CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
11_02_19 Ensuring EVERY child knows Everything is Possible!
NOVEMBER EVENTS!
WEEK OF 11/4:
Mon., Nov. 4 - Bronco Breakfast
Mon., Nov. 4 - Archery tryouts during recess and/or PE this week; must have permission slip to try out. CLICK HERE
Mon., Nov. 4 - Homeroom BOXTOP competition (11/4 to 11/22)
Mon., Nov. 4 - American Heart Challenge begins - CLICK HERE
Mon., Nov. 4 - PTSO meeting (everyone welcome) 3:20 - 3:45 pm
Tues., Nov. 5 - ORANGE LEAF YOGURT sold $4 @ recess today!
Wed., Nov. 6 - BAND goes to OKC PHILHARMONIC
Wed., Nov. 6 - Drawings begin - sharing students' LIFE MOTTOS
Wed., Nov. 6 - S & B BURGER NIGHT 5pm - 8pm
Thurs., Nov. 7 - MPS VETERANS' EVENING CONCERT @ MHS auditorium 7pm (CRI performs; all veterans are invited)
Fri., Nov. 8 - HAT DAY tech. fundraiser for 50 cents
Mon., Nov. 11 -
- VETERANS ASSEMBLY 1:30 to 2:30 in CRI Gym
- Please invite all service men & women - past & present
- Doors open at 1pm
- Check in/enter front office, car-rider or bus doors after 1pm
- NE bus doors are best for disabled guests
- Cookie Reception following in CRI Cafeteria 2:30-2:50
Mon., Nov. 11 - MPS Board Meeting 6pm @ MERC - 909 S. Mustang Rd.
Tues., Nov. 12 - CRI BAND CONCERTS - @ CRI @ 6:00 pm
- WOODWINDS - in Gym
- PERCUSSION - in Band room
- BRASS - in Cafeteria
Thurs., Nov. 14 - THANKSGIVING DINNER @ lunch in cafeteria
Thurs., Nov. 14 - ZAXBY'S Night: 5pm - 7:30pm
Thurs., Nov. 14 - PARENT UNIVERSITY "Surviving the Holidays!" @ MPS MERC - 909 S. Mustang Rd. @ 6:00 - 7:30pm (helping w/ student behaviors); info below
WEEK OF 11/18: DON'T MISS THIS OPEN HOUSE FAMILY NIGHT!
Tues., Nov. 19 - OPEN HOUSE & S.T.E.A.M.Y "DINNER & a SHOWCASE" NIGHT!
- 5:30 pm - 7pm
- OPEN HOUSE (FREE) - SHOWCASING students' projects & performances!
- DINNER FUNDRAISER - $5 ea. - BUYS bowl of Wendy's chili, Chicken Express tea + 4 tickets to play CAINE"S student-made arcade games w/ small prizes!
- Entire $5 is full donation to CRI classrooms & projects for kids!
- More than 4 in your family? $20 max for dinner for the family!
- THANK YOU TO WENDY'S & CHICKEN EXPRESS for donations!
- Don't miss the Student-Made working arcade games & student performances!
- S.T.E.A.M. = science, tech, engineering, the arts & math!
- It's dinner, Arcade games, plus a showcase of projects & student work around the building!
- Band, theater, & robotics performances
WEEK OF 11/25: No school all week!
Enjoy time with your families.
We are THANKFUL FOR YOUR KIDS & FOR YOU.
Students return to school Monday, Dec. 2nd.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
HONORING VETERANS!
- Thurs., Nov. 7 - MPS VETERANS' EVENING CONCERT @ MHS auditorium 7pm
Mon., Nov. 11 - VETERANS ASSEMBLY 1:30 to 2:30 in CRI Gym (Doors open @ 1pm)
You may send us your VETERAN'S PHOTO this week...
If you would like your VETERAN'S PHOTO included in a slide show to be shown during our CRI Veteran's Assembly next Mon., Nov. 11th, please scan or take a picture of the photo with your phone & send it to us this week.
- EMAIL the photo to Nicki Pearce @ pearcen@mustangps.org by THURSDAY, NOV. 7th.
MONDAY - ARCHERY TRYOUTS THIS WEEK! Need Permission Slip.
STUDENTS MUST HAVE PERMISSION SLIP TO TRY OUT.
- Permission slip - CLICK HERE
- Permission Slips & info have also been given to students during lunch
MONDAY! Ridge Rocker students challenged students to write encouraging LIFE MOTTOS!
- We will draw for small prizes and read their mottos on announcements beginning Wednesday!
MONDAY! Homeroom BOX TOPS NOVEMBER Competition KICKS OFF!
