Falcon Ridge Family Updates

October 30, 2023

News and Tidbits

Dear Falcon Ridge Families,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend with your family! Thank you for joining us at the Falcon Ridge PTO trunk or treat event on Friday. We had an amazing turnout!

We are so proud of the Falcon Ridge Falcons cross country team for their fantastic season! Cohen Micheli placed 10th overall. The girls took 4th as a team and boys took 3rd. We are so proud of their success and hard work! A special thanks to Coach Willis for bringing cross country to Falcon Ridge this year.

You are invited to attend the Falcon Ridge Veterans' Day program coming in November. Please feel free to invite a veteran to the program.

For more information about these initiatives and other school-related updates, please check our newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support in making Falcon Ridge a nurturing and positive learning environment for our students. We believe that, together, we can make a significant impact on our children's lives.

Warm regards,

Dr. Jorgensen

Congratulations Cross Country Team!

Spooktacular Trunk or Treat!

We Had a Wonderful Red Ribbon Week Assembly

Thank You to Detectives Bunnell and Thai for Their Service

Electronic Devices

Our goal is to provide an academic environment free of distractions being

conducive to learning and a social environment that supports the

development of kind and respectful relationships. Use of any electronic

devices such as cell phones or smart watches (any screened watches) must be

turned off and in your backpack at all times. Any student using their

phone or any electronic device will have them confiscated. However student(s)

may use their cell phones in the office with permission. If a student needs to

contact a parent, he or she should come to the office. Conversely, if a parent

needs to contact a student, he or she should contact the office.

Celebrate Your Top 10% School in Idaho!

Falcon Ridge Character Development

This year Miss Eason will continue teaching monthly character trait lessons in grades 1-8, and beginning October 26th, she will be partnering with Mrs. Combe from Lifespan Idaho (formerly Positive Action) to co-teach the monthly character traits in grades K-5. Lessons will include a focus on anti-bullying and the Falcon Ridge character traits, including:

September - Respect
October - Excellence
November - Gratitude
December - Compassion
January - Responsibility
February - Kindness
March - Patience
April - Honesty
May - Integrity

Resources will include children's chapter books as well as age-appropriate videos and hands-on activities provided by Miss Eason. Survey permission slips will be coming home in 4th and 5th grade classes. If you have any questions about the lessons or resources, please contact Dr. Jorgensen or Miss Eason.

Average Daily Attendance

Weekly ADA:

YTD: 97.55%

K - 98.33%
1st - 97.24%
2nd - 98.62%
3rd - 97.93%
4th - 98.18%
5th - 96.66%
6th - 96.93%
7th - 92.72%
8th - 98.18%

Attendance is Critical!

Students who accrue five (5) or more full-day unexcused absences or nine (9) full-day excused and unexcused combined absences in a semester may lose their seat. After the eighth (8th) full-day absence, the student and parent/guardian will be required to meet before the school board. After the ninth (9th) full-day absence in one semester, a note from parents is not sufficient.

TARDY POLICY

Students are considered tardy if they are not in the school building at the time school commences at the beginning of the day as established by the school calendar. The tardy bell rings at 8:05am. All students arriving late must be signed in at the office to ensure accurate records and lunch counts. Students leaving and returning during the school day must be signed in and out by an adult. Each time a student accrues (3) unexcused tardies, the student will also be treated as having 1 unexcused absence. Examples of an unexcused tardy include, oversleeping, late walking to school, missed school bus, parent running late, etc. Students will not be considered tardy in the event of bad weather, if buses are running late, etc.

Safe Student Pick-Up Process

As part of our continuous commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all our students, we kindly remind you of our designated student pickup protocol.

For the safety of our students, we ask that you please adhere to the following guidelines during the student pickup process:

Designated Pickup Spot: Please arrive at the designated pickup spot indicated by the school. This helps streamline the pickup process and ensures a smooth flow of traffic.

Teacher Supervision: Our teachers will be present at the pickup spot to assist with safely escorting students to your vehicles. This also allows us to verify that the student is being picked up by an authorized person.

Communication: If there are any changes to the pickup routine, such as a different authorized person picking up the student, please inform the school office in advance. This will help us avoid any confusion and ensure the safety of your child.

Patience and Courtesy: We kindly ask for your patience during the pickup process, especially during peak times. Your courtesy towards fellow parents and staff is greatly appreciated.

By adhering to these guidelines, we can collectively maintain a secure environment for all students. We sincerely thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you for your ongoing support in prioritizing the safety of our students.

PTO Events

*A big thank you to everyone who came out to our trunk-or-treat! We had a spook-tacular time celebrating Halloween together. Your creativity and enthusiasm made it a truly memorable event. We hope you enjoyed the treats, games, and festive atmosphere. Wishing you all a hauntingly fun Halloween!

Congratulations to our winners for best decorated trunks:

1st: 101 Dalmatians

2nd: Mary Poppins

3rd: Costco samples

REMINDER: When PTO organizes an event, school policies still need to followed by students and their families. Children need to be supervised by a parent at all times. Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly and everyone safe.

If you have questions or concerns, please email us at pto.frc@gmail.com.

Thank you again for supporting your PTO!!

*PTO Meeting 12/5 @ 6pm in the multi-purpose room

*Polar Pals Santa Shoppe 12/7 & 12/8

Info coming home soon

*Giving Tree

Info coming home soon

Upcoming Events:

*11/7 November Meeting at 6pm

*11/9 Skate Night at Rollerdrome in Nampa