Week of September 10

The +10 Mindset - College & Career

Collaboration is essential to not only learning but a
successful career.  Ashley Elder's 3rd grade math students
are collaborating to learn from one another about
comparing numbers

Our mission at BRISD is to create graduates who are prepared for college and career pathways.  With that being said, every campus has college initiatives.  The middle school had their first College Day on Tuesday where teachers will be promoting college to all of their students.  The high school had a college fair on Thursday to expose students to college.

Beyond exposure we are offering dual credit classes to sophomores for the first time in school history.  We will be offering the PSAT test to all HS students this fall, and we are currently in the process of identifying 7th grade students who are eligible to take the SAT through the Duke Talent Search program.


In addition to promoting college readiness, our goal for 2018 and beyond is to have every student graduate with a college or career licensure.  We will push every senior and junior to take dual credit courses, earn an industry certification, enlist in the military, pass the TSI or meet college entrance criteria on the SAT or ACT test.  If you would like to know more about college and career readiness at BRISD, please contact your principal or counselor.


Volunteers of the Month

This past week, Blue Ridge Elementary held its first WATCH Dogs meeting, and over 100 dads signed up to give 1 hour of their time this year to help out at the elementary.  That means that over 100 hours of help is available to support the campus.  There are so many others who are helping out with PTO, Athletic Boosters, Band Boosters, Food Pantry, or the Clothes Closet.  I would like to invite you to be a part of our school.  No act, no matter how small, is ever wasted.  Contact your school if you would like to volunteer.

What I'm Reading

Are You Monitoring Your Relationships with Your Students?


Upcoming Events

Flu and strep season is here. 
Remember these steps to stay well.

• Fri, Sep 7 - End of 1st 3 Weeks Grading Period (Progress Reports out the next week)
• Sat, Sep 8 - Saturday Night in Blue Ridge by BRASA at the Square in Blue Ridge
• Mon, Sep 10 - JH VB vs Bonham HOME
• Tue, Sep 11 - VB vs Van Alstyne HOME
• Thu, Sep 13 - JH/JV FB vs Celeste HOME
• Thu, Sep 13 - JV VB Tournament in Greenville
• Fri, Sep 14 - VB at Whitewright
• Fri, Sep 14 - FB at Celeste
• Sat, Sep 15 - JV VB Tournament in Greenville
• Sun, Sep 16 - Paint the Town Green for Homecoming Week

  

  Counselor, Rebecca Kay, teaches students about empathy
  in last week's Late Start Friday to HS students.

• Mon, Sep 17 - MS VB at Howe
• Mon, Sep 17 - Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
• Tue, Sep 18 - HS VB at Bonham
• Thu, Sep 20 - HS VB at Greenville Tournament
• Thu, Sep 20 - MS / JV FB at Chico
• Fri, Sep 21 - Homecoming at 7:00 p.m. and Homecoming Parade at 1 p.m.
• Fri, Sep 21 - HS FB vs Chico at 7:30 at HOME
• Sat, Sep 22 - JH VB Tournament at Home
• Sat, Sep 22 - Band Car Show at HS Parking Lot
• Sat, Sep 22 - MS & HS XC at Trenton
• Sat, Sep 22 - HS Homecoming Dance from 8-11 p.m.

Lady Tiger Volleyball takes 2nd at
Commerce Tournament

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