Falcon Ridge Elementary Newsletter
October 2023
Message from Principal Giesen
Falcon Ridge Families,
We are looking forward to welcoming families to Falcon Ridge for our fall conferences on November 6, 9, and 10. There is still time to sign up using this PTC Fast link, if you haven't already done so.
THANK YOU to everyone who helped support our fundraising efforts. Our pickup will be taking place on Monday, November 13. This is a non-student contact day. Please plan to pick up all fundraising items in our main gym from 3-6 pm.
With our weather changing, please make sure your child is dressed properly each day. Our plan going into each day is to have our students go outside for recess.
Parents are reminded to be informed regarding the New Prague Area Schools Operating Levy. Here is what you need to know!
- Early voting continues to remain open from 7:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, at our District Office in New Prague, and the Lonsdale City Hall.
- On Wednesday, November 1, early voting can take place at the two locations noted above, from 7:00 am-7:00 pm
Sincerely,
Mr. Dave Giesen
Falcon Ridge Elementary Principal
(952) 758-1601
September Students of the Month
Congratulations to the September Students of the Month
Red Ribbon Week
Monday, October 30 - Work out problems with kindness - Wear workout clothes
Tuesday, October 31 - Good decisions build character - Dress in a harvest or character costume
Wednesday, November 1 - Give drugs and bullying the boot - Dress in Western clothing
Thursday, November 2 - Lei off bullying and drugs - Wear Hawaiian clothing
Friday, November 3 - Team up against drugs and bullying - Wear your favorite sports teams
Digital Tools
Blended Learning Days
Though we believe inclement weather days may not happen for many months, we want to provide you with information on our Blended Learning Day expectations here. A Blended Learning Day will be in effect if and when we have a second day of school canceled due to inclement weather; the first day canceled due to inclement weather will not incur learning activities.
Scholastic Book Fair
Shopping for our online book fair begins October 30 - November 3. Please help our school meet our goal and inspire a love of reading in our students. Scholastic will give back a portion of the goal as rewards to our school when you shop!! Don't forget to stop by the Creative Commons during conferences to shop in person!
Food For Families Program
Order a Yearbook
Community Ed Classes/Events
Join us for a November class!
11/2: Youth Wrestling (PreK-6)
11/3: Conquer Ninja Rec Team (ages 6-13)
11/4: Intro to Game Coding (grades 1-4)
11/6: Intro to Ninja (ages 5-13)
11/9: Basic Soap Making (grades 3-12)
11/11: Jr. Trojan Boys Basketball (grades K-2)
11/13: Homemade Gifts from the Heart (grades K-5)
11/21: Dash Sports: Basketball (grades K-3)
11/21:Dash Sports: Volleyball (grades K-1)
11/22: Video Game Design (grades 4-8)
11/24: Conquer Ninja Parents Day Out (ages 5-13)
Frequently Asked Questions/Information
Office/Main Line: 952-758-1600
24/7 Attendance Line: 952-758-1605
FR Nurse: 952-758-1606
Everyday Fundraising for Falcon Ridge
In working with our Falcon Ridge PAC, I want to make all of our families aware of some easy ways to support our students at Falcon Ridge by using a few simple steps with businesses that you may already be spending money with:
- Shutterfly - Simply click on this Shutterfly link and start shopping. A percentage will go directly to our Falcon Ridge PAC.
- Coborn's School Rewards - Coborn's, Inc. is committed to donating $150,000 to local entities during the 2019-2020 school year. The points your school earns will help grow their share of the $150,000 total. It's like a pie; the size of your school's slice will depend on how many points they have received. Schools should encourage their supporters to register for their location at moreRewards.com: 1. Go to moreRewards.com, 2. create a login, 3. proceed to login, 4. go to "manage my membership," 5. choose school rewards, 6. select Falcon Ridge, and you are done! It is just that easy! You can also easily add it through the More Rewards phone app: 1. go to rewards, 2. slide the school rewards button to green, 3. below the button there should be an option for you to change to your school, 4. search for Falcon Ridge, and 5. select Falcon Ridge.
2023-2024 Falcon Ridge Monthly Character Traits
R-espect (September)
E-ffort (October)
A-ttitude (November)
P-ride (December)
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C-ooperation (January)
A-ssertion (February)
R-esponsibility (March)
E-mpathy (April)
S-elf Control (May)