Week of May 7

The +10 Mindset 5 & 8 STAAR Success

BRMS held a Flexible Learning Day last week to allow
students to choose their path of learning for the day.

This year our 5th and 8th graders saw huge increases in reading and math.  We are so proud of our students for their hard work in learning and our 5th and 8th grade teachers for the countless hours of hard work and determination they put in to help our students reach their goals.

Below is a table that shows how much the students grew from their previous performance as 4th and 7th graders at the "Approaches" (passing) standard, "Meets" (college-ready) standard, and the "Masters" (advanced) standard.

Tested Area at Standard	17-18 Percentage of  4th or 7th graders at standard	18-19 Percentage of  5th or 8th graders at standard	Growth
5th Reading Approaches	71%	80%	+9
5th Reading Meets	38%	46%	+8
5th Reading Masters	27%	25%	-2
5th Math Approaches	71%	95%	+24
5th Math Meets	27%	63%	+36
5th Math Masters	9%	28%	+19
8th Reading Approaches	72%	76%	+4
8th Reading Meets	38%	58%	+20
8th Reading Masters	17%	33%	+16
8th Math Approaches	73%	90%	+17
8th Math Meets	44%	73%	+29
8th Math Masters	14%	30%	+16

Wink selected for TEA State Policy Committee

Marlaina Morgan is the Regional Champ in Pole Vault and
is headed to stats.  So proud of her.

The Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath invited me to serve on his Policy Committee on Public Education Information (PCPEI).  This exclusive group of school superintendents and Education Service Center leaders personally selected by the Commissioner meets four times per year to give input on policies that directly impact Texas public schools.  It is a tremendous honor to represent Blue Ridge ISD as well as Texas public schools.

End of Year Staff Celebration
Special thanks go out to all of the businesses and individuals who have donated to support our teachers and staff at our End of Year Staff Celebration on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Upcoming Events

• Fri, May 4 - #GenTxDay

  

  Jacob Stroup advanced to the STATE
  Track Meet in 110M Hurdles

• Week of May 7 - STAAR EOC Testing at BRHS:  Tue - Alg 1, Wed - Bio, Thu - US History
• Week of May 7 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• Mon, May 7 - Special Olympics Banquet
• Tue, May 8 - Athletics Banquet at 6:30 p.m.
• Mon, May 14 - STAAR 3-8 Math (Including 5 & 8 retest)
• Tue, May 15 - STAAR 3-8 Reading (Including 5 & 8 retest)
• Tue, May 15 - FFA Banquet
• Wed, May 16 - STAAR 5 & 8 Science
• Wed, May 16 - TSI Testing at Collin College for 10th - 12th grades
• Thu, May 17 - STAAR 8 Social Studies
• Mon, May 21 - BRISD Board Meeting
• Tue, May 22 - Academic Awards Night
• Thu, May 24 - Kindergarten Graduation at 6 p.m.
• Thu, May 24 - 8th Grade Promotion
• Fri, May 25 - Last Day of School (Early Release)
• Sat, May 26 - Graduation at 11 a.m.
• Mon, May 28 - Memorial Day (BRISD Closed)
• Tue, May 29 - BRISD Staff Development Day

Skylar Gerner is headed to state as the Triple Jump champ
and High Jump Runner Up.

Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar

State Rep. Justin Holland visited Blue Ridge Elementary
on Thursday, April 26.

High School Calendar
Blue Ridge Community Calendar





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