Week of October 31

The +10 Mindset
The 2nd quarter of the school year has begun, and teachers have been focusing on how they will increase the rigor or complexity in their instruction and assessments.  If we want our students to be successful academically and prepared for college and career, increasing the rigor of instruction is critically important.  If your student experiences difficulty with learning, please visit with your child's teacher or encourage your child to initiate that conversation.  Experiencing difficulty in learning is normal, but overcoming that difficulty is what leads to students to discover their excellence.


Upcoming Events

I had a great morning on Crazy Hair day with
Mrs. Price's homeroom class during
Red Ribbon Week

• Fri, 10/28 - NO FOOTBALL GAME - BYE WEEK
• Tue, 11/1 - Girls V/JV Basketball vs Tioga at 5 p.m. HOME
• Thu, 11/3 - JH Football vs. Celeste at 5 p.m.  AWAY
• Fri, 11/4 - HS Football vs. Celeste at 7:30 p.m. HOME (Senior Night)
• Mon, 11/7 - Begin 2nd 6 Weeks Assessments
• Tue, 11/8 - Election Day (Voting at BRISD Administration Building)

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Additional Information

Mrs. Sawatsky closes our October 24
professional learning day with a powerful story about
how rigorous learning can change the lives of a community.

BRISD Teachers are Learning through Twitter. 

Did you know that our teachers are learning at all hours? One way that our teachers are learning is through Twitter, and some of our teachers participated in last Tuesday's #BRISDLearns chat led by Kindergarten teacher, Melissa Stiney, over the topic of technology integration. Great ideas were shared by Danny Henderson, Kimberly Fritchman, Lisa Reeves, Jennifer Stroup, Stacey Raymer, Stephanie McPherson, Amy Hopkins, and Danny Henderson

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Week of October 24

The +10 Mindset
The first 9 week is coming to an end, and the 1st quarter of school is over. Report cards will be coming out next week.  As you reflect with your child on his first 9 weeks, here are a few questions to ask.

1. Which class do you feel is your best class?
2. Which class is one that you are struggling with and would like to improve in?
3. What can we do together to help you get better in your schoolwork and learning?
4. Let's make a study plan to help you reach your goal (+10 goal).

Conversations with your child about his/her work will go a long way in helping him/her make significant growth in learning.  

Congratulations to our newest BRMS Beta Club Inductees.

Upcoming Events

Our Volunteers of the Month
Phillip Pulliam, Aaron Branscome and Denise Avery (not pictured)

• Fri, 10/21 - END OF 1ST 9 WEEKS GRADING PERIOD
• Fri, 10/21 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Students released at 12:25 HS/MS and 12:30 ES)
• Fri, 10/21 - HS VB vs. Bells at 4:30 p.m. AWAY
• Fri, 10/21 - HS FB vs. Trenton at 7:30 p.m. AWAY
• Sat, 10/22 - JH District Volleyball Tournament at Bells
• Mon, 10/24 - Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)
• Tue, 10/25 - 2nd 9 Weeks Begins & Students return to school
• Tue, 10/25 - HS VB vs. Roxton at 5 p.m. AWAY
• Tue, 10/25 - Fri, 10/28 - Scholastic Book Fair at BRES Library
• Thu, 10/27 - STAR & Kona Ice Night at BRES
• Fri, 10/28 - NO FOOTBALL GAME - BYE WEEK

Congratulations to our Leaders of the Month from BRES.

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Additional Information

From top left - Michael Gelvin, Mary Townsend,
Lisa Reeves and Sara Hall

At our October board meeting, our leaders of the month were recognized.  Our teachers of the month were Lisa Reeves (BRES), Sarah Hall (BRMS), and Jennifer Stroup (BRHS).  Our leaders of the month were Michael Gelvin (Maintenance), Mary Townsend (BRMS), and from BRES Stephanie McPherson, Melissa Stiney, Shanda Jenkins, Laura Larsen, Jennie Stroup, and Dana Price.

Additionally, we recognized our Volunteers of the Month:  Aaron Branscome, Phillip Pulliam and Denise Avery.

At BRISD, we are striving to be a B_Ridge to Excellence for every child and that only happens when we have several people leading the way with us.


Competing for Excellence
Congratulations to our Coach Angela Doan and the Lady Tiger Volleyball Team for making the playoffs this past week.  The girls have a few more games to determine what place they will be in.

Congratulations to David Terry and the Mighty Tiger Band for their hard work.  This past Wednesday, the band earned a 2nd division rating at the UIL Marching Contest in Princeton.  The band has grown a lot under Mr. Terry's work and we look forward to their continued progress this year. 