MONDAY - American Heart Challenge KICKS OFF! CHANCE TO SLIME a TEACHER!
Raising awareness & money for heart disease & stroke victims.
CLICK HERE FOR INFO
Here's how you can help!
- Students who donate $10 will attend the CHALLENGE PARTY!
- Students who raise $100 can SLIME A TEACHER!
YOU MAY DONATE ONLINE
Go to http://heart.org/americanheartchallenge or search “AMERICAN HEART CHALLENGE” in the app store to sign up for our school’s online fundraising page. There are ways to email, text, and more.
TUESDAY, Nov. 5! ORANGE LEAF Yogurt!
- $4 - Enjoy during recess
- Enjoy yogurt in the Rotunda with friends & music!
- First Tuesday of each month!
- Choices of yogurt flavors & includes choice of 2 toppings!
- Profits go toward establishing our MakerSpace Computer Lab for kids this year!
THURSDAYS - Bring $1 on THURSDAYS for PTSO SNACK DAYS on Fridays!
- PAY THURSDAY!
- Pay $1 THURSDAY MORNING to homeroom teacher
- Snacks will be delivered Friday.
- Popcorn - once a month - 1st Friday of the month!
- Pre-packaged snacks - remainder of Fridays!
November Schedule -
1st Friday of the Month - Popcorn Friday $1.00
Ordering Thursday, October 31st - Delivery Friday, November 1st
FYI - Popcorn is a Gluten Free Snack
2nd Friday of the Month – Packaged Item $1.00 (Cheez-it)
Ordering Thursday, November 7th - Delivery Friday, November 8th
3rd Friday of the Month – Packaged Item $1.00 (Gardetto’s)
Ordering Thursday, November 14th - Delivery Friday, November 15th
4th Friday of the Month – Packaged Item $1.00 (Munchie’s)
Ordering Thursday, November 21st - Delivery Friday, November 22nd
FRIDAY HAT DAYS - 11/8 and 11/22 Pay 50 cents for Technology Class!
There are free spirit hat days periodically throughout school year, too. EX: Pic at right is of counselor & teachers during RED RIBBON WEEK - supporting their KIDS PLEDGING TO BE DRUG FREE!
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING CRI EVENTS!
MHS Theater Students Perform @ CRI Tuesday!
BAND CONCERTS! TUESDAY, NOV. 12 @ 6pm
Tues., Nov. 12 - CRI BAND CONCERTS - @ CRI @ 6:00 pm
- WOODWINDS - in Gym
- PERCUSSION - in Band room
- BRASS - in Cafeteria
We are so proud of our students' progress!
RUNNING CLUB TUESDAY, NOV. 12 AFTER SCHOOL - need permission slip to participate!
OPEN HOUSE + SUPPORTING STEAM & THE ARTS! Nov. 19th
NOVEMBER 19th 5:30 - 7pm
- OPEN HOUSE!
- TOUR building w/ your child!
- SIGN IN - eligible for prizes!
- Dinner fundraiser is available! $5 each
Don't MISS THE FUN! NOV. 19!
THEATER performs
BAND students perform
ART Bobble Heads on display & ready for pick-up!
ROBOTICS demonstrations
ENRICHMENT projects (tiny houses & more) on display!
OPEN HOUSE & FAMILY NIGHT - NOV. 19! 5:30 - 7:00pm! S.T.E.A.M.Y "DINNER & a SHOWCASE!"
- 5:30 pm - 7pm @ CRI
- OPEN HOUSE (free) - See displays of student work & enjoy performances!
- If pay $5 ea. - get a bowl of Wendy's Chili, Chicken Express Tea + 4 Tickets to play CAINE"S student-made arcade games w/ small prizes!
- Entire $5 dinner price is full donation to CRI classrooms & STEAM projects for kids!
- More than 4 in your family? $20 max for dinner for your family!
- THANK YOU TO WENDY'S & CHICKEN EXPRESS for donations!
- Don't miss the Student-Made working Arcade Games & Student Performances!
- S.T.E.A.M. = science, tech, engineering, the arts & math!
- It's dinner, arcade games, plus a showcase of projects around the building (art Bobble Heads, STEM projects, tiny houses & more!)
- Band, theater, & robotics performances
INVITATION to PARENT UNIVERSITY NOV. 14
CANYON RIDGE KIDS HELPING OTHERS!
Ridge Rocker leaders help new students make friends
CANYON CARES CLUB - helps kids with CANCER
ENCOURAGING AND THINKING OF OTHERS!
Looking Back - What's Been Happening @ the Ridge?
