Ranger Report

September 3rd: First Day of School

September 3rd-5th: Family Connection Meetings for Preschool, Early Kindergarten, and Kindergarten Families

September 6th: First Day of Kindergarten

September 9th: Late Start Monday, School begins at 10:00

September 13th: Spirit Wear orders due

September 22nd: Elk Ridge Choir performing at Tacoma Rainiers, 1:35

October 3rd: Picture Day

This week our Elk Ridge Staff have been hard at work attending professional development and planning for the upcoming school year. It was fantastic to see so many returning and new faces at the Ice Cream Social last night!

First Day Logistics

We will allow parents to walk students in on the first day of school (or the first day of Kindergarten). After that, it is important for students to walk on their own, with their peers, or with siblings. Thank you for your understanding!

School Hours:

Tuesday-Friday- 9:00-3:25

Monday (Late Start)- 10:00-3:25

Below I have included information about arrival and dismissal. During the first few days, this is a lengthy process as we get into the swing of things. Please be patient and follow our expectations.

Thank you, Ranger Families! I am looking forward to starting the 2024-2025 school year on Tuesday!

Arrival Information

• Our drop off area is for drop off only. If you would like to wait with your child please park and then walk with them.
• If you are dropping off and need to assist your child with getting out of their car seat, please pull all the way forward.
• Please be a good neighbor! We have neighborhoods on either side of us and lots of kids walking from both Copperwynd and Heather Lane. Be mindful of students and safe during arrival and dismissal times!
• Parking is not allowed on Heather Lane.
• Please do not drop your child off unsupervised prior to 8:45. We do not have supervision in the front of the building prior to this.

Dismissal Information

• Please contact our office before 3:00pm if there are any changes to your child's end-of-day transportation plans. The end of the day is a busy time for us and we cannot ensure transportation changes after 3:00pm.
• If you are picking up your child in the car, please follow our loop. We will have one teacher designated to ask parents daily who you are picking up and they will direct you to a colored curb along our sidewalk (red, orange, green, blue, or purple). When you get to that section another teacher will help escort your child in the car.
• If you are walking home with your child via Copperwynd, please wait for them on the other side of the crosswalk. If you are walking home via Heather Lane, please wait for them at the designated area behind the bike rack. Our staging area for students in the pick up line needs to be clear for students and staff only.
• We will not be dismissing students across the parking lot to parents as it is a safety concern.
• The bus loop is for buses only. Please do not park behind the bus loop either.
• Kindergarteners-2nd Graders will be dismissed at 3:20. 3rd-5th Graders will be dismissed at 3:25.

White River School Board Policy #3245 Electronic Devices

The district acknowledges that telecommunication devices are prevalent in our culture. Therefore, while on school property or attending school-sponsored or school-related activities the students may possess personal telecommunication and/or electronic devices, including headphones, provided that such devices do not pose a threat to academic integrity, disrupt the learning environment, or violate the privacy rights of others. Students in possession of telecommunication devices and other related electronic devices must observe the following conditions:

• Electronic devices shall be put away and out of site during class time. Students shall comply with any additional rules developed by the school concerning the appropriate use of electronic devices. At Elk Ridge, all electronic devices including cell phones and smartwatches need to be put in a student’s backpack or office during the school day.

• Students who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include losing the privilege of bringing the device onto school property. In addition, an administrator may confiscate the device, which shall only be returned to the student’s parent/guardian.

• Students are responsible for the devices they bring to school. The District shall not be responsible for loss, theft, or destruction of devices brought onto school property.

• The device cannot interfere with other students' right to learn, or a student or teacher’s right to privacy and integrity.

Parents who need to contact their children during the school day need to do so by calling the school office. All devices shall remain in the student’s backpack during school hours. Any device that rings or makes noise in the classroom or that is not in a backpack will be stored in the front office, and the student may pick it up at the end of the day.

At Elk Ridge all students and staff follow The Ranger Way. This helps all of us bring our best selves and do our best learning while we are at school! You and your child can get ready for the school year by talking about the Ranger Way and what that looks like during different parts of their school day. On the first day of school, students will go on a "Ranger Hike" to review behavior expectations for different areas of the building.

The Ranger Way

• Be Safe
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible

How do I find out my child’s bus stop information?

Check out Elink! Elink is a new tool for families to access individual student transportation information. Families will input their address and student grade level to determine bus route number, bus stop location and bus stop times. The WRSD Transportation website includes log in information and other details.

For inclement weather bus routes please visit the WRSD transportation's webpage for more information.

Are you interested in Volunteering? Please click the link below to fill out your volunteer application online. Approved applications last for 2 years.

Email: cmarkey@whiteriver.wednet.edu
Website: https://elkridge.whiteriver.wednet.edu/
Location: 340 White River Park Road, Buckley, WA 98321, USA
Phone: 360-829-3354