Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Blue Ridge Elementary’s Seasonal Sharing Parade
Blue Ridge Elementary School celebrated their annual Sharing Parade on Wednesday, December 16th. It is the 25th year for this seasonal program. During the month of December, students and teachers are busy collecting food items they bring in to share with others who may need a little lift during the holidays. This year’s Sharing Parade theme was friendship and the new theme song was titled “Be a friend”. The message was the importance of being a good friend – to listen and be there for others and to show them that you care. Teachers also work with their students to write sharing thoughts. Many students worked with a friend or friends to write their thoughts about friendship. The program consisted of many heartwarming songs about sharing, caring, and helping each other as well as wonderful sharing thoughts written and read by the students. It is a Sharing Parade tradition to ask an adult from the community to share a thought as well. Keeping in the theme of friendship, two highly respected community members and life long friends, Mr. Tom Chamberlain and Mr. Alan Wilmarth, shared their thoughts on what a good friend is to them.
Blue Ridge Elementary’s Sharing Parade was able to help 30 district families by providing festively wrapped boxes of food items which included a ham and 5 lb. bag of potatoes generously donated by the elementary PTO. The high school Pride Club and Toys-N-Tots, both spearheaded by Mrs. Kristen Hinkley, also donated gifts for each family.
Working together, Blue Ridge Elementary is able to provide hope and encouragement during the holiday season to our local families. In return, the students and faculty get a good feeling knowing that they have helped and were good friends to others.
Pictures:
Fifth grade classmates, Jessie Marvin, Kelsey Gentile, and Emma Glezen wrote an essay titled “Be a Friend”. The main idea of their essay was to be a friend means to help, care, and be there for each other.
Adult Sharing Thought presented by Mr. Alan Wilmarth and Mr. Tom Chamberlain
Third Grade classmates of Erin Houlihan and Olivia Martin spelling out the word “Friendship” to go along with the acrostic poem the girls wrote about friendship.
Blue Ridge Elementary’s Sharing Parade was able to help 30 district families by providing festively wrapped boxes of food items which included a ham and 5 lb. bag of potatoes generously donated by the elementary PTO. The high school Pride Club and Toys-N-Tots, both spearheaded by Mrs. Kristen Hinkley, also donated gifts for each family.
Working together, Blue Ridge Elementary is able to provide hope and encouragement during the holiday season to our local families. In return, the students and faculty get a good feeling knowing that they have helped and were good friends to others.
Pictures:
Fifth grade classmates, Jessie Marvin, Kelsey Gentile, and Emma Glezen wrote an essay titled “Be a Friend”. The main idea of their essay was to be a friend means to help, care, and be there for each other.
Adult Sharing Thought presented by Mr. Alan Wilmarth and Mr. Tom Chamberlain
Third Grade classmates of Erin Houlihan and Olivia Martin spelling out the word “Friendship” to go along with the acrostic poem the girls wrote about friendship.
Benchmark Testing after the Holiday Break !
Grades 3-5 will be taking their math and reading benchmark tests from January 3-21, during their Library time. These tests are “specifically designed to help students master the content specified in the Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors. Study Island's focus on the Assessment Anchors enables students to improve their performance in all skill areas tested on the PSSA.” Benchmarks give homeroom teachers and the RtII teachers the ability to determine a students’ understanding of Pennsylvania Assessment Anchors. The students’ data is also used to identify those in need of intervention or enrichment in reading and/or math. They are a good predictor of how a student will score on their PSSA tests in the spring. Please note that these benchmark tests do not count towards report cards. Your child’s Study Island benchmark scores will be sent home at the beginning of February.
Please encourage your child to do their very best on the Study Island benchmark! For more information on Study Island benchmark tests, please visit…
www.studyisland.com and select Pennsylvania on the map.
Please encourage your child to do their very best on the Study Island benchmark! For more information on Study Island benchmark tests, please visit…
www.studyisland.com and select Pennsylvania on the map.
