Fox Ridge Family Newsletter
January 10, 2025
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Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 13 at 7 p.m. in the LRC - Monthly PTO Meeting
Thursday, January 16 from 4-8 p.m. - Colonial Cafe PTO Restaurant FundraiserFriday, January 17 at 8 a.m. - Registration Deadline for Foxes Take the Stage Acts
Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. - Ticket Sales for Foxes Take the Stage Begin
Friday, January 24 at 6 p.m. in the Gym - Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot (PG)
Monday, January 27th - 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Begins!
Wednesday, January 29th - Elementary Early Release
Friday, February 7 at 6 p.m. - Foxes Take the Stage: A Lip Sync EventDistrict 303 Inclement Weather Procedures
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Fox Ridge Vision
At Fox Ridge, each student will achieve grade level standards in literacy, math and social emotional and behavioral skills.
Principally Speaking
Happy New Year, and welcome back! I hope this letter finds you and your family refreshed and ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a new year. As we finished our first week back from winter break, I want to take a moment to express how excited we are to continue working together to support your child’s growth and success.
This is a wonderful time of year to reestablish routines, set goals, and reflect on the progress we’ve made so far. At Fox Ridge, we are committed to creating a supportive and enriching environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal development for every student.
As we dive into the second half of the school year, I’d like to remind you of a few important updates and upcoming events:
- Parent-Teacher Communication: We value your partnership in your child’s education. Feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or our office with any questions or concerns.
- Upcoming Events: Above we have a list of important dates, please refer to this segment for any upcoming events.
- Weather Reminders: Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the colder temperatures, as we will continue to have outdoor recess whenever possible. Also in order to play in the snow, we require students to have snow boots, snow pants so they do not get the school clothes wet.
We are grateful for the trust you place in us and for the vibrant school community we share. Let’s make this second half of the year a time of growth, learning, and celebration.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions or feedback. Let’s make 2025 an exceptional year for our students!
Cell Phone Procedures - Survey
Kindergarten Enrollment
Preschool Program Lottery 2025-26
The following information is being provided as a reminder of District 303's attendance procedures and how information may be recorded and shared with a student's family throughout the school year.
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Curious Collections Display Case
The locked glass display case in our front lobby is a great opportunity for students to show off things they like to collect. Some examples of collections that could be displayed in the case: cards, figurines, stickers, stuffed animals, rocks/shells, or books. We will curate any collections submitted by students to ensure they are school appropriate. Collections will be displayed for 2 weeks. Interested? Fill out our Display Case Form for a chance to have your collections featured.
Donations Needed for Paws
As part of our school wide behavior incentives, individual students earn Golden Paws from teachers for meeting our behavior expectations of being respectful, responsible and safe. The Paws are entered into a raffle drawing that takes place on Fridays during lunch time. Students are recognized by their peers and are able to select a small prize. If you have items you would like to donate (stickers, croc charms, pokemon cards, etc), please send them in to Mrs. Patty Griffith, our Student Support Interventionist.
--District 303 Partners With GPS Parent Series
District 303 is proud to partner with the Glenbard Parent Series (GPS) to offer our families broader access to information sessions and resources that support their child’s development.
For decades, GPS has been offering free programs that aim to empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities. As a partner organization, District 303 will support promoting upcoming programs and their importance to our local community.
Box Tops
Health Office News
CHANGE OF CLOTHES:
Please remember to send a weather appropriate change of clothes to school with your student.
Also, we need donations of gently used GIRLS Pants, shirts and underwear.
ILLNESS:
If your student is diagnosed with an illness or infection, please notify the health office. We are tracking our students' health closely to watch for any trends in the classrooms. This includes, but not limited to, respiratory illnesses, COVID, Flu, Pink Eye, and Strep. We appreciate any information you give us regarding your student in the event they are ill.
Please remind your student to cover their coughs and sneezes and wash their hands often.
The CDC recommends that people with strep throat stay home from work, school, or daycare until they meet the following criteria:
- They are no longer feverish
- They have been taking antibiotics for at least 12–24 hours
People with strep throat should also:
- Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve
- Wash hands frequently
- Wash cups, utensils, and other items that have been touched by an infected person
CDC 2024
Christina Marello, Building RN, 331-228-2404, christina.marello@d303.org.
Foxes Take the Stage: A Lip Sync Event
Details regarding Foxes Take the Stage on Friday, February 7 at 6 p.m. can be found here. Remember to register your act prior to Friday, January 17 at 8 a.m. Tickets ($5) will go on sale on Friday, January 17 at 8 p.m. We will send an email to all families with a link to purchase at that time. Questions? Please contact Emily Ide, our event coordinator.
St. Charles Public Library's Winter Reading Program: Isn't Reading Sweet?
This program runs from Thursday, January 2-Sunday, February 16.