Butterfly Ridge Elementary School

08/30/2026

🏆 THE FALL ATTENDANCE CUP STARTS TOMORROW! 🏆

It’s time for our BRES classrooms to compete!

Throughout September, our Kindergarten through 5th grade classrooms will compete against the other classes in their grade level to see who can have the strongest attendance each week.

Weekly winners will earn:

🏆 Attendance Cup recognition
🎉 Extra recess
⭐ A VIP invitation to our Spring Pie Assembly, where students will get the chance to pie BRES staff members in the face! 🥧😂

Strong attendance means more time learning, more time building relationships, and more opportunities for our students to succeed.

So get some rest tonight, BRES. The first week of the Fall Attendance Cup begins tomorrow!

Every day matters. Every student matters. Every class is part of the team.

Together, we Strive for 95! 💚💛

08/30/2026

💚💛 This Week’s BRES Community Newsletter Is Here!

Take a few minutes this weekend to catch up on what’s happening at Butterfly Ridge!

This week’s newsletter includes:
🏆 Our Fall Attendance Cup
🌈 Pre-K Color Days
🏃‍♀️ Girls on the Run
🏪 Our NEW BRES Family Business Directory
🚗 Important dismissal reminders
📅 Upcoming dates and community opportunities

Stay connected and stay informed here:

BRES Community Newsletter

08/28/2026

Another week is successfully in the books at BRES! Our students are working
exceptionally hard on re-establishing their daily routines, following school rules,
and staying focused on learning. To help them excel at school, we encourage
parents to keep supporting those same routines at home. Enjoy some rest and
fun activities over the weekend, and let’s reset for another great week ahead.

08/27/2026

💚 Help Us Keep Girls on the Run Going at BRES! 💜

Girls on the Run has been a tremendously successful program for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls, and we want to make sure it continues at Butterfly Ridge!

We have staff members willing to support the program, but we would also love to bring more BRES parents, guardians, and family members into the coaching team.

There are lots of ways to help. You can serve as a coach, support alongside other coaches, learn the program with the possibility of leading in the future, or commit to just the fall or spring season if both seasons are too much.

You do not have to be a runner. Girls on the Run provides training, curriculum, and support for volunteer coaches.

Learn more here:
https://www.gotrmidmd.org/volunteer

Interested or want to learn more? Please contact Kevin Weis at [email protected]. We can help walk you through the process and find a role that works for you.

We would hate to see such a positive program disappear from our school. Help us keep Girls on the Run strong at Butterfly Ridge! 💚💛

08/26/2026

🥕🍅 The Veggie Van is back at Butterfly Ridge tomorrow morning!

Stop by Wednesday, August 26 from 8:15–9:15 AM to shop for fresh fruits, vegetables, eggs, honey, and more right here at BRES.

💳 Cash, credit/debit cards, SNAP EBT, and tap payments accepted
🛍️ Bring your own shopping bag
📍 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School

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🥕🍅 ¡El Veggie Van regresa mañana por la mañana a Butterfly Ridge!

Visítenos el miércoles 26 de agosto de 8:15–9:15 AM para comprar frutas, verduras, huevos, miel y mucho más aquí mismo en BRES.

💳 Se acepta efectivo, tarjetas de crédito/débito, SNAP EBT y pagos sin contacto
🛍️ Traigan sus propias bolsas
📍 Butterfly Ridge Elementary School

08/26/2026

Calling all 4th and 5th graders! Are you ready to make some noise and create something
amazing? Yesterday the Elementary Instrumental Music Team came to BRES to put on a show,
and now they want to know if your students would like to make music of their own.This is their
chance to participate in this year's music program and discover which instrument helps them build their
confidence, creativity, and discipline.
Sign up today, we promise it will be note-worthy 😏:
https://fcps-md.formstack.com/forms/elementary_instrumental_music

08/26/2026

💪 Workout Wednesday at BRES!

At Butterfly Ridge, we strongly believe in the connection between health, wellness, and academic success. When students and staff feel good physically and mentally, they are better prepared to learn, grow, and succeed.

One way we celebrate that connection is through Workout Wednesday! Every Wednesday, BRES staff will dress a little more casually and show our support for healthy habits, movement, and overall wellness.

So if you notice our staff in athletic wear on Wednesdays, now you know why! 💚💛

08/23/2026

Our first BRES Community Newsletter of the school year is here! 💚💛

Throughout the year, this will be one of the best places to stay up to date on everything happening at Butterfly Ridge. Please make a habit of checking the Community Newsletter each week for important dates, upcoming events, school reminders, family resources, and the latest information from BRES.

This week, please pay special attention to:

🚗 Dismissal Routines – Important reminders for car riders, walkers, and dismissal changes
🎨 Childcare & After-School Clubs – YMCA Base Camp information and Parks & Rec clubs beginning soon
💬 Message from Mr. Anderson – A welcome message to our BRES families
🙋 Volunteer Training – Complete your annual FCPS training now so you are ready for field trips and other opportunities

Stay connected and check back each week for the latest from BRES!

BRES Community Newsletter

08/19/2026

Kindergarten Ready! The team (Mrs. Spring, Mrs. Fratto, Mrs. Wilks, Mrs. Smiley) is all set and ready
to make this year the best one yet. A huge thank you to Creative Designs by V, LLC for donating their talents and making this absolutely stunning balloon arch--
Happy first day, everyone!

08/18/2026

🥕 The Veggie Van is back at BRES this Thursday!

Beginning this week, the Veggie Van will return to its original location in the back car rider parking loop at Butterfly Ridge.

📅 Every Thursday through September
⏰ 8:15–9:15 AM
📍 Back car rider parking loop

Families are welcome to drive around to the back of the school after dropping students off and shop for fresh, affordable produce right here on campus.

Check out this week’s available items in the flyer and remember to bring a reusable shopping bag!