Week of October 8

The +10 Mindset

For more information about the Zombie Run, go to
https://www.brisd.net/Page/1107
To register online visit https://brhstheatre.ludus.com/index.php

The first 6 weeks formative assessment week ended a week ago, and this past week teachers begin their plans to respond to the date. This response is called Response to Assessment, and it helps educators learn what kinds of questions students struggled with so they can be retaught in 2nd 6 weeks instruction.  It allows teachers to determine which classes struggled with specific essential skills in order to provide them additional instruction, and it give teachers the opportunity to identify students who need tutorials during class and outside of class on specific skills.  If you have questions about your child's performance and how the school will respond to your student's data, please contact your principal or teacher.

Staff Members of the Month
Blue Ridge ISD teachers do an amazing job day in and day out to meet the needs of all kids.  Each month each school selects the teacher who best represents our district's motto:  Learn, Grow, Excel.  

The September Teachers of the Month are:

• Erica Gudgel, BRES
• Jennifer Stroup, BRHS
• Daniel Moman, BRMS

Register to Vote
The last day to register to vote is October 9. 

See You at the Pole had a great turnout thanks to our
FCA Leaders and Coach Jarred Seamans.

Registration forms from your county elections office, and we have voter registration cards at the BRISD Administration Office.  

Election day is Tuesday, November 6, 2018



Long Range Facility Planning Committee

As part of our efforts to improve the facilities throughout the district, a Long-Range Facility Planning Committee was established, and it had its first meeting on Thursday, October 4.  Its purpose was to learn about the current status of our facilities, learn about our district's enrollment growth, and become informed about the financial information related to school facilities.   The committee is open to the public, and the next meeting will be held on Thursday, November 8 at 6 p.m.



What I'm Learning
This was a great video that HS students and college students could benefit from about improving memorization.  It was shared to me through a BRHS grade level Remind account.  Touch base with your school to learn how to receive information that your child receives.

Mr. Wink's Secondary Student Leader of
the Week is Dakota Deckard.

Upcoming Events

• Fri, Oct 5 - HS VB at Van Alstyne 
• Fri, Oct 5 - HS FB vs Whitewright HOME
• Sat, Oct 6 - Band at Aubrey
• Sat, Oct 6 - Robotics at Denison
• Sat, Oct 6 - Theatre Program hosts Dinner Theatre at 5 pm
• Mon, Oct 8 - No School - State Fair Day
• Mon, Oct 8 - MS VB vs Whitewright HOME
• Tue, Oct 9 - HS VB vs Whitewright HOME
• Tue, Oct 9 - District Improvement Team Meeting at 4 p.m. at Admin Bldg.
• Thu, Oct 11 - MS/JV FB vs Cooper HOME
• Fri, Oct 12 - HS VB at Bonham
• Fri, Oct 12 - HS FB at Cooper
• Sat, Oct 13 - Band at Ponder Contest
• Sat, Oct 13 - HS UIL Academics at Melissa
• Sat, Oct 13 - Robotics at Allen Contest



Mr. Wink's Elementary Student Leader of
the Week is Braxton Wiggins.





• Mon, Oct 15 - Board Meeting - Closed Session at 6 pm.  Open Session at 7 pm
• Tue, Oct 16 - HS VB at Howe
• Wed, Oct 17 - Picture Retakes
• Thu, Oct 18 - JH / JV Football at Leonard
• Fri, Oct 19 - HS VB vs Leonard HOME
• Fri, Oct 19 - HS FB vs Leonard HOME
• Sat, Oct 20 - JH VB District Tournament at Leonard
• Sat, Oct 20 - HS Band at UIL District Marching Contest

Calendars
District Calendar
Elementary School Calendar
Middle School Calendar
High School Calendar
Blue Ridge Community Calendar

The Food Drive is running through October 27.
Please join in as we work to end hunger in BRISD.

Your Input Matters
If you have a question, suggestion, or comment, please leave 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.