CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
4_29_19 Our Kids, Families & Staff are DIFFERENCE MAKERS!
Kids ROCK EXPERIMENTS, CARING, CREATIVITY & STATE TESTS!
Safety Glasses & Experiments!
Animals, reptiles & real-life!
Making & testing Kites & Rockets!
WEEK @ A GLANCE: State Tests 8:00am - 11:30am
Mon., 4/29 -
- 6th Math State Tests
- Flipped lunch times - call office if you have questions
- STAR Testing Window (4/15 - 5/10)
Tues., 4/30 -
- 6th Math State Tests continue
- Flipped lunch times
Wed., 5/1 -
- 6th Math State Tests continue
- Flipped lunch times
- 5th grade Semester 2 ART field trip to Cowboy Hall of Fame
- 6th Honor Choir competes @ TriState
- REDO Test & Quiz Lab
Thurs., 5/2 -
- 4th gr. TOURS of CRI 9:15 - 10:15am; 5th gr. STUCCO hosts
- 5th gr. BAND students signed up for 6th grade band: There are COME & GO Instrument Tryouts tonight! (4:30 - 8:30pm @ MHS Event Ctr.) Plan to stay an hour.
Fri., 5/3 -
- HAT DAY - 50 cents! to benefit technology
- SUPER HERO SPIRIT DRESS UP DAY! Show our CAFETERIA LADIES our gratitude!
- 5th & 6th gr. "Rockin the Ridge" Char. assemblies - morning
- 6th gr. Growth & Development Sessions: boys (gym) & girls (cafet) @ 2:30pm - Call front office or return opt out form if you prefer your child not to attend.
Sat., 5/4 -
- Mustang Day of the Bands: CRI 6th grade performance @ MHS Event Ctr. @ 1pm
- Spotlight on Arts by MPS Foundation - 6pm Silent Auction - see district website
- Warrior Run - CRI Ridge Runners participate @ Mustang Community Ctr. @ 6pm
Friday, 5/3 - 6th Grade Growth & Development
Girls will meet in cafeteria for presentation
Preview material here: Click here
Opt out form: Click here
Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday - lunch times will be switched!
- 5th gr. lunches @ 10:48
- 6th lunches @ 11:33
When 6th grade is completing STATE TESTS, 5th & 6th graders will switch their lunch times to ensure 6th graders are able to finish their tests. Call 256-6955 if questions.
STATE TESTING continues for 6th grade this week: Rest & Encouragement!
TESTING DATES:
- 5th grade concluded testing. Great job, students!
- 6th grade: 4/24, 4/25, 4/26 & 4/29, 4/30, 5/1
This THURS., 5/2, is for 5th graders! Don't miss the BAND INSTRUMENT SELECTION EVENT!
Congratulations on signing up for BAND in 6th grade! Our important instrument selection event is May 2. It is a “come and go” event at the MHS Commons. We provide all materials. Students must be accompanied by an adult. CRI band directors will be @ Mustang High School from 4:30-8:30 p.m. Choose a time that works for your family, but please plan for about 45 minutes to an hour. Thank you for making the time for this event & supporting your child's interests!
CLICK HERE for additional info.
6th GRADERS BUSED TO MHS Friday, 5/10 for PHYSICALS DAY! Need SIGNED form & permission slip!
- PHYSICAL FORM filled out & SIGNED by parent - CLICK HERE
- $15
- PERMISSION SLIP to ride bus - CLICK HERE
- SEE info for UPCOMING SPORTS PARENT MEETINGS!
- INFO about PHYSICALS DAY: CLICK HERE
- INFO from MNMS: CLICK HERE (other info sheets went home w/ students last week)
- Spring Softball tryouts & Spring football practices begin NEXT MONTH & a physical must be on file to tryout.
- To participate in practices, tryouts, or any sport, students must have physical on file.
- This is an inexpensive, easy way to take care of physicals during the school day, 5/10, for $15
"DOGS & DONUTS!" & "PAWS FOR CAUSE!" SERVICE PROJECT!
- A COMMUNITY SPEAKER from the animal shelter will visit Kim Austin's class Mon., 4/29!
- 5th gr. students sell DONUTS during recess to benefit local animal shelter!
- 6th gr. Ridge Rocker students sell CANDY-GRAMS!
- FREDDY'S NIGHT 4/30!
- Support this great cause - Animal shelters
April 30 - This week! Service Project!
Nurse's Appreciation Day 5/8
Teachers Appreciation Week 5/6 - 5/10
CONTACT US to be included in DRAWING for Available Yearbooks! May 10th
LUNCH: “No Charging” policy begins May 1
Your child needs to have money in their lunch account or with them in order to eat breakfast and/or lunch through the rest of the school year. If they do not have money to purchase for that day, they will be given an alternate meal. We always ensure every child has a meal.
Any charges that are on their account now will need to be paid in full by May 1. If you cannot pay your charges, please send lunches with your child. You may monitor and pay your child’s lunch account at Myschoolbucks.com. The cafeteria can only accept cash or checks. If questions, you may call Linda Riggs, cafeteria manager, at 256-6966.
