Cedar Ridge Primary
Family Update--January 19, 2024
Dear Cedar Ridge Primary Families,
I hope this message finds you well and filled with the warmth of cherished moments spent with loved ones over the holidays. As we usher in the new year, it brings me great joy to extend a heartfelt WELCOME BACK to each of you!
Below you will find a list of important upcoming dates, school events, and celebrations. As always, communication and collaboration play pivotal roles in the success of our school community. I encourage you, at any time, to contact our school office or your child's teacher with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of nurturing your child's academic and personal growth. Together, let's make the second half of the school year a period of discovery, learning, and shared achievements.
Here's to a fantastic continuation of the school year!
Sincerely,
Carol Furman
Principal
Upcoming Dates
January
22 Preschool Tour for Prospective New Families 9:30-10:30 AM
30 Preschool Tour for Prospective New Families 6:-00-7:00 PM
February
1 Online Preschool Registration Begins for 24-25 School Year
1 PTO Meeting 9:00 AM @ District Office
5-9 National School Counselor's Week (we will celebrate Counselor Joy this week!)
5-9 Courtwarming Dress Up Days (see below!)
14 Preschool Tour for Prospective New Families 9:30-10:30 AM
15 National School Resource Officer Day (today we will celebrate Office Jesse and Officer Morris)
18 President's Day--No School
March
4-8 National School Board Appreciation Week
4-8 National Social Worker Week
7 PTO Meeting 9:00 Am @ District Office
11-15 Spring Break--No School
26 Kindergarten Circus 5:30/6:15 PM
Kindergarten Student Device Update
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring a healthy balance between technology use and personal well-being for our students, we are introducing a new practice regarding the use of school-issued Chromebooks.
Effective January 24, 2024, the use of school-issued Chromebooks for K-6 students will be limited during nighttime hours. Specifically, these devices will be inaccessible from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily. Student devices will be coming home daily beginning January, 24th. We understand that technology is a valuable tool for learning, but we also recognize the importance of encouraging our students to disconnect and engage in other activities outside of school hours, such as spending time with family, reading, and getting adequate rest.
We believe this change will benefit our students by promoting healthier habits and reducing the potential for excessive screen time during late hours. We appreciate your support and understanding in this matter and encourage you to discuss this change with your child.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Thank you for your continued partnership in fostering a positive and productive learning environment for our students.
Preschool Registration for 24-25 is Coming Soon!
Branson Public Schools is pleased to announce spring tours of Cedar Ridge Primary Preschool!
Parents and guardians of children living within the Branson R-IV School District who are eligible for preschool during the 2024-2025 school year are invited to tour Cedar Ridge Primary.
The tours will take place at 9:30 a.m. on January 22; 6:00 p.m. on January 30; and 9:30 a.m. on February 14 at 402 Cedar Ridge Drive. During the tour, families will have an opportunity to see the school, meet teachers and administrators, and learn about the curriculum and programs.
There is no need to RSVP to attend a tour. For more information, please contact (417) 336-1887.
The Branson PTO Needs YOU!
Branson PTO Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month! Please come and see how you can support our students!
Check out the new PTO website here!
For more information about PTO meetings, or to see how you can get involved, please contact pto@branson.k12.mo.us!
Courtwarming 2024
Courtwarming Week 2024 is February 5 - 9.
Check out the districtwide Spirit Days that BHS Student Council has planned! "Now Showing..." is the theme for 2024.
The Courtwarming King and Queen will be crowned after the JV game on Friday, February 9 at Branson High School. Plan to stay and root for the home team as the Branson Pirates face the CJ Bulldogs.
Tickets to the basketball game can be purchased at the door and are $4 for adults, $2 for students, free of charge for age 60+, and free of charge for Branson High School students.
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