3rd Grade Computer Class Project

Here is a photo of the culminating project for 3rd grades' state Internet search project. Throughout the year, students learned about word art, changing fonts, and doing 'catagory' Internet searches. Students used these tools to 'decorate their state' for their final project. They made their state name in Word Art. They then typed out their 6 facts that they found and changed their fonts and colors. They copy and pasted their state flag and state quarter and they then printed, cut, and attached these items to their state.

Miss Michaliga's Computer/Technology class

BR Raises $$ for Rett Syndrome

The Blue Ridge Leo Club is raising money for Rett Syndrome, the most severe form of autism. Rett Syndrome is a neurological disorder that predominantly affects girls. It impairs the girls’ ability to speak, walk, and use their hands.

Rett Syndrome affects one of our Blue Ridge families: The Stepniak Family. Lauren has Rett Syndrome and is a brilliant, beautiful student in Mrs. Decker’s fourth grade class. Lauren’s mother, Lisa Stepniak, is the 7th grade Reading teacher at Blue Ridge.

The Blue Ridge Leo Club is raising money to help with Rett Syndrome research. Although Rett Syndrome is the most severe form of autism, it is also the most curable. Rett research can also have a direct impact on Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders.

From May 23- June 3 we will be creating a “Garden of Hope” with purchased flowers and flowers decorated by students and staff at BR. Flowers can be purchased for $1.

Leo Club members will be selling the flowers during the high school and middle school lunches. Flowers in the Elementary can be purchased through Kristy Bleck.

For more information call Jackie or Kristy. www.girlpower2cure.com

Blue Ridge Students & Teachers are Thankful for their classroom Foster Grandparents!

Blue Ridge Elementary School students and teachers are thankful for two foster grandparents: Grandma Betty (Grandma “B”) and Grandma Norine. Grandma “B” is a foster grandparent in Mrs. Skal’s and Mrs. Rhone’s Kindergarten classes. Grandma Norrine is a foster grandparent in Mrs. Rhone and Miss Swartwood’s Kindergarten classes, Mrs. Farrell’s First Grade Class, Miss Dibble’s Kindergarten Art Classes and Mrs. Hepler’s Second Grade Class. Grandma “B” and Grandma Norine enhance our students both socially and academically. Pictured above are Grandma Norine and Grandma B with Mrs. Rhone and Mrs. Skal. They attended the end of the ceremony at the VFW in Sayre, Pennsylvania. Both Grandma B and Grandma Norine were recognized for their years of service in the foster grandparent program sponsored through the Area Agency of Aging (AAA). We are thankful for their dedication and efforts with our students!

District 9 Chorus Fest

The District 9 Chorus Fest was held at Tunkhannock Area School District on Friday, May 13. There were over 300 students onstage for the finale, “Why We Sing.” Our Blue Ridge participants did a great job and represented Blue Ridge well.

1st Grade Appreciation Tea

First grade students and teachers held their 3rd annual Appreciation Tea. Students and their loved ones were involved in many activities in the first grade pod area. In Mrs. Trieble's classroom, families created a firefly craft together and then flew over to Mrs. Orner's classroom where they created a firelfy snack. Before the fireflies flew away, they ate it up and headed to Mrs. Farrell's room. There they got a family picture taken by Northeast Exposure and decorated a picture frame. Next students headed to Mrs. Button's class where they read "The Night Before Summer Vacation" and tested their senses. Students had to smell and identify all sorts of summer foods! Yum! Finally to end the Appreciation Tea, families were invited to the auditorium to hear students recite a a poem entitled "When You Thought I Wasn't Looking" and to sing a song by Alicia Keys entitled "No One." Students did a lovely job and there wasn't a dry eye in the crowd. Thanks to everyone who made this event successful!

May is Better Speech and Hearing Month!

There are many activities planned to celebrate and increase awareness.
Check out the informational bulletin board consisting of current students working in therapy. The bulletin board is located in the middle stairway.
Watch for weekly information on hearing safety and language activities in the elementary school newsletter.
During Spring Open House in the cafeteria, please visit the Speech Therapy table and play "Speech Therapy Rocks!" game. Guess how many rocks are in the jar and win a regulation soccer ball. While your there pick up brochures and activity booklets.
Distribution of water bottles to elementary teachers with vocal hygiene tips
"Speech Therapy Rocks!" contest for all Blue Ridge students during lunch time in the cafeteria.

Take Time to Recognize Important People at BRES!

Pictured above is Mrs. Suchy and her 2nd graders. Mrs. Suchy's students made a book about how much they appreciate her.

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 2-6, 2011
Teacher Appreciation Day – May 3, 2011

School Nurse’s Day – May 11, 2011

School Helper’s Day – May 13, 2011

A teacher, nurse, or school helper’s highest reward is feeling the true appreciation and gratitude of his or her current or former students. If you feel that a particular teacher, nurse, or school helper is or has been crucial in your personal growth, or if you are simply fond of him or her and the way they teach or helped you in some way, don’t be shy to let them know. You’ll feel well and you’ll make that person the best possible gift, because teaching and helping children is their life.

We have many wonderful teachers, nurse’s, and school helper’s at Blue Ridge Elementary School, so during Teacher Appreciation Week, School Nurse’s Day, and School Helper’s Day, take the time to let your current and former teachers know how much you appreciate them.

Reader's Theater in Miss Trusky's 2nd Grade Classroom

Miss Trusky's 2nd grades presented "Animals on Parade" by Susan Danzig.