School News
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Yearbooks on sale now!
Yearbooks on sale now! Pre-order ONLINE today!! Only a few will be available at the end of the year, so pre-order today! Click here for more information.
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Spring Fling! Casino Theme Night
Join us for an ADULT only event at Tara Golf & CC to support BRE! We will have an online auction starting in April! Click here for all the details!
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Enroll Now for 2024-2025 School Year - Please click here for all information needed!
All PK-5th forms must be submitted electronically. If you do not have internet access, contact the front office. If you have any questions, please contact our registrar, Julie Danke at 941-751-7012 x57011
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School Supply List for 2025-2026
Lists can be found by clicking above or under Parents & Students. 1st Day of School Supplies company offering to shop and send supplies directly to school. Click for more info.
District Top Stories
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Public Meetings for 2026-2027 Residential Attendance Zones
These meetings explained the rezoning process, outlined the criteria for establishing Residential Attendance Zones, and provided an opportunity for public input. The content presented at all meetings was the same.
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FortifyFL Training for Parents/Guardians
Each school district must make training available for parents and guardians on the use of FortifyFL and explain the potential consequences for anyone making a threat or false report.
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New East County School is Named “Lake Manatee K-8”
Learn more about the new school, including construction updates, opening plans, and how we are getting ready to learn.
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Get Focus at your fingertips! Download the MySDMC Focus App.
The MySDMC Focus App provides parents, students and staff an easy and convenient way to get real-time notifications of grades, attendance and upcoming assignments.
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Do you want to serve on the Citizens Financial Oversight Committee?
The Citizens Financial Oversight Committee ensures proper fiscal stewardship of the voter approved 1-mill ad valorem tax, as provided by Florida Statutes. Members cannot be employees of the district or have a conflict of interest with the committee’s work or charter.
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A School Grade for 2023-2024
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1st School of Innovationin Manatee County
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100% Project Based Learning (PBL) School
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K-3 Dual LanguageEnglish/Spanish Classes
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65% School Choice/Hardship Students
Upcoming Events
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Saturday
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9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Teacher & Paraprofessional Job Fair
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May 5, 2025
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May 6, 2025
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May 7, 2025
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May 8, 2025
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May 9, 2025
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May 15, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM SAC / PTO Meetings
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May 26, 2025
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May 27, 2025
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May 28, 2025
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May 29, 2025
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May 30, 2025
District Hot Topics & Compliance
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Proposed Academic Calendar for 2026-2027
During their workshop on April 8, 2025, the School Board discussed the proposed Academic Calendar options for the 2026-2027 school year.
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Guidelines for “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”
Parents must notify the school in advance for their child to receive an excused absence. Due to student testing, SDMC employees cannot participate.
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Security Screening at Schools Video
Beginning on August 12, 2024, students and visitors at all high school and random middle school campuses will be screened using a high-tech security scanner system.
Welcome to Braden River Elementary
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Mary Oliva, Principal
Tina Stancil, Assistant Principal
Mission Statement
Our mission is to engage our school community with innovative ways of learning to best prepare for an ever-changing world. By promoting leadership, collaboration and inquiry, we will foster and strengthen Life Skills and Project-Based Learning opportunities.
Vision Statement
Sparking Innovative Leaders and Thinkers!