CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
11_26_18 Where Kids & Staff are DIFFERENCE MAKERS!
Week At a Glance: We will miss your kids!
Monday, Nov. 26 -
- ACADEMIC TEAM practice before school
TUESDAY, Nov. 27 -
- ORANGE LEAF sold during recess $4
- CIRCLE the STATE w/ SONG rehearses before school
- 5th gr. RIDGE RUNNERS Club after school
- ROBOTICS TEAM after school
- HONOR CHOIR after school
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 28 -
- ACADEMIC TEAM practice
THURSDAY, Nov. 29 -
- 6th gr. RIDGE RUNNERS Club after school
- ROBOTICS TEAM after school
- HONOR CHOIR after school
FRIDAY, Nov. 30 -
- HAT DAY - Technology fundraiser for $1
- DANCE & OPEN GYM NIGHT - school dress; 4:30 - 6:30 $5 entry w/ $1 concession items; only CRI students attend & parent sponsors are always welcome!
Upcoming Events!
Fri., 11/30 - CRI Fall Dance & Open Gym Night - school dress
Tues., 12/4 - CRI Honor Choir concert @ 6:25 pm
Wed., 12/5 - Cowboy Hall of Fame 5th grade art field trip
Th, 12/6 - Band Concerts @CRI-6:15 Woodwinds & 7:30 Brass
Fri., 12/7 - Rockin the Ridge Character Assemblies & OU Men's Choir Workshop
Sat., 12/8 - Archery Shoot @ CRI 8 am - 12 pm
Mon., 12/10 - MPS School Board Mtg. @ CRI 6 pm
Fri., 12/14 - 6th gr. CRI Theater Showcase @ 2:20 pm
Sat., 12/15 - 5th gr. ROBOTICS competes @ STATE
Mon., 12/17 - 6th gr. Ridge Rockers Literacy Event @ Elementary Schools - tentative date
Th/Fri, 12/20 & 12/21 - CRI Dodgeball Intramural Tournament & End of 2nd 9 weeks
NO SCHOOL 12/22 - 1/6; return to school 1/7/19
HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED! STUDENTS NEED TO TYPE STATE TESTS this year!
ON SALE: Send a POP of KINDNESS!
In December, students will be able to purchase Popcorn-grams (similar to Candy-grams) Send small bags of flavored popcorn in holiday colors with kindness notes - for $1 or send larger bags of cheddar popcorn with kindness notes for $2. Students can purchase & send these POPS OF KINDNESS to their friends, parents can purchase them for their kids, or kids can enjoy the popcorn themselves. These POPS OF KINDNESS will be sold & delivered to classrooms 2 weeks in December: Dec. 3 - Dec. 15. Join in the fun & support Canyon Ridge!
6th grade students & faculty may tryout for the High School Musical!
American Heart Association Donation Drive! Support a great cause & enjoy a PE Party!
All donations will go towards life-saving research in the areas of heart disease and stroke, education, and advocacy. We are focusing on healthy lifestyles & service to others. We are planning a physical activity party on December 19th. ALL DONATIONS ARE DUE NOV. 30th. Students may attend the celebration during the school day for a donation of $20. Students will play their favorite PE games. Those unable to participate will still enjoy PE games during PE classes. Proceeds benefit the American Heart Association and their fight against heart disease—the #1 leading cause of death in our country. Our GOAL: $2000 ($20 ea.) Donations due to Coach Reed or Mash or online @ heart.org/americanheartchallenge by Nov. 30
SHOP FOR HOLIDAYS! SPIRIT WEAR! BRONCO HOODIES & MORE!
CRI has 7 STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR ALL STATE in VOCAL! Congratulations, Mr. Chen & students!
Mustang High School Theater performed earlier this month
MHS Theater students inspired our kids!
Our 5th gr. Robotics Team placed 3rd & Qualified for STATE!
All 5th grade STATE TESTS will be online this spring!
Students study vocabulary, math, and SS review in new RUBBLE ROOM
Students explore using weather instruments in SCIENCE
Library & eBook Links!
-CRI Library Catalog: http://destiny.mustangps.org Students can view the
library collection & manage/view their library accounts.
-MPS Overdrive eBooks: https://mustangpublicok.libraryreserve.com
-Metropolitan Library: http://www.metrolibrary.org/ Most CRI students who have OKC water/trash can use Metro Libraries & their Overdrive collection for online eBooks for FREE!
-Mustang Public Library: http://www.mustanglibrary.org/library
-Yukon Public Library: http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/mabel-c-fry-public-library/ The Mustang & Yukon Public Libraries have a joint Overdrive collection separate from the Metro Library Overdrive collection.
The Ridge ROCKS building relationships & keeps kids at the HEART OF ALL WE DO!
We are here to help!
Mrs. Kathy Blackwell, principal blackwellk@mustangps.org
Mr. George Meiwes, assistant principal meiwes@mustangps.org
Mrs. Amy Cozens & Mrs. Amy Hill, counselors cozensa@mustangps.org & hilla@mustangps.org
Holidays are sometimes difficult . . .
CHECK WEBSITE EVERY MONDAY! SEE WHAT YOUR STUDENTS ARE LEARNING!
CLUBS! COMING SOON!
- Spelling Bee coming SOON! - January 18th (Tentative date) ELA teachers will have details soon!
- Archery practice for qualifiers - team announced 11/12/18; practices will begin after Thanksgiving Break; Qualifying students choose Tues. 3:10 - 4:30 pm or Wed. @ 6:30 am
- STEM Family Nights & Club Opportunities - TBA
- MAKERSPACE MONDAY CLUB - during lunch! Details TBA!
CLUBS UNDERWAY!
- Archery Unit in all PE classes at this time!
- Ridge Runners - TUES. 5th gr. & THURS. 6th gr. hilla@mustangps.org
- Canyon Cares - "The JOY of serving others!" This club kicked off in Oct. Next mtg. TBA
- CIRCLE THE STATE W/ SONG - Tues. 7:35 am
- HONOR CHOIR - Tues & Thurs 3:05-4 pm
- Robotics - Tues. & Thurs. 3:10-4:30 pm. Classes & Competition Team! 5th & 6th grades
- Academic Team - Mon. & Wed. @ 7:10 am
Please clip & collect BOX TOPS for our school!
ORANGE LEAF sold on most Tuesdays!
HAT DAYS! Most FRIDAYS! Next Hat Day Thurs., NOV. 30th
NEW Volunteer Process - WATCHDOGS or ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS - background checks
We welcome and appreciate you being a part of our kids' field trips and school. Whether you would enjoy being a Watchdog, walking the halls, helping secure doors, and building relationships with kids or would enjoy volunteering for an upcoming art, band or other field trip, MPS has a new procedure. To ensure safety, all volunteers are required to obtain a background check. The cost is $11.95, and the online application is easy! Thank you for volunteering at CRI. Please see the attached letter from Interim Superintendent Charles Bradley.
We are Difference Makers! Relationships. Student Success. Communication. Culture.
Motto: “At Canyon Ridge, I will be Responsible, On-Track for SUCCESS, Considerate & Kind. I will ROCK the Ridge”
VISION: Provide every child every opportunity to be Creative, Respectful, Intelligent higher-level THINKERS!
MISSION: We will work together so every child can become more confident & successful in Academics, the Arts, Character, & Technology.
Email: blackwellk@mustangps.org
Website: http://www.mustangps.org/canyonridgeintermediate_home.aspx
Location: 3600 South Sara Road, Mustang, OK 73064
Phone: (405)256-6955
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanyonRidgeMPS
Twitter: @CanyonRidgeMPS