Dear Slate Ridge Families,

We’re officially in October, and there are some exciting events coming up! First, mark your calendars for our Book Fair, running from October 14–17. It’s a great opportunity to nurture your child’s love for reading.

We also have our first round of Parent-Teacher Conferences starting on October 17, with the second round on October 24. These meetings are an excellent time to connect with your child's teacher and discuss progress.

Lastly, we’re thrilled to announce our Trunk or Treat event on October 29 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. We look forward to seeing everyone there for some family fun!

Please check the details below for more information on these upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support!

Warm regards,

Dr. Parlar

abdulkadir.parlar@reyn.org

• October 11-Classroom teachers will begin sending weekly updates to the parents through DOJO!

• October 14-17: Book Fair

• October 17: Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:15PM-7:15PM

• October 21: NO School

• October 24: Parent Teacher Conferences, 4:15PM-7:15PM

• October 24: Picture Retakes

• October 29: Trunk or Treat, 5PM-6:30PM

• November 1: RISE Assembly

We are excited to share that we have several field trips tentatively planned for this school year! These experiences will provide valuable learning opportunities outside the classroom. As we get closer to each trip, your student's teacher will send home permission slips with all the details. If you're interested in chaperoning, we would love your help! Please note that all volunteers must complete a background check per district policy. For more information, visit our website, and stay tuned for updates. We look forward to these special events with your students!

Kindergarten: Slate Run Living Historical Farm, April 11, 2025

1st Grade: Franklin Park Conservatory, late April

2nd Grade: Franklin Park Conservatory, May 16, 2025

3rd Grade: Lynd's Fruit Farm, October 9, 2024 and Reynoldsburg Historical Museum Tour, May 7, 2024

4th Grade: Kelton House, February 27, 2025

5th Grade: COSI, November 7, 2024.

Starting Friday, October 11, all teachers will be sharing a weekly update through Dojo to keep you informed about what is being covered in the classroom, as well as a preview of the following week's topics. This communication will ensure you stay updated on your child’s learning and classroom activities. If you ever need additional support or classwork, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. Please note that Chromebooks will not be sent home, and if work is not completed, students will not be penalized or given extra assignments. Please make sure you are connected with your student's teacher through DOJO! We appreciate your support as we work together to create a positive learning experience for all students.

Our Positive Office Referral winners have earned their prizes and recognition by exemplifying the RISE expectations—showing responsibility, integrity, self-control, and engagement.

Slate Ridge Elementary was honored to have Mr. Sanders, our Assistant Superintendent visit our ambassadors' meeting! He shared valuable insights on the importance of leadership and the characteristics that make a strong leader. Our student ambassadors were truly inspired by his words and are ready to continue growing as the future leaders of our school community. Clark, Jaden and Malakhi took the lead our meeting and they did amazing job! I am proud of them.

UNDERSTANDING THE THIRD GRADE READING GUARANTEE!

If you are the parent of a child who has trouble learning to read, you need to know about Ohio’s Third Grade Reading Guarantee.

The guarantee says that your child’s school has to determine how well he or she is reading at the beginning of each school year from kindergarten through grade 3. If your son or daughter is not reading as well as expected, the school must create a plan to help your child improve.

You will be involved in creating this plan. The plan will describe the help your child will receive to get him or her reading on grade level. If your child still is not reading as expected by the end of third grade, the school must keep your child in third grade when the next school year begins. There may be some exceptions:

• If your child is learning to speak English;

• If your child is on an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and the IEP says he or she cannot repeat grade 3 because of reading;

• If your child has received reading help for at least two years and has repeated a grade before;

• If your child shows on certain tests, other than a state reading test, that he or she is reading on grade level.

To find out if your child qualifies for any of these exceptions, talk to his or her teacher.

Your child will have many chances to show his or her reading is improving. It’s important that you keep in touch with your child’s teacher so you know where things stand.

To help you know what to expect, click here, or go to education.ohio.gov and type third grade reading guarantee in the search box. You will find Parent Roadmaps to the Third Grade Reading Guarantee that you can refer to whenever you have questions.

Mr. Kline attended a professional development with Lego Education this past week. He learned about how to integrate more coding and play opportunities in the classroom for our youngest learners (Kindergarten).

The Innovation program officially has our class pet! We welcomed a leopard gecko into the Slate Ridge family!

Mr. Kline, Innovation Coordinator

schyler.kline@reyn.org

AM Arrival 9:10-9:20am - Enter from Taylor Rd., pull through the car rider loop, and drop students along the sidewalk in the pickup/drop zone. Exit through the neighborhood. Students will enter the building through the back gym entrance. Students arriving after 9:20am will be marked tardy and must be signed in by a parent/guardian at the front office.

Our Positive Behavioral Interventions & Support (PBIS) program plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and safe environment for our students. We emphasize consistent language between staff and families to help our students grow. This October, our focus is on integrity, with weekly themes including honesty, trustworthiness, and dependability. Students practice these traits with the support of their peers, teachers, our School Counselor, and Social Worker. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please reach out to your student's teacher.

Did you know that every night in the U.S., an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets? Did you know that socks are the least donated items to shelters? For those reasons, Slate Ridge is collecting socks for Socktober! If you would like to help, please send in new socks (any size or color) with your students during the month of October. Our goal is to collect 400 pairs of socks! If we reach our goal, we will have a crazy sock day and dance party in classrooms at the end of the month. Please help us reach our goal!

We’re always looking for families who would like to help with the PTO!

*We are in need of drinks and candy or chips for the October 11th treat cart! Please sign up below.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050549AFA62DA5FC1-50904151-sres

*Book Fair will run October 14-17th. If you are interested in volunteering you must be fingerprinted. Please fill out the application and make a time to visit the Welcome Center! Thank you so much!

https://www.reyn.org/Volunteer1.aspx?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1ubTC4BlHIF-mR2b5klui26ZmnatjfABoFz2GhTzv_4jrKkd1EuAwduzk_aem_DqzhHpQ8990mfRgfgJDVZQ