Laurel Ridge Elementary
February 2016
Thank you for taking the time to review the upcoming deadlines and events this month. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school or PTA.
Feb. 1
DeKalb Board of Education Meeting.
Feb. 3
Severe Weather Awareness Day. We will have a tornado drill at school. Take this opportunity to talk with your students about safety measures at home in case of severe weather.
Feb. 4
Towers High School 6pm. Community Engagement Session about Strategic Waiver School System application to the Georgia Department of Education. Learn more at https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Policy/Pages/IE2.aspx
Feb. 9
Lakeside High School 6pm. Community Engagement Session about Strategic Waiver School System application to the Georgia Department of Education. Learn more at https://www.gadoe.org/External-Affairs-and-Policy/Policy/Pages/IE2.aspx
Feb. 11
Final Redistricting Meeting before the March Vote. 6:00 pm at Cross Keys High School – 1626 N. Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta, GA 30319
Feb. 11
Progress Reports Sent home
Feb. 12
Inclement Weather Make-up Day.
Feb. 15
No School
Feb. 17
Intruder Drill Practice. In preparing for the district safety audit, we will hold a school-wide drill today. To learn more about the drill protocol used visit http://www.gsba.com/Portals/0/MemberServices/RMS/documents/Lockdown_Procedures.pdf
Feb. 18
Class Pictures. See PTA newsletter and courier for details.
Feb. 19
Loved Ones Breakfast at Laurel Ridge. Come share breakfast with your students. RSVP to Ms. Piling in the cafeteria. marina_m_pilling@dekalbschoolsga.org
Feb. 19
School Choice Application Deadline. To learn more about the various programs including charter schools, International Baccalaureate, and Montessori, visit http://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice
Feb. 19
Box Tops Due. Final Collection for the 2015-2016 school year.
Feb. 27
PTA Silent Auction. Watch the PTA website and newsletter for additional details.
In Case of Bad Weather...
Monitor local news and the DeKalb Schools Website for closure information! Any decisions will be announced no later than 5 AM.
Summer 2016
Laurel Ridge is scheduled to have some updates to the student bathrooms, cafeteria and gym this summer. Due to the scheduled work we will not be able to host a summer program. We apologize for any inconvenience, We will be happy to share a list of the schools hosting a summer program once it is available.
Laurel Ridge Elementary School
Email: e20060413@dekalbschoolsga.org
Website: http://www.laurelridgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us
Location: 1215 Balsam Drive, Decatur, GA, United States
Phone: 6788746902
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurelRidgeElementarySchool
Twitter: @LaurelRidgeSch