Congratulations to Coach Terra Mathers and the Blue Ridge Cross Country teams who competed in their district meet this past week in Trenton.  We are so proud of our kids.

Advancing to regionals are the Boys High School Team:  Brennan Garner, Jared Stroman, Eddie Ramirez, Isaac Gossage, Travis Bishop, David Alas, Korbin Pulliam

High School Girl Medalists: Ellery Martin

Boys Middle School Medalist: Alex Branscome 1st place

Girls Middle school:  Kylie Mathers 2nd, Gracie Pulliam 4th, Raylie Mcelfresh 5th

Our Boys middle school team was 2nd overall, and our Girls middle school team was 2nd overall

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.

Week of October 17

The +10 Mindset

+10 Goal-Setting

Example of student +10 Goal Sheet completed by students

This week our students completed their first 6 weeks assessments.  As part of the assessment process, students were lead by teachers and principals in analyzing their scores to determine which skills need additional time and support and how students are doing at reaching their +10 Goal (increasing their performance by 10 points.  This week, take a moment to ask your student what his/her +10 goal is their core areas.  Our goal is to ensure that all students measure their learning by focusing on their own unique growth.

6 Words

BRHS student, Dawson Wright, created a phenomenal video called 6 Words.  The video describes what our very own Blue Ridge teachers believe their legacy is at BRISD.  I hope you will take a moment to watch this powerful video by a great student.

Upcoming Events

• Fri, 10/14 - HS VB vs. Trenton HERE 4:30 p.m.
• Fri, 10/14 - HS FB vs. Bells HERE 7:30 p.m. (PINK OUT)
• Mon, 10/17 - BRISD School Board Meeting 6 p.m.
• Mon, 10/17 - Carter Blood Drive at BRHS from 12 - 4 p.m.
• Mon, 10/17 - District Cross Country Meet in Trenton at 1:30 p.m.
• Tue, 10/18 - HS VB vs. Savoy 5 p.m. HERE
• Wed, 10/19 - UIL Band Marching Contest
• Thu, 10/20 - JH FB vs. Trenton at 5 p.m. HERE
• Fri, 10/21 - END OF 1ST 9 WEEKS GRADING PERIOD
• Fri, 10/21 - EARLY RELEASE DAY (Students released at 12:25 HS/MS and 12:30 ES)
• Fri, 10/21 - HS VB vs. Bells at 4:30 p.m. AWAY
• Fri, 10/21 - HS FB vs. Trenton at 7:30 p.m. AWAY
• Sat, 10/22 - JH District Volleyball Tournament at Bells
• Mon, 10/24 - Staff Development Day (Student Holiday)
• Tue, 10/25 - 2nd 9 Weeks Begins & Students return to school

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Coach Gourley's students learn daily
through collaboration and with their
technology.

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October is Principals Month
October is "Principals Month" in Texas.  We are so fortunate to have such great principals in Blue Ridge ISD who go above and beyond to move our campuses forward.  Please join us in recognizing our fantastic principals:

• Anthony Figueroa, (BRHS), 
• Danny Henderson (BRMS), 
• Matthew Todd (BRES Principal), 
• Rene Sawatsky (BRES Asst. Principal)

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.

Week of October 10

The +10 Mindset

Chromebooks and homework are going
well at BRHS.

The greatest examples of excellence are not found in accomplishments or even accolades. They are revealed in silent and unnoticed events when we demolish barriers and overcome obstacles. With our students we must teach them that they are not defined by their results. They are actually refined by the process that gives them the results. A student must learn in an environment where he knows that his worth is never based on a numerical or letter grade. It is however derived from the effort and sweat they expend to achieve the result.  Excellence is not a result.  It is mindset.

This week encourage your children to define their value through their character, perseverance, hard work and sheer determination, for these are the skills hat will take them furthest in life.


Upcoming Events

• Fri, 10/7 - HS VB vs Dodd City (4:30) AWAY
• Fri, 10/7 - HS FB vs Valley View AWAY 7:30 p.m.
• Mon, 10/10 - JH VB vs. Bells HERE 5 p.m.
• Tue, 10/11 - HS VB vs. Wolfe City AWAY 5 p.m.
• Thu, 10/13 - JH FB vs. Bells AWAY 5 p.m.
• Fri, 10/14 - HS VB vs. Trenton HERE 4:30 p.m.
• Fri, 10/14 - HS FB vs. Bells HERE 7:30 p.m.
• Mon, 10/17 - BRISD School Board Meeting 6 p.m.

Blackout Pep Rally began by Honoring America

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Additional Information

53% of Texas High School Students Didn’t Complete the FAFSA

Seniors - Click Here to Complete your FAFSA

Register to Vote in Texas


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.