The DC Fundraising Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00.  This is a great opportunity to find out ways to help out from fundraising to chaperoning.  We look forward to seeing you there on the 7th at the Media
 
This is something that is very rare on the East Coast.  There was an earthquake in Virginia.  The vibrations were felt as far away as Ohio and NYC.  We felt some of the vibrations as well.We could actually feel the building shake a little today.  No need to worry though.  All students and staff were ok and the building is structurally sound. 
 
We wish a belated Happy Birthday to Mr. Maynard!  His birthday was on Friday the 19th. 
Happy Birthday Mr. Maynard!
 
It is my understanding that today is a special day for one of our colleagues.  It is Ms. Bankenbush's birthday. 


Happy Birthday Miss B!
 
Be sure to come out to support the Brier Creek PTA and enjoy a delicious meal at Q'doba at Brier Creek.  Just mention "BCES" or "Brier Creek Elementary" to Q'doba and 20% of the sale will be donated to the BCES PTA.  The fundraising event takes place all day til closing but only on A.  So go out and enjoy a delicious meal and support our school at the same time.
 
Well I hope it was worth it!  Getting caught in a traffic, the driving around for a parking space, the honking of the horns and perhaps use of inappropriate language to convey your displeasure of someone stealing your parking spot, the sensation of being in a mosh pit during a Green Day concert except you're at a Best Buy, the agony of listening to the salesperson try to pile on with additions to your already expensive purchase,  the nerves of some people cutting in line and testing the patience of those who were waiting...I hope it was all worth it, just to save on taxes.  For me personally, I say, yes!  Anytime you can save $50 on a new computer, I think I can put up with a lot.  Besides it happens only once a year.  Then again, there is always Black Friday.

Just a reminder, Track 4 students-make sure that you have signed up for your electives.  The deadline is August 10th.  If you do not, Dr. Chambers will make the selection for you. 

If you have not done so, please turn in those locator cards and media forms.  The office needs locator cards for the information of who to get a hold of in case of an emergency.