Character Education ~ December 22
Today's Character Education Message is:
When you are responsible by having good manners and a kind attitude, adults notice and they are more willing to listen when you have something to say.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Lauren Hegedus
When you are responsible by having good manners and a kind attitude, adults notice and they are more willing to listen when you have something to say.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Lauren Hegedus
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Character Education ~ December 21
Today's Character Education Message is:
When you show a responsible attitude, most adults will trust you to do more on your own.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Shelby Seamans
When you show a responsible attitude, most adults will trust you to do more on your own.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Shelby Seamans
Monday, December 20, 2010
FUN Friday: Reindeer Day!
Mrs. Rhone’s and Mrs. Skal’s Kindergarten classes celebrated FUN Friday with a host of reindeer activities! The children had the opportunity to dress-up like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, get their hands/feet painted for a reindeer craft, paint reindeer ornaments, watch the movie, sing the song and make reindeer food. Reindeer food is sprinkled through the air as a special snack for Santa’s reindeer! The kindergarteners even had a special visit from their elementary principal, Mr. Button!
Mrs. Rhone’s and Mrs. Skal’s Kindergarten classes celebrated FUN Friday with a host of reindeer activities! The children had the opportunity to dress-up like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, get their hands/feet painted for a reindeer craft, paint reindeer ornaments, watch the movie, sing the song and make reindeer food. Reindeer food is sprinkled through the air as a special snack for Santa’s reindeer! The kindergarteners even had a special visit from their elementary principal, Mr. Button!
Character Education ~ December 20
Today's Character Education Message is:
Be responsible by always telling the truth.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Samantha Price
Be responsible by always telling the truth.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Samantha Price
Friday, December 17, 2010
Character Education ~ December 17
Today's Character Education Message is:
When you show a responsible attitude, most adults will trust you to do more on your own.
When you show a responsible attitude, most adults will trust you to do more on your own.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
News from the Elementary Library Media Center
Did you know that the students in the Elementary school are reading e-books? We have purchased a subscription to Tumblebooks. TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. The TumbleBookLibrary provides enrichment to students who are reading independently with a variety of high interest material. It also provides support to students who require skill building with a variety of exercises that can be matched with other areas of the curriculum.
To log on go to www.tumblebooklibrary.com and enter the Username: bres1 and Password: books. Students also know how to navigate to the page from the District's webpage www.brsd.org. If you have any questions please contact me at tenchjr@brsd.org or 465-3141 ext. 506
Mrs. Tench, Elementary Librarian
Did you know that the students in the Elementary school are reading e-books? We have purchased a subscription to Tumblebooks. TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of TumbleBooks – animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. TumbleBooks are created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books in order to produce an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. The TumbleBookLibrary provides enrichment to students who are reading independently with a variety of high interest material. It also provides support to students who require skill building with a variety of exercises that can be matched with other areas of the curriculum.
To log on go to www.tumblebooklibrary.com and enter the Username: bres1 and Password: books. Students also know how to navigate to the page from the District's webpage www.brsd.org. If you have any questions please contact me at tenchjr@brsd.org or 465-3141 ext. 506
Mrs. Tench, Elementary Librarian
Character Education ~ December 15
Today's Character Education Message is:
Choose the clothes you plan to wear the next day before you go to bed.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kayla Whitney
Choose the clothes you plan to wear the next day before you go to bed.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kayla Whitney
Monday, December 13, 2010
Character Education ~ December 13
Today's Character Education Message is:
Pack your book bag each night before you go to bed.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Victor Armondi
Travis Hickling
Pack your book bag each night before you go to bed.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Victor Armondi
Travis Hickling
Character Education ~ December 10
Today's Character Education Message is:
Be responsible by planning ahead.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Josiah Smalley
LJ Upright
Mrs. Giangrieco
Be responsible by planning ahead.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Josiah Smalley
LJ Upright
Mrs. Giangrieco
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Character Education ~ December 9
Today's Character Education Message is:
Accept and be thankful for rules made for your protection.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Jonathan Rosa
Dylan Ross
Accept and be thankful for rules made for your protection.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Jonathan Rosa
Dylan Ross
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
New Playground Coming to BRES!
