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.

 

PTA General Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, March 12th from 6:00 pm-6:30 pm for our General PTA Meeting in the media center. In addition to hearing some quick PTA updates, we will be raffling off TWO $50 Book Fair gift cards. Hope to see you there!

 

Book Fair Student Shopping

Want to send your student to the book fair with a hassle-free way to shop? Purchase a gift card here: https://app.squareup.com/gift/NSWB3BZV30M52/order

 

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)

 

Calling All Book Lovers and Helpers

The Bryan Road Elementary Book Fair is coming March 10-14, and we need YOU to help make it a success! 🎉

✔️ Love books?
✔️ Want to meet new people?
✔️ Looking for a fun way to support the school?

If you said YES to any of these, this is your chance to get involved! Sign up to volunteer at the Book Fair and be part of an exciting event that brings the joy of reading to our students.

📅 Dates: March 10-14
📍 Where: Bryan Road Elementary
✅ Sign Up Here: https://go.ncsu.edu/bresbookfairvolunteer

Let’s make this Book Fair unforgettable—we can't do it without you! ❤️📖

2025 Yearbook Pre-Orders Available Now!
Secure your 2024-2025 BRES Yearbook for just $25 when you order by Friday, May 2nd! 📖🎉
📌 Order Online: 

Strawbridge Studios, Inc.

💵 Payment Options:
✔️ Check (Made payable to Bryan Road PTA)
✔️ CashApp: $brespta
✔️ Cash

🌊 SEA your pics in a treasure chest AFLOAT with the precious RICHES of this year’s memories! ⚓📸
Be SHORE to include your student’s grade level when submitting photos!

📧 Send photos to: bryanrdyearbook@gmail.com
📱 Text: 252.412.5707

5th Grade Yearbook Ads – Celebrate Your Graduate!
Looking for a special way to honor your 5th grader? We’re offering a limited number of yearbook ads so you can create a personalized salute to your student!

💲 $25 = 1 Square Ad (Approx. 3 ½ in x 2 in)
📷 Includes: 1-3 photos & 1-5 lines of text (Designs may vary based on content)
🎨 Create your own ad OR send us your photos & message, and we’ll design it for you!

📅 Ad Submission Deadline: Thursday, May 1st
📅 Payment Due: Friday, May 30th
💳 Payment Options:
✔️ Check (Made payable to Bryan Road PTA)
✔️ CashApp: $brespta
✔️ Online: bryanroades.memberhub.com/store

📩 Send completed ads, messages, & photos to:
📧 Email: bryanrdyearbook@gmail.com
📱 Text: 252.412.5707

🔹 Act fast—space is limited! 🔹

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)

 

Christy’s DancExplosion!

Summer registration is open. This summer at CDE, we’re inviting kids of all ages to bloom into their best selves. With a variety of classes, camps, and intensives, there’s something for everyone. This summer is all about growth, discovery, and connection. www.cdegarner.com / 919-779-1337

 

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)

 

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)

 

Petey’s Praise

We welcome your positive feedback and praise for a Bryan Road Elementary School staff member. Please share your thoughts through this link.