Pacific Ridge Principal's Update

• Wednesdays ~ Early Release @ 1:30 PM
• Monday, December 16th-20th ~ Winter Dress-up Spirit Days *see flyer below
• Tuesday, December 17th ~ 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Concerts *see info. below
• Monday, December 23rd-Friday, January 3rd ~ Winter Break - No School
• Monday, January 6th ~ School Resumes

• Our Pacific Ridge Elementary calendar is also on our website and LINKED HERE. Upcoming events will be posted on this calendar.

• Our School District Calendar is posted to our school website and LINKED HERE for quick reference.

Thank You for Supporting Our Food Drive!

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing families for your generous food donations to this year’s food drive! Your kindness is helping make a difference in our community.

We’d also like to extend our gratitude to:

Our wonderful food drive volunteers for their time and dedication.

The 5th Grade Student Council for loading up all the donations with care.

To celebrate our community’s generosity, Frosty Anna will be visiting classrooms this Friday to deliver candy canes as a token of appreciation.

Thank you for showing that when we come together, we can make a real impact. We’re so proud to be part of such a caring school community!

2nd Grade:

• The second grade will perform a set of songs inspired by the opening song, “Celebration Song.” STEAM students will display artwork. PE teachers are helping with the sound system and providing jump ropes. Librarians are helping with supervision for the final rehearsals.

3rd Grade:

• Third-grade showcase will feature a musical called “My Marvelous Magical Sleigh.” STEAM created the video narration. PE teachers are running the sound system and helping with supervision. Librarians are helping with supervision for the final rehearsals.

All specials are involved in some way. That’s why it’s called a “showcase.”

Tuesday, December 17

• 5:30 PM Second-grade students arrive at their classrooms
• 5:40 Teachers escort students to the gym.
• 5:45 2nd Grade performance begins.
• 6:30 Third-grade students arrive at their classrooms.
• 6:40 Teachers escort students to the gym.
• 6:45 3rd grade performance begins.

Why are second and third grades performing in December this year?

• The short answer is that each student, over the course of their K-5 education at PRES, will be able to perform a larger variety of music at various times of the year.
• If you would like more details click here. Or you can email our music teacher, Mr. Taylor at dtaylor@seasidek12.org for more information.

Please check out our school website's information on emergency planning for the school district. It has good information about how the district responds to emergencies, and how we will communicate with parents. In addition, the information will remind you to be sure to bring your ID when you come to pick up your child after a school emergency. And, only those people who are registered in Parent Square as authorized pickup people will be allowed to pick up students.

• CLICK HERE to learn MORE about our Safety Practices & Procedures

Oregon Immunization Exclusion Day is coming up after winter break on February 19, 2025. This means that any student that is not up to date with the required vaccines or exemptions will be excluded from school per Oregon law. The upcoming break is an excellent opportunity for families who are behind on required school vaccinations to get their records completed. Please bring all updated records to your child's school office.

If you are wondering where to go for vaccines, please consider the options below:

-Clatsop County Public Health has appointments available and families are welcome to contact the front office at 503-325-8500 to schedule appointments for their children & siblings! They are available even if you do not have insurance.

-Local pharmacies (contact directly to inquire of what they are offering & age restrictions).

-Always available are the child’s own Primary Care Clinics (contact each directly to discuss options & establish care if a new patient)

-CMH Pediatrics-503-325-7337 (PEDS)

-Providence Medical Clinics ( Seaside, Warrenton & Cannon Beach locations)

-Coastal Family Health Center 503-325-8315

If you would like more information about vaccine exemptions, please click here.

If you would like more information about what vaccines are required, please click here.

Please reach out to Nurse Dani for any questions or concerns. Email: dnelson@seasidek12.org, phone: 503-738-5589.

Thank you!

Please remember that all medications MUST be transported to and from school by a parent or guardian only. DO NOT SEND ANY MEDICATIONS TO SCHOOL WITH YOUR STUDENT. THIS INCLUDES COUGH DROPS. Medication administration in schools is heavily regulated by Oregon law. Schools are only allowed to dispense medications that are medically necessary to keep a student in school. If possible, please save the cough drops for home use and consider other ways to alleviate coughs at school. Sips of water or a small amount of honey work well in place of cough drops in a school setting. For more details about our medication requirements, please click here.

It is also that time of year when we are seeing many students contracting respiratory and other illnesses. Please remember to keep ill students home. Please click here for English guidelines and here for Spanish guidelines on when to keep your student out of school and when they may safely return. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Dani or your primary care provider for further guidance.

Thank you all for partnering with us as we work together to keep our schools healthy and safe!

Safety is our top priority! This week, we will be conducting **bus evacuation drills** to ensure all students know how to exit a school bus quickly and safely in case of an emergency.

