2nd and 3rd Grade Hosting Staff Appreciation Lunch Feb 5! Sign Up Today

On February 5, the 2nd and 3rd grade families of BRES are responsible for the bi-monthly Staff Appreciation Luncheon. This is an opportunity for the parents/caregivers to show our love and appreciation for our wonderful BRES staff. The theme for this luncheon is a "Souper Bowl" football theme.

In order for this to be successful, we need your help! You can do everything from making food to donating utensils. You can even order food and have it delivered to the school on the day of the event. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA9A62AA7F4C25-47086161-3rd2nd 

If you are unable to donate food or items but you would still like to help, please consider a monetary contribution so that the PTA can fill in any section with limited sign-ups. You can use this link to donate: https://www.brespta.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60dbb231cc33482b8e2fc248

I LOVE TO READ - Pop-Up Book Shop February 14-15-16

Back by popular demand!

The I LOVE TO READ Pop Up Book Shop will be open for business February 14, 15, and 16 from 9:05 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Instrumental Music Room.

We are now accepting donations of used books, DVDs, puzzles or magazines. Collection bins are located outside by the front doors OR inside by the main staircase. We hope to collect 1000 books!

Those who wish to volunteer to assist at the shop can find a convenient time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA9A62AA7F4C25-popup

Family Fun Night with the PTA 12.6.2023

Bring your family & bring your fun!

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

Wednesday 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.

BON CHON RTC at 107 Gibbs Steet has offered to host a fundraiser for us from 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.. When you mention BRES the PTA will receive a % of your purchase.

Lebanese Taverna 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.

DETAILS FROM THE RINK:Online Reservations Are Highly Recommended - We Do Sell Out

The Reservation Price Is Discounted Compared to The Walk-Up Rate

Skating Tickets Are For Up To 2 Hours of SkatingTickets Can Be Purchased Up to Two Weeks in Advance

Please Arrive Within 10 Minutes of Your Scheduled Reservation Time

Adult Admission: $11
Child Admission: $10
Skate Rental: $6

FREE:

Dress to Impress 6:00-7:00
FAMILY PHOTOS our being offered from a BRES PROFESSIONAL
LUCIA WILLIAMSON PHOTOGRAPHY
https://www.luciawilliamson.com/...

One awesome PTA Family is offering a FREE Photo Scavener Hunt for all our fox friends! The prizes will include some FOX BOX entries!


Dress warmly, we cannot wait to see you there!




Culture and Heritage Night is October 11!

Our BRES Culture and Heritage Night is this week! Parents, students, and teachers come together to celebrate the diverse backgrounds that make up our school community. This celebration not only fosters a sense of pride and connection to one's heritage but also promotes tolerance and understanding among the school's young learners. The anticipation of sharing and learning from one another's traditions makes culture and heritage night a truly memorable occasion for all involved.

To get ready for this special event, families will create colorful displays showcasing their cultural heritage, complete with traditional artifacts, clothing, and foods.

At 6:30 PM, we will have our fashion show, where student will have a brief opportunity to tell us about the country they are representing, what their traditional attire is called, and if there is something special that they would like to share about it.

At the conclusion of the fashion show, there will be a short performance where students share songs, dances, or storytelling that reflect their cultural roots.

Come hungry! Along with delicious foods by our presenters, there will be two food trucks to save you from figuring out dinner! Sweet Chili and Ben & Jerry’s will both be onsite! (Pro tip: order Sweet Chili online in advance and you can pick it up starting at 5:30pm!)

WE NEED HELP SETTING UP! If you’re free before/after the event and can help (5:15pm or 7:30pm), please reach out to Danielle: programs@brespta.org

4th & 5th Grade Staff Appreciation Luncheon 2023

4th and 5th grade families will take their turn at appreciating our hard working staff on October 4.

Sign-up here to contribute homemade or store bought food items, supplies, decorations, or drinks for our staff luncheon .

Please sign-up ASAP but no later than October 3 so we can plan to buy more if needed with PTA funds.

THE FINE DETAILS:

You can just drop it off at the main office, have your student bring it in, or coodinatate with Patti Westenberg (preisdent@brespta.org). If you are unable to donate food or items but you would still like to help, please consider a monetary contribution so the PTA can fill in any section with no sign ups. You can use this link to donate: https://www.brespta.org/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60dbb231cc33482b8e2fc248

Please sign-up asap but no later than Tuesday October 3 so we can plan to fill any voids. Thank you!

Contributing Food: The first lunch period at BRES starts at 10:55 am, so items need to be dropped off in the front office by 10:30 am to be available to all staff members. Please try to contribute at least 10+ servings of your food.

  • Label your container if you need to have it returned.  We will clean it and leave it in the main office. 

  • If able, label your food with the name and major ingredients: meat, eggs, wheat/gluten, dairy, nuts, etc. for those with allergies.

Don't have time to make a dish but still want to treat your teacher? Take-out favorites have included: Mission BBQ, Hangry Joes, Pizza, Popeyes, Panera, Chick-Fil-A, Everything Bundt Cakes, etc! 

Set-up 10:00-10:55 AM: Please be sure you have completed the MCPS volunteer requirements including uploading your vaccine status to help in the building. Arrive at 10:00 a.m. and check in at the front office.

  • Food, supplies, and drinks will be waiting in the front office as people drop them off.

  • A cart is available. Additional supplies are available in the PTA closet (Door #145) including serving spoons, paperware and tablecloths.

Clean-up 2:00 PM: Please be sure you have completed the MCPS volunteer requirements including uploading your vaccine status to help in the building. Arrive at 2 p.m. and check in at the front office.  Please wash all items that are marked to be returned. There is a sink and supplies in the main office kitchen area. Place all items on a cart for the front office where they will be picked up. Some platters, serving utensils, etc. are the PTA's (they are labeled PTA) and need to be washed & returned to the PTA closet. If there are leftovers, use your judgment on what can be safely saved. Leftovers that will be consumed can be placed in the teachers' lounge refrigerators on the 2nd floor.

Thank you for your time and support! It takes everyone's help to make our staff appreciation luncheons are a success! Questions? Contact president@brespta.org.

Sign Up for Cultural Heritage Night!

We are happy to announce the return of the Bayard Rustin Elementary School Culture and Heritage Night, which will be held on Wednesday, October 11, from 6-7:30 PM. This will be an in-person celebration of the diverse student community at BRES!

  • We are working to plan the event, but we need your help. The most important part is highlighting the countries and cultures that make up our student body. There will be three ways to participate in the event:

  • Prepare a country/region/state display (ideas: science fair type display, food samples, artifacts, games, craft/art project, art display).

  • Participate in a Fashion Show with traditional dress from your country/region/state.

Perform a 1-2 minute song, dance, etc. in the gym. Please provide music to programs@BRESPTA.org by October

Register here by October 4, 2023 to participate. We will share more information about the event soon, so keep an eye on the BRES PTA website and Class Dojo!