Dear Council Rock Families,

Welcome to the first official communication of the 2024-25 school year! We hope that you have been enjoying summer and are excited to come back in just a few weeks!

Please see this issue for important information about:

• Placement Information
• General Supply Lists - K, 1st, and 2nd
• Popsicles with the Principals - Invitation
• Open House/Meet the Teacher - Dates/Times
• Transportation News - Bus Information and Pass Changes
• PTSA Welcome and Information
• Cafeteria News - Setting up a Lunch Account and Free/Reduced Lunch Application

See you very soon,

Mr. Tappon and Mrs. Shaffer

Please know that we do everything we can to make fair and balanced class lists and do our best to accommodate requests. We ask that you only contact the Main Office if there is a major issue with your child's class placement.

Thanks so much!

PLEASE NOTE: Teachers may have asked for additional items in their welcome letter.

This year, we are organizing by grade level and hoping to have name tags for students with their teacher's name so students can meet their future classmates.

The times are as follows:

Kindergarten - 1 pm

1st Grade - 2 pm

2nd Grade - 3 pm

Hope to see you there!

Kindergarten - 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

1st Grade - 1:15 pm - 1:45 pm

2nd Grade - 2 pm - 2:30 pm

Buses will also be available to take rides on from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

We hope to see you there as we get the year started!

Transportation Department plans to send out bussing information to families after 8/22 via Parent Square and through the US Mail. Please be on the lookout for this information and communicate directly with Transportation Department (242-5200 X5806) if there are any problems with the information that they send you.

DAILY BUS PASSES AT K-5 WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED. 

BCSD will no longer accept requests to ride a bus other than the one assigned. Requests to change afternoon ridership will only be approved for EMERGENCY SITUATIONS ONLY. Requests must be submitted, in writing, to the Transportation Department at bcsd_transportation@bcsd.org, BEFORE NOON, and must be acknowledged and approved by the Director of Student Operations, or his designee

Reason for the change: Ensuring the safe transportation of our students requires that each and every schedule change request to be approved, and then communicated to students, teachers, clerical staff, transportation staff, and bus drivers. 

Our prior bus pass approval system required a complicated system of checks and balances, that were time sensitive, and difficult to maintain. Any potential breakdown in the system could result in a child being placed on the wrong bus and transported to the wrong location. 

PTSA September Event Dates

9/3: Food Truck Rodeo

9/4-9/13: Backpack & School Supply Drive

9/14: Brighton Believes 5k

9/20: Square One Art Night

See the attached flyer for details on the 2024-2025 PTSA events.

Welcome from the PTSA at Council Rock Primary School!

The PTSA brings families and the wider school community together by sponsoring and coordinating events and activities throughout the year. Check out the attached flyer to learn more about our mission, how to get involved, and more!

Connect with Us and Other Families on Facebook

Join your child’s “Class Page” on Facebook for event reminders, to ask questions, and to connect with other families.

• Kindergarten: “Brighton Class of 2037”

• First Grade: “Brighton Class of 2036”

• Second Grade: “Brighton, NY Class of 2035”

PTSA Calendar Sales

The Brighton PTSA school calendar is a great way to stay up-to-date on all Council Rock Primary School and district events. Calendars are $12, with proceeds going to various PTSA initiatives. See the attached flyer for more information on how to purchase one.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in getting more involved with the PTSA, fill out the volunteer form to indicate your interests and preferences, or email crpsptsa@gmail.com.

CRPS PTSA Building Chairs,

Danielle Andolina-Coleman, Meghan Gianforti, Cait Gorges, and Tara Josefiak

· Visit the district website: www.bcsd.org

· Hover or click on “Departments” > food service

· Find the icon labeled “My School Bucks” and click it:

· Click sign up for free (download the app if on a mobile device):

· Follow on screen prompts. 

You will need your Student ID number which can be found on Parent Portal. 

Contact the school with any questions. (585)242-5170

https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/schools/1471541533836/mealapps/2024-25_Free_and_Reduced_Application.pdfF

The Brighton Believers Awards are presented to people who exemplify the five character traits highlighted in the motto, “Brighton Believes."

Criteria

• Nominees must live or work in the town of Brighton.
• Nominees must demonstrate the character traits of Brighton Believes in their work, school, community involvement, public service, extracurricular participation, etc.
• Anyone may submit a nomination.
• There is no deadline this year, as we’d like to nominations to come in throughout the 2021-22 school year.

Process

To complete a nomination, please fill out this form. You need not be limited by the lines in the form. You can submit your nomination by mail or in person to Brighton Believes Council, 2035 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618; or e-mail to Betsy_Balling@bcsd.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Betsy Paddock at (585) 242-5100 ext. 3501.

Email: matt_tappon@bcsd.rog
Website: bcsd.org
Location: 600 Grosvenor Road, Rochester, NY, USA
Phone: 585-242-5170