We are getting in a groove, as the year is under way and our diagnostic assessments are completed staff and students are getting in the groove of the year. Last week our facilities department installed our Gaga Pit, this was something we were granted from Fit For Kids at Lincoln and I am glad we were able to bring it over. Recess is a great time for kids to play Gaga, if you do not know what it is, ask your son or daughter about it. Our PE teachers also gave a brief lesson Tuesday and followed it up with more in depth practice and instruction during PE class Thursday. The Gaga pit is a fun addition to our playground options. We also have a few dogs that visit Fox Ridge. These dogs have gone through training and are here to support students and staff. This is an excellent frequent support organized by Patty Griffith and Laura Hill, our student support interventionist and para. Finally, classes have been working hard to build class room routines and many are reaching the goal of 10 PAWS. 5th grade opted to have a read-in and fort making this week. Keep up the great work!
This week we had two of our mandated safety drills, Tuesday we had our fire drill. All students and staff were able to exit Fox Ridge safely and timely. This afternoon, we had our enhanced lockdown drill with the St. Charles Police Department. Classes remain in their rooms, and spread out and are directed to follow directions of their teacher. The district is rolling out a new response system, ALICE training which teachers took part in last year, there will be more information coming soon. Next week we will do our final severe weather drill for the fall. We appreciate the support in these practice drills.
