We Need *YOUR* Help! Volunteer with BRES PTA

We’re still looking for several BRES Volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year.

The new school year is right around the corner, and we are still searching for several positions on the PTA Board – VP of Fundraising, VP of Membership, Treasurer-Elect, and President-Elect (in training) — as well as the following non-board positions:

  • Sign Up Genius Superstar (Web based) (filled!!)

  • Teacher Appreciation Committee (Potlucks and decorating!)

  • Flyer Distribution (Print flyers and fill mailboxes bi-monthly)

  • Book Fair Captains - (In-Person Cash Handling October 5-13)

  • Food Truck Coordinator (Invite yummy trucks to our events — can be totally web-based)

By serving on the board or in a non-board position, you can contribute your skills, ideas, and passion to help create a positive environment that supports the growth and development of every child at our school.

A few more reasons to give your valuable time to help the BRES PTA:

  • Collaborate with Diverse Minds and Build Strong Relationships: The PTA offers a platform for families, teachers, and school administrators to come together to brainstorm and collaborate on innovative solutions for challenges facing our school community. In these PTA roles, your unique perspective and ideas will be valued and heard. This is also a fantastic way to connect with your school community and forge lasting friendships and partnerships that extend beyond the elementary school years.

  • Develop New Skills: NO EXPERIENCE is necessary (new Kindergarten parents especially – take note! We will train you!), and serving on the board or in a non-board position will help you enhance your leadership, communication, and organizational skills. 

  • Flexible Engagement: We understand that everyone has varying schedules and commitments. We value your time and offer flexible roles that cater to different levels of involvement. Your involvement absolutely CAN align with your availability and interests.

  • Support Our Children's Future and MAKE A DIFFERENCE: You'll have the chance to directly influence decisions that impact our school, from educational programs to extracurricular activities and beyond, and contribute to creating an environment where *all* students thrive.


Our PTA is a vital part of what makes BRES an incredible school and community. If you're interested in any of these positions or would just like to learn more about the available roles, please reach out to president@brespta.org.

AUGUST 19: BRES SUMMER PLAYDATE!

Make new friends and reconnect with old ones at our BRES summer play date! To help our rising K families connect, we’re asking them to arrive at 10am, with families with older kids welcome starting at 11am.

We can’t wait to see you soon!

WHEN: Saturday, August 19

WHERE: Dogwood Park, 800 Monroe St, Rockville

Help Out with 5th Grade Fun Day!

Help the 5th graders have a great afternoon of fun and games to celebrate their time at BRES.

Please review the available slots in the signup and click on the button to sign up. Friendly reminder: in order to volunteer all parent volunteers must complete the MCPS Child Abuse and Neglect online training.

Note that this is the same day as the End-of-Year picnic so feel free to stay around for more fun!

Thank you! 

Questions? Contact the PTA (info@brespta.org).

BRES End-of-Year Picnic Happening June 15

We’re preparing many fun events but we need help with the safety and management with so many people attending.  Please sign up for a short session while you enjoy the event.  If there are no volunteers for a specific feature it will be eliminated from the event.

Signup is here.

Bring your chairs, bring your towels, come hungry and stay awhile to celebrate our great year.

In addition to the PTA Fun with a PHOTO BOOTH and FREE PRINTS and a craft table to plan your SUMMER BUCKET LIST the fabulous friends at KAH are providing us with a Shoot and Spray Basketball Game AND an inflatable bouce house obstacle course. Happy Hippo will be turning on the FOAM MACHINE for all to enjoy!

Pack a towel and a couple dollars! Our teachers will be hosting a fundraiser “Dunk a Teacher” under the Splash n’ Soak activity to raise money for staff supplies during summer in-service. Schedule of who to splash forthcoming.

The Montgomery County Public Library will be on site to sign up your students for SUMMER READING challenge.

Weestar Robotics will bring some robotics displays and information for STEM-oriented classes.

Pack 928 Cub Scouts will be on hand to share activities and information.

And to top this all off we have not one, not two, but THREE food trucks coming to serve our community. Please consider partkaing in these yummy offerings:

Trippy Tacos https://www.yelp.com/biz/trippy-tacos-silver-spring-7

Happy Hippo https://www.facebook.com/happyhipposhavedice/


Tasty’s Food Truck Menu:



Announcing the 2023-24 PTA Board Slate

The nominating committee is pleased to present the slate of PTA officers for the 23-24 school year. We will submit this slate for election on Tuesday May 9 at the PTA meeting. Your presence for that meeting is important and we are excited to see you. 

  • President: Patti Westenberg

  • VP Programming: Danielle Snowflack

  • VP Membership: Tonia Luk

  • VP Communications: Nicole Joy Retterer

  • Treasurer: Manda Richards 

  • Secretary: Erika Melcher

  • Delegate: Julia Elam and Ansalan Stewart

The VP Fundraising role remains open. We encourage members to consider this position and run from the floor. (Please note:  this role can remain unfilled. The PTA President can appoint someone to this role in the Fall if needed.)

All positions can be contested the night of the election in a floor vote. If you are interested in running from the floor, please try and contact the nominating committee prior to the election: robins.rebecca@gmail.com

If you have any questions regarding the elections process, please reach out at your convenience. Congratulations to the slated nominees!

You're Invited! MCCPTA and BOE Central Area Meeting May 15

Please join the MCCPTA and Board of Education for this important event to meet MCCPTA and local PTA/PTSA leaders, school principals, Board of Education members and members of the Central Area Montgomery County school communities. Learn about the advocacy issues affecting your school community and discover the amazing things happening at your school and other schools in your community. View the flyer here.

When: Monday, May 15, 2023 from 6:30-8:00pm

Where: Thomas Wootton High School, 2100 Wootton Pkwy, Rockville MD

Participating Schools: Bayard Rustin ES, Beall ES, Bells Mill ES, Beverly Farms ES, Cabin John MS, Cold Spring ES, College Gardens ES, DuFief ES, Earle B. Wood MS, Fallsmead ES, Flower Valley ES, Herbert Hoover MS, John Poole MS, Julius West MS, Lakewood ES, Lucy V. Barnsley ES, Maryvale ES, Meadow Hall ES, Monocacy ES, Poolesville ES, Poolesville HS, Potomac ES, Richard Montgomery HS, Ritchie Park ES, Robert Frost MS, Rock Creek Valley ES, Rockville HS, Seven Locks ES, Stonemill ES, Thomas S. Wootton HS, Travilah ES, Twinbrook ES, Wayside ES, and Winston Churchill HS.

Fifth Grade Promotion Happens June 13!

We can’t wait to celebrate our fifth graders! We will be holding a Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday, June 13, from 10:30am-noon. The ceremony will be followed by a cake reception. 

Families should bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Please no umbrellas or tents. Parents may sign their student out after the ceremony or their child may stay for pizza and an afternoon movie. 

Complete this online form by May 12 so your student may receive a special t-shirt. The Fifth Grade Promotion Committee is asking for a donation of $15 toward the t-shirt, promotion and class gift. Yard signs are also available to purchase separately through our online store by May 12. If you are in need of financial support, connect with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Donate to the committee via Venmo (@PremaSharma, 703-899-7736) or cash to your child's teacher by May 12. Please note your child's name with the donation.

Questions? Contact Mrs. West or the PTA at fundraising@brespta.org.