Here's the Scoop

I hope the beginning of the school year has gone smoothly for you and your family. One of the exciting things in education is that we get to start afresh each fall. This excitement is tempered with getting everything up and running again. September is often a month of figuring out schedules, learning our new students and making sure we are meeting their needs.

This year, one of our goals at Hamilton Ridge is to continue to build community and bring more consistency to our students’ educational experiences. We will keep you informed of our actions in these areas throughout the year. This month we are sharing our work in two areas: Responsive Classroom and Calming Corners.

Responsive Classroom (RC) is a practice and philosophy of running a classroom that responds to students well being and aids in building a learning community. RC has been researched and proven to positively impact learning. You are invited to learn more about RC using this link.

The second practice we are sharing this month is our work around Calming Corners. A calming corner is a space where students can go to be alone and navigate the stresses they may be feeling. Calming corners have been implemented across all grade levels and in specialist classrooms.

If you have any questions about either of these school-wide practices, please reach out to your child’s teacher.

Your partner in education,

Sam

Mr. Fredrickson will be giving a State of the School address during the October 3 PTC meeting. Please join us at 6:30 p.m. where you will:

• Learn how Hamilton Ridge is responding to last year's surveys
• Learn about this year's School Improvement Plan
• Hear about opportunities to connect with our community

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools is excited to announce we have rolled out a new math curriculum for grades K-5. Learn how math will be taught this year, how families can help and how the program will be structured. https://www.smore.com/12agm

Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools has returned to Lifetouch for school portraits. All students will get their picture taken.

3 ways to order:

1. Pre-order with picture day ID up to Picture Day
2. Send payment in the Lifetouch envelope on picture day (sent home week of September 18)
3. Wait for the proof to order and have pictures sent directly to your home (you will be charged shipping on orders under $45)

Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 7.

We invite students and staff to wear and share orange for kindness, acceptance and inclusion on Tuesday, October 17. This year, October 18 is a no school and staff in-service day.

• PTC Meetings: October 3 at 6:30 p.m.

• Principal Fredrickson will be presenting a State of the School address. This is a great way to stay informed about HRE. Facebook Event

• To keep planning fun activities for the school we need more volunteers. You don't need to attend every meeting to join, so please consider attending when you can!

• Our November meeting will be November 2 at 6:30 p.m.

• Restaurant Nights:

• Edelweiss: Wednesday, October 11 from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. 10% of ALL sales will go back to Hamilton Ridge. Facebook Event

• The PLate: Sunday, October 29 from 3 - 8 p.m. 15% net sales will go back to our school! Dine in and take out. Facebook Event

• Donuts with Grownups:
  October 6 - K
  November 3 - 1st
  December 1 - 2nd
  January 5 - 3rd
  February 2 - 4th
  March 8 - 5th

• Connect with HRE Families - Visit the Hamilton Ridge PTC website to learn how

Upcoming Classes

Check out all of the amazing classes, activities and events available this Fall by browsing our digital catalog. Be sure to register for these popular classes that are starting soon! Click on the class below for more information or to register. You can also visit our registration website at priorlakesavagece.com.

• Driver Education (ages 14.5+) - Oct 10

• Parent/Child, Youth and Adult Pottery Classes

• Virtual Classes with Tech Academy - Multiplayer Minecraft, Game Coding

• Bob Ross Method of Oil Painting (Ages 13+) - Oct 23

• Soccer (ages 6-9) - Starting Oct 23

• Navigating Challenging Behaviors - Oct 25

• Creepy Cupcakes (ages 5-15) - Oct 25

• Cartoon Characters (grades 3-8) - Starting Oct 25

• Halloween Candy Scene (ages 5-12 with an Adult) - Oct 25

• CPR/AED and First Aid Online Hybrid Course - Oct 26

Community Halloween Party

Join us for the Community Halloween Party. Enjoy games, prizes, inflatables, treats, costume contests, a haunted house and more! Saturday, October 28, 2:30-5 pm

Twin Oaks Middle School (Lower level)

Register online

Community Education Advisory Council

Make a difference in your schools and community, join the PLSAS Community Education Advisory Council. For more information visit our website.

Questions

For questions about our programs, please call 952.226.0310 or email communityed@plsas.org.

Dear Hamilton Ridge Families,

Hamilton Ridge is offering an option for families to purchase books in honor of students and help our library grow! It is called Legacy Book Club. This is a positive way for your child to give a unique gift to all students at Hamilton Ridge.

If your family chooses to purchase a book to donate to the Hamilton Ridge Media Center, we will place a book plate in the book with your child's name, and he or she will be the first student to check out the new book. Click the button below for more details.

Thank you,

Amy Schwingler

• October 3 Fall Picture Day
• October 4 2 Hour Early Release at 1:50pm
• October 18 No School - Staff In-Service Meetings
  
• October 19-20 No School - MEA Break
• November 1 Hour Early Release at 1:50pm
• November 7 Fall Picture Retake Day
• November 10 No School - Staff Work Day/End of 1st Quarter
• November 14, 16 & 20 Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
• November 22 - 24 No School - Thanksgiving Break
• December 6 2 Hour Early Release at 1:50pm
• December 21 - January 1, 2024 No School - Winter Break
• January 2 Classes Resume

Student School Hours 9:20 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.

Main Office Hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Attendance Line 952-461-7801

Main Office 952-461-7800

Fax Number 952-461-7849

Health Office 952-461-7806, Tiffany St. Michaels, LPN tstmichael@plsas.org

Sam Fredrickson, Principal sfredrickson@plsas.org

Kristin Stier, Dean of Students kstier@plsas.org

Kirsten Schoeller, Administrative Assistant kschoeller@plsas.org

Emily Connelly, Administrative Assistant (attendance) econnelly@plsas.org

Andrea Carin, Social Worker acarin@plsas.org

IT Help Desk 952-226-0048 or ithelpdesk@plsas.org

District Transportation 952-226-0050 or jswedberg@plsas.org

Prior Lake Bus Company (after hours) 952-440-1166