The Lake Ridge Bridge
September 7, 2018
Weekly Recap
Hopefully this message finds you in good spirits. We had another productive week at Lake Ridge, and we hope that your child is sharing information with you. As we progress, we want to help all of our scholars with their organizational skills. Scholars will utilize Cornell notes to structure their note-taking, organize information via their binders, and record objectives/topics covered in their planners.
Each scholar was provided a planner for the 2018-2019 school year. This is one way for them to map out assignments and upcoming events. Binders were located on the school supply lists for grades 2-5. If you are unable to provide a binder for your child, please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher, and we will ensure that one is provided. Our goal is to equip EVERY scholar with the tools they need to be successful.
Have you had a chance to sign up to volunteer? The district is providing an orientation for volunteers, and the orientation will cover everything from becoming a volunteer to how to be the most effective volunteer at our campus. Please consider attending to learn valuable information. You can even share what you learn with fellow family, friends, and/or community members. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0549aaa62baafe3-chisd
Finally, please take a moment to complete the Counseling Survey located in the newsletter if you have not done so because your input helps Mrs. Johnson plan for the year.
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 for You to Pose Each Night this Upcoming Week: What is one thing you did today that was helpful?
Question of the Week for Parents: How can I support Lake Ridge Elementary?
Principal Anderson
#LRENoFinishLine
#LakeRidgeNation
#CHISDtheLeadingChoice
#Read15
Scenes from the Week
All Pro Dads Breakfast
Invite at least 3 other dads and/or scholars!
The Purpose:
- Involvement. Join our local campus chapter TODAY!
- Connections. Meet other positive male role models making a difference.
- Engagement. Get engaged in the academic excellence, character, and success of your children.
- Partnership. Assist CHISD with providing a safe and secure learning environment for your children.
- Mentorship. Demonstrate academic and citizenship excellence for our scholars.
Friday, Sep 14, 2018, 07:15 AM
Lake Ridge Elementary School, Lake Ridge Parkway, Cedar Hill, TX, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Attendance
Attendance Goal
ATTENDANCE GOAL: 98%
Attendance for September 4-7:
EE: 95%
Pre-K: 92%
Kindergarten: 98% (Kudos to Kinder!)
1st Grade: 98% (Kudos to 1st!)
2nd Grad: 97%
3rd Grade: 96%
4th Grade: 97%
5th Grade: 97%
Weekly Total: 97%
Yearly Total: 97%
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 14: All Pro Dads Breakfast @ 7:15 a.m.
- Sepetember 21: CHISD Professional Development Day/No School for Scholars
- September 25: Open House/PTA Meeting/Club Showcase @ 6:00 p.m.
- September 28: Movie Night Under the Stars @ Valley Ridge Park
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