to help out. Middle and high school students can earn SSL hours! Sign up here.

Incoming Kindergarten Meeting: Open to All!

To kickstart Kindergarten readiness, you are invited to attend an optional parent meeting tonight (5/12) on Zoom from 6:00-6:45pm, hosted by our Kindergarten team. At the meeting, you’ll hear tips and tricks to get your child excited to enter Kindergarten. As well, there will be time to ask questions and receive any necessary support with registration or Kindergarten routines and structures. You will also have the opportunity to meet other parents and form connections to make the transition to school seamless.

Time: May 12, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/85606423923?pwd=Tzd0bmVLckRFYW91VXdCVTI1YWV3UT09

Meeting ID: 856 0642 3923

Passcode: bres

What You Can Do to Help BRES Overcrowding

The BRES PTA Subcommittee on Overcrowding is asking you to write an email to County leadership asking them to act NOW to address overcrowding at school. The more voices we have, the more successful we will be.

We’ve shared the email addresses of Montgomery County leadership and drafted a letter template, which we encourage you to customize based on the options you and your family want MCPS to consider in finding solutions to overcrowding. Download the template Word document here and send your emails today.

Questions? Contact advocacy@brespta.org.