Monday, July 31, 2017

Week of August 7

The +10 Mindset
School is just 2 weeks away, and we are excited to make the 2017-2018 school year even better than last year.  Our focus last year was on growth, and this year we look to expand that focus even more.  In addition to growing academically, we will push ourselves to focus on growing our students in their character as well as in their civic service to the Blue Ridge community.

As you wrap up the summer, you are encouraged to have conversations about growth with your students.  Asking them where they would like to grow in their learning is a great place to begin.  Additionally, having conversations about how they can grow in their character and how they can help their friends and the community will prime their brains for the work we will do this year.

The best way to wrap up the summer is by setting goals for the upcoming school year.


Additional Information

AFTERSCHOOL DAYCARE is in BRISD now!!! 

Check out the link above for more information and how to get signed up.


Lunch Prices Change

Due to cost increases to the food service program which are associated with maintaining compliance with USDA Federal Regulations, the BRISD Food Service Program will increase lunch prices in the 2017-2018 school year. Breakfast prices will remain the same for 2017-2018.

Summer Band is under way,
and the Tiger Band is preparing for
its most successful year ever.
Blue Ridge ISD has not seen an increase to lunch prices since the 2006-2007 school year, and the change is listed in the table below.

Lunch Prices 2016-2017
Lunch Prices 2017-2018
Elementary School $2.25      
Middle School        $2.75     
High School           $2.75
Elementary School $2.50     
Middle School         $3.00     
High School            $3.00

We would like to encourage households to apply for benefits through the National School Lunch Program. The program will include breakfast and lunch meals at a free or reduced price if you qualify. You may apply during registration, so you are encouraged to pick up an application at your child’s campus office, or at either of the cafeterias. If you have any questions please call either one of the cafeteria managers, Rene Elder or Terri Rodriquez, and they will be glad to assist you.

Upcoming Events

  • Fri, Aug 4 - HS VB Scrimmage vs. Anna
    The administration building has new
    picture frames and backdrops so that we can
    celebrate the excellence in BRISD.
  • Mon, Aug 7 - 9 - New Teacher Orientation
  • Mon, Aug 7 - Blue Ridge Alliance Meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Open to all Blue Ridge Businesses, Churches and Organizations)
  • Thu, Aug 10 - BRISD Teachers and Staff Return
  • Fri, Aug 11 - HS FB Scrimmage vs. Cumby (HOME)
  • Mon, Aug 14 - District Staff Development Week
  • Thu, Aug 17 - Meet the Teacher at all campuses (check campus webpages for times)
  • Mon, Aug 21 - First Day of School 2017-2018
  • Mon, Aug 21 - Board of Trustees meet to adopt budget and tax rate.
  • Tue, Aug 22 - HS VB vs Gunter HERE
  • Thu, Aug 24 - HS VB at Whitesboro Tournament
  • Fri, Aug 25 - HS VB at Leonard at 4:30 p.m.
  • Fri, Aug 25 - HS FB at Era at 6 p.m.
  • Sat, Aug 26 - HS VB at Whitesboro Tournament




Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar


During the summer, the HS gym floor had a complete make-over and new LED lights were installed.  Beginning in late September, improvements to the softball and baseball fields will begin.




Your Input Matters
If you have a question, suggestion, or comment, please let a comment below. Comments are not published immediately. Please do not leave negative comments about individual people. If you have a negative comment, please email the principal, superintendent or call 972-752-5554.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

July 2017 Announcements

The +10 Mindset

Blue Ridge ISD is excited to welcome Phillip Lentz as our new middle school principal.  As a graduate of Texas Tech University, Mr. Lentz most recently served as assistant principal at Lovejoy HS, and before then as a district instructional coach in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.

He got his start in education as a middle school history teacher and coach in the Midland/Odessa area.  His impeccable references showed what we saw in the interview.  Mr. Lentz is a team builder.  He is a strong instructional leader, and he is an innovative thinker.  We are excited about the skills that he will bring to Blue Ridge to make our great school more successful than every before.

His wife, Kristen, will join us as our new English 2 and 4 teacher.  Like Mr. Lentz, her skillset is amazing and her personality will motivate kids to love English.  They will bring their 2 beautiful daughters, McKinley and Kaitlyn, to Blue Ridge Elementary this fall.


Excellent Teachers coming to BRISD
Heads up!!! Great teachers are headed to Blue Ridge for the 2017-2018 school year.  We are excited about the talent in these great teachers.  During this hiring season, we saw our applicant pool increase in many positions by over 1000% from the previous year.  That speaks volumes to our great district and the fact that the word is out.  Blue Ridge ISD is a destination district for not only our students but teachers as well.  Join me in welcoming our new staff members.


NameCampusPosition
Rick Bailey BRHS SS Teacher & Head Volleyball Coach
James Carpenter BRMS / BRESAsst. Band Director / Elementary Music
Courtney ChristensonBRMS / BRHSMS Academics / Boys Head Basketball Coach
Alli EalesBRES / BRHSPE / Girls Athletics
Miranda Garlington BRES4th Grade Math
Rebecca KayBRHS / BRMSSecondary Counselor
Kristen Lentz BRHSEnglish 2 & 4
Erin MasiasBRES2nd Grade
Amanda NicholBRESKindergarten
Leslie PattersonBRESDyslexia Coordinator
Helen ThompsonBRESDistrict Nurse






Upcoming Events

  • Fri-Sat, July 7-8 - Blue Ridge Rodeo
  • Mon, July 17 - Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
  • July 25 - 26 - Revolutionizing Learning Conference for BR Staff in Royse City
  • Mon, July 31 - HS Reserved Painted Parking Spaces
  • Tue, Aug 1 - High School Registration for Jrs & Srs.
  • Tue, Aug 1 - Elementary School Registration
  • Wed, Aug 2 - HS Registration for Fr & Soph.
  • Wed, Aug 2 - Elementary School Registration
  • Thu, Aug 3 - Teacher of the Year Luncheon in Garland
  • Fri, Aug 4 - HS VB Scrimmage vs. Anna
  • Mon, Aug 7 - 9 - New Teacher Orientation
  • Mon, Aug 7 - Blue Ridge Alliance Meeting at 6:30 p.m. (Open to all Blue Ridge Businesses, Churches and Organizations)
  • Thu, Aug 10 - BRISD Teachers and Staff Return
  • Fri, Aug 11 - HS FB vs. Cumby (HOME)
  • Mon, Aug 21 - First Day of School 2017-2018




Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar






Your Input Matters
If you have a question, suggestion, or comment, please let a comment below. Comments are not published immediately. Please do not leave negative comments about individual people. If you have a negative comment, please email the principal, superintendent or call 972-752-5554.