Timberwolf Times
April 3, 2020
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School
School Office Hours: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Meals (Breakfast and Lunch) Available
for Pickup: 11:00 - 1:00
School Phone: 816-359-4400
Principal: Desiree Rios
Assistant Principal: Megan Pudenz
Counselor: Leslie Andes
Message from Dr. Rios:
We cannot thank you enough for your patience as we've worked to provide your students with distance learning through various online formats. We recognize that distance learning will look different for every family! We understand that each family's schedule and timeline for learning needs to fit work schedules, balance individual student needs and the basic necessities of managing this experience. We know that you are all doing the best you can!
This is a trying time for all families. Students are likely picking up on the added tension and anxiety that comes with parenting right now. They are used to the routine that school provides, and they miss their friends and teachers. What kids need most right now is to feel safe and loved. Take time to go with them on walks, play board games, watch movies and enjoy this unexpected time we’ve been given to be with our family. Kids will remember this moment in their lives for how they felt during this time and not how many opportunities to learn they completed in a day.
Don’t worry too much about any regression in school as all of the students are in similar scenarios. When we all return to school our staff will continue to work and problem solve on how best to meet your child’s needs.
As students have now had two weeks of distance learning, please reach out to us with your questions or concerns. We are here to support both parents and students to achieve learning while also taking care of each other.
Residency Verification and Enrollment for 2020-2021 is OPEN!
Distance Learning Lessons
New Lessons Available for April 6th - 24th:
Featuring our Tiffany Ridge Staff!
Mrs. Pudenz reads the story, "Brave."
Mrs. Pudenz teaches a fun game called "21"!
Mrs. Pudenz reads the story, "Thundercake."
Learning about Covid-19:
Timberwolf Photo Requests
Support Service from Ms. Andes, Counselor and Mrs. Laney, Social Worker:
- If your student visited with either the school counselor or school social worker regularly (individually or in a group), we will be reaching out via email or phone to check-in. If your child is experiencing any emotional distress due to distance learning, social distancing, or COVID-19, please reach out to us.
- School Social Workers across the district are working to collect the most up-to-date resources that are available across our community. If you have any concerns about food, utilities, or housing, contact Gayle Laney (erikson-laneyg@parkhill.k12.mo.us)
- As a reminder, lunch and breakfast pickup is available at Tiffany Ridge, Monday through Friday, 11am-1pm. Backsnacks (weekend food packs) are also available at TR on Fridays during this time.
- We miss your children greatly! We realize that you as parents are under a new type of stress, SO please reach out if you are needing emotional support or resource information. We are here to serve you also!
Are you recently unemployed due to COVID-19?
You can visit this website for updated information and instructions on how to file for unemployment in Missouri: https://labor.mo.gov/coronavirus#mini-panel-coronavirus-tabs2
For updated and local health information on COVID-19 you can visit the Platte County Health Department’s website.
https://www.plattecountyhealthdept.com/
Does your family have WIFI?
Spectrum is offering any household with Pre-K-12 or college students needing remote education
- Two free months of internet and WiFi services to new customers in households with Pre-K to 12 or college students who need remote education
- This discount will be applied as a credit for your first two months of internet services
- Spectrum will waive any installation or pre-payment fees to help get you started
- You can qualify for this offer if you have a student of qualifying age at your service address with remote education needs or if you have not subscribed to our internet services within the past 30 days
- Call 1-855-243-8892 to sign up for this offer.
Or you can contact the Help Desk at District office at 359-5000 to set up an appointment to pick up a Hot Spot.
2020-2021 PTA Officers and Committee Members
The following Executive Board Members were elected at the March PTA meeting:
- President, Krista Heaivilin
- Vice President of Membership, Hannah Easley & Meredith Viljoen
- Vice President of Fund Raising, Christine Carlson
- Secretary, Michelle Anderson
- Treasurer, Jeff Imgarten
We're looking for fresh faces and new ideas for the 2020-2021 school year! Please consider sharing your time and skills to support our students, teachers and school! Go to the
Committee/Volunteer sign-up HERE to see the different areas were we need you!
Optional Distance Learning Resources
Learning at Home:
How to get eBooks from the Tiffany Ridge Homepage
Please reach out to Mrs. Barr at barra@parkhill.k12.mo.us if you're having trouble with this.
Technology Support:
Here are some general guidelines and best practices for laptop use at home.
Thank you for your support. If you have any technology issues or questions, please contact the Help Desk Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 816-359-5000.
Box Tops for Education
You might have noticed some changes with many Box Tops products you've purchased recently. Box Tops for Education (BTFE) is going digital! If you see the BTFE label on any products, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10 cents for your school. The app will find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your school's earnings online. Just download the app, sign up for free, choose TIFFANY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, and scan away. Receipts need to be scanned within 2 weeks of purchase. BTFE is phasing out the traditional Box Tops clips, but you can still send them to the school and we can still get 10 cents for every Box Tops clip. Thank you for helping raise money for our students!
Tiffany Ridge PTA
Join PTA by signing up online now!
2019-2020 PTA Board
President: Staci Moran
Vice President of Membership: Michelle Anderson
Vice President of Fund Raising: Rachel Blankenship
Secretary: Meagan Imgarten
Treasurer: Jeff Imgarten
Tiffany Ridge Elementary
Follow us for up-to-date information on all the events at Tiffany Ridge through social media. Each week we will send out a newsletter link with upcoming events and details.
Dr. Desiree Rios-Principal
Megan Pudenz-Assistant Principal
Email: kitej@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: https://tiffanyridge.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 5301 Northwest Old Tiffany Springs Road, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 359-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyRidgeElementary/
Twitter: @TiffanyRidgeES