ROCKY RIDGE NEWS

PTA MOVIE NIGHT (Details below.): TONIGHT

LATE ARRIVAL (10:15am): Monday, Sept.23rd

NO SCHOOL (Teacher Learning Day): Friday, Sept. 27th

LATE ARRIVAL (10:15am): Monday, Sept.30th

LATE ARRIVAL (10:15am): Monday, Oct. 7th & 14th

NO SCHOOL (Teacher Training): Friday, Oct. 18th

EARLY DISMISSAL / ELEM. CONF. WEEK: Oct. 23-25th

Conferences are a critical part of your child's education. This is purposeful time set aside to discuss how we can best partner with you as we celebrate successes, talk about struggles, and brainstorm strategies. Your student's education and bright future involve all of us working collaboratively.

Conference Timeline

• Monday, Sept. 23rd: Conference Letters sent home. This letter will be used to assist your teacher with scheduling. Please return these completed letters promptly.
• Monday, Oct. 7th: Conference forms with scheduled times sent home.
• Oct. 21-25th: Conference Week. Dismissal is at 12pm.

>>> Picture Day: Tuesday, 10/15/2024 <<<

Retake Day: Tuesday, 11/26/2024

Information...

• Flyers and envelopes will be sent home one week prior to picture day.
• Online orders will open 2 weeks prior to picture day.
• If your student is absent on Picture Day, their picture WILL BE taken on Tuesday, 11/26/2024. They will not be able to have retakes. If you miss both picture days, have no fear! We will be offering Spring Pictures!
• Unfortunately, we are unable give families scheduled times for pictures due to a fluctuating schedule.

Fresh produce, dairy, meat and so much more!

Who: Anyone is welcome to receive food once a week, during their hours of operation.

What: Grocery Assistance

When: Every Saturday, 9:30am-12pm

Where: 25713 70th Ave. E.

Note: Check-in is located in the main auditorium building.

FOOD - MUSIC - CRAFTS - STUDENT PERFORMANCES - COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Questions? Contact: dalexander@bethelsd.org

>>>Become a PTA member today for ONLY $15 by clicking HERE! <<<

A note from our PTA...

We are trying to reach our goal of achieving 100% active membership from our RRE staff AND families! With 100%, we are eligible for certain grants and awards that directly have a positive impact on our school.

For the month of September, we want to challenge each GRADE/CLASS to see who can get the most families signed up as active PTA members! Membership can be completed on the flyers being sent home or online at: https://rockyridgepta.givebacks.com/store/items/1046965 . Paper memberships should be placed with cash/check in an envelope and turned into the office.

Winning Grade: A $25 Amazon gift card will go to each teacher of the grade-level team that has ALL TEACHERS SIGN UP! If there is a tie... the first grade level to complete the tasks will win!

Winning Class: The class with the most memberships will win a Class Favorite Candy Party!

Can you only sign up during this competition? No! You can sign up ANYTIME! Memberships are valid from the day of purchase to June 30th of the current school year.

Note: Signing up before October 31st helps us qualify for grants & awards that positively impact our school!

>>>Become a PTA member today for ONLY $15 by clicking HERE! <<<

*** To purchase 2024/2025 Ridge Wear: CLICK HERE! ***

The purpose of this preview is to allow all parents and guardians to learn about and review the curriculum which will be given to students as part of the HIV/AIDS Prevention education later this year. This preview is required of the District as part of the AIDS Omnibus Act.

Note: Attending a parent preview is required in order to opt your student(s) out of the curriculum. You only need to attend if you would like to view the curriculum for yourself or if you are interested in opting your student(s) out of the curriculum. This needs to be completed every school year.

For more information about opting out of the HIV/AIDS Curriculum: CLICK HERE

Comprehensive Sexual Health curriculum can be opted out of by filling out THIS FORM. This form must also be completed on a yearly basis.

Bethel is proud to partner with Right at School to provide before and after-care options for your family at all schools in our district. Please visit www.rightatschool.com for further information, including registration and safety protocols!

ALL Bethel School District families must complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application (CNEEB) this year. Completing this form also ensures that your student’s school will continue to receive the full amount of federal and state funding available.

By submitting this application, households may qualify for:

• Summer 2025 EBT benefits

• Reduced fees for other programs and activities

• You must check YES! Please share my child’s income eligibility for each program you wish to receive discounts for:

  • ASB Fees (ASB Cards, events & athletic entrance fees)
  • Course Fees (AP tests, credit retrieval and instrument rental)
  • Athletics fees
  • iPad Coverage
• If a household’s income places students in the free or reduced-price meal eligibility category, fees will be adjusted accordingly in the district on-line payment system. NOTE: The application must be completed 2-4 days BEFORE paying for your fees to give the systems time to make appropriate pricing adjustments.

Make sure to complete the Child Nutrition Eligibility and Education Benefit Application TODAY at: https://emealapps.bethelsd.org/

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Bethel School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance / Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Title IX Coordinator, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302; and 504 Coordinator, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. All individuals may be reached at this address: 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. // Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR): https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint: bethelsd.org. // El Distrito Escolar de Bethel no discrimina en sus programas o actividades por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, nacionalidad, edad, condición de veterano de guerra o grado militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género o identidad, discapacidad o por el uso de perro guía entrenado o animal de servicio; además ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y a otros grupos de jóvenes especificados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para atender consultas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Cumplimiento de los Derechos Civiles/Coordinadora Escolar de Inclusión de Género, Debbie Carlman, dcarlman@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2019; Coordinador del Título IX, Bryan Streleski, bstreleski@bethelsd.org, 253.800.4302 y Coordinadora 504, Melissa Munson-Merritt, mmunsonmer@bethelsd.org, 253.800.2301. Todas las personas pueden ser localizadas en esta dirección 516 176th Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387. // Las consultas sobre el Título IX también pueden dirigirse a la Oficina de Derechos Civiles (OCR) del Departamento de Educación de EE.UU.: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html. Para más información sobre las políticas de no discriminación y discriminación por razón de sexo; los procedimientos de reclamación y sobre cómo comunicar una preocupación o queja visite: www.bethelsd.org.