March

6 – 2nd Field Trip – Old MacDonald Farm

7 – 3rd grade Field Trip – Blue Bell Factory

7 - Ride Night - Black Walnut 4 pm to close

8 – Junie B. Jones - play CPHS – All grades

12 – Day Light Savings Begins

13- 20 – SPRING BREAK

21 – School resumes

23 - Bike Rodeo

28 – Spring Pictures

28 – Report Card access open/sent home (PK-2)

April

5 - Spring Creek BBQ

11-18 - Book Fair

12 - 4th Grade field trip to Sam Houston

14 - Ride Thru the Decades Spring Fundraiser

25 - STAAR Rdg for 3rd and 4th Grade

25 - Kn Field Trip

Greetings, Ride Families!

This week was National Read Across America Week and Dr. Seuss’s birthday on March 2nd. Needless to say, it was a wonderful week focusing on one of our favorite activities, reading!!! The second graders put on an incredible program based on the book Peanut Butter & Cupcake by Terry Border. WE ended the week with a visit from Dr. Null, CISD Superintendent, and a school board member, Stacy who gave an eloquent presentation of The Ambassador Award to a deserving teacher, student, and staff member who has gone above and beyond on a daily basis to be the best they can be, make a difference, and helpful to others (to mention a few attributes). Of course, there are so many incredible teachers, exceptional students and outstanding support staff at Ride to choose from. However, we chose these three very special Challengers to highlight this year.

J. Ashmore is our wonderful art teacher. She has ingeniously combined teaching the history of famous artists and her art curriculum to make art not only a learning experience, and fun, but you get to bring home an incredible piece of art based on a famous artist. The pictures below are samples of different grade levels who were working on Andy Warhol. And now, the classes are working on Henri Matisse (pic above). Ask your kids to tell you more about it. Oh, and if anyone would like to hand their child’s artwork in the school, we would love to have one of each style to display.

K. Ellis is a 4th grade student at Sally K. Ride. He is a well-rounded, kind, and respectful kid who strives to work hard every day. He has attended Ride since Kindergarten and very year he exhibited these exceptional student qualities. We are very proud of you and wanted you to know how much we appreciate your hard work.

M. Cymbala is our incredible secretary. She became the secretary of Sally K. Ride at a very difficult time when we were maneuvering COVID and the day to day operations of reopening. She works hard to always make sure the teachers are taken care of and we have every thing we need to be the best we can be. We appreciate you very much!!

As we approach the last week before Spring Break, the teachers have made some special plans for the kids. Second and third grade will attend field trips, and (K-4) students, will attend the annual play at College Park High School. This year is Junie B. Jones.

Spring Break is March 13th thru March 20th. School resumes on March 21st for students.

Have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Megan Burnham

# We Show Integrity, We Include others, We SHOW Kindness, We SHOW Citizenship, We ARE Responsible, #We ARE Respectful, #We ARE Challengers!

The 2023 Ride through the Decades Spring Carnival planning committee is looking for silent auction items. If you own a business and would like to donate we would love to help promote your business. 100% of the funds raised through the silent auction go directly to the PTO, which then go directly into the school.

PTO funds various school functions including field trips, math and reading tutoring, teacher support, professional development, substitute pay, computer programs/licenses, technology, reading incentive programs, playground equipment and repairs, copy paper, school beautification and so much more. All funds the PTO raises goes towards enhancing each child's education at Sally K. Ride.

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