Week of April 9

The +10 Mindset

BRMS Student Council went to spread some Easter cheer
at a nearby nursing home this week. They are
pictured with a 1944 Blue Ridge graduate!

STAAR testing will begin next week for grades 5, 8 and high school English 1 and 2.  I would like to thank our teachers, support staff, and principals for working so hard to prepare our students for success on this test.  They have been amazing, and I can't thank them enough for the amazing things they have done for our kids. Our students are prepared to reach their +10 goals because of the powerful instruction that our educators have created.  Please join me in thanking them.

It is important that you know that while this test is important, it does not define our students or their teachers.  One test on one day will never define an entire year's worth of work, so when the results come out, we will use the data to identify where we are strong so that we can replicate instruction for next year's students.  Additionally we will identify our weaknesses and use this data to determine how we can improve.  At the end of the day, Blue Ridge ISD has worked hard to educate all students, and the data from this test will lead us to our next steps for growth.


#LoveMySchoolDay is Wed, 4/11/18
#LoveMySchoolDay is Wednesday, 4/11/18.  This is an initiative I started 5 years ago as an elementary principal to encourage educators and parents across the world to use the power of social media to tell their story (a.k.a. the 411) about how awesome their school is.  Today, this yearly event showcases schools across the world who are proud of their schools and tell their stories.

In a world of negativity that often attacks public school, we, as educators, parents and supporters of our school, must tell why schools are amazing and what they do for kids.  I invite you to use your social media accounts to share pictures, videos and stories about why your school is amazing.  

Remember, if you don't tell your school's story, someone else will.


Moving up to 3A Competition

Blue Ridge Tennis took 1st and 2nd
place in girls single, 1st place girls doubles
and 1st place boys doubles.  Great job to
the kids and Coach Greg Morrison

As many of you know, Blue Ridge will be moving in athletic and academic competition next year.  The growth in our high school enrollment is what is used to determine our UIL classification.  Next year, we will be compete against the following schools:

• Football:  Leonard, Whitewright, Paris Chisum, Prairiland, Bells
• Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track and UIL Academics:  Bells, Bonham, Howe, Leonard, Van Alstyne, Whitewright

Moving up to 3A is an exciting time, and I have a lofty goal that I would like for us to reach in 4 years.  I would like for Blue Ridge to have a state champion team in the next 4 years.  We can do that when we work hard as a district to push our kids to grow in their work and by pushing them to find their excellence.  To prepare our kids for success, it will take strong teamwork and support from our parents, teachers, and coaches working together to encourage our students to put in the hard work, the dedication and finally the sacrifice to achieve this lofty goal. 

Welcome to 3A competition Blue Ridge!

Upcoming Events

• Fri, Apr 6 - SB vs Sam Rayburn HOME

  

  BRHS held a Dual Credit and Health Care Program
  Information Night last week.  Contact BRHS if you
  want more information.

• Fri, Apr 6 - BB vs Tom Bean HOME
• Sat, Apr 7 - HS District Track Meet HOME
• Tue, Apr 10 - STAAR Testing:  English 1 EOC & 5th and 8th Math
• Tue, Apr 10 - SB at Dodd City
• Tue, Apr 10 - BB at Bells 
• Wed, Apr 11 - STAAR Testing:  5th and 8th Reading
• Wed, Apr 11 - #LoveMySchoolDay:  Post why you love BRISD on your Facebook and Twitter
• Thu, Apr 12 - STAAR Testing:  English 2 EOC
• Fri, Apr 13 - SB vs Trenton HOME
• Fri, Apr 13 - BB vs Savoy HOME
• Sat, Apr 14 - JH Track Meet at Honey Grove
• Sat, Apr 14 - BB at Bonham
• April 16 - 20 - PK and Kindergarten Round Up

  

  BRISD is hiring teachers and administrators.
  CLICK HERE for more information.

• Mon, Apr 16 - HS Course Expo
• Mon, Apr 16 - BRISD Board Meeting
• Tue, Apr 17 - SB vs Ector HOME - SENIOR NIGHT
• Tue, Apr 17 - BB at Trenton
• Wed, Apr 18 - HS Area Track Meet
• Fri, Apr 20 - SB at Trenton
• Fri, Apr 20 - BB vs Ector HOME
• Sat, Apr 21 - Mother/Son Date Night at BRES
• Tue, Apr 24 - BB at Bland
• Fri, Apr 27 - BB vs Celeste HOME (SENIOR NIGHT)
• Fri, Apr 27 - End of 6 Weeks Grading Period
• Week of May 7 - STAAR EOC Testing at BRHS
• Week of May 14 - STAAR Testing at BRMS & BRES

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