The Lake Ridge Bridge
August 31, 2018
Weekly Recap
Hopefully this message finds you in good spirits. We started Week 3 on a good note, and we ended it on a great one. On Friday, our scholars found out which House they would be in while they’re Lake Ridge Scholars. It was definitely an exciting time for us all because this is our inaugural year. Through the House system, comradery will be established, and scholars will be encouraged to develop leadership skills, promote high academic performance, and encourage appropriate behavior through positive interactions
This week during Excellence Academy (our time that will be devoted to social-emotional learning), all grade levels will focus on Diversity and Inclusion. Students will learn the value of getting to know all of their peers, and they will be provided with various opportunities.
As you enjoy this long weekend with your family due to the district/campus being closed on Monday, September 3, please remember that our doors open daily at 7:15 a.m., and breakfast is free for ALL scholars. All parents are encouraged to complete the Voly application to volunteer and help us as we strive for excellence. Also, if you have not voted yet regarding the TRE, information is below:
Early Voting
Early voting will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Cedar Hill Government Center, 285 Uptown Blvd.
- Tuesday, Sept. 4
Election Day
Saturday, Sept. 8
7 a.m.-7 p.m.
- Bray Elementary School
218 N. Broad St. - Lake Ridge Elementary School
1020 Lake Ridge Parkway - Building the Kingdom Community Church
308 E. Belt Line Rd. - Park in the Woods Recreation Center
6801 Mountain Creek Parkway
Dallas, TX 75249 - Byrd Middle School
1040 W. Wheatland Rd.
Duncanville, TX 75116
Read the information located on below in the newsletter to learn about campus/district happenings, important reminders, news from APD and PTA, and upcoming events. Always remember that "The Race for Excellence has No Finish Line."
Question of the Week for Parents: Have you completed the Free/Reduced lunch application form for 2018 (everyone should complete this)? http://childnutrition.chisd.net/
Principal Anderson
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Scenes from the Week
Attendance
Attendance Goal
ATTENDANCE GOAL: 98%
Attendance for August 27-31:
EE: 96%
Pre-K: 91.1%
Kindergarten: 95.1%
1st Grade: 98% (Kudos on achieving the goal!)
2nd Grad: 97%
3rd Grade: 96.7%
4th Grade: 96.2%
5th Grade: 98% (Kudos on achieving the goal!)
Weekly Total: 96.51%
Yearly Total: 97.48%
Attendance Incentives
- Weekly Perfect Attendance: Scholars who have perfect attendance Monday-Friday will receive a "Free Dress" day on the following Monday.
- Class Perfect Attendance: Each scholar in a class has an opportunity to receive a snack if the class has perfect attendance when checked on any given day.
#attendancematters
Attendance Reminders
- Notes regarding an absence must be brought to the office within three days of the absence; parents can also enter via Parent Access.
- If the method of your child getting home needs to change, notify the Main Office or your child’s teacher by 2:30 p.m. so that there is enough time to communicate the change to your child. If e-mailing the teacher, include an administrator in case the teacher is absent on that particular day.
- 2:45 p.m. is the latest that a scholar may be checked out due to preparation for dismissal.
Counselor's Corner
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Birthday Recognition
If you would like to recognize your child at school on his/her birthday that falls on a school day, please contact your child’s teacher so that he/she can notify the office.
- On your child's birthday, you may bring store bought cupcakes and individual juice/water at 2:30 p.m. if you have communicated with the teacher in advance.
- Cupcakes should not be dropped off and left with the teacher or the office.
- If your child's birthday falls on a weekend or on a non-school day for scholars, no alternate arrangements will be made.
- Arrangements should be made prior to the child's birthday so that the teacher can verify that it will not interrupt scheduled class activities.
Clinic Concerns
- Remember that if your child experiences a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, you will need to keep him/her at home until he/she is fever-free, diarrhea-free, and/or vomit-free without medicine for 24 hours.
- Remind your child to wash his/her hands throughout the day to keep them clean, healthy, and germ-free.
