We're READY for Our Kids to Enter the Science Fair and STEAM Expo!

BRES 2023 STEAM Fair and Expo: Enter a Science Fair Experiment or STEAM Project!

Get ready for a blast of science as the Bayard Rustin Elementary School (BRES) STEAM Fair returns on March 18! We have partnered with local scientists and STEM organizations to provide interactive and educational demonstrations. 

We also invite students to share their own projects with us by entering our Science Fair or displaying a STEAM project at our expo. Both of these projects are fun, engaging, and noncompetitive ways for our growing learners to explore the world around them.

There is now LOTS of info on our website, including requirements and a form to enter the Science Fair or STEAM Expo, as well as resources that can give you and your child ideas on how to get started!

Questions? Please reach out to programs@brespta.org if there’s anything we haven’t covered here.

Mark Your Calendars: March 18 is the BRES STEAM Fair and Expo!

We are SO EXCITED to announce the return of the Bayard Rustin Elementary School STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Fair and Expo on Saturday March 18, from 10AM - 12PM.  This in-person event will feature:

  • A Science Fair Experiment display presentation where our budding scientist students from grades K-5 will be invited to share discoveries from their own experiments; blank posters available for those in need.

  • A STEAM Project Exhibition for student artists and engineers to showcase original creations; and

  • An interactive STEAM Expo with hands-on demonstrations and experiments!

More details to come in time for our February 7 PTA meeting (including an official signup with more info for your kids to enter the Science Fair or STEAM Exhibition), but for now we need to hear from you.

RSVP if your family will attend and join the fun! We need to know how many of you will be there in order to plan a successful event.

Fill out this form if you have a science background and may be interested in being a Science Fair judge or planning a STEM demonstration.

 

Questions? Reach out to Danielle at programs@brespta.org for more information.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade Staff Appreciation Lunch Feb. 7

Hello, K and 1st grade families! Help us show the BRES Staff our appreciation by providing them with a lunch! Sign-up to contribute homemade or store bought food items, supplies, decorations, or drinks on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.   You can just drop it off at the main office, or coordinate with Patti Westenberg (president@brespta.org).

Here’s the link to grab your slot: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aa9a62aa7f4c25-kandfirst

Please sign-up ASAP but no later than Sunday, February 5 so we can plan to fill any voids. Thank you!

Kindness Spirit Week at BRES happens Jan 23-27!

January is KINDNESS month at BRES. Mark your calendar for our Spirit Week 1/23/23-1/27/23, where in addition to fun unity days (ie., pajama day) students are also provided with challenges to elevate acts of kindness.. Throughout the month, students will engage in lessons related to incorporating kindness into every day life, and how they can create warm and inclusive spaces for their peers.  For a sneak peak at the spirit days, or to preview the content students will review, check out these slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15gMfJqfpylWi86UHQV0bBXm8NwpSt8JPPzSOU-PRsW8/edit?usp=sharing 


Second and Third Grade Staff Appreciation Lunch

Hey, second and third grade grownups! Help us show the BRES Staff our appreciation by providing them with lunch! Sign up to contribute homemade or store bought food items, supplies, decorations, or drinks on Monday December 12, 2022.   You can just drop it off at the main office, or coordinate with Patti Westenberg (president@brespta.org). Here’s the link to sign up.

Please sign-up asap but no later than Sunday, December 11 so we can plan to fill any voids. Thank you!

Family Fun Night with the PTA!

Bring your family & bring your fun!

We have many different options for you in Rockville Town Center planned for

Tuesday December 6

FOOD:

Five Guys on Gibbs Street has offered to host a fundraiser for us from 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.. When you mention BRES the PTA will receive a % of your purchase.

FUN:

Rockville Town Center Ice Rink is giving us a % of admission sales purchased between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

You can skip the line and pay buy tickets in advance: https://www.rockvilleiceskating.com/
You MUST mention BRES in the special instructions.

Adult Admission: $11
Child Admission: $10
Skate Rental: $5

FREE:

Dress to Impress
FAMILY PHOTOS our being offered from a BRES PROFESSIONAL
LUCIA WILLIAMSON PHOTOGRAPHY
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BRES PTA is offering a FREE self-guided RTC Scavenger Hunt. Completed hunts will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a FOX BOX selection.

Dress warmly, we cannot wait to see you there!


Support the BRES Turkey Trot Nov. 18

Ready, set, go! We’re kicking off the BRES Turkey Trot now through Nov. 18! This fall fun run celebrates our student ‘Fit Foxes,’ while helping support our school as the PTA’s largest fundraiser of the year. Supported by family and friend sponsors, students run as many laps as they can in 15 minutes on Nov. 18, between 1-3:30 p.m. Everyone participates, whether they fundraise or not! Family and friends are invited to come cheer them on.

Track our progress on our school webpage.

Learn more about the great prizes individual fundraisers and the school can earn and more at www.brespta.org/fun-run. Create and share your student’s webpage today!