Ms. Savant won the TJ Ribs Best In Class Teacher Award for the TJ Ribs on Acadian Thruway contest. She received $1,000.00 for her classroom, and every child in her class received a free dessert.

Now, you can help another teacher win $1,000 for their classroom for the TJ Ribs Best in Class Teacher Award for the Siegen Lane location contest.

Best in Class Teacher Awards Presented by TJ'S Siegen Lane. VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER! Click on the link above to vote for the teacher who deserves $1,000 for the classroom! Spread the word and help us thank the teacher who sparks the fire and goes above and beyond in every class! THE TEACHER WITH THE MOST VOTES WILL BE AWARDED $1,000! ONLY ONE WINNER PER COMMUNITY, SO GET OUT THE VOTE!
The winner will be announced on December 1st, 2015.

Is there anything for my kids to do during the Thanksgiving Break? Yes! BREC offers many holiday camps.

Parents, you are welcome to join your child's class during their scheduled BRCVPA Book Fair time. Please use the schedule above to help you locate the day/time your child will be visiting the book fair. All students who bring money will be allowed to go to the Book Fair on Thursday and Friday.

If you are coming to the book fair after dismissal, please come through the carpool line first, and then you and your child can park and visit the book fair together. Thank you for your cooperation!

Would you rather shop online? Here is the link to the online book fair: bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/BRCVPA The link will be active from November 11 - 24th. 

The Louisiana Department of Education will use PARCC content in its statewide assessment during the 2015-16 school year. Louisiana has awarded a contract to Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) to develop its statewide tests. PARCC items will comprise just under half of the test content.

“It is great that Louisiana recognizes the value of the PARCC content, which we believe is the highest quality in the country,” said Laura Slover, Chief Executive Officer at Parcc Inc., the nonprofit organization that manages the consortium. “PARCC governing states have led the development of the content over the last five years. And we are now offering states the flexibility they’ve asked for in order to expand participation to as many educators and students as possible. Our goal has always been to improve instruction and assessments for all students, so they can reach their fullest potential.” Read More...

Ms. Russell's students learned to create a tableau. They used sentences with spelling words to develop a still, silent performance that represented an event, developing a fuller understanding about life and literature.

 Dogs are not usually allowed on campus, but we welcomed this four-legged friend to educate us! Students in Kindergarten were treated to a visit by the Baton Rouge K-9 officers who spoke to our students about what police officers do to help the community and keep people safe.
The K-9 Officer and his police dog demonstrated their duties. Students learned there are many jobs these dogs can do including searches for drugs, people, bombs, and objects. We’d like to thank all the officers who serve and protect us each and every day. Thank you for visiting BRCVPA!

Greetings Parents,
On January 27, 2015, the first grade classes are going to the Bodyology National Tour presented by Mr. Slim Goodbody at the BREC Independence Park Theater. The cost of each ticket is $8.50. The deadline for submitting your fee and permission notes is Thursday, November 19, 2015. This is a firm deadline and tickets may not be purchased at the door.  Late fees will not be accepted. Below you will find some information about the show.

Warmly,
Ms. Wells


Bodyology is a 1 hour theatrical show that explores the inner workings of the human body along with the health practices required to care for it. The National Bodyology Tour is an exciting new Musical Show starring PBS's Slim Goodbody.
What are the program objectives?The main objectives of "Bodyology" include:

• Teaching students how their amazing body works
• Encouraging students to make better health choices
• To help students attain competencies related to national education standard

What topics does "Bodyology" cover?During the show students learn about:

• Cells
• The Brain and Nervous System
• The Senses
• The Heart and Circulatory System
• The Lungs and Respiratory System
• The Digestive System
• The Muscular / Skeletal System
• Good Nutrition
• Hygiene
• Fitness
• Obesity Prevention
• Drug and Smoking Prevention
• Self-respect

​Tuesday, November 10th  

• Magnet Application Testing for 5th Grade: Only students who did not pass the Math or ELA section of the PARCC test will be required to take the Magnet Application assessment in order to qualify for admission to a Magnet Middle School.

Wednesday, November 11th  

• Veterans Day (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) Families and veterans are welcome to attend. Thank you for sending pictures of your military family members. We look forward to honoring them at our Veterans Day Program.  
  
• Red, White, & Blue Jean Day ($1.00) Participating students need to send their dollar to their homeroom teacher. Thank you for supporting BRCVPA!

Thursday, November 12th  

• #1 Fundraising Product Pick-up (8:55 am - 5:00 pm) Families who purchased items during our #1 Fundraiser can pick up those items in the auditorium on Thursday, November 12th.
  
• Rocket Club Meeting @ 4:00 pm
• Harlem Globetrotter's Anti-Bullying Presentation (3rd Grade) at 9:00
  

​Friday, November 13th

• 4th Grade Field Trip 8:30-11:30​