Eagle Ridge Elementary

Dear Families,

I am excited to share that our School will be using a Mathematics and Reading program called i-Ready again this year.

All students in K-5 will take the first diagnostic between 8/19 - 9/6. It is not for a grade however it is important that the students do well and try their best.

What is i-Ready?

i-Ready is an online program that will help us determine your child’s strengths and areas for growth, personalize their learning, and monitor their progress throughout the school year. i-Ready allows us to meet your child where they are and provides us with data to inform instruction.

The i-Ready Diagnostic is an adaptive assessment that adjusts its questions based on student responses. Each item a student receives is based on their answer to the previous question. For example, a series of correct answers will result in slightly harder questions, while a series of incorrect answers will yield slightly easier ones. The purpose of this is not to give your child a score or grade but to determine how to best support their learning.

i-Ready Instruction provides students with lessons based on their individual strengths and areas for growth. These lessons are interactive and provide strategic supports to keep your child engaged as they learn.

What can families do to help?

To help prepare your child for the i-Ready Diagnostic, encourage them to:

• Get a good night’s sleep and eat a full breakfast the day of the assessment.
• Try their best on each question and try not to rush.
• Try not to worry about questions they do not know—remind them that it is expected they will get only about half of the questions correct.
• Be respectful of other students who take longer to finish.

To support your child’s learning with online lessons, you can:

· Discuss your child’s progress on their i-Ready lessons.

· Celebrate your child’s learning and growth.

· If your child’s teacher encourages them to use i-Ready lessons at home, reference these Fridge Tips to provide support.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a partner in your child’s learning! I look forward to sharing i-Ready information with you throughout the year. If you have any questions about i-Ready, please do not hesitate to contact your child's teacher or the school. You can also learn more about i-Ready by visiting i-ReadyCentral.com/FamilyCenter.

Sincerely,

Lindsey Sierra
Principal, Eagle Ridge Elementary School

Carpooling is strongly encouraged to reduce traffic. Students MUST exit and enter on the passenger side closest to the sidewalk once the parents pull up as far as traffic allows.

CAR SIGNS MUST BE USED!! Students names and grades should be posted in the car windows, Eagle Ridge will provide car signs for all car riders at the beginning of the school year. To ensure safety and expedite the flow of traffic, parents are to remain in their cars and post your car sign on your rearview mirror. Please do NOT use your cell phone while driving through our car loop, this includes texting. While crossing our car loop, do not cross in front of traffic. Crossing should ONLY take place at the designated crosswalks. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult when crossing. Student drop off and pick up is ONLY to take place in the car loop and NEVER in our parking lot.

Students who are in grades 3, 4, and 5 will exit at the west side of the school closest to the staff parking lot and wait to be picked up in the car loop. Students in grades Pre-K to 2 will exit out the front gates of the school. If students have siblings in grades K-2 or ride with a student in K-2, we have asked them to wait together in the front of the school rather than the side of the school. This will help so parents have one pick up location for all students they are picking up. Staff members will be assisting students in the car loop.

The staff parking lot will be closed once it is filled, parents are encouraged to join the car line. Students will not be allowed to cross into the parking lot without an adult.

Make sure to watch the pre-recorded video by the Coral Springs' Chief of Police, Brad McKeone. We want everyone to arrive to and from school safely.

If you would like your child to be in the before and/or aftercare program for the 2024/2025 school year, please click the link below to submit an application. We are currently on a waitlist for several grade levels.

Site directors must review each application and approve them prior to payments being made. If you made a payment but did not submit a new application for the new school year, please do so as soon as possible.

The codes will help you sign up for PTA. The codes allow you to follow PTA on Facebook and Instagram. You can use the QR codes to apply to be a Broward County Approved Volunteer!

Broward County Public Schools is introducing a new parent portal for parents to be informed about their student's progress. The new portal replaces Pinnacle, Virtual Counselor, Parent Link, and ED plan. The all-encompassing parent portal is FOCUS.

1. What do I need to create a new Parent Portal Account?

   Parent/Guardian Information

   • A valid email address currently on file with the school(s) for your student(s).
   • If you do not know the email used originally, or if it has changed, please contact your school for further direction.
   • If you have multiple students, each student must have the same email address associated with you on file.
   • Your name must be an exact match to the name on file with the school(s) for your student(s).
   • FOR BCPS STAFF ONLY: You cannot use your @browardschools.com email address. If that is the email address you have on file for your student(s), please contact your student’s school to update the email address on file to a non-BCPS email address.

   Student information

   • Student's full name
   • Student's ID number (begins with ‘06')
   • Student's date of birth

   Parent Portal Registration and Login:

   1. Register for a Focus Parent Portal Account and download the BCPS Connect App. Instructions are available in English| Español | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Português (Brasil) | РусскийTiếng
   2. Log in to the Focus Parent Portal.

   Download the BCPS Connect App:

   • Go to Google Play or Apple Store and search for the BCPS Connect App. Look for the icon that says Broward County Public Schools.
   • Login using your Parent Portal credentials.

   Need Help?

   For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit browardschools.com/focus. If you need further assistance, please contact your child's school.

Click on the link for a previously recorded Parent University on FOCUS.

https://becon.eduvision.tv/directplayer.aspx?q=8jKC5GVy42jwwY%2bBj%2fRUhw%3d%3d

Get ready for a week of fun, excitement, and community spirit with the Sunny Seekers Scavenger Hunt in Coral Springs! Gather your neighbors, form a team, and join the citywide competition to discover the hidden gems of our beautiful city. More details and the registration can be found on our website: https://www.coralsprings.gov/Events-directory/Community-Relations/Sunny-Seekers-Scavenger-Hunt

Universal Free Program Pilot Schools Meal Benefit Applications are available online at www.myschoolapps.com. Parents may contact the Food and Nutrition Services District Office Meal Benefits at 754-321-0250 for additional assistance with Meal Benefit Applications. Students and families who utilize Meal Benefits Information for District Program Access and outside District Programs will have the opportunity to complete the Income Form, with the District Disclosure Form as in prior years. In order to sustain the Universal Free Lunch Program Pilot, it is vital for parents to complete an online Meal Benefits Application at www.myschoolapps.com Click here to access the Food and Nutrition Services Website for additional information.

Modified Diets Requests for diet modification, special dietary needs or concerns must be approved by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services or Designee. A medical note from a physician or medical professional treating the child will be required annually. The submission of a dietary request does not automatically mean it is approved. For more info https://www.browardschools.com/Page/78830