Our school relies on 9 buses to transport students to and from school every day, and these drills are a vital part of ensuring the safety of all riders.

Students will practice:

• Safe exiting procedures.
• Following instructions from the driver.
• Staying calm and helping others.

These drills are an important part of our school’s commitment to safety.

Due to student & staff sensitivities/allergies related to fragrances, we are a fragrance free school.

Please help us keep our school safe for all of our puffins by not using cologne or perfume on your child and refrain from wearing it when you volunteer.

Thank you!

Birthdays are celebrated collectively in the classroom ONE time per month to honor all the birthdays of the month.

Please contact your child's teacher if you wish to contribute a healthy snack to the class monthly celebration. Healthy snacks are preferred over cupcakes or other sugary snacks.

• Frozen Fruit Bars

• Snack mixes of cereal and dried fruit

• Raisins and other dried fruit

• Crackers or healthier cookies

• Pretzels

*** All food items shared with our school must be store bought. We cannot accept homemade food items. Thank you for understanding!***

BIRTHDAY PARTIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL:

If you wish to pass out birthday party invitations at school, we ask that all students in your child’s class be included.

We love parent volunteers in our school! Typically, teachers organize parent volunteers for their own classrooms. Teachers depend on parent volunteers to assist with reading and math instruction as well as with other special projects and activities.

If you have an hour a week you could regularly give to your child’s classroom, the teacher would really appreciate the help. We know our parent volunteers are very important to the success of our overall program.

***All volunteers must have current background checks on file with our office. CLICK HERE for more information on how to become a volunteer. Background checks generally are good for 3 years. If you are unsure if you have a current background check on file, please email Debbie at dhillman@seasidek12.org.

Volunteer Code of Conduct:

To volunteer in the Seaside School District, applicants must complete a background screening and agree to the following Volunteer Code of Conduct:

1. I will sign in at the school office upon arrival.

2. I will wear/show volunteer identification whenever I am volunteering in a school.

3. I will follow the directions of the building principals, teachers, and other appropriate staff; I will ask for clarification if I have questions about school/district policy or rules.

4. I understand that volunteers are role models for students and I will conduct myself in a professional, respectful manner at all times.

5. I understand that when I volunteer my full attention is needed; I will not bring non-student children with me when I volunteer.

6. I will be a good listener and will encourage students with positive words and comments. I understand that it is not a volunteer’s job to discipline students and will inform school staff immediately if discipline issues arise.

7. I will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have in regard to student welfare and/or safety.

8. I will use only adult bathroom facilities.

9. I understand that Seaside School District has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion of all students. I will uphold district policies and values while volunteering. I will not share my personal or political views with students while volunteering.

10. I will be dependable and on time; I will communicate with the school/teacher if I am unable to volunteer on my regular day/time.

11. I will not possess or use tobacco/nicotine products, or be under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs on school property or during school events off campus.

12. I understand that while volunteering I may learn private or sensitive information about students, families, or staff. I will keep information about students and/or staff confidential, except to carry out my volunteer duties or as outlined in this code of conduct.

13. I will protect myself, and students, by always working within view of a school staff member.

14. I will refrain from touching or hugging students, even if the student is the one who initiates the physical contact.

15. I will silence my cell phone and refrain from use of my cell phone when volunteering.

16. I will notify the School District Office immediately if I am arrested for a misdemeanor or felony sex, drug, assault or weapon related offense.

Pacific Ridge Families:

When children are hungry, they aren't able to focus on the job of learning. The Food4Kids Seaside Program is available to help! This program is designed for children who attend Pacific Ridge Elementary School and may not have enough food on the weekends. The volunteers at Food4Kids provide a backpack or bag filled with food on the last school day before each weekend. Students will bring this food home from school on Fridays.

Questions if you would like to sign up please contact: Leticia Campos Sepulveda at lcampos@seasidek12.org

• Breakfast & Lunch Menu Options

All students at Pacific Ridge can eat breakfast & lunch for free.

Our office is open 7:30 AM-4:00 PM daily.

Email: jwozniak@seasidek12.org
Website: https://pre.seaside.k12.or.us/
Location: 2000 Spruce Drive, Seaside, OR, USA
Phone: 503-738-5161
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pacific-Ridge-Elementary-School-104961557933403

The Seaside School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, veteran/military status, or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.

The links below allow you to locate Seaside School District’s complete nondiscrimination policy and complaint procedure. If you would like to report information about conduct that may constitute Title IX sex discrimination, you may file a complaint by following the procedure below. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Jenny Risner, Coordinator of Civil Rights, Title IX, Section 504, & ADA, at 503-971-320-3268 or email jrisner@seasidek12.org

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment Complaint Procedure