OPEN HOUSE!

I would like to thank everyone who attended open house last night. We had a great turn out and it was great to see all of our students smiling and excited to show off their school to their families.

I would also like to give a special thanks to our faculty, staff, and students for their hard work preparing a fun and enjoyable night for our student's families.

Above is a few pictures of a cave created by our students and their art teacher, Miss Dibble.

OPEN HOUSE -- THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

All students and family members are welcome to come visit our elementary school this Thursday.

Schedule:

• Grade 1: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Grades 2-5: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Please Visit:

• Your child's classroom
• Specials area teachers (gym, art, music, computer, library)
• Book Fair (elementary library)
• Slide show of new programs at our school (elementary library)
• RTI (Response to Intervention) questions -- See Mrs. Gleason in the elementary library

Mrs. Wolfe's Science Class

Mrs. Wolfe is conducting a science experiment with her 5th graders.

Lunch Accounts Online

You can now access your child's lunch accounts online to see their balance. Please follow the steps below:

1. Go to www.brsd.org and click on the cafeteria menu page (On the left side of the page.)
2. Click on: http://lunchtime.internal.brsd.org/lunchtime.
3. On the next screen you will need to “create an account.
4. Please direct any questions to our cafeteria manager (Linda Cole-Koloski) by e-mail (colekoloskil@brsd.org) or at extension 614.

Summer Reading Log Assembly

Thursday, September 10 the Blue Ridge Elementary School had an assembly to recognize students who completed their summer reading log requirements. The students received a certificate and all students were treated to a performance by "TAINO." I would like to congratulate all of the students for their efforts and thank Mrs. Kathy Roe and Ms. Brandy Pitcher for organizing the event.

Character Education Program / Breakfast Time

I would like to recognize our 5th graders with their participation in our morning character education time during breakfast. Our fifth graders along with Miss Boyko take time each morning to address the student body with:
1. A Character Education message for the day
2. Recognize students who have received character counts coupons
3. Read School Motto (created by 5th graders) -- read in unison with student body
Today we will be:
B --- Brilliant
R --- Respectful
E --- Extraordinary
S --- Students

CAFE Golf Tournament / Fundraiser

Saturday, August 29 the CAFE (Career Adventures for Education) had their 2nd annual "fundraiser" golf tournament. This CAFE fundraiser supports the Blue Ridge 6th grade Washington Trip. First Place for the Men's Division was the Blue Ridge SD team. Team Members: (L-R) Todd McCain (community member), Matt Button (Elem. principal), Matt Nebzydoski (MS principal), and Scott Jeffery (HS principal).

Great 1st Week!

The Blue Ridge Elementary School has had a great first week of school. The students and staff have worked hard as seen here with Mr. Jones 4th grade math class.

Welome Back!

Welcome!
Today was the first day of school and the students and staff were excited and focused to have a great school year.

Please be patient as I develop my blog........My intentions are to have updates on events and activities we have going on in our elementary school. If you have any questions and/or comments, please feel to post or send me an email.