We have had an exciting week here at Blue Ridge. Our Book Fair and Family Engagement night were a huge success.
This evening, I would like to make you aware of a current TikTok trend involving a toy called the NeeDoh Cube. Many students have brought this item to school and are using them during class time. As a reminder, Blue Ridge does not allow toys to be brought to school or used during instructional time.
Unfortunately, some of these squishy toys have ruptured. While the contents are described as a non-toxic, thick, sticky white polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel designed to be safe for children, we have had several students experience reactions after contact with the substance. For this reason—along with our existing expectations regarding toys—we are reinforcing that these items should not be brought to school.
If a student has an approved plan that requires the use of a fidget or stress ball, administration will provide an appropriate item for the student.
We know students are feeling excited with the nice weather and the end of the school year approaching. We appreciate your help in encouraging them to stay focused so we can finish the year successfully.
Thank you for your never-ending support.
BRC Families: We’ve already raised $384 in our Kiss the Pig fundraiser! Mr. Keller is in the lead, but Ms. Hill is right behind—it’s a close race!
We have ONE month left to reach our $1,000 goal, and every $1 = 1 vote!
If your family or business is interested in making a larger donation, please email Kari Nugent at katherine.nugent@k12.wv.us
Let’s keep the excitement going and show our students what we can accomplish when we work together!
BRC Families: Kindergarten registration is now open! Visit our school website, click on Kindergarten Registration, then scroll down and select Visit Our Enrollment Page to get started. Please complete registration as soon as possible so our secretary can contact you to schedule your appointment.
BRC Families: Family Game Night and the Book Fair are happening this Friday, April 17th from 4:30–6:30 PM in the Primary Building!
To make the night even more exciting, the PTO Glow Party will light up the evening from 5:30–7:30 PM (cash only).
We can’t wait to see you there!
BRC Families: PTO meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14th at 5:00 PM on Teams. We’ll be getting ready for the Glow Party and discussing Teacher Appreciation Week—we’d love to have you join us!
BRC Families: Our Book Fair will be open April 14–17! It’s a BOGO sale—everything is buy one, get one free! Students may bring cash, or families can set up an eWallet account: www.scholastic.com/bf/blueridgeelementaryschool5
Don’t miss this great opportunity to stock up on books before summer break!
BRC Families: Kindergarten Registration is coming up on Tuesday, April 21st! Please call the office at 304-725-2995 to schedule your appointment. We can't wait to welcome our newest Lions!
BRC Families: Our Primary Cafeteria was hopping with excitement as our amazing cafeteria team created adorable hard-boiled bunny eggs alongside a special guest!
BRC Families: Take a look at some of our amazing elementary students and the bright futures they’re working toward!
BRC Families: Thank you to our amazing presenters for sharing your careers with our students yesterday! Your time and support helped inspire our students to dream big—we truly appreciate you!
BRC Families: Yesterday, our primary students showed off their bright futures!
BRC Families: Don’t forget to order your yearbook by Friday, April 3rd so your child can have a keepsake full of this year’s special memories!
Place your order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com using school code: 12931426
BRC Families: Spring Picture Day is Friday, March 27. You can place your order at my.lifetouch.com using Picture Day ID EVT2THCNC. Order before midnight on Picture Day to receive free shipping! Students may also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on March 27. Orders placed after Picture Day must be completed online only.
BRC Families: Our Blue Ridge spring spirit wear sale is here! Shop and save up to 30% off through March 31st.
You can shop here: https://1stplace.sale/103978 or visit the Spirit Wear link on our school website.
A portion of the proceeds will support our playground fundraiser, so you can show your Blue Ridge pride while helping build something special for our students!
BRC Families: Please consider taking the West Virginia Learning Environment Survey. Your feedback helps support our students and school community. The survey is voluntary, anonymous, and takes about 10 minutes to complete. It will remain open through Friday, March 20. Thank you for taking the time to share your input!
Take the survey here:
https://forms.office.com/r/mXGLXGUApV
BRC Families: We are looking for presenters to visit classrooms and share about their careers on Thursday, March 26th for Career Day!
Presenters should arrive 10 minutes early to show their ID and sign in at the office. If you did not complete volunteer training earlier this year, please contact Ms. Hazy for approval. If you are interested in presenting, please complete the Google Form.
Students are also encouraged to dress as their future careers as we celebrate all the amazing possibilities ahead of them!
Jefferson County Schools will operate on a modified Non-Traditional Instruction Day (NTID) on Monday, March 16. All evening activities are canceled.
This decision was made after monitoring the weather throughout the weekend and consulting with the National Weather Service Charleston, WV, office this evening. Forecasted severe storms, including high winds up to 80 mph, heavy rain, and the potential for tornadoes, are creating too much uncertainty to plan for either an early or standard dismissal tomorrow afternoon. Keeping students at home helps us avoid putting them or our staff in harm's way.
What This Means for Your Student:
- Students will not report to school tomorrow and will complete their learning from home.
- K–5 students will find assignments and information posted in Rooms, as we did not send devices home for Canvas access.
- 6–12 students should follow the normal NTID process and connect with their teachers through their usual platforms.
- Teachers and staff will be available to support students from 9:15 am – 12:00 pm.
All LSIC meetings scheduled for tomorrow are cancelled and will be rescheduled. Math Field Day has been postponed to Wednesday, March 18.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we work to keep everyone safe.
BRC Families: Our playground fundraiser officially starts today and will run through May 15th so we can select and order new equipment before the end of the school year!
Ways You Can Support:
Vote for “Kiss the Pig”
Donate $1 to cast one vote for the staff member you want to see kiss the pig at our Attendance Carnival!
Purchase Blue Ridge Spirit Wear
Spirit wear is available through our school website, and all proceeds will go toward our new playground equipment.
Together, we can build something special for our students to enjoy for years to come. Thank you for supporting Blue Ridge!
