A celebration we all love... BRES Culture and Heritage Night is coming in just a few short weeks on March 26th!
We invite parents and students to help bring BRES's diversity to life -share your heritage, whether it's your country of origin, your region, your ethnicity... cultural representation of all kinds are welcome! As we say, all are welcome.
Create a display to showcase your culture, bring a traditional dish, share your heritage with your friends. Volunteer to be a part of the special musical performances, or students can participate in the fashion show modeling their special cultural dress!
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz-lU28jCQfzctYeQ_LTJO4EYtsxEe-1Jk4-WumPhn3J8GPg/viewform
The PTA will provide tri-fold boards to those participating and we can also reimburse families up to $20 for related costs.
Summer Camp Fair! - Feb. 3rd, 2026
Join us for the February PTA Meeting (starts at 6:30pm - enjoy free childcare by KAH!) and then stay for the Camp Fair, which will start at 7pm.
We have a roster of local camp providers that will be in attendance to talk to you about and answer your questions about their summer 2026 programs!
BRES Ice Skating Community Night — December 04, 2025
Save the date! Join us on December 4th from 5-7 PM in the Rockville Town Square for our annual ice skating fundraiser. Enjoy a fun night on the ice while supporting our school through ticket purchases and dine-outs in the restaurants in the Square.
Get your tickets for the ice ahead of time at rockvilleiceskating.com, or walk in that night (credit cards only). Be sure to mention BRES when purchasing your tickets and checking in at the ice rink so that your attendance can contribute to the fundraiser.
After skating, you’ll be hungry! Make it a full night by grabbing dinner or a treat from one of our partners, below. Be sure to mention Bayard Rustin Elementary School when placing your order.
Lebanese Taverna Rockville: https://www.lebanesetaverna.com/leb-tav
Five Guys Rockville Town Square: https://restaurants.fiveguys.com/130-gibbs-st
Dirty Dough Cookies: https://dirtydoughcookies.com/
Bonchon Rockville: https://restaurants.bonchon.com/locations/md/rockville/107-gibbs-st-unit-a
Treat yourself to dinner TOMORROW, October 23, at Ledo's Pizza Rockville!
Get ready for a delicious way to support programs at Bayard Rustin! Join us at Ledo Pizza (1319 Rockville Pike) on Thursday, October 23 2025, from 4-9 PM! Order online or dine in the restaurant, and all the funds we earn will go to support the Maker Space in our Media Center!
Just enter promo code “FUNDRAISER” at checkout or mention it to the staff when dining in and a portion of your meal will support our cause.
Sign up to be a Room Parent!
Each class needs at least 2, with a max of 4, room parents. Room Parents are so important throughout the year, from planning and executing class parties, coordinating gifts for the teachers, and being a resource for parents in the class. Our awesome Room Parent Coordinator will reach out to you with helpful resources & reminders throughout the year! Sign up here!
Summer PTA Playdate
Join us at Dogwood Park to meet new friends & reunite with old ones! We will provide a small snack, have waters available, there will be a food truck. Kindergarten families should come at 10am, and older grade families can come at 11am. RSVP here.
End-of-the-year Picnic
As the end of the year approaches, get excited for the PTA picnic on Wednesday, June 4th! Mark your calendars, and help out by signing up here to volunteer.
Come to the end-of-year PTA meeting to vote on the new board!
The Nominating Committee is pleased to present the PTA board slate for the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you to committee members Taniesha Woods, Robin Dobbs, and Emily Lincoln for this important work!
Please attend the in-person PTA meeting next Tuesday at 7 pm to vote for these officers. We need 15 voting members to confirm. We will have a brief year review, conduct the elections, and then have dessert. Children are welcome and will have a chance to play on the playground.
New Board
President: Erika Melcher
Treasurer: Shawn Eum
Secretary: Anne Tallent
VP Membership: Ashley Tierno
VP Fundraising: Danielle Snowflack
VP Programs: unfilled
VP Communications: Annabelle Smith
Delegate 1: Desiree Bayonet
Delegate 2: unfilled
Spiritwear: unfilled
Sunshine: unfilled
Room Parent Coordinator: Andrea Noda
After-school Coordinator: Edie Espinoza
If you wish to fill one of these vacant positions, please email nominations@brespta.org.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
Let’s make sure the beloved BRES teachers and staff feel our deep gratitude during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 5th to May 9th)!
Here’s how you and your child can help:
Please volunteer to support a special breakfast and lunch! Sign up here to help with set up on Monday and Thursday and to bring in items.
Your child will be able to write Fan Mail to cherished teachers or staff members.
Each student will receive a printed copy to bring home to complete for Tuesday, May 6th. Feel free to print additional forms if needed. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18lTWLir77DobxjE37_CagLBmysSyHAzn/view?usp=drivesdk
Spanish Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-wW23lqnofUHrkNHWx3g4yhBY6tlugD-/view?usp=drivesdk
Students can drop Fan Mail in the blue mailbox near the Media Center Steps for distribution.Check out the full calendar of events above.
Culture and Heritage Night is Coming!
Hello, BRES Families! We are eager to celebrate our diversity at our Culture & Heritage Night, which will take place on Wednesday, April 30th from 6 to 8 pm. The first hour will be in the APR with the displays, and around 7:15, we will move to the gym for space for all to enjoy any cultural performances.
If you have not had the chance to let us know about your display, please take a moment to fill out our google form. ALL ARE WELCOME! If you don't have a chance to RSVP, we will make room for you; please attend with a display or come to enjoy what everyone worked so hard on. Feel free to arrive at 5:30 pm if you are exhibiting your culture & heritage.
English: https://forms.gle/LdHjcaphjH5xSMkw7
Spanish: https://forms.gle/GcGKdPSvUMHwKmiBA
Lastly, we will have a food truck in attendance. I know many families will have delicious samples, so the Rice Around the World food truck discussed creating a partial portion/small bowl for those who want a little more for dinner.
We thank you and look forward to seeing you at this exciting event for our school community!