Falcon Ridge Elementary Newsletter
Summer 2024
Message from Principal Giesen
Falcon Ridge Families,
Summer construction projects - We have two significant projects taking place this summer within our building.
Casework/cabinets: Sixteen of the oldest classrooms will have their casework (cabinets and shelving) replaced this summer. The work will be taking place in our 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. The remainder of our building is scheduled to be replaced next summer.
Carpeting: The same classrooms that are receiving new casework also had new carpet installed over the past two years. With the exception of our creative commons, the remainder of our building will receive new carpeting as well.
Both of these projects are being completed with the use of Long Term Facilities Use (LTFM) dollars.
There is still time for families to register for Camp Kindergarten. This four-day opportunity for incoming Falcon Ridge Kindergarteners provides an outstanding opportunity to get a feel for what school will be like for them in the fall. There will be time spent in one of our Kindergarten classrooms, on the playground, and in our lunchroom. There is currently a wait list, but with additional interest we could look to add another section. Contact Community Education at 952-758-1734, or the Falcon Ridge office at 952-758-1600 with questions.
Summer Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 am -12:00 pm. The office will be closed July 1-5.
Sincerely,
Mr. Dave Giesen
Falcon Ridge Elementary Principal
(952) 758-1601
Students of the Month
Congratulations to the May Students of the Month
Photos from our last few days of school
EPI School Supplies
New this fall we partnered with EPI School Supplies to offer a quick and easy way to purchase school supplies for the upcoming school year. Visit our School Supply List page and click on the EPI Supply List link to order your child’s school supplies online and have them delivered directly to Falcon Ridge. Our 2045/25 supply lists are also available by grade level in PDF format to print.
Yearbooks for sale in the Front Office
Community Ed Classes/Events
Community Education
Join us this summer!
Frequently Asked Questions/Information
Office/Main Line: 952-758-1600
24/7 Attendance Line: 952-758-1605
FR Nurse: 952-758-1606
Everyday Fundraising for Falcon Ridge
In working with our Falcon Ridge PAC, I want to make all of our families aware of some easy ways to support our students at Falcon Ridge by using a few simple steps with businesses that you may already be spending money with:
- Shutterfly - Simply click on this Shutterfly link and start shopping. A percentage will go directly to our Falcon Ridge PAC.
- Coborn's School Rewards - Coborn's, Inc. is committed to donating $150,000 to local entities during the 2019-2020 school year. The points your school earns will help grow their share of the $150,000 total. It's like a pie; the size of your school's slice will depend on how many points they have received. Schools should encourage their supporters to register for their location at moreRewards.com: 1. Go to moreRewards.com, 2. create a login, 3. proceed to login, 4. go to "manage my membership," 5. choose school rewards, 6. select Falcon Ridge, and you are done! It is just that easy! You can also easily add it through the More Rewards phone app: 1. go to rewards, 2. slide the school rewards button to green, 3. below the button there should be an option for you to change to your school, 4. search for Falcon Ridge, and 5. select Falcon Ridge.
- Artsonia - use the Artsonia link to login and connect to your child's artwork. The Artsonia website allows parents to purchase keepsakes with your children's artwork. A portion of your purchase goes directly to help purchase materials and supplies for students to use in the Art room at Falcon Ridge.
2023-2024 Falcon Ridge Monthly Character Traits
R-espect (September)
E-ffort (October)
A-ttitude (November)
P-ride (December)
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C-ooperation (January)
A-ssertion (February)
R-esponsibility (March)
E-mpathy (April)
S-elf Control (May)