Mission Ridge Elementary
Owl News, Week of October 25th
Message From Mr. Jesus Mendez, Mission Ridge Principal
Thank you very much for a great week back from our Fall Intersession! We are ready for Week #2 of the 2nd Nine Weeks. We do have some activities scheduled this week. Please review friendly reminders and information below.
Halloween Treats
Students will be able to bring pre-packaged candies/goodies to their classmates. However, classes will not be having any parties on Friday. Distribution will be done prior to dismissal. Due to a busy Friday, we will not be having any deliveries. Thank you for your assistance & understanding.
Attendance.
Be sure your child is present each day they are healthy. The state of Texas holds administrators and parents accountable for attending school daily. At 5 absences, I will ask that you hold a meeting with our Attendance Administrator to ensure we are working together to educate your child. Please help support our teachers by bringing in your children ready to learn. We thank you for making attendance a priority.
Students with 5 or more absences up until now are now falling below 90% of their instructional time. These students will need to initiate a 45 Day Attendance Improvement Plan and be required to attend Loss of Credit (LOC) sessions.
Pedestrian Safety
Pedestrian safety is an initiative we are starting in #TeamSISD. I want to remind you to please slow down when you are driving around our school, stay off your cell phones and be aware of students who may be crossing. I also want to remind your children about the importance of using crosswalks when walking to and from school or getting off the bus.
Breakfast in the Classroom.
Our district will provide breakfast in the classroom for ALL scholars. Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) will be served daily from 7:15 AM to 7:30 AM. Please be on time to take advantage of the most important meal of the day.
Change of Clothes.
Please send a change of clothing for scholars in PK, Kinder and 1st graders. In a plastic bag, place a shirt, short, under garment and socks. When the children has an accident, you will be notified. Please check your child's backpack daily.
Picking Up Students.
Due to traffic, we will not be able to release students after 2 PM. If you have a doctor's appointment, please pick them up before 2 PM so that you can make your appointment.
Safety
The building will be cleaned throughout the day in high traffic areas to ensure safety. We will have hand sanitizing stations at all classrooms, restrooms, cafeteria and playground. If you wish for your child to wear a mask, please send them with a mask that fits them comfortably. If you requested a shield for your child's desk, they will have access to a shield. We will all monitor and collaborate to keep our team and families safe!
TRI (Temporary Remote Instruction) Academy
TRI ( Temporary Remote Instruction) is up and running. Scholars who are coded with a "Q" for quarantine now have access to prepackaged Schoology lessons. We will be sending you an email with details. When scholars return from quarantine, they will turn in their TRI Academy assignments for grading.
HB 4545
House Bill 4545 is a recent law that requires accelerated instruction to help support student learning loss. Regardless of grade, students that failed or did not test a STAAR subject qualifying assessment for a course that they were enrolled in last year require 30 hours of Targeted accelerated Instruction (TAI). Currently teachers are keeping track of this support time as it is being provided; however, Having students in school is a great way to provide them with the accelerated learning they need. Please have your child in school all day, every day.
Thank you for your continued support! We are blessed with an amazing learning community! Together, we are better!
Let's make Week 11 #Owlsome!!
Respectfully,
Jesus Mendez , Proud Mission Ridge Principal
#ManyMindsOneMission
Red Ribbon Week (October 25th - 29th)
Student Led Conferences (Tuesday, Oct. 26th) 4 PM - 6 PM
Note: No after school tutoring this week
MRE Book Fair (Oct. 22nd - Oct. 29th)
We’re excited to invite you to our Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by our staff, this event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school.
After missing out on many beloved traditions, our fall Book Fair will be a familiar, welcome, and safe event for our students. Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from Oct. 22nd to Oct. 29th at Mission Ridge Elementary.
• Our Book Fair offers a cash-free payment option called eWallet. It’s a convenient digital account that your child can use for shopping at our Fair. Grandparents, friends, and others can contribute, too!
• If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop online at our school’s Virtual Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage in link below to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping.
We’re excited to celebrate our love of books together at the Book Fair. We look forward to seeing your child there! Happy reading,
October All Star Awards Drive Up Ceremony
Go Owls!! Hoot! Hoot!
MRE/Peter Piper Pizza Family Night
Where: Peter Piper Pizza Horizon Restaurant (13800 Horizon)
15% of your purchase goes towards Mission Ridge Elementary.
Don't forget to mention your school and your teacher!!
Class with most participation gets a pizza party sponsored by Peter Piper Pizza.
MRE Storybook Character Parade
- When: Friday, Oct. 29th
- Time: 8:30 AM (tentative start)
Our scholars will be be parading around our school (route is in image below). Please join us and cheer them on!!
