Mountain Ridge Middle School News
April 5th 2024
Talent Show!
SRO Corner
In the debut issue of "From the Desk of Deputy Arain" you will learn A LOT of great info about how to keep students safe when adolescent brains and technology collide.
Solar Eclipse
The solar eclipse is expected to begin on Monday 4/8 at 11:28 a.m. with the peak partial eclipse taking place at approximately 12:40 p.m.
While solar eclipses are a great learning opportunity (as they don’t happen very often), I want to highlight a couple of items that I want you to be aware of:
We are unable to provide protective eyewear for all our students to view the solar eclipse.
We may have an opportunity to go outside and view the eclipse, but only students with the proper protective eyewear will be permitted to go outside should a viewing from classes take place.
As you know, it is dangerous to look directly at the sun even during a partial or full solar eclipse. This means students should not look directly at the sun with the naked eye or with regular sunglasses. Viewing any part of the bright sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.
Please refer to this article Eclipse Safety Tips and for resources on where to buy protective eyewear:
https://science.nasa.gov/eclipses/safety/
Solar Eclipse Glasses: Where to Buy the Best, High-Quality Eyewear
Solar Eclipse Glasses
Beginning April 1, the Warby Parker store at Park Meadows is offering free solar eclipse glasses.
https://www.warbyparker.com/solar-eclipse-2024
Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure our students are safe for this solar eclipse
8th Grade Graduation- Interest Survey
We had a great success with the Glow Party dance last March thanks to some very dedicated parents. We are wondering if the momentum is there for an end of the year celebration. Please let us gage the interest level by filling out this quick survey below.
Mountain Bike Team
7th-8th graders can join the mountain bike team! The Mountain Vista High School Mountain Bike feeder program for Mountain Ridge 7th-8th graders practice as part of the Highlands Ranch Junior Cycling program. Practices run Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 from April 1 through May 22 and June 3 through July 24. Most practices start from Mountain Vista or Rock Canyon High Schools. All levels are welcome with a functioning mountain bike and helmet. Loaner bikes are available too! Racing encouraged but optional. More information and registration at www.hrjc.bike or by contacting Coach Scott at scott@hrjc.bike.
We want to hear from you
SAC Meetings
We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the library. Help strengthen our school community and make a difference at MRMS. Please reach out to our Co-Chairs Lindsey Davis: ledavis2@gmail.com or Allyson Wood: Allyson.m.wood@gmail.com with questions about SAC.