Foxes and Prizes Wanted!

Do you like to shop? Do you love a end-of summer sale rack? Do you receive a lot of nice gifts, but don't need them all? Then you are the friends I'm looking for! And I know LOTS of kids who would LOVE to earn/win them.

We are looking for FOXES and PRIZES to display in the hallway cabinets. Feel free to drop in the main office labeled PTA and I'll take care of the rest. Email - President@brespta.org

Seeking any size FOX to display in the PTA “Fox Family” cabinet.

Prizes new/like new items for our upcoming incentives. Think balls, puzzles, markers, goggles, squish balls, books, slime kits, candy!

Thanks for any consideration

Letter from the President & Invitation to PTA Meeting - this Wednesday!

Fox Family, 

It's such a good feeling when all of the plans we organized this summer have become reality. We have officially met all of our “back to school” goals as a PTA. Memberships are rolling in and spiritwear is flying off the shelves. School spirit is in full effect!  I hope your kids are adjusting well to the busy days and less snack breaks. I am comforted in knowing how incredible the BRES staff is at handling all our children's unique personalities. THAT is why I am so passionate about volunteering and keeping our PTA members informed.  Because our school is the best! 

This month I invite you to “Make Magic Happen” with us. If that means participating in after-school programs that we have arranged, or giving your time for organizing, data entry or bulletin boards, or maybe your professional skills can enhance our reach to those who speak other languages, we have a way to include you.  Shoot me an email with your ideas!

Be sure to log-on to our first PTA Meeting this Wednesday, September 7 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. to hear all the latest.

Join on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2312374512

Patti Westenberg

president@brespta.org

BRES PTA Membership Drive and T-Shirt Giveaway!

We're kicking off the school year with a special membership drive and t-shirt giveaway. Anyone who purchases a PTA membership by September 7 will be entered in a lottery for a free BRES raglan t-shirt! This means that if you've already joined, you're already eligible.

The winner will be announced during our first PTA meeting, which will start promptly at 7pm on September 7. You must be present to claim your prize.

Join the PTA today! And thanks for all your support in making BRES the best.

Estamos comenzando el año con una campaña especial de membresía y un sorteo de camisetas. ¡Cualquier persona que compre una membresía de PTA antes del 7 de septiembre participará en una lotería por una camiseta BRES raglan gratis!  Esto significa que si ya te has unido, ya estas calificado para participar del sorteo.

El ganador será anunciado durante nuestra primera reunión de PTA, que comenzará puntualmente a las 7 p.m. el 7 de septiembre. Debes estar presente para reclamar tu premio.

¡Únase a la PTA hoy! Y gracias por todo su apoyo para hacer de BRES el mejor.

Staff Appreciation Luncheon this Friday!

Help us kick off the school year with our BRES Staff Appreciation Lunch! Sign-up to contribute homemade or store bought food items, supplies, decorations, or drinks for our staff luncheon - which will happen immediately after the BRES Open House (10:30-12:00) on Friday August 26, 2022.

SIGN-UP Genius Link

You can just drop it off on your way in to meet your teacher! So easy!


BRES 5th Grade Promotion on June 15

Our 5th Grade promotion will take place on the BRES field on June 15 from 10:30-11:45AM. We will gather concert-style so bring your blankets or chairs! Afterwards, there will be light refreshments on the BRES blacktop. THEN 5th Grade Fun Day will take place from 1:30-3:30 on the 5th Grade field. All 5th Grade families and loved ones are welcome!

HELLO SUMMER! PTA Picnic on June 16

Come celebrate the end of the school year together!

Thursday, June 16 

HELLO SUMMER! PTA Picnic 

4:30-6:30 p.m.

BRES blacktop/grass areas

Get ready to have some summer fun. Bring your comfy set up to sit back and relax! Bring your appetite for the yummy offerings from local food trucks. We are planning some old fashioned picnic games, you might want to bring a towel. 

Volunteers needed to facilitate the games. Experience with hundreds of children not needed, all supplies provided. VOLUNTEER SIGN UP GENIUS LINK HERE. KAH will be providing us with some large water toys! 

List of free events:

4:30-6:30 KAH provided water fun!

4:30-6:30 Hello Summer Photo Backdrop

4:30-6:30 Boy Scouts Knot tying demonstrations

4:30-6:00 Summer Bucket List Craft Table Open

5:00 Water Balloon Toss Contest

5:30 Musical Chairs 

6:00 Sack Races on the Field

6:30 Clean up and get ready for the last day!

Event is sponsored by the BRES PTA. Supervision of students is required.   Questions? Email Patti Westenberg at programs@brespta.org

Food truck info:

Kona Ice of Potomac - https://www.kona-ice.com/flavorwave/

Treat your taste buds to the most amazingly fine, flavored shaved ice this side of the islands. 

Boombas KItchen - https://www.boombaskitchen.com/menus

Along with our menu, we’re offering these specials:

  • Chicken Tenders & Fries: A basket of all white meat juicy tenders, served over a bed of fries  - $13

  • Mozzarella Sticks: 6 ooey gooey mozzarella cheese sticks, served with marinara sauce - $8

  • Boomba’s Brussels Sprouts: A mound of fresh roasted sprouts, tossed in our house balsamic - $9.

  • Kids Hamburger Or Cheeseburger with fries – $10

  • Double Hamburger Or Cheeseburger with fries – $13

Fly Pizza - https://fly-pizza-llc.square.site/menu

Our menu consists of 9 specialty pizzas that can be made in less than 3 minutes. Rectangular New York Style Pizza. With fresh ingredients hot pizza made at your request in 3 minutes! We at FLY Pizza strive for quality and service.

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