6th SCI studies STATIC ELECTRICITY
BAND practices for upcoming concerts NOV 12 @ CRI @ 6pm
- WOODWINDS - Gym
- PERCUSSION - Band room
- BRASS - Cafeteria
STEM classes experiment with AIR PRESSURE
CELEBRATING an EXPERIMENT that works!
BAKED BEAR NIGHT a lot of fun!
Next: S & B Burger Night - Wed./Nov. 6
DELICIOUS way to raise $ for CRI!
4 Square TOURNAMENT @ end of 1st 9 weeks!
4 Square Fun @ OPEN GYM NIGHT!
Students run concession stand for peers!
Intermediate Schools @ Bronco Pride Night!
Costume Night! Open Gym fun!
Costume Night! Dancing w/ DJ.
Friends & Fun!
Teachers enjoy spending time with our kids!
PLEDGING TO BE DRUG FREE!
CRAZY SOCKS with SERIOUS MESSAGE!
Thank you, Parents, for sending LUNCH to show cafeteria ladies, teachers & all staff such appreciation! How thoughtful!
TELL US SOMETHING GOOD!
Parents can also call the counselors or principals with celebrations or concerns @ 256-6955
Additional Way for Kids to Report!
KIDS TELL US SOMETHING GOOD that's happening!
Or REPORT BULLYING or concerns!
- Drop by the front office to see us anytime!
- Drop a note in the new Tell Us Something Box near library
- Scan a QR code
- Talk to a teacher, counselor or principals anytime!
STAYING Connected! Calendars & Links!
MPS Calendar: http://www.mustangps.org/PDFCalendar.aspx
Canyon Ridge Calendar: http://www.mustangps.org/Calendar1.aspx
Canyon Ridge Website: http://www.mustangps.org/canyonridgeintermediate_home.aspx
Twitter: @CanyonRidgeMPS (We post every week!)
CRI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanyonRidgeMPS
PTSO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canyonridgeptso
TO DO EVERY MONDAY! See Teachers' Websites for WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS!
Check Parent Portal for GRADES
- Contact front office @ 256-6955 for help
- View all of your child's grades throughout the year
- Report Cards are not printed at Intermediate & Middle schools
Clubs
- Academic Team - Practices Thurs. mornings
- Ridge Runners - Club begins; 3:15 - 4pm Tues., 11/12/19; must have signed permission slip with you;
- CLICK HERE for 5th gr. running club permission slip
- CLICK HERE for 6th gr. running club permission slip
MORE CLUBS - continued
- Archery - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL; for info email Stephanie Reed @ reeds@mustangps.org
- HONOR CHOIR - Tues & Thurs 3:05-4 pm
- Ridge Readers - monthly book club during 5th & 6th gr. lunch/recess
- Robotics - Competition Teams in progress; other opportunities in the Spring
LEAD & SERVE!
- Canyon Cares - "The JOY of serving others!" Open to everyone! Meets 1x per 9 weeks. Families welcome!
- Canyon Student Voice - students meet w/ principals/counselors @ lunch/recess to shape CRI; meets monthly; notify counselor if interested!
- Ridge Rockers - 6th gr. Leadership; Application spring of 5th gr. to be enrolled for 6th gr.; 6th graders who wish to reapply, pick up application in office Dec. 1st.
- Stucco - 5th gr. Student Council; meets @ lunch & recess (appointed in ea. homeroom)
LIBRARY CONNECTION:
-Typing practice: https://www.typingclub.com/
-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/
How to VOLUNTEER:
We welcome and appreciate you being a part of our kids' field trips and volunteering @ CRI! 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.
Thank you for your commitment and support of our schools, student safety and learning. We'd love to hear from you! Call or email your child's teacher, the PTSO or front office to volunteer.
We are here to help!
If your child is in need of school supplies, clothing or other items, please contact a counselor so we may try to help. Special thanks to local churches for their generosity.
Mrs. Kathy Blackwell, principal blackwellk@mustangps.org
Mr. George Meiwes, assistant principal meiwes@mustangps.org
Mrs. Chelsea Hinkle (5th gr) & Mrs. Patti Lindsey, counselors hinklec@mustangps.org & lindseyp@mustangps.org
We believe in every child & want them to know: Everything is Possible!
School Motto: “At Canyon Ridge, I will be Responsible, On-Track for SUCCESS, Considerate & Kind. I will ROCK the Ridge”
MPS CORE VALUES: "We are all connected!" - We strive to...Attend to Relationships & maintain Laser Focus on Student Success; Clear & Timely Communication & a Collaborative Culture!
VISION: (CRI) Providing every child every opportunity to be Creative, Respectful, Intelligent higher-level THINKERS!
CRI MISSION: (ACT) Working together so every child can be 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