Eagle Ridge Elementary

Welcome Back to Eagle Ridge Elementary!

Dear Eagle Ridge Families,

I hope this message finds you well and that you had a restful and enjoyable summer. As the new school year approaches, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for all the wonderful experiences and learning opportunities that lie ahead for our students, families, and staff.

This year promises to be a year of growth and discovery. We are thrilled to welcome new families to our community and excited to reconnect with our returning students and families. Our dedicated staff has been busy preparing engaging and innovative learning experiences to ensure that every student at Eagle Ridge receives a high-quality education in a nurturing and supportive environment.

We are pleased to announce some exciting updates and initiatives for the upcoming school year. Our curriculum has been enriched with new resources and tools to support student learning. We are excited to implement a new school-wide intervention/enrichment block that will focus on each individual child and what they need to accel.

At Eagle Ridge, we believe that education is a partnership between the school and home. We value the involvement of our families and community members and invite you to participate in school events, volunteer opportunities, and our amazing PTA. Your support and engagement are crucial to our students' success, and we look forward to working together to create a positive and inclusive school environment.

Important Dates and Reminders

• First Day of School: August 12, 2024 (parents may walk their child to class)

• Independence Day/Tears and Cheers: August 13, 2024 (parents say bye at the gate)

• Back-to-School Open House Night:

• PreK and K- 2 August 21 at 6 p.m.

• Grades 3-5 and Special Programs August 28 at 6 p.m.

Please make sure to check our school website, follow PTA on Facebook and Instagram and read all our newsletters for more information and updates throughout the year.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you for your continued support and trust in Eagle Ridge Elementary. Together, we can take our student to new heights! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of our staff.

Here's to a fantastic school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Lindsey Sierra
Principal, Eagle Ridge Elementary School

Now that Meet and Greet is over, The School Supply Store web site is back up and running.

School supply packets are available in every grade.

Any order placed at this time will be delivered to the front office within 2 school days. Students can retrieve them there, or they will be delivered to their classroom within the week.

Any previously placed orders not picked up at Meet and Greet can be retrieved before school by your student in the front office or it will be delivered to them in class during the week.

Please feel free to email us with any questions regarding school supplies

orders@theschoolsupplystore.com

Carpooling is strongly encouraged to reduce traffic. Students MUST exit and enter on the passenger side closest to the sidewalk once the parents pull up as far as traffic allows.

CAR SIGNS MUST BE USED!! Students names and grades should be posted in the car windows, Eagle Ridge will provide car signs for all car riders at the beginning of the school year. To ensure safety and expedite the flow of traffic, parents are to remain in their cars and post your car sign on your rearview mirror. Please do NOT use your cell phone while driving through our car loop, this includes texting. While crossing our car loop, do not cross in front of traffic. Crossing should ONLY take place at the designated crosswalks. Children MUST be accompanied by an adult when crossing. Student drop off and pick up is ONLY to take place in the car loop and NEVER in our parking lot.

Students who are in grades 3, 4, and 5 will exit at the west side of the school closest to the staff parking lot and wait to be picked up in the car loop. Students in grades Pre-K to 2 will exit out the front gates of the school. If students have siblings in grades K-2 or ride with a student in K-2, we have asked them to wait together in the front of the school rather than the side of the school. This will help so parents have one pick up location for all students they are picking up. Staff members will be assisting students in the car loop.

The staff parking lot will be closed once it is filled, parents are encouraged to join the car line. Students will not be allowed to cross into the parking lot without an adult.

First day of school is fast approaching and before and aftercare spots are filling up quickly! If you would like your child to be in the before and/or aftercare program for the 2024/2025 school year, please click the link below to submit an application. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE AN APPLICATION COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR. This includes students previously enrolled with us. New year, new application. Please note, making a payment and not submitting an application DOES NOT secure a spot in the program(s). Site directors must review each application and approve them prior to payments being made. If you made a payment but did not submit a new application for the new school year, please do so as soon as possible.
We are excited for the new school year!

Beginning with the 2024-25 school year, Florida’s statewide standardized assessments in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics will be aligned with the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.). The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), which includes VPK through grade 10 Reading and VPK through grade 8 Mathematics assessments, will be administered as a progress monitoring assessment three times per year.

Once the assessment is completed, parents will have access to the results through an online parent portal. Teachers will also share the results with you during parent/teacher conferences. If you would like to learn more about the Statewide Progress Monitoring assessments, please visit https://www.fldoe.org/accountability/assessments/k-12-student-assessment/best/

Broward County Public Schools is introducing a new parent portal for parents to be informed about their student's progress. The new portal replaces Pinnacle, Virtual Counselor, Parent Link, and ED plan. The all-encompassing parent portal is FOCUS.

1. What do I need to create a new Parent Portal Account?

   Parent/Guardian Information

   • A valid email address currently on file with the school(s) for your student(s).
   • If you do not know the email used originally, or if it has changed, please contact your school for further direction.
   • If you have multiple students, each student must have the same email address associated with you on file.
   • Your name must be an exact match to the name on file with the school(s) for your student(s).
   • FOR BCPS STAFF ONLY: You cannot use your @browardschools.com email address. If that is the email address you have on file for your student(s), please contact your student’s school to update the email address on file to a non-BCPS email address.

   Student information

   • Student's full name
   • Student's ID number (begins with ‘06')
   • Student's date of birth

   Parent Portal Registration and Login:

   1. Register for a Focus Parent Portal Account and download the BCPS Connect App. Instructions are available in English| Español | Kreyòl Ayisyen | Português (Brasil) | РусскийTiếng
   2. Log in to the Focus Parent Portal.

   Download the BCPS Connect App:

   • Go to Google Play or Apple Store and search for the BCPS Connect App. Look for the icon that says Broward County Public Schools.
   • Login using your Parent Portal credentials.

   Need Help?

   For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, visit browardschools.com/focus. If you need further assistance, please contact your child's school.

Click on the link for a previously recorded Parent University on FOCUS.

https://becon.eduvision.tv/directplayer.aspx?q=8jKC5GVy42jwwY%2bBj%2fRUhw%3d%3d

Make sure to watch the pre-recorded video by the Coral Springs' Chief of Police, Brad McKeone. We want everyone to arrive to and from school safely.

1. We will be reviewing and participating in a variety of safety drills throughout the year, including lockdown drills and fire drills.

Get ready for a week of fun, excitement, and community spirit with the Sunny Seekers Scavenger Hunt in Coral Springs! Gather your neighbors, form a team, and join the citywide competition to discover the hidden gems of our beautiful city. More details and the registration can be found on our website: https://www.coralsprings.gov/Events-directory/Community-Relations/Sunny-Seekers-Scavenger-Hunt

Universal Free Program Pilot Schools Meal Benefit Applications are available online at www.myschoolapps.com. Parents may contact the Food and Nutrition Services District Office Meal Benefits at 754-321-0250 for additional assistance with Meal Benefit Applications. Students and families who utilize Meal Benefits Information for District Program Access and outside District Programs will have the opportunity to complete the Income Form, with the District Disclosure Form as in prior years. In order to sustain the Universal Free Lunch Program Pilot, it is vital for parents to complete an online Meal Benefits Application at www.myschoolapps.com Click here to access the Food and Nutrition Services Website for additional information.

Modified Diets Requests for diet modification, special dietary needs or concerns must be approved by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services or Designee. A medical note from a physician or medical professional treating the child will be required annually. The submission of a dietary request does not automatically mean it is approved. For more info https://www.browardschools.com/Page/78830