Daytime Parent -Teacher Conferences are planned for Wednesday, October 5. Please note that school will NOT be in session. B.A.S.E. Camp will be in session so if you are in need of childcare, please contact our BA.S.E. Director, Dave Bowman.
Rock Slide Fun Run – Rock Your Run!
Rock your run at the 2011 BRE Rock Slide! This annual spirit-filled student and family 5k and 1-mile walk/run will start at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 1, in the bus loop. Warm-up and same day registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Strollers and dogs are welcome! No bikes, skateboards, rollerblades. Children must be supervised at all times and participants must be respectful and courteous to fellow participants and surrounding neighborhoods/homes. The Rock Slide will take place rain, snow or shine! Following the event, racer and walkers will enjoy a FREE Waffle Breakfast in the cafeteria and can take a first look at the Fall Book Fair which will be held in the gymnasium through October 6.
Show Your School Spirit!
Prizes will be awarded to students who show the best school spirit per grade! Show your spirit and school pride by wearing your BRE school shirt and being creative with hair, hats, ribbons, and more. We would love for EVERYONE to get involved in this fun school event! Run, walk, cheer and entertain the crowd or help work the race course – we want you all!
Register Early!
The cost to participate in the Rock Slide Fun Run is just $10 per person or $35 per family and includes a FREE Waffle Breakfast! On the day of the race, fees will increase by $5. Pre-paid registration forms are due by Tuesday, September 27. Download the Rock Slide Registration Form
Thank you to Castle Pines Orthodontics, Evolve Lifestyle and Fitness and Huntington Learning Centers for sponsoring the Rock Slide Fun Run! Any proceeds will be donated to the BRE P.E. Department.
Volunteers are needed to help with Super Saturday! Several course marshals are needed to help keep the racers on course. We also need a few helpers for Waffle Breakfast ticket sales and clean-up. We really appreciate your help making this spirit-filled day safe and fun for all!
Waffle Breakfast
The Waffle Brothers are back! After the race, instead of the race or during your visit to the Book Fair Kick-Off, stop by to enjoy a delicious Waffle Breakfast from the Waffle Brothers! The cost is just $8 per person ($10 at the door and FREE for Rock Slide runners/walkers) and includes a hearty waffle with your choice of delicious toppings (strawberries, cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, whipped cream, butter, syrup, Nutella), bacon or sausage, juice, water or milk. Prepay by Tuesday, September 27, to save time and money at the door. Simply return the attached form to receive your pre-paid Waffle Breakfast tickets.
Book Fair Kick-Off
To the Book Fair and Beyond: Reading is out of This World! The 2011 BRE Fall Book Fair Kick-Off will take place on Saturday, October 1, from 8 a.m. to 12noon to coincide with the Rock Slide and Waffle Breakfast. Stop by early or stay late but don’t miss the chance to see what this year’s book fair has to offer. Pack a few dollars in your running shorts to spend while you are there! There will be great reads for all ages and teacher “wish-list” crates filled with books, too. Plan ahead for the holidays and stock-up on books for the kids, cousins, and more! BRE Fall Book Fair hours are:
Friday, 9/30: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Teacher/Student Preview)
Saturday, 10/1: 8:00 a.m. to 12noon
Monday, 10/3: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 10/4: 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Author Night)
Wednesday, 10/5: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, 10/6: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Buffalo Ridge Fall Scholastic Book Fair is planned for September 30 – October 6! This annual event, held in the BRE gym, has always been a great fun for the school, teachers, and students. The annual Rock Slide Fun Run and Waffle Breakfast will be held on Saturday, October 1, and will help kick-off the book fair so don’t forget to stuff a few dollars in your running shorts!
Friday, September 30: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Teacher & Student Preview)
Saturday, October 1: 8 a.m. to 12noon (w/ Rock Slide & Waffle Breakfast)
Monday, October 3: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 4: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Author Night)
Wednesday, October 5: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, October 6: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This year, we have added online shopping as a new feature to help those wanting to be sneaky with holiday purchases. Simply click here and shop from now until October 9 and then pick-up orders in the library after Fall Break. Online shopping is great for out of town relatives, too!
Volunteers are extremely important to the success of the book fair. Click here for volunteers opportunities.
Join the 5th Grade Dream Team for another spirit day at BRE. This time it just takes a bit of hair gel, some hair accessories, maybe a little color streak, or even just a funky hair do to show your spirit!
Every Friday is Spirit Day at BRE! Students, wear your grade color BRE shirt and show your school pride. On certain days, the Dream Team will host special themed Spirit Days. See below:
Dream Team Special Spirit Days
Friday, September 9 – Crazy Hat Day. Support the Dream Team with a $1 donation to wear your favorite crazy hat!
October 14: Crazy Hair Day
November 11: 80’s/Neon Day
December 2: PJ Day
January 6: Patriotic Day (wear red, white, & blue)
February 6-10: Colors of the Rainbow week.
Monday: wear blue
Tuesday: wear green
Wednesday: wear yellow
Thursday: wear orange
Friday: wear red (Jumprope for Heart Day!)
March 9: Hippie Day
April 6: Dictionary Day
May 4: Jersey Day
Join Principal Berggren for coffee and keep informed of school happenings. These informal gatherings take place at the HOA#2 clubhouse in Castle Pines North (7306 Oxford Drive) at 9:15 a.m. Please contact Michelle Rafter with questions or comments in advance of each meeting so Principal Berggren is ready to discuss what’s on your mind.
- Wednesday, October 12
- Wednesday, December 7 (the BREA General Board Meeting will be held first at 9:15am, followed by Coffee with the Principal)
- Wednesday, February 15 (the BREA General Board Meeting will be held first at 9:15am, followed by Coffee with the Principal)
- Wednesday, April 11
