Kathryn West

MCPS Acting Principal , Bayard Rustin ES

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

Thank you @dixon_jeanette . You were such an important part of this school being named and instrumental in the opening. So proud of the work we have done and will continue to do for our students and community. ❤️

[Jeanette Dixon @dixon_jeanette]

Congratulations ⁦@principalBRES⁩ to Rachel DuBois founding principal of Bayard Rustin Elementary School, winner of the Edward Shirley Award. A well-deserved honor for an outstanding leader. So proud of you Rachel. You are a great woman! https://t.co/M5Tjcfrnps

[Rachel Cravath @MCTES_AP]

Let’s uplift Asian American & Pacific Islander voices through children’s lit. Use the read aloud library below to highlight #AAPI voices, joy, & experiences. Let’s create safe spaces where ALL students see themselves reflected! #MCPS #RepresentationMatters https://t.co/hIcJGjR3zI

[MindShift @MindShiftKQED]

"Building a classroom library that offers “windows, mirrors and sliding glass doors” to all children is more than a numbers game. It requires thoughtful curation of who is represented and how." https://t.co/6Gon983SnH

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

@MrsFinkMusic I 💖this so much! Beautiful voices and an AMAZINGLY talented choral director

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

With all the excitement about reopening in person school, we can’t forget that next week is Bayard Rustin Day! We celebrate this each year on Bayard’s Birthday and participate@in a day of service and week of activism!

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

BRES is coming back to Twitter!! For many months , we have had a lot of school specific information being shared with families directly ... we are happy to share that lots of changes and wonderful things are happening in our building this week! #weloveourstaff #wecandothis

[Moco BOE @mocoboe]

Board voted unanimously to edit the calendar-see the approved calendars:

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

Definitely not our typical first day vibe, but BRES rose to this challenge! Virtual hugs, smiles, laughs and pure joy when students saw familiar faces, met teachers and began connecting with one another.... Bring on day 2! #BRESrocks

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

@NKutchak Yes! We sent out an update in our 8/27 message today! MCPS allocated us a webinar liscence today that allowed us to have over 300 families. I will share slides. Meeting was recorded and will be available shortly😀

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

Our BRES Open House has begun! Nearly 300 parents have joined us. Parents, please check your email to access the link to join our webinar! We cannot wait to kick off this year with you!

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

What an amazing day! Over 400 student materials bags and Chromebooks distributed! We are looking forward to seeing 300 more families on Monday! #BRESrocks

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

@CRLach Love how much we are learning and growing since the spring! ❤️

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

Lots of powerful ideas to consider as we plan to create a safe virtual space for our students in just a couple of weeks.....

[Montgomery County MD Government @MontgomeryCoMD]

If you need food assistance, call 311 and ask for the Food Access Call Center. For more food resources, including a calendar of upcoming food distribution events, 👀 ➡https://t.co/785NAiBSXI. @MoCoFoodCouncil @MoCoDHHS @311MC311

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Tomorrow is the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment's ratification. But too many students are told a simple story about its history and women's right to vote. This timeline underscores a more complicated story of women's suffrage.
https://t.co/d2XyGmw6pa

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

@BGESprincipal Looks great!

[Learning for Justice @learnforjustice]

Next Friday, @RethinkSchools and @teachingchange are hosting a conversation about teaching and organizing for justice with the co-editors of the book, "Teaching for Black Lives." Here's how to join them.
https://t.co/R6IjBy0LrZ

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

Inspired daily by Bayard Rustin’s unwavering commitment to fighting for equality and social justice.

[Making Gay History @MakingGayHistry]

August 13, 1963. Bayard Rustin in his role as deputy director of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, explaining the route to march marshals. 📸 Everett Collection/Alamy Stock Photo #MakingGayHistory

LISTEN: https://t.co/elPO8nVSdC

[Kathryn West @principalBRES]

This speaks exactly to the work we are doing now as we build a positive, warm and welcoming classroom environment.... creating a safe space for our students and creating conditions for them to want to turn on cameras❤️