It's hard to believe that we are starting second quarter!

We are looking forward to the Falcon Ridge family night at the Farmstead today. This has become a wonderful fall tradition at our school. See the PTO Corner for details.

As we dive deeper into the school year, please remember that struggle is a good thing—it’s a natural part of learning and growth. By pushing through challenges, our students build resilience and a strong foundation for future success. Our character focus this month is excellence, in both character and academics.

Sincerely,

Dr. Jorgensen

This year, our theme is Cowboy Up: Raising the Rigor. We are committed to holding our students to the highest standards, not only in their schoolwork and homework but also in their manners and behavior. At Falcon Ridge, we are passionate about shaping responsible, respectful, and well-rounded citizens. Together, we will ensure that every student leaves our school ready to excel in all areas of life.

As part of our continuous commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all our students, we kindly remind you of our designated student pickup protocol.

For the safety of our students, we ask that you please adhere to the following guidelines during the student pickup process:

Designated Pickup Spot: Please arrive at the designated pickup spot indicated by the school. This helps streamline the pickup process and ensures a smooth flow of traffic.

Teacher Supervision: Our teachers will be present at the pickup spot to assist with safely escorting students to your vehicles. This also allows us to verify that the student is being picked up by an authorized person.

Communication: If there are any changes to the pickup routine, such as a different authorized person picking up the student, please inform the school office in advance. This will help us avoid any confusion and ensure the safety of your child.

Patience and Courtesy: We kindly ask for your patience during the pickup process, especially during peak times. Your courtesy towards fellow parents and staff is greatly appreciated.

By adhering to these guidelines, we can collectively maintain a secure environment for all students. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your ongoing support in prioritizing the safety of our students.

We are so excited that the sports season has begun! Here is some important information regarding practices and home games:

• Elementary students and siblings must be accompanied by an adult and can come to games when doors open

• Siblings of students can not stay after school during practices due to not have staff to supervise students who are not participating

• The main doors will be unlocked at 3:30 for home game guests

We are excited and looking forward to seeing everyone at the Farmstead tonight for the Falcon Ridge family event and Kiss the Pig. I hope you remembered to send your kiddos with some change to vote for which teacher gets to kiss the pig. On last count the running was pretty close, but no clues as to who's in the lead. You'll have to anxiously wait until 6:30 tonight to see who won.

We want to thank you for your continued support.

Upcoming Events

- 10/21 Farmstead Night and Kiss the Pig

- 11/7 Monthly PTO meeting aka Parents Night Off at 6:00 (all parents invited)

- 11/14 Rollerdome Skate night 6:00-8:00

- 12/2-12/20 Teacher Wish Tree

Why is this important? Classroom instruction and learning happen when students are present. Also, Falcon Ridge receives funding based on average daily attendance. Thank you for your support!

YTD: 96.40%

K - 98.33%
1st - 97.24%
2nd - 99.31%
3rd - 97.93%
4th - 99.39%
5th -94.84%
6th - 96.36%
7th - 97.18%
8th - 96.36%

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April 23rd

10/21 - Falcon Ridge Night at The Farmstead

10/23 - STEM Club @ 3-4:30pm

10/24 - Girls Basketball Game at Melba @ 4:15pm

10/25 - Middle School Choir Concert @ 2:15pm

10/29 - 5th Grade Starbase Field Trip

10/29 - Girls Home Basketball Game @ 3:30pm

10/30 - Girls Home Basketball Game @ 3:30pm

Email: cjorgensen@falconridgecharter.org
Twitter: @coach_jorgensen