Dear Bryan Road Elementary Families:

 

2024-2025 School Calendar Update

Due to the weather related school closures on February 19, 20, and 21 the following teacher workdays have been converted to regular student days: March 14th, April 7th, and May 2nd. Regular attendance will be taken for all three days.

 

Spring Book Fair

Save the date for our spring book fair “Our Reading Garden” on March 10-14. Our Family Night will be on March 12. Grow with Books!

 

Spirit Week (No masks or props)

• March 10 - Plan the Seed, READ! (wear green or floral prints)
• March 11 - Bug Out with a Good Book! (dress like your favorite bug or wear polka dots/strips
• March 12 - Bloom with Knowledge! (wear tie-dye or rainbow)
• March 13 - Leaf Through a Good Book! (wear leaf print or shades of green or brown)
• March 14 - Garden Party! (dress like your favorite book character or wear something garden-themed)

 

Single Subject Acceleration

Please plan to join AIG Teacher Jessie Hollinger on March 10th at 6:00 pm for a virtual meeting to explain single subject acceleration for students showing advanced performance in reading or math. Students do not need to be classified as academically gifted to participate. Test requests will be accepted March 17th to March 28th using the WCPSS link. The link will become active on March 10th. Testing will take place April 11th April 25th. (bit.ly/BRES_SSA_2025)

 

Second Grade CogAT Spring Administration

This spring, WCPSS will universally screen all second-grade students using the Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT). The CogAT is used to determine if your child requires differentiated services beyond what is provided in the traditional classroom. The CogAT is one of many tools used to determine if students can benefit from differentiation provided when identified as Academically and/or Intellectually Gifted. The CogAT measures general thinking and problem-solving skills. It shows how well students use these skills to solve verbal, math-related, and visual puzzles. These skills develop at different rates for everyone and are important for school success. The test results help teachers plan lessons that support each student’s learning. The CogAT is just one of many tools used to plan teaching strategies.

 

Bryan Road Elementary Second Grade students will participate in CogAT testing on March 10th, 11th, and 12th. Please contact Jessie Hollinger, AIG Teacher, for more information. (jhollinger@wcpss.net)

 

Multilingual Learner Family Event

In partnership with the WCPSS Office of Equity Affairs, we are pleased to welcome our Multilingual Learner families to join us on March 6th from 6:00pm-7:30pm for an evening of learning and conversation. Parents will learn more about home-school communication and how to support student learning at home. Students will enjoy STEM activities with our Media Coordinator Crystal Snyder. Dinner will be provided.

 

Blayne Brown Baseball Camp

Improve your baseball skills in a day with instruction from the CAP6 Conference Champs. Saturday, April 12th at Wiley Warren Field (Needham Broughton HS). Sign in at 8:00 / Camp from 9:00 - 12:00. Age: 7-12 / Cost: Free. Contact Coach Chris Newton at enewton1@wcpss.net

 

Spring EOG Testing Schedule

All Third through Fifth Grade students will participate in End-of-Grade testing in reading and math. Fifth Grade students will also participate in testing for science. Please ensure your child is present, well-rested, arrives on time, and are ready to do their personal best.

• June 2nd - 3rd Grade & 4th Grade Reading
• June 3rd - 5th Grade Reading
• June 4th - 3rd Grade & 4th Grade Math
• June 5th - 5th Grade Math
• June 9th - 5th Grade Science / 3rd Grade Read to Achieve (select students)

 

PreK In-Person Application Events

Families can apply for free, high-quality PreK at an upcoming Saturday event. Participants can also receive a free screening to assess your child’s developmental and academic abilities. Children must be 4 years old by August 31 and live in Wake County. All application events will be held from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Screenings are available until 11:00 am. Apply online at wakesmartstart.org. 

• Feb. 22 - Early Learning Center, Raleigh
• Mar. 22 - Wake County Smart Start, Raleigh
• Apr. 26 - Southeast Raleigh Elementary, Raleigh
• May 17 - Telamon Head Start, Knightdale

WAKE and Up Read Book Drive Kickoff

Bring your family and friends out to celebrate the kickoff of WAKE Up and Read’s annual book drive at John Chavis Community Center on March 1 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. We will be accepting new books in support of our 28 partner schools and 17 child development centers for summer learning. There will be games, giveaways, food, and fun. You don’t want to miss hearing local celebrities sharing their favorite books. We look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP by February 26th. 

 

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