Good evening Trailblazers,

Happy Wednesday to you!  This is Mrs. Graf with a few reminders:

First I want to thank all of my Track 1 3-5 families and students for coming to school and putting first their best effort on the end of grade assessments.  All of the students did a great job and we are so proud of them for showing what they know over the past 2 and 3 days.

Family Fancy Dance is tomorrow from 5:45-7:45 p.m.  We have received over 400 RSVP’s and we are so excited to have you join us in celebrating this school year.  You can dress up if you choose, but don’t let that stop you from attending. Also, I need to remind everyone that parking may be an issue.  Please carpool with families if you can.  Please do not block the driveway of our neighbors on Chambers Drive.  We are also to honor the Town of FV by not parking on the soccer fields.  Students and families should enter through the PE/GYM doors only.  Please look for and follow all of the signs posted to guide you to the Family Fancy Dance.

One of the most beloved days of elementary school is Field Day.  Tomorrow, weather permitting is Field Day for all students on Track 1.  Students will be participating in some activities involving water, so please send in a complete extra change of clothes.  Also, the temperature is supposed to be in the 70′s, so please apply sunscreen before coming to school.  The rain date for Track 1 field day is May 30th. 

Next week…get ready for Meet the Teacher for first grade through 5th grade Track 1 students on Tuesday, May 28th.  Please join us at school from 5:30-6:30 p.m.  Class lists will be posted at each hallway.  This is such an exciting time of year!

Also, next week is Spirit Week for all track 1 students.  Here is a list of events for the week:

 Monday: No School! Holiday: Memorial Day

Track 1 students in grades 3-5 will begin testing on Tuesday, May 21st.  Reading will be administered on Tuesday followed by Math.  Fifth grade track 1 students will also take the Science EOG on Thursday. 

Testing will begin promptly at 9:20 a.m.  each day.  It is imperative that your child be well rested and here on time.  Retests are not an option this school year.  If a student is absent, the make up test will be administered the first day the student returns to school first thing in the morning regardless of school wide events that may be scheduled.

Trailblazer Families,

Here is a repost of upcoming dates for the new school year!!!!

We thoughtfully have set dates for the new school year and I want to share them with you so that you can plan accordingly.  Please call the school at 919-890-7333 should you have any questions.  Thank you.

• 2013-14 Meet the Teacher:  Track 1- May 28th 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Tracks 2, 3 & 4- June 25th 5:30-7:00 p.m.
• 2013-14 Open House:  Thursday, August 15th- Tracks 1 & 3:  5:30-6:30 p.m. and Tracks 2 & 4:  7:00-8:00 p.m.

So many things are happening here at BRES!  We are preparing for our Annual Talent Show next Tuesday evening, May 28th.  Next Friday is our very first Family Fancy Dance!  We have received over 400 RSVP’s from our families.  We can’t wait to celebrate a wonderful school year and student success with you on Friday, May 24th.  We are also preparing for the Track1 Fifth Grade Celebration.  Can you believe that this group will be heading off to middle school is a few weeks? Additionally, we will be closing out the school year with many classroom culminating activities.  Please be sure to check student folders and classroom newsletters for this information.

Come on out and join us at Dairy Queen in Fuquay Varina Wednesday and Thursday of this week!  All you need to do is tell the cashier that you are here for BRES and they will put the receipt in the Spirit Night cup.  A portion of the sales will go to our PTA which supports many of the wonderful activities here at BRES.  I’ll be there late Wednesday evening and early Thursday evening.  Come on out and get some ice cream and support BRES!

A final reminder that this Friday, May 10th is an Early Release day for students.  Dismissal will begin at 1:15 for all carpool and bus students.  If you plan on changing your child’s mode of transportation please send in a note or call the front office at 919-890-7333.