BRC Families: With the snow behind us, we’re excited to celebrate the 100th Day of School on Wednesday, February 4. Students may dress like an “old person” to join the fun!
Thursday, February 12
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: 5:00–7:00 PM
• Parent Volunteer Training: Primary Cafeteria at 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM
Thursday, February 5
• Student of the Month Pizza Party
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you!
BRC Families: Join us for our PTO Meeting on Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:30 PM. Anyone who attends will be entered to win a $40 Amazon gift card! We'll talk through upcoming events, share ideas, and find ways everyone can help support our school. We hope to see you there!
BRC Families: We will celebrate the 100th Day of School in February! The exact date is still tentative due to possible snow days, but we wanted to give families a heads-up so you can start planning an “old person” outfit for your child. We hope everyone stays warm and safe over the next few days!
BRC families: Kudos to our 4th and 5th grade math team! Last week, Barb Jones faced a tough decision when selecting students to compete in Math Field Day. When those chosen noticed that their teammates were disappointed, they didn’t ignore it. Instead, they came up with the idea to plan a surprise celebration for the entire math team—recognizing everyone’s hard work and accomplishments together. This is such a powerful example of kindness, empathy, and teamwork. Way to go, math team!
BRC Families: Parent volunteer training is Thursday, January 29 in the Primary Cafeteria — 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. If you haven’t completed the training and would like to volunteer in the classroom or at upcoming school events, we hope to see you there!
Today we experienced a "Hold", which is students remaining in their classrooms and not transitioning in the halls. We went into this drill to deal with a medical emergency for a staff member. This happened in the Elementary building.
Recap: HFMS scheduling night for rising 6th graders on Tuesday, February 10th at 5pm. At this meeting we will introduce some of our staff, share information on available classes in middle school, and answer any questions that parents and guardians may have. Students will select their classes for next school year at this time so that we can begin the scheduling process.
To help your child do their best, please encourage them to:
*Get a good night’s sleep
*Eat a healthy breakfast
*Arrive at school on time
*Take their time and try their best
Thank you for being such a great partner in your child’s success!
BRC Families: Our 4th and 5th Grade Chorus Concert is tonight (Wednesday, December 17th) at 7:00 PM in the Elementary Gym. Chorus members should arrive by 6:45 PM. We look forward to sharing this special performance with our families!
BRC Families: Make-up picture day is tomorrow! This is for students who were absent or anyone who would like their picture retaken. Stay warm and enjoy the rest of your snow day!
BRC Families: Tomorrow kicks off our Winter Spirit Week—come spread your holiday cheer!
Monday 12/15: Grinch Gear — wear green or your favorite Grinch outfit
Tuesday 12/16: Sweater Weather — wear your favorite (or ugly!) holiday sweater
Wednesday 12/17: Holiday Cheer — wear your best holiday accessories (socks, hats, etc.)
Thursday 12/18: Candy Cane Lane — wear red, white, or stripes
Friday 12/19: Polar Express Day — dress cozy in your holiday pajamas
We can’t wait to see everyone’s festive spirit!
BRC Families: Cookies with Santa is TONIGHT!
Join us from 5:00–7:00 PM in the Primary Building for a festive, family-fun night filled with cookies, crafts, games, and a special visit from Santa!
Our staff and students have worked so hard to transform our school into a winter wonderland, and we can’t wait to spread holiday cheer with our families.
Raffle tickets & chocolate-covered pretzels will be available for purchase (cash only):
• 3 tickets for $5
• 6 tickets for $10
• Chocolate-covered pretzels: $1.25
All proceeds support our end-of-year Attendance Carnival. We hope to see you there!
BRC Families: Katy Cox, our Communities in Schools Site Facilitator, received a $1,000 contribution from West Virginia American Water to support the purchase of Christmas gifts for students in need. Katy and the WV American Water team have already begun discussing next steps for future partnerships, including donations of winter gear, in-class water cycle lessons, field trip opportunities, and even having their mascot join us on Mascot Monday! We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and continued commitment to supporting our students and ensuring all of them experience a joyful holiday season.
BRC Families: Only 2 more days until Cookies with Santa! It’s not too late to let us know you’re coming—another permission slip will be sent home today for families who still need one.
This year’s event is FREE, and all Blue Ridge families are welcome to attend! Join us for a festive, family-fun night filled with cookies, crafts, games, and a special visit from Santa!
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase (cash only). All proceeds will support our end-of-year Attendance Carnival!
• 3 tickets for $5
• 6 tickets for $10
We can’t wait to celebrate the holiday season with you!
JCS Families: JCS will operate on a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. JCS staff will continue monitoring the weather and road conditions through the evening and into the morning. Any change will be communicated by 6:30 am.
I am writing to let you know that I will be going out on medical leave starting December 5th. I am hopeful for a speedy recovery and plan to return to Blue Ridge once I am fully cleared by my physicians.
During my absence, Susan Ziegler, along with the rest of my administrative team—Ms. Hazy and Ms. Ashman—will be here to support you. They will remain in touch with me throughout this time.
I will miss the children very much and look forward to returning soon. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous holiday season!
Sincerely,
Sybil Terry
Today, our students enjoyed an amazing assembly presented by Coastal Wilds! They had the opportunity to meet a chinchilla, a blue lizard, guinea pigs, a Tenrec, and even a Millipede. It was a wonderful and educational experience to learn about these unique animals and see them up close.
Students who purchased a photo had their picture taken during the event and should have their picture with them. For those who ordered additional merchandise, items will arrive in a few weeks as they are shipped directly from the zoo. Once we receive them, we will make sure they are delivered to the students.
Finally, with the holidays approaching, I want to take a moment to wish you and your family a joyful and peaceful holiday season.
Warm regards,
Ms. Terry