I hope you had a wonderful and restful fall break with your family! The early fall weather has been beautiful, and I trust it brought some much-needed relaxation and quality time.

Thank you for your amazing participation at parent/teacher conferences! We had almost perfect participation this year. We appreciate the many positive comments that were shared and the fabulous partnership of our families.

This Friday has been set aside as a special spirit day. Students may wear their hats to school on this day.

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.

We are looking forward to our Trunk or Treat event on October 11th! It’s sure to be a fun and festive time for our students and families.

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.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we strive for excellence!

Sincerely,

Dr. Jorgensen

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 hope you all enjoyed your fall break! This week we will celebrate with the annual Falcon Ridge Trunk or Treat. It will take place on Friday, October 11 at 6:00pm. There are only 2 trunk spots left open. If you would like to decorate one and haven’t signed up please reach out to us at pto.frc@gmail.com We are also still looking for a few treat or trinket donations for the trunks to hand out. Those may be brought to the office.

Mark your calendars for Falcon Ridge Family Farmstead night on October 21st. Flyers should have gone home before the break, or will go home this week. Stay tuned for more information next week.

Upcoming events:
10/11 Trunk or Treat
10/21 Farmstead night/Kiss the Pig
11/14 Rollerdome Skate Night

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: 96.28%

K - 95.83%
1st - 95.40%
2nd - 94.82%
3rd - 98.85%
4th - 96.96%
5th -94.44%
6th - 95.95%
7th - 98.95%
8th - 95.95%

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10/8 - School Board Meeting @ 6:30pm

10/9 - STEM Club @ 3-4:30pm

10/9 - Cross Country Meet at Melba @ 5:00pm

10/10 - PTO Meeting @ 6:00pm

10/11 - PTO Trunk or Treat @ 6:00pm

10/21 - Falcon Ridge Night at The Farmstead

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

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

10/25 - Elementary students October birthday celebrations

Email: cjorgensen@falconridgecharter.org
Twitter: @coach_jorgensen