Our 2024-25 BRES PTA Board Slate

The Nominations Committee is pleased to put forth the following PTA Board nominations for the 2024-2025 school year:

President - Sheena Austin

VP of Programs - Erika Melcher

VP of Membership - Annabelle Smith

VP of Fundraising - Danielle Snowflack

Secretary -Anne Tallent

Treasurer and Treasurer Elect - Mina Muller

The following positions are still open: VP of Communications, Delegate 1, Delegate 2. Please reach out to nominations@brespta.org if you are interested in any of those positions. Voting will occur during the April 9 PTA meeting on Zoom (details TBD!).

FUN RUN > GO FOR THE GOLD! > April 18 2024

We are so excited to GO FOR THE GOLD on April 18 during the school day! The entire school will participate in our biggest fundraiser of the year. Every student is invited to go for the gold by running or skipping to energizing music, while navigating kid-friendly obstacles, with their grade. Each runner will participate in a dance party warm-up and receive water and a treat at the end. All funds raised go to support students, families, teachers, and staff with supplies, equipment, social events, educational programming, and training that helps make BRES the BEST! Parents are asked to share our website and their student(s) profile with friends & family that also see the benefits of our vibrant BRES PTA and School Community.

This event is a crowd sourced donation based fundraiser and prizes will be award to those that bring in a certain tier of earnings. Donations will be accepted until April 25. Even students that do not register or raise funds WILL participate in the event.

We’re asking for help from some of our amazing parent volunteers to help set up the course, hand out prizes, etc. Check out those opportunities here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4AA9A62AA7F4C25-48583291-2024#/

Families are encouraged to come and cheer on our students! Schedule for when different grades will run is as follows:
First Grade -- 9:40am-10:10am
Kindergarten -- 10:20am-10:50am
Second Grade -- 11:00am-11:30am
Third Grade -- 11:30am-12:00pm
Fifth Grade -- 12:00pm-12:30pm
Fourth Grade -- 12:30pm-1:00pm

Keep reading for more information about our amazing incentives and sponsors.

To REGISTER or VIEW STUDENT PROFILEs CLICK HERE: BRES FUN RUN SITE

School identifier code if not prompted automatically during registration is: 5d7927bc83bd8

BRES STEAM Fair and Expo April 6 2024

The 2024 BRES STEAM Fair and Expo Happens Saturday, April 6, from 10am-12pm

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 Saturday, April 6! 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.

ALL THE INFO CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.brespta.org/steam-day

MARCH 20: K-1 FAMILIES HOST STAFF APPRECIATION LUNCH!

K & 1st Grade Families - "March Madness" Staff Appreciation Luncheon 2024

Help us show the BRES Staff our Appreciation by providing them with a "March Madness" Lunch! Sign-up to contribute homemade or store bought food items, supplies, decorations, or drinks.

 You can just drop off your items at the main office, or coordinate with Patti Westenberg (president@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. Please indicate in the notes that your donation is for the March Staff Appreciation Luncheon.

Please sign-up ASAP but no later than Monday March 18, so we can plan to fill any voids. Thank you!

As if you needed an excuse for ICE CREAM - MIMI's WEEKEND FUNDRAISER!

ICE CREAM - DONATIONS - FOX BOX! What a combo?

Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream is a locally owned and operated ice cream shop, critically acclaimed by The Post and Bethesda Magazine, and we are SUPER excited to partner with your school for your upcoming fundraising event. We offer an extensive variety of unique flavors (think Ube, Roasted Red Pepper and Mango), as well as everyone’s favorites (Super Oreo, Soo Strawberry and French Vanilla), and look forward to helping raise funds for your PTA/school.

March 9th and 10th from open to close 11am to 8pm

Show this flyer or mention BRES PTA to receive the donation for our school!

Rusty WILL make an appearance at one point, and if you email president@brespta.org your receipt details your student will get into the coveted FOX BOX!

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!