BRES received a matching grant from GameTime (Bitting Rec. Company) to support a new playground to replace the current wooden structure. The new playground is expected to be installed for the start of the 2011-2012 school year.
Thanks goes to GameTime, BRSD, and BRSD PTO for their efforts to make this project happen.
Character Education ~ December 7
Today's Character Education Message is:
When you see someone being bullied by another student, tell an adult immediately so the bully can be stopped.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Gabriella Broad
When you see someone being bullied by another student, tell an adult immediately so the bully can be stopped.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Gabriella Broad
Monday, December 6, 2010
Character Education ~ December 6
Today's Character Education Message is:
Follow school and home rules quietly and responsibly.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Rolly Miller
EJ Formosa
Follow school and home rules quietly and responsibly.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Rolly Miller
EJ Formosa
First Grade Receives PASR Grant
First grade teachers applied for a $300 grant given by PASR (Pennsylvania Association of School Retirees). Joan Peters and others from the organization awarded the teachers and students with the grant. After awarding the grant, Mrs. Peters read The Snowman Band to the first grade students. The grant will be used to buy trait books to enrich and incorporate into the new reading curriculum.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Character Education ~ December 2
Today's Character Education Message is:
Your responsible action, where a bully is concerned, may keep someone from being hurt
Your responsible action, where a bully is concerned, may keep someone from being hurt
5th Grade Chorus Performing the "Nutcracker"
On December 2, 2010, stage of the Blue Ridge High School Theater was transformed into the Kingdom of Sweets as fifth grade chorus members performed a musical version of Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” The musical follows a young girl named Marie whose nutcracker doll magically comes to life and guides her on a tour of the Kingdom of Sweets, where they are entertained by Sugar Plum Fairies, Russian Bakers, Arabian Dancers, Flowers, and many others.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Character Education ~ November 30
Today's Character Education Message is:
The responsible friend knows when a friend is having a hard day and can offer a listening ear.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Morgan Mansfield
Gabe Waldowski
Dylan Stone
Katelyn Spencer
Kira Andusko
Katie Naula
The responsible friend knows when a friend is having a hard day and can offer a listening ear.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Morgan Mansfield
Gabe Waldowski
Dylan Stone
Katelyn Spencer
Kira Andusko
Katie Naula
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY
2010-11 HONOR ROLL
1ST MARKING PERIOD
2010-11 HONOR ROLL
1ST MARKING PERIOD
HONOR ROLL / 5th Grade
Mrs. Jones' class
Cole Auckland, Britney Clapper, Kristen Henley, Emma Mangel, Alexandrea Millard, Luke UpdykeMrs. Scott's class
Logan Foote, Makaylee Jones, Darrick Kelly, Kaeleigh Layton, Luke Mills, Dillian Murphy, Courtney Randall, Casey Shankman
Mr. Treible's class Hallie Biermann, Carson Church, Gabrielle Gray, Sierah Guzy, Kalynne Myers, Julia Rudick, Harley Testa
Mrs. Wolfe'a class
Misael Arzola-Velez, Miranda Brulla, Desiree Eggleston, Emily Formosa, Branden Walker, Miranda Woosman
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Mrs. Jones's class
HIGH HONOR ROLL
Mrs. Jones's class
Lauren Canfield, Hunter Conklin, Kelsey Gentile, Emma Glezen, Hayley Kohlhepp, Jessica Marvin
Mrs. Scott's class
Mrs. Scott's class
Emma Clinton, Devon Colwell, Abigail Hartman, Travis Hickling, Gwen MacConnell, Alexa Stanley
Mr. Treible's class
Mr. Treible's class
Victor Armondi, Briana Calla, Nichelle Clark, Anna Donnelly, Charles Randall, Hunter Renwick
Mrs. Wolfe's class
Mrs. Wolfe's class
Jubilee Delgado, Delia Geyer, Emily Haley, Heidi Lynch, Garrett Mansfield, Sequoia Marriott, Gavin Stintsman, Jared Tyler
Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast Met a Multiple of State Standards!
