Looking ahead to the week of May 1 (Week A)

The children enjoyed sending kids off to the Special Olympics with encouraging posters!

Students enjoyed another visit from the Traveling Trunk show.  It centered on the Civil Rights movement in South Carolina!

The kids had a great time during Farm Field Day!

Hi, families!  I hope you all had a great week!

LIFESKILL of the week:  Resourcefulness - Encourage your child to celebrate ways of showing the LIFESKILL of resourcefulness!

SC Ready testing:  Please check out the letter regarding SC Ready snacks that went home in your child's communication folder!  If you are able to make a donation, please complete the form and return it to school, as soon as possible!  I will let you know if there are any overlapping donations and confirm dates and items with you through email.  Thank you! 

Looking ahead to next week:  As mathematicians, students will begin reviewing for the SC Ready test.  In science, students will dive into the world of electricity.  As readers and writers, students will continue studying test-taking strategies and reviewing for the SC Ready assessment.  It's important to note that you may see some ungraded work going home in communication folders these next few weeks... that's OK, because it will be SC Ready review!  Some review, however, will be graded. 

BRES Events:  Be sure to check out the rest of this year's events on the flyer below!  Mark your calendars!

Thank you again for all that you do!  Have a great weekend!

Looking ahead to the week of April 24 (Week B)

Students enjoyed a read aloud with Mrs. Sloan, who will be retiring at the end of the school year.  We thank her for all that she's done at BRES!

Hi, families!  I hope you all had a great spring break!

LIFESKILL of the week:  Resourcefulness - Encourage your child to celebrate ways of showing the LIFESKILL of resourcefulness!

Field Day:  Field Day is Friday, April 21!  Please be sure your child dresses comfortably and wears tennis shoes.  It's also a good idea for him/her to put sunscreen on before leaving home that day.  Students are welcome to bring a bottle of water, which they can carry outside with them during activities.  Please be sure to write your child's name on his/her water bottle.  They may also bring a hat and sunglasses.  Please understand that siblings cannot participate in Field Day activities with our class.  We encourage families to volunteer!  You may contact Mr. Schirmer for more details.  

SC Ready testing:  Please look for a letter regarding SC Ready snacks going home in your child's communication folder today!  If you are able to make a donation, please complete the form and return it to school, as soon as possible!  Thank you! 

Looking ahead to next week:  As historians, students will wrap up their study of South Carolina.  They will not take a traditional unit test, since this unit is so short.  Students will complete a booklet for a grade.  As scientists, students will dive into the world of magnetism.  They will not begin a new math unit next week, as we are trying to finish up our units of study in a timely manner before the end of the nine weeks.  Students will begin a math review the following week.  As readers and writers, students will continue studying test-taking strategies and begin reviewing for the SC Ready assessment.

BRES Events:  Be sure to check out the rest of this year's events on the flyer below!  Mark your calendars!

Thank you again for all that you do!  Have a great weekend!

Looking ahead to the week of April 17 (Week A)

Students enjoyed Historic Columbia's Traveling Trunk Show!  They learned more about the Antebellum period, leading up to the Civil War.  The children played Antebellum games and experienced writing with quill pens.

Hi, families!  I hope you all had a wonderful week!

LIFESKILL of the week:  Sense of Humor - Encourage your child to celebrate ways of showing the LIFESKILL of sense of humor!

Communication folders and homework:  Communication folders will not be issued Thursday, April 6.  They will go home the Thursday after break.  Students will not receive a new homework packet again till Monday, April 17.  Please keep in mind, students will need to complete their Topic 16 math study guide, which is due Wednesday, April 19.  They received this study guide April 4.  Thank you for your flexibility!

Report cards:  Please take a moment to review your child's progress with him/her, as well as, the reflections made in the report card comments section.  Please sign and return the report card sleeve.  You may keep the report card.

Field Day:  Field Day is Friday, April 21!  Please be sure your child dresses comfortably and wears tennis shoes.  It's also a good idea for him/her to put sunscreen on before leaving home that day.  Students are welcome to bring a bottle of water, which they can carry outside with them during activities.  Please be sure to write your child's name on his/her water bottle.  Please understand that siblings cannot participate in Field Day activities with our class.  We encourage families to volunteer!  You may contact Mr. Schirmer for more details.   

Looking ahead to the week after Spring Break:  As historians, students will learn about the Civil Rights movement.  They will not take a traditional unit test, since this unit is so short.  Students will complete a booklet for a grade.  Students will also enjoy another Traveling Trunk show, which will be centered on the Civil Rights movement in South Carolina.  As mathematicians, they will study bar graphs.  We will be using the Envision curriculum for this unit, so please see the family letter below.  As readers and writers, students will study elements of poetry and test-taking strategies.  They will also complete the writing field test Tuesday, April 18.

BRES Events:  Be sure to check out the rest of this year's events on the flyer below!  Mark your calendars!

Thank you again for all that you do!  Have a great Spring Break!