Week of September 11

C4B4Me Posters in all BRISD classrooms
Image created by  Katie Pelzel

The +10 Mindset - C4B4Me
This year we are working hard  to increase our students' critical thinking skills.  To accomplish our goal, we want students to know what to do when they don't know what to do.  When students come to a problem, we don't want them to stop or give up.  We want them to C4B4Me (see 4 before the teacher).

First,we want students to use their brain and their self-created notes and resources.  Second, we want them to use the resources in the room including posters, books, etc.  Next, if they can't find the answer, we want them to consult with their peers, and last we want them to use their technology to find the answer.  If they can't find the answer after C4B4Me, then we want the student to consult with the teacher.

The key to success is grit and self-reliance.  It is determination and an attitude of never giving up.  C4B4Me is a structure that teaches kids this very important skill for life before they go to the teacher for help.



MAP - Measures of Academic Progress

Last spring, the BRISD Board of Trustees set a goal to measure student success in a way other than STAAR.  To meet this goal, the district has elected to us MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)Testing.  The video below illustrates what MAP is and how teachers will use data to drive instruction for individual students.  MAP testing will be done at the beginning, middle and end of year.   Watch the video below for more information about MAP

Sunday, Sep. 10 - Paint the Town Green

Homecoming is here, and we want the entire Blue Ridge community to help us paint the town green.  Decorate your house, your yard, businesses, churches, and buildings with green and white.







Friday, Sep. 15 - Homecoming Information
Homecoming week is here, and there is going to be a lot happening Friday.  First, the annual homecoming parade will begin at 1:30 followed by our pep rally at 2:30 in the gym.  The homecoming game festivities will begin around 6:45, and the game against Honey Grove begins at 7:30 p.m.

The week will conclude with the HS Homecoming Dance on Saturday, September 16 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.  Information is listed in the pictures to the right and below.

Upcoming Events

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  Never Forget September 11, 2001

  Fri, Sep 8 - HS VB vs Tom Bean HOME
• Fri, Sep 8 - HS FB at Whitewright
• Fri, Sep 8 - End of 1st 3 Week Grading Period
• Sun, Sep 10 - PAINT THE TOWN GREEN for Homecoming Week
• Mon, Sep 11 - JH VB at Dodd City
• Tue, Sep 12 - HS VB at Dodd City
• Thu, Sep 14 - JH FB at Honey Grove
• Fri, Sep 15 - Homecoming & Parade at 1:30 p.m.
• Fri, Sep 15 - Homecoming Game vs. Honey Grove at 7:30 p.m.

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  Nolan Henderson works on his video
  game design in Kenny Williams' class.

  Sat, Sep 16 - BRHS Homecoming Dance ($10 in advance / $12 at the door) from 8 pm to 12 pm at ES Cafeteria. (HS students only. Outside guests must be approved by HS principal)
• Sat, Sep 16 - Cross Country at Princeton
• Sat, Sep 16 - HS VB vs Wolfe City AWAY
• Mon, Sep 18 - BRISD Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
• Mon, Sep 18 - JH VB vs Wolfe City HOME
• Tue, Sep 19 - HS VB vs Trenton HOME
• Thu, Sep 21 - JH FB vs Quinlan Boles HOME
• Fri, Sep 22 - HS VB vs Savoy AWAY
• Fri, Sep 22 - HS FB vs Quinlan Boles AWAY
• Sat, Sep 23 - JH VB Tournament at Blue Ridge
• Sat, Sep 23 - Cross Country Meet at Trenton 8 a.m.

Softball Lights were installed by Qualite, Inc.

Softball Lights are Installed
As part of the District Facility Improvement Plan, the softball field received an upgrade in their lighting to match the baseball field.  Next steps will include upgrades to the baseball fence, dugouts and backstop.


Calendars
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Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar




BRMS Student participates in Lone Star Leadership Academy Camp

Congratulations to Elizabeth Mulvihill who represented Blue Ridge ISD at the Lone Star Leadership Academy Camp this summer. She was one of one thousand two hundred seventy-four outstanding 4th-8th  graders who participated in Education in Action’s summer 2017 Lone Star Leadership Academy camps. Additionally, 28 student alumni returned to serve in a leadership role as youth facilitators. These young leaders were selected for the Lone Star Leadership Academy camps based on demonstrated academic success and leadership ability, an educator recommendation, and involvement in school/community activities. The participating students, representing communities across Texas, traveled to Dallas/Fort Worth (4th, 5th & 6th graders), Austin/San Antonio (5th, 6th & 7th graders), and Houston/Galveston (6th, 7th & 8th graders) to take part in the camps. More info here

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