Fox Ridge Family Newsletter
August 23, 2024
Upcoming Dates
Zones of Regulation Spirit Week 8/26-8/29
Monday, 8/26-Wear Blue
Tuesday, 8/27-Wear Green
Wednesday, 8/28-Wear Yellow
Thursday, 8/29-Wear Red
Wednesday, 8/28- Elementary Early Release- 2:35pm Dismissal
Friday, 8/30- Institute Day- NO School for Students
Monday, 9/2-Labor Day Holiday No school
Friday, 9/6-Lockdown Drill
Tuesday, 9/10-Cirriculumn Night 6-7:35pm details below
i-Ready Testing Parent Letter
All students participated in iReady testing this week. We will continue with those that were unable to finish and those that were absent next week. This is a diagnostic assessment that we use to support our instruction. In addition, iReady creates a personalized pathway where all students at Fox Ridge should be working on at home or during our intervention block (TLT). The goal is to complete at least 45 minutes of reading and math, but some of our older grades may emphasize completion of a lesson rather than just minutes. This is a reserach based tool and supports students leaening and building of skills. It is important that they work on iReady consistently throughout the year.
Principally Speaking
This year, D303 Elementary Schools are transitioning from the informal open house format of the past few years to a more structured Curriculum Night. Moving to formal teacher presentations will allow our parents to stay informed regarding our curriculum as well to learn about what a typical elementary day looks like. It will also give parents and teachers an opportunity to connect and discuss any questions regarding our curriculum and expectations. (Note: This will not be an evening where parents will be able to talk to the teacher regarding their individual child. Conferences will be held on October 10th and 11th.) Each grade level will present the same presentation twice. This will allow parents to choose a session to attend as well as give them the ability to attend multiple grade levels if they have more than one child at Fox Ridge.
This is an event for parents only. We recognize that childcare may be a challenge for some families. Our Fox Ridge staff will be providing supervision and activities for any students attending Fox Ridge (K-5) for that evening. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide care for children that do not attend Fox Ridge as a student.
We hope to see you all there!!
Tuesday, September 10th 6:00 - 7:35
Kindergarten -2nd Grade Sessions
6:00 - 6:25
6:35 - 7:00
3rd - 5th Grade Sessions
6:35 - 7:00
7:10 - 7:35
Join the Band!
It's not too late to join the 5th-grade band program! If your child is interested in playing the flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, baritone or percussion please use THIS LINK to enroll in our program. Our band lessons will begin the week of August 26, so don't delay! Have questions about the program? Reach out to Mrs. Lydigsen at jennifer.lydigsen@d303.org.
Health Office Contact Info
Megan Mueller-Certified School Nurse
Christina Marello-Registered Nurse
They can be reached at 331-228-2404 in the Health Office or by email:
Parent Night Out
Our first Parent Night Out of the year will occur on Monday, August 26 from 5-8 p.m. at D&G Brewing Company. For details and to RSVP, click here: D&G Parent Night Out | Facebook.
Update Our Directory
Haven't added your family's information yet? You can do so here: Fox Ridge Elementary PTO - Open Forms (membershiptoolkit.com). Thank you for helping us have an accurate directory for families to benefit from!
2024-2025 Restaurant Fundraisers
View our full schedule of fundraisers here: Fox Ridge Elementary PTO - Restaurant Fundraisers (membershiptoolkit.com). We like to call these "days mom and dad don't have to cook!"
Yearbook Photos Needed
Have photos of your child during our Welcome Event, Backpack Night, first day of school, or Andy's restaurant fundraiser? Send them to our newly formed Yearbook Committee at foxridgeyearbook@gmail.com. Please specify class and event. (e.g., 4S Halloween party)
Staff Favorites List
You can now access a Staff Favorites List on our website. Use this information to help select gifts for our wonderful staff throughout the year. Don't see the person you're looking for? We will continue to update this list as we receive information from the main office. Happy shopping!
https://ptofoxridge.membershiptoolkit.com/staff_appreciation
Mark Your Calendars! Fall Fest
Back to School Newsletter
Enjoy the first edition of our PTO newsletter! Starting in September, you will receive this in your inbox the first Wednesday of every month. We hope it makes your lives a little easier and gets you excited for all the fun we are planning.
Private Facebook Group
Joining our Facebook group will help you stay informed on all things PTO. We will post last-minute updates and reminders there.
Questions?
Please contact the Board at PTOFoxRidge@gmail.com.