Week of February 19

The +10 Mindset
Changes to STAAR Testing in Grades 4 & 7 Writing

The BRISD Food Pantry is in need of Boxed Food Items.
The campuses will be having a contest and the winning
grades at each campus will have an ice cream party.
If you would like to donate, please drop off any of the
items on the list at any BRISD campus.

Blue Ridge ISD will be participating in a new writing pilot sponsored by the Texas Education Agency this spring.  Our district applied for this optional pilot and will join many districts across the state including Sunnyvale, Royse City, Dallas, Garland, and Crandall among countless others in this pilot.  While there are some requirements on the part of the district participating, one thing to note is that “Districts with students participating in writing grades 4 and 7 are not required to administer the STAAR to these students.  District accountability will not be affected." (Source - TEA)

This means that our students will not take a STAAR test in grades 4 and 7 writing. However it is important to note that we will work hard to create an aligned curriculum that will ensure that every student is thoroughly prepared in grammar, editing, revising, and writing coherent pieces that will inform, entertain, or persuade their readers. Writing is extremely important, and at BRISD we will continue to raise the bar to ensure that every student is a competent and confident writers.

Presidents Day - A Reminder of the Importance of Voting

Kindergarten is reading and learning about shadows.

On Monday, February 19, students will have a student holiday from school while our teachers are working hard to create great plans to help all students learn at even higher levels.  Monday, February 19 is President's Day, so why is this day important?  It's important because we live in a nation where we have the opportunity to select our leaders through voting.  

As we reflect on Presidents Day, I think it is also important to recognize our right to vote and remember that we shouldn't miss our opportunity to exercise our 1st amendment right to select our leaders, especially if we want to positively influence the impact of our local, state and national leaders on our lives.  



CORRECTION - Early Voting will be NOT held at the BRISD Administration Building.

HERE ARE EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS FOR COLLIN COUNTY AND FANNIN COUNTY.

Below are important dates from the Texas Secretary of State, Rolando Pablos, regarding dates involving the March primaries.

First Day of Early Voting	Tuesday, February 20, 2018* *First business day after Presidents' Day
Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)	Friday, February 23, 2018
Last Day of Early Voting	Friday, March 2, 2018
Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail	Tuesday, March 6, 2018 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, March 7, 2018 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)⁴

Playoff Bound Lady Tigers

Congratulations to the Lady Tigers, Coach Mathers and Coach Morrison for winning
District Runner Up and advancingto the playoffs.  They are the Bi-District Champions
 after defeating Cumby on Tuesday.  The 2nd round will be against Union Grove
on Friday, February 16, at Rains HS in Emory. Time has not been set.

State Champion BRES Beta Club

Congratulations to the BRES Beta Club for being names State Champions in Quiz Bowl and T-Shirt Design.
They will be advancing to the National Beta Convention Competition on June 13-16 in Savannah, GA 

Upcoming Events

• Thu - Sat (2/15 - 2/17) - Softball at Melissa Tournament

  

  Congrats to Gage Roberson and Garrett Apple 
  for coming in 2nd Place in the UIL Cross X 
  Debate. They are advancing to State in 
  Austin. Additionally, Gage received 
  the 2018 Top Speaker Award. They are coached
  by Stacey Raymer

• Sat, Feb 17 - Boys at Howe Powerlifting Tournament
• Sat, Feb 17 - Father / Daughter Dance at BRES
• Sat, Feb 17 - Baseball at Muenster
• Mon, Feb 19 - Presidents’ Day (Student Holiday / Staff Development)
• Mon, Feb 19 - Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
• Tue, Feb 20 - JV BB at Whitewright
• Tue, Feb 20 - Softball at Pilot Point
• Wed, Feb 21 - Spring Pictures
• Thu, Feb 22
•         Tennis at Anna Tournament
•         Baseball at Sam Rayburn Tournament
•         Softball at Community Tournament
• Fri, Feb 23
•        Tennis at Anna Tournament
•        Baseball at Sam Rayburn Tournament
•        Softball at Community Tournament
• Sat, Feb 24 - Girls Regional Powerlifting Meet
• Sat, Feb 24 - Green Saturday at BRHS at 7 p.m.
• Mon, Feb 26 - 4th Formative Assessment Week Begins
• Mon, Feb 26 - MS Track Meet HOME
• Tue, Feb 27 - Softball vs Paris HOME
• Thu, Mar 1 & Fri, Mar 2 - Whitewright Tennis Tournament
• Thu, Mar 1 & Fri, Mar 2 - Van Alstyne Softball Tournament

  

  Congrats to Miranda Morgan, Marlaina Morgan, and
  Taylor Phillips for advancing to the State UIL Solo and
  Ensemble Contest in Clarinet Trio

• Thu, Mar 1 - Blue Ridge Track Tournament
• Thu, 3/1 - Sat, 3/3 - Blue Ridge Baseball Tournament
• Sat, Mar 2 - HS One Act Play District Meet at Denison HS
• March 5 - 9 - Texas Public Schools Week 
• Mon, Mar 5 - JH Track Meet at BRHS
• Tue, Mar 6 - Election Day for March Primaries
• Tue, Mar 6 - Baseball at Tom Bean
• Tue, Mar 6 - Softball at Savoy
• Thu, Mar 8 - Open House at BRES from 5 - 7 p.m.
• Thu, Mar 8 - HS Track Meet at Bells
• Thu-Sat, Mar 8 - 10 - Baseball at Anna Tournament
• Fri, Mar 9 - End of 3rd 9 Weeks

  

  Congrats to Eddie Ramirez, Jacob Stroman, David Alas, and
  Colton Parrish for advancing to UIL State Solo and Ensemble
  Contest in Saxophone Quartet.

• Fri, Mar 9 - Baseball JV at Leonard
• Fri, Mar 9 - Softball vs Bells at Home
• Fri, Mar 9 - Boys Powerlifting at Chico
• Mar 12 - 16 - Spring Break

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