Paris Ridge Elementary News
September 30, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Oct 4 & 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 6 - Hat Day
Oct 20 - PTO Meeting 7-8 p.m.
Oct 31 - Half Day AM For Students; Halloween Classroom Celebrations
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Paris Ridge Panthers!
First, let me say thank you all for your support of Walk the Ridge! While we are still calculating a total, surpassed our goal of raising $15,000 in funds to enhance our student experiences here at Paris Ridge! This is truly amazing and a testament to the generosity of our families. Our students had a great time getting outside and completing laps around the school while listening to some great music. A special thank you to our PTO for the time and energy they put towards helping organize this event.
We are looking forward to meeting with you at Parent Teacher Conferences (Tuesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 6th). I sent an email message earlier today regarding student assessment reports. You should see these in your child’s backpack today. The guides in the email will help explain how to better understand assessment results. Know that students continue to take these during the middle and the end of the school year to compare and monitor student growth.
A reminder that students will visit the Book Fair during their library times next week. The Book Fair will also be open during Parent Teacher Conferences so that students may purchase books!
We’ve had an amazing week here at Paris Ridge! It is an amazing school, and I feel honored to be part of such a wonderful school community. Thank you again for your support this week and throughout the start of our school year. We look forward to seeing you all at conferences!
Lance Jones
Principal
FROM THE PTO
Walk the Ridge - A HUGE Success!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! We did it! We met our fundraising goal and raised $18,912.30 (...and counting!) to support our school! And we had tons of fun doing it -- what a beautiful day we had to be Walking the Ridge. We are SO close to beating our fundraising total from last year, so if you didn't get a chance, you can still make your donation online here! These funds are earmarked for field trips, staff appreciation, school improvements, classroom supplies, school celebrations, and more! We are so grateful to be able to provide these things with your support. We'd also like to shout out to our money counting and popcorn bagging heros! Teamwork makes the dreamwork!
Teacher Conference Meals
Teachers love their catered dinners on conference nights. Dinner is provided with funds raised by our generous Paris Ridge community. Please sign up here via SignUp Genius to complete their meals with a donation of dessert or drinks.
Book Fair Volunteer Need!
Sign up here to help Mrs. Lipsman at the book fair during conferences. This is a very simple volunteer opportunity helping students and families pay for their selections :)
Wednesday Staff Snacks
We'd love for you to sign up to join the fun in providing snacks for the teachers and staff on Wednesdays! They are raving about this new initiative! Click here for details and to sign up!
BOOK FAIR IS COMING SOON!!
PARIS RIDGE BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE THROUGH GRYMCA
Hello Paris Ridge Families and Staff,
Are you in need of before/afterschool care? The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids has a program right here at Paris Ridge Elementary, and we have openings available!
Please feel free to visit our website or reach out by email for further information!
Thank you -
Brandy Wasick
Regional