Dress Code
- Solid color red, black or white shirt with collar
- Black or khaki pants/shorts/capris/skirts/jumpers
- Shorts must be fingertip length
- Cargo pants are allowed
- Cargo shorts must be fingertip length
- Skirts and jumpers must be knee length all the way around
- No wind pants, yoga pants, athletic pants/shorts, sweatpants, or knit jogger pants
- No leggings or tights may be worn as pants
- Shoes must have a heel and closed toe
- Absolutely no slippers, house shoes, sandals or flip flops
- CHISD or solid color red, black or white sweaters, cardigans, hoodies and sweatshirts
- Solid color red, black, or white collared shirt must be worn under sweater, cardigans, hoodies or sweatshirt
Spirit Fridays
Scholars may wear a Lake Ridge/CHISD spirit shirt, college/university shirt, or a uniform shirt with blue or black jeans (no holes or rips).
Remind/Quick Notifications
Text @bc87dfk to the number 81010. You can also download the Remind app. Additional directions are included in the PDF included.
GET INVOLVED
All Pro Dads
Email Address: lakeridgeAPD2018@gmail.com
- APD Breakfasts will occur monthly beginning in September.
- The standing date for the breakfasts will be the third Friday of the month unless otherwise indicated.
- Join APD to see how you can be a part of involvement, connections, engagement, partnership and mentorship.
- A signup form for the September breakfast is included (please note that this is not the third Friday due to no school for scholars on the third Friday in September).
PTA NEWS
PTA President: Mrs. Janie Hamud
Email Address: lakeridgeelempta@gmail.com
JOIN PTA FOR THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR; WE HAVE ESTABLISHED SOME GREAT TRADITIONS. WE NEED YOU!
- GOLD MEMBERSHIP: $22- Two Parent Memberships, One free Spirit shirt, Two Free Popcorn Coupons, and Two Free Candy Shop Coupons
- SILVER MEMBERSHIP: $15- One Parent Membership, One Spirit Shirt, One Free Popcorn Coupon
- PARENT/SUPPORTER MEMBERSHIP: $7
On-going Opportunities to Donate/Serve:
- Amazon Smile: Don't forget to increase PTA Texas Congress 10239 Lakeridge Elementary's AmazonSmile donation potential by shopping at smile.amazon.com. Go to smile.amazon.com/ch/72-1526809 and Amazon donates to PTA Texas Congress 10239 Lakeridge Elementary.
- Kroger Plus: If you shop at Kroger, you can help our PTA help our campus. The included document shows parents step-by-step how to link their Kroger Plus Card to the Lake Ridge PTA. This is a very easy way to earn money for our school because our students’ families and friends all shop at their local Kroger. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoByVmF8VTnc0gyejQ0TVBEekJaNGRlVE45OWJtcE5qMzVB/view?usp=sharing
Volunteer
- All volunteers must be approved through http://cedarhillisd.voly.org in order to volunteer in CHISD.
- Returning parents who were already in CHISD's Voly will log in using their old account and will be prompted to complete another background check. All other parents/volunteers will need to create an account.
- Once the Voly account has been created, an e-mail will be sent from VERIFYI asking the volunteer to complete a background check.
- Approval time is normally 24/72 hours pending no flags in the applicant's background.
- If the account is flagged for any reason, the approval of your account could take up to one (1) week for approval. If you have any questions please email human.resources@chisd.net
- All volunteers must use their legal name. Any error when entering information will prolong the approval process.
- Become a FAN of Lake Ridge Elementary during the application process in order to receive specific volunteer opportunities and be shown as a regular volunteer.
Mirror Donations
We would like our scholars to "see" their excellence when they enter the building daily. If you have a colorful mirror that you would like to contribute to make this wall a reality for Lake Ridge Elementary, please email Mrs. Anderson at marquita.anderson@chisd.net.
Colors still needed include the following:
- Lime green (2)
- Emerald green (2)
- Yellow (2)
- Silver (2)
- Purple (2)
- Orange (2)
- Blue (1)
- Teal (0)
What's Happening?
Upcoming Activities/Events
- September 3: Labor Day-No School
- September 7: Grandparents' Breakfast @ 7:45 a.m.
- September 14: All Pro Dads Breakfast @ 7:15 a.m.
Lake Ridge Elementary
Email: marquita.anderson@chisd.net
Website: http://www.chisd.net/Domain/16
Location: 1020 Lake Ridge Parkway, Cedar Hill, TX, United States
Phone: (972) 293-4501
Twitter: @LRELonghorns