5/13 - NEED VACCINATIONS? "SHOT CLINIC" for your family @ CRI
YEAR-END EVENTS & DATES:
- 5/1 - 5th gr. S2 Art field trip to Cowboy Hall of Fame
- 5/1 - Tri-state (Honor Choir)
- 5/2 - 4th grade tours Canyon Ridge
- 5/3 - 5th/6th gr. Rockin' the Ridge Char. Assemblies
- 5/3 - 6th gr. Growth & Development Assemblies (To preview CLICK HERE; Turn in OPT OUT form if you do not want your child to attend)
- 5/4, Sat. - Mustang Day of the Bands @ MHS Event Ctr. (CRI @ approx. 1pm)
- 5/4, Sat. - Spotlight on the Arts (MPS Foundation auction, etc.) @ MHS 6pm
- 5/6 - Bronco Breakfast
- 5/7 - 6th Vocal & Honor Choir practice during the day with EVENING CONCERT @ 6:30pm
- 5/8 - 5th gr. Awards Assembly @ 9am; 6th gr. Awards Assembly @ 1:30 pm
- 5/9 - 6th gr. S2 Art field trip to OKC monument and Sci. Museum
- 5/9 - 6th gr. S2 Theater Showcase - performing for 5th graders @ 2:15
- 5/10 - 6th gr. GOES TO EVENT CENTER BY BUS FOR PHYSICALS DAY! 9am
Must have form filled out and signed by parent, $15, & bus permission slip to board bus. - 5/10 - Students' Yearbook Signing Parties - during Life Apps
- 5/13 - Shot Clinic @ CRI - for you and your family 12pm - 3:45pm
- 5/13 - MPS Board Mtg. @ MHS New Admin. MERC building @ 6pm
- 5/14 - Stidham/Holeman classes 6th gr. OERB field trip
- 5/16, 5/17 & Mon. 5/20 - Dodge Ball Tournament - during Life Apps
- 5/20 - Rockin' Ridge Character Assembly during Dodge Ball @ 8:15 & 12:45
- 5/21 - Brain & Brawn Fun Day! (Relay activities during Life App Times)
- 5/22 - 1/2 DAY OF SCHOOL; LAST DAY OF SCHOOL; NO LIFE APPS; shortened schedule for students; students eat lunch & go home for summer - HALF DAY
- 5/23 & 5/24 - no school
TECH QUEST summer opportunity for students grades 5 - 9
Flyers are available at CRI. Check out the link below for details!
https://youtu.be/b2HNDQmgtig
NEW Camp Invention® - SUMMER STEM camp on July 22-26 - SIGN UP NOW!
CAMP held at Mustang Creek Elem. from 8:30 to 3:00 - Campers need to bring their own lunch & an appetite for learning! Local educators will lead these innovative, hands-on STEM activities that build collaboration and creative problem-solving skills. Visit www.invent.org/camp or call 800-968-4332 to register. Use promo code PLAY15LISTING to save $15 (expires 5/10).
CHECK WEBSITE EVERY MONDAY! See what your child is learning!
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
- NEW! Canyon Advisory Kids - small group of 5th & 6th graders meet w/ principals/counselors @ lunch/recess to share things they love & ways to improve CRI.
- Ridge Rockers - 6th grade Leadership class & activities; Fill out application in April of 5th gr. to be enrolled for 6th gr. year; pick up application in Rotunda & office
- Canyon Cares - "The JOY of serving others!" Meets ea. 9 weeks. Watch newsletter & announcements for next service opportunity.
- Stucco - 5th gr. Student Council; meets @ lunch/recess (appointed in home rooms)
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES!
- Ridge Runners - TUES. 5th gr. & THURS. 6th gr. hilla@mustangps.org 3:15 - 4pm
- Ridge Readers - monthly during 5th & 6th gr. lunch/recess
- Academic Team - Is over for 18_19 school year; congrats on your hard work this year!
- Archery - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
- HONOR CHOIR - Tues & Thurs 3:05-4 pm
- Robotics - Tues. & Thurs. 3:10-4:30 pm. Classes & Competition Team! 5th & 6th grades
We are here to help!
Mrs. Kathy Blackwell, principal blackwellk@mustangps.org
Mr. George Meiwes, assistant principal meiwes@mustangps.org
Mrs. Amy Cozens & Mrs. Amy Hill, counselors cozensa@mustangps.org & hilla@mustangps.org
The Ridge ROCKS building relationships & keeps kids at the HEART OF ALL WE DO!
Library & eBook Links!
-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/ The Mustang & Yukon Public Libraries have a joint Overdrive collection separate from the Metro Library Overdrive collection.
Volunteer Process - WATCHDOGS or ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS - background checks
We welcome and appreciate you being a part of our kids' field trips and school. Whether you would enjoy being a Watchdog, walking the halls, helping secure doors, and building relationships with kids or would enjoy volunteering for an upcoming art, band or other field trip, MPS has a new procedure. 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.
We are Difference Makers! Relationships. Student Success. Communication. Culture.
Motto: “At Canyon Ridge, I will be Responsible, On-Track for SUCCESS, Considerate & Kind. I will ROCK the Ridge”
VISION: Provide every child every opportunity to be Creative, Respectful, Intelligent higher-level THINKERS!
MISSION: We will work together so every child can become more 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