In order to avoid large gatherings, we will not have an assembly before/after the parade. As soon as our scholars re-enter building, they will go back to their classrooms.
NOTE PK3 scholars may participation is OPTIONAL. It will not count towards their attendance for the day, however. PK3 scholars will have to attend class at their regular time.
COVID-19 Wellness Protocol
It is time to pivot Owls! As we return for our second grading period, mask use is HIGHLY RECOMENDED while indoors for all students and faculty/staff.
We will continue to adjust as necessary as local healthy authorities and agencies provide us with updates. Thank you for your continued support in keeping all of us safe and healthy.
Pink Out the Mission on Tuesdays During the Month of October
MRE Science Fair
MRE Spirit Shirts on Sale!!
Dress Code
School Uniforms / Uniformes Escolares
- 3 Year Old Program - Yellow Polo Shirt (playera tipo polo amarilla)
- NOTE: ONLY students that have qualifed for services/ SOLO alumnos que ya se haya confirmado su participation
- Pre-Kinder - Red Polo Shirt (playera tipo polo roja)
- Kinder - 5th Grade - Orange/Purple/White Polo Shirt (playera polo naranja/morada/blanca)
Bottom / Pantalon
- Khaki colored pants/shorts/skirts/skorts (pantalon/short/falda color caqui)
NOTE: At this time, we are not offering any FREE DRESS FRIDAYS. Students must be in uniform if they do not have an SISD, college, or spirit shirt.
- When wearing jeans, please ensure jeans are not torn You will called home to bring a change of clothing when student has torn jeans or is not following dress code.
Daily Schedule / Horario Diario
School Hours
- 7:15 - 7:30 Breakfast in the Classroom
- 7:30 SEL/Announcements
- 7:45 Tardy Bell Rings
- 10:00 Attendance Posting Time
- 10:45 PK3 AM Dismissal
- 11:30 PK3 PM Entry
- 2:45 Dismissal (Fridays include WIN Academy)
- 4:00 WIN Academy Dismissal (Monday - Thursday ONLY)
Student Attendance
- Attend school daily and arrive on time. School starts at 7:30 AM. Breakfast in the classroom begins at 7:15 AM. Tardy bells rings at 7:45 AM.
- If your child is feeling ill, please know we understand that you will need to keep them at home.
- Please communicate absences with both teacher and school. You may upload your documentation and email at attendancemissionridge@sisd.net.
IMPORTANT: Scholars need to be in school 90% of the instructional time. Patterns in tardy arrivals and early pick up may affect scholars in this area.
Reporting Absences
Email: attendancemissionridge@sisd.net
Please include as much detail as possible:
- Child's name
- Grade
- Teacher
- Student ID
- Reason for the absence
All notes will be collected via this email as well. Be sure to include details in the note as the child returns to class.
If they have a doctor’s note, it must be included in the email as an attachment.
Beat the Tardy Bell!!
Just a reminder that instruction starts at 7:30 AM.
Keep in mind the following :
- Tardies are documented by our teachers.
- Students need to be in school 90% of the instructional time.
- Tardies are subject to Discipline Referral as per SISD Student Code of Conduct
Technology Updates
- ALL students who have an SISD District device issued to them will need to complete the Mobile Device Agreement.
- The form must be submitted for all PreK students who will have an Ipad issued to them.
To find this e-form:
- Log into Tyler 360 Parent Portal (link is below)
Change the Academic Year in the upper, right corner to 2021-2022 - A yellow announcement bar will appear. Click View.
- Choose the document (one for each child).
- Acknowledge the first page.
- Click acknowledgement for fees and submit.
Good news for #TeamSISD families! Through the USDA school lunch program, SISD will provide all children (18 and under) with free breakfast and lunch for the 2021-22 school year.
Curbside meal service will be available for parents picking up meals for young children who are not enrolled in SISD schools or homeschooled students. No duplicate meals will be allowed. SISD curbside meal service will be provided Monday through Friday at:
- Elementary schools from 7:00 to 8:00 AM (in the back of our campus at MRE)
- Official letter/email/electronic school application from school listing children enrolled
- Individual student report cards
- Attendance record from parent portal of the school website, printed or electronic, that includes the children names
- Birth certificate for children not in school
- Student ID cards
When to stay home from school
Back to School Plan
SISD 2021-2022 Student Calendar / Calendario Escolar SISD 2021-2022
Mission Ridge Elementary Contact Information
Email: jmende12@sisd.net
Website: www.sisd.net/missionridge
Location: 150 Nonap Road, El Paso, TX, USA
Phone: 915-938-2000
Facebook: facebook.com/MissionRidgeES
Twitter: @MRidge_ES