Laurel Ridge Elementary
March 2016
Note from Ms. Kyle
Thank you for taking the time to review the events taking place this month. Thank you to everyone who attended our first loved one's breakfast and the PTA silent auction.
Just a couple of quick reminders.
- Your child should be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school.
- If you child is absent for 6 or more days (even if you contacted the school) we are required to send home the attendance letters generated by the district.
- Take a few minutes to write your child's name on their jackets, coats, etc. Lost and found is overflowing with personal items. If your child is missing some items, please check out lost and found in the cafeteria.
- Please be patient at morning drop off. Students can be dropped off as early as 7:15. While we know many of you are rushing off to work, it is essential that the staff keep students safe in the morning.
- Students need to be picked up before 3 pm daily.
- If there is a change in your child's afternoon transportation, we need your request to be put in writing. If it changes during the school day, please email the classroom teacher and Ms. Barringer at Barbara_Barringer@dekalbschoolsga.org
- Box Tops collection has ended for the year. Start saving for next year.
- Campbells Labels for Education is ending their program. Please send in any that you have collected before the end of the school year. We will send in our last collection this summer. Learn about what products have the Label for Education and/or acceptable UPC code at http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products
- Thank you to everyone that has sent in Coke Rewards codes. Did you know that you can enter the codes yourself and then donate them to the school? Learn more at https://donate.mycokerewards.com/causes/featured
March 2
Read Across America Day. Watch courier for details.
https://donate.mycokerewards.com/causes/featured
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March 4
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PTA Dance. Details can be found at http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/
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March 7
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DeKalb County Schools Board Meeting. Details can be found at https://eboard.eboardsolutions.com/index.aspx?S=4054
*The approval of the redistricting for Cross Keys overcrowding and the approval of the LRE ADA modifications for the stage are both on the agenda.
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Strategic Waivers School System Public Hearing Announcement
Over the past 20 months, the DeKalb County School District worked with parents, students, employees and community members to gather insights and feedback on practices which would yield the best results for students in the future.
To fully implement some of these practices, the District needs to apply to the Georgia Department of Education for specific waivers from state laws, rules, and guidelines, in exchange for greater accountability and higher student performance expectations. This is captured in the Strategic Waivers School System application
An electronic copy of the SWSS application is available on the DeKalb County School System website (http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us). A hard copy will be available at the security desk of the Administrative Building at the above address. A Q & A sheet is also available on the website.
Monday, Mar 7, 2016, 01:00 PM
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard, Stone Mountain, GA, United States
March 11
No School
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March 14-18
Book Fair. Open before school and after-school when dismissal has ended (Approximately 2:55pm.) Watch the PTA website for details. http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/
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March 15
------------------------------------------Talent Show at 6 pm.
Book fair will be open at 5:30 pm and be open until show time.
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March 16
Emory Lavista Parent Council Meeting at Laurel Ridge at 8:45 am. The meeting will focus on curriculum and assessment in Dekalb County Schools. Learn more at http://www.emory-lavista.org/node/1
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March 17
Report Cards
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March 18
PTA Movie Night. Watch the PTA website for details. http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/
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March 19-26
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Check out the Atlanta Science Festival taking place from March 19 to March 26. There are a variety of events for children, teens, adults and teachers.(http://atlantasciencefestival.org/events)
A number of events are taking place at Emory including physics live on March 25. Learn more at http://atlantasciencefestival.org/events/event/1333
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March 22
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March 22
6:30 pm Georgia Milestones Student-Parent Event. Come learn about how to help your child prepare for the upcoming Milestones Assessment in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.
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March 26
Building and Grounds Day. Watch the PTA website for details http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/
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March 29
On the Scene with Dr. Green at Fernbank Elementary. 7-8pm. 157 Heaton Park Drive Atlanta, GA. 30307
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April 1
Inclement Weather Make-up Day. The district will make a decision close to April 1 whether or not school will be in session.
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April 4-8
Spring Break
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Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Email: e20060413@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: http://www.laurelridgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Location: 1215 Balsam Drive, Decatur, GA, United States
Phone: 6788746902
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurelRidgeElementarySchool
Twitter: @LaurelRidgeSch