On Friday, November 19th, the kindergarten classes sang and danced to Thanksgiving songs. Several parents from each classroom volunteered to assist in food preparation. The children also prepared tablecloths and placemats for this event. This performance met the music and movement/gross motor skills, as well as the production and performance state standards. The cafeteria was filled with several family and community members, which met our family engagement/involvement state standard. While preparing for this performance, literacy and mathematics standards were addressed through reading recipes and measuring ingredients to make our treats. Health and safety standards were reviewed by reminding children to wash their hands before preparing and eating foods. Fine motor skills were applied through the creation of costume and decoration making for the performance. While learning about Native Americans, pattern making was reviewed by making pasta necklaces and headbands. Special thanks to Miss Dibble, Elementary Art Teacher, for preparing costumes, Mrs. Cole-Koloski, Food Service Manager, for baking our treats, and the custodial staff for their hard work in having the facility ready. Happy Thanksgiving!
On Friday, November 19th, the kindergarten classes sang and danced to Thanksgiving songs. Several parents from each classroom volunteered to assist in food preparation. The children also prepared tablecloths and placemats for this event. This performance met the music and movement/gross motor skills, as well as the production and performance state standards. The cafeteria was filled with several family and community members, which met our family engagement/involvement state standard. While preparing for this performance, literacy and mathematics standards were addressed through reading recipes and measuring ingredients to make our treats. Health and safety standards were reviewed by reminding children to wash their hands before preparing and eating foods. Fine motor skills were applied through the creation of costume and decoration making for the performance. While learning about Native Americans, pattern making was reviewed by making pasta necklaces and headbands. Special thanks to Miss Dibble, Elementary Art Teacher, for preparing costumes, Mrs. Cole-Koloski, Food Service Manager, for baking our treats, and the custodial staff for their hard work in having the facility ready. Happy Thanksgiving!
Community Read Aloud
In the picture above is Mr. McTiernan, BRSD Superintendent as a guest reader during our Community Read Aloud. He is reading a book titled: "A Plump and Perky Turkey" written by Teresa Batemen and illustrated by Jeff Shelly. Mrs. Farrell's 1st grade class said "Mr. McTiernan enjoyed the story as much as they did."
Character Education ~ November 23
Today's Character Education Message is:
School rules are made to protect both you and everyone in school.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Andrew Scott
School rules are made to protect both you and everyone in school.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Andrew Scott
Monday, November 22, 2010
Through the use of Literacy and Technology Integration, Social Studies State Standards are Being Met in Kindergarten!
Mrs. Rhone’s and Mrs. Skal’s Kindergarteners illustrated their family history by making a family tree. In preparation for this project, parents were asked to submit family pictures that could be used for their child’s family tree. After listening to the book entitled, When the Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant with the use of our classroom document camera, the kindergarteners discussed how individuals are unique and special. Through text-to-self connections, the kindergarteners compared and contrasted family customs and practices. The purpose of our lesson was for students to understand and respect diverse customs and practices in families. The kindergarteners continue to make comparisons and differences as they view their classmate’s family trees. Through the use of labels on their family pictures, kindergarteners are learning how to read and spell family titles such as: dad, mom, sister, brother, grandpa, grandma and the like.
Mrs. Rhone’s and Mrs. Skal’s Kindergarteners illustrated their family history by making a family tree. In preparation for this project, parents were asked to submit family pictures that could be used for their child’s family tree. After listening to the book entitled, When the Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant with the use of our classroom document camera, the kindergarteners discussed how individuals are unique and special. Through text-to-self connections, the kindergarteners compared and contrasted family customs and practices. The purpose of our lesson was for students to understand and respect diverse customs and practices in families. The kindergarteners continue to make comparisons and differences as they view their classmate’s family trees. Through the use of labels on their family pictures, kindergarteners are learning how to read and spell family titles such as: dad, mom, sister, brother, grandpa, grandma and the like.
Character Education ~ November 22
Today's Character Education Message is:
The responsible person is sensitive of other people's feelings.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Bionca Bolles
Bailey Allen
Emma Clinton
Gwen MAcConnell
Olivia Martin
Sarah Marble
Eli Aldrich
Garrett Peters
Rolly Miller
Katelyn Spencer
Madison Martin
The responsible person is sensitive of other people's feelings.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Bionca Bolles
Bailey Allen
Emma Clinton
Gwen MAcConnell
Olivia Martin
Sarah Marble
Eli Aldrich
Garrett Peters
Rolly Miller
Katelyn Spencer
Madison Martin
Friday, November 19, 2010
Character Education ~ November 19
Today's Character Education Message is:
Following school rules models to others your good character traits.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Courtney Randall
Dakota Slater
Following school rules models to others your good character traits.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Courtney Randall
Dakota Slater
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Kindergarten gets a Visit from Sebastian Scarecrow!
Ms. Cindy Reynolds, a retired educator, dressed as Sebastian Scarecrow as she dramatically read a variety of scarecrow books to our kindergarten students. Ms. Reynolds is an experienced performer. She designs and dresses as literacy characters, in order to promote literacy to children. Ms. Reynolds engaged ALL of our kindergarteners through chanting, movement and construction of a real scarecrow. The kindergarteners were saddened to see Sebastian Scarecrow leave and hope that funny scarecrow comes back for another visit. Ms. Reynolds promoted reading through the character, Sebastian Scarecrow by making books come to life. The kindergarten teachers would like to extend an extra special thanks to Ms. Reynolds!
Ms. Cindy Reynolds, a retired educator, dressed as Sebastian Scarecrow as she dramatically read a variety of scarecrow books to our kindergarten students. Ms. Reynolds is an experienced performer. She designs and dresses as literacy characters, in order to promote literacy to children. Ms. Reynolds engaged ALL of our kindergarteners through chanting, movement and construction of a real scarecrow. The kindergarteners were saddened to see Sebastian Scarecrow leave and hope that funny scarecrow comes back for another visit. Ms. Reynolds promoted reading through the character, Sebastian Scarecrow by making books come to life. The kindergarten teachers would like to extend an extra special thanks to Ms. Reynolds!
Character Education ~ November 17
Today's Character Education Message is:
Be responsible in school by following school rules.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Madison Martin
Rolly Miller
Be responsible in school by following school rules.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Madison Martin
Rolly Miller
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Community Read Aloud
Today, November 16 the BRES held their annual Community Read Aloud program as a way to recognize American Education Week. Each classroom in the Elementary School had a special community visitor. Our community visitors consisted of retired teachers and a variety of local community members.
Character Education ~ November 16
Today's Character Education Message is:
Once a task has been started, you must be responsible enough to finish it, even if you don't want to.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendra Millard
Taylor Holtzman
Jerni Schell
LJ Upright
Katelyn Spencer
Once a task has been started, you must be responsible enough to finish it, even if you don't want to.
Congratulations to the following people for being awarded Character Counts Coupons:
Kendra Millard
Taylor Holtzman
Jerni Schell
LJ Upright
Katelyn Spencer
Monday, November 15, 2010
Pictures are ordered (L-R) and (Top - Bottom)........
Mr. DeVoe shared lots of information about his career as a Barber. He explained what the red, white, and blue of the barber pole stood for.
Mrs. Gallagher showed us how she helps people get back to good health after an accident or injury.
Mrs. Choplosky told us about her career as a Stylist. I do believe we had many students that were very interested in all she had to say.
Mr. Derrick came in with jackets and helmets from the fire station. He also shared information about his "real" job as an auto mechanic.
Mr. Parks shared his newest farm addition, let the students help feed Beatrice and even provided donut holes for our morning snack!
A great morning was had by all in First Grade.
Mrs. Gallagher showed us how she helps people get back to good health after an accident or injury.
Mrs. Choplosky told us about her career as a Stylist. I do believe we had many students that were very interested in all she had to say.
Mr. Derrick came in with jackets and helmets from the fire station. He also shared information about his "real" job as an auto mechanic.
Mr. Parks shared his newest farm addition, let the students help feed Beatrice and even provided donut holes for our morning snack!
A great morning was had by all in First Grade.
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