Calling All Artists! Check out this Opportunity!

 All details and information are included on this form: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jyqaBwr9ETgTakpwZFq_-tWOrv_llZn0pVEZqRwEOn4/edit?usp=sharing as well as posted in my 

Art Google Classrooms for each grade level 1-5, on the Art website 

linked on the Brassfield homepage, and on my Twitter account.

The deadline is October 16, so this could be a great remote learning 

day/track out activity. Thank you for sharing/promoting any way you can!

Ms. Pakes

SPIRIT NIGHT!

  We have a Spirit Night next Tuesday, September 22nd at 

Manhattan Pizza. They are giving us 25% of proceeds and 

we'd love to drum up participation! Hope to see you there!

An Update from DUKE Tip

 

Hello!  On behalf of everyone at Duke TIP, the Academic Talent Search team would like to welcome you to the start of a new school year and say, simply but emphatically, “Thank you.” Thank you for everything you do. The work you do is among the most important in the world.   While we had hoped to open our online application to students and parents in August, we unfortunately are still working through some system issues. Please bear with us. We will be sure to alert you once the application is open. In the meantime, we’ve made several exciting changes to our talent search model—all designed to enhance our families’ experience with Duke TIP, and yours as well.   At tip.duke.edu/foreducators, you’ll find a downloadable invitation form, as well as additional details and materials. We will not be mailing packets to schools this year. Instead, all materials are available digitally at tip.duke.edu/educatortoolkit. Regardless of what this new school year looks like for you and your colleagues at Brassfield Elementary, we realize that partnering with Duke TIP might not be your top priority right now, and we understand. We know you are facing some big challenges. But we know that the families of gifted kids need Duke TIP now more than ever as well. Thank you again.

Simplicity—One Academic Talent Search  In past years, we had a 7th Grade Talent Search and we had a 4th–6th Grade Talent Search. This year, we’re excited to announce one talent search that serves all TIP students in grades 4–12. Any eligible student in any grade between fourth and tenth can join Duke TIP at any time. Enrollment is open all year round. Once a student enrolls, they’re a TIPster for life—no need to ever re-enroll.  Students join Duke TIP for a one-time, nonrefundable fee of $50. Joining is free for students whose families participate in free or reduced lunch programs, or who receive any number of other forms of financial assistance. Additional testing fees may apply—see below for details.  When you’re identifying and notifying students, don’t worry if a student may already have joined Duke TIP before. The invitation provides important updated information on above-grade-level testing opportunities and other benefits that all students need to see.

Our Name  What used to be the Talent Search is now the Academic Talent Search. As we reach new audiences who may not be familiar with Duke TIP, we want to make absolutely sure our name speaks for itself and expresses our mission.

Expanded Testing Choices  Taking the ACT or SAT used to be required for seventh-grade TIPsters. That’s changing this year. All above-grade-level tests will be optional add-on features.   The PSAT 8/9 is for 4th–6th graders and costs $45. The SAT is for 7th and 8th graders and costs $57. The ACT is for 7th–9th graders and costs $60. Students who qualify for a fee waiver receive a 50 percent discount on their first PSAT 8/9 test, as well as one free ACT or SAT. Duke TIP students will have the opportunity to take the PSAT 8/9, ACT, and SAT beginning in the winter and spring of 2021. Visit our website to learn more about dates and registration deadlines.

Savings+ Plan Families can also choose to enroll in TIP's Savings+ Plan. This annual plan offers discounts on the PSAT 8/9, the ACT, the SAT, and educational programs, and also waives all program application fees—providing savings to families with multiple students or students who want to participate in multiple programs.

Online Community  We’re also debuting a new enrollment system called My TIP. This doesn’t really change what we’re asking you to do, but it should make the enrollment process simpler and faster for families. Educators should not create a My TIP account to enroll students; parents must enroll their own child under their own account.

Let us know if we may be of assistance to you in any way. We look forward to working with and supporting you this year!  Very best wishes, Duke TIP's Academic Talent Search Team

A Video Note and Message from Ms. Kessler

August 24th Weekly Message

Google Classroom

 Scholars,

While we are waiting to begin "live" classes please take some time to check out the Online

Google Classroom.  I am creating a weekly board filled with a variety of activities to keep

us connected!

If you do not have the code please just email me and I will add you.  As of August 19, 2020 Meatball 

is winning the Kahoot game...are you really going to let Meatball take the win??!!

Ms. Kessler

Welcome to the 2020 - 2021 School Year

Welcome to the New Year  - Click here for an update!

To all of our Amazing 5th Graders! We love you and Will Miss you!

5th Grade Video

Logan's Fitness Pursuit Project! Way to go Logan!

Fitness Pursuit Project

Teacher Parade

Dear Parents,

Are your kids missing their teachers?  Well, Brassfield has some exciting news….the Brassfield Teacher Parade is back on!

Brassfield teachers will be caravaning through your neighborhood!  We will follow routes similar to (but not exactly the same) as our bus routes. Click on the links below to view the routes our teachers will take. 

Please note that we are not stopping at individual homes, nor bus stops -- we are simply taking a "slow roll" through our Brassfield neighborhoods to give and receive love!   If your home is not on the exact route, we suggest finding a socially distant location along the route to set up lawn chairs, a blanket, or even watch from your own vehicle. 

Wednesday, May 27:  Yellow, Red, and Purple Bus Routes between 1:15-1:45

(starting at Parkville Dr. and ending at Brentwood West apartments)

Thursday, May 28:  Green & Grey Bus Routes between 1:15-2:15

(Go through Rose Hall subdivision, then take Green route first and then Grey)

Friday, May 29:  Blue & Orange Bus Routes between 1:15-2:15

(Blue route first and then Orange)

Please keep the following in mind:  

• Please do not go to your child's actual bus stop.  We used the stops to plan the routes.  We ask that you stay in your yard, or even your doorway or window. Please keep "social distancing!"  
• Teachers will be doing a "slow roll" through the neighborhood, waving from their cars.  Please watch your children closely and make sure they know not to run up to the cars.  
• Teachers will be "social distancing" by staying in their own vehicles and not carpooling with other teachers.  
• Feel free to have your child make signs or banners to wave at us as we go by!  

Make sure to keep an eye out for us or pop out a lounge chair and wait for the parade to arrive! 

Guess What - We have made another Video for you!!

Brassfield Gratitude Video - We Miss You!

New Online Google Classroom

Scholars,
Your parent(s) have been emailed a Google Classroom Code.  I created one
classroom for all students in 3rd - 5th in Reading and/or Math.
Please have your parent email me if they did not get the email with
the code so we can get you signed on.

Your Biggest Fan,
Ms. K-

Riddle of the Day

The figure consists of 4 unit squares. What is the blue shaded area?

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For your viewing Pleasures Brassfield Families!

We all love and miss you!! Be safe, stay creative and
remember knowledge is power!

Our Virtual Message to you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eWm52B6cRQ 

Always your biggest fan,
Ms. Kessler

Online Resources

Our Online Library Catalog at Brassfield Elementary (Follett/Destiny)

http://wcpss.follettdestiny.com/common/welcome.jsp?site=107&context=saas77_3281250  

Students may also access this resource through their Wake ID portal.

(Students may see what books we have in our library. They may also
read ebooks we have IF they login through Wake ID.)

http://www.ncwiseowl.org

Password: wiseowl19

http://www.pebblego.com/login.php

Username: brassfield

Password: read

http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com  

Username: brassfield

Password: books

Discovery Education 

Students may access through the Wake ID portal

Big Universe www.biguniverse.com Username: wcp+wake id (usually student first initial, middle initial, and last name) Password: student id number Group Username: wcpss

2020 - 2021 SSA Information!

Single Subject Acceleration - SSA

SSA Information for 2020-2021! Testing Occurs Spring of 2020!

Parents can request that their child is tested for SSA during the windows below.  Parents will need to fill out the request below and turn it into their classroom teacher or myself.  Please see me if you have any questions.

SSA Parent Request Form
Frequently Asked Questions

Nomination Windows

Year Round Track 1: Feb. 24-28

Year Round Tracks 2, 3, 4: March 23-27 

Testing Dates

Year Round Tracks 1-3:  April 13-23

Year Round Track 4: April 28-May 8

Just for Fun take the Survey before Thursday, February 20th!

Survey Link

Hello Brassfield Teachers and Staff,

The 2020 STEM Extravaganza (formerly the Math & Science Extravaganza) is on Thursday, Feb 27^th at 6-8pm, with pizza service in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm (for families that pre-order a whole pizza).  Please talk to your students about the event now and remind them again before the registration deadline on Feb 19^th.

On-line registration is only required for those displaying a research project and/or families pre-ordering a whole pizza. All families are encouraged to attend the event, regardless if you register to display a research project.

Why attend? In addition to viewing the student’s research projects, we will

 have great exhibitors throughout the school, including the Scrap Exchange, 

the American Wildlife Refuge (with live raptors, like owls, hawks, falcons and

 vultures), the Emergency Vet clinic with hands-on stuffed animal surgery and 

more.

Reminders:

·        This event is free to attend.

·        Projects are not judged and open for all grade levels.

·        Group projects are allowed.

·        We are encouraging families to use on-line registration (https://tinyurl.com/brassfieldstem2020), but the paper registration form with 

rules can be printed at https://tinyurl.com/brassfieldstempaper2020.

·        Return any completed paper registration forms to the PTA mailbox in the

 lobby by Wed, Feb 19^th.

Feel free to contact the co-chairs with any specific questions. Contact Jennifer Oldson (oldsonzoo@gmail.com) for general or vendor related questions, or contact Kim Fryar (KimRFryar@gmail.com) for registration questions.  

AGAIN THIS YEAR… The class with the highest percentage of registered participants 

displaying at the event, will receive a FREE PIZZA PARTY!!  

We hope you see you there!

Kim Fryar and Dr. Jennifer Oldson

STEM Extravaganza Co-Chairs

SSA Information

SSA Dates -
Parents can request that their child is tested for SSA during the windows below.  Parents will need to fill out the request below and turn it into their classroom teacher or myself.  Please see me if you have any questions.

SSA Parent Request Form

Year Round Tracks 1-3:  April 13-23

Year Round Track 4: April 28-May 8

Gearing Up for Super Bowl Sunday at Brassfield

 Friday, January 31st celebrate the Super Bowl with Football Friday! Represent your favorite football team with a jersey, T-shirt or team color! 

                                                   

Wake Up and Read

WAKE Up and Read is a community coalition made up of 30+ committed organizations working together toward one common goal — improving childhood literacy.

United behind a shared belief that literacy is a RIGHT for all, not a privilege for the advantaged, WAKE Up and Read is focused on connecting families, offering programs, and aligning services to move the needle on third grade reading proficiency and school success in Wake County.

Help us ensure that every student in Wake County is ready to succeed!

We will be collecting books from January 23^rd through February 14^th.  Please consider donating new or gently used books for children ages birth-12. 

Bins will be placed in the front lobby for drop off. 

Thank you for participating in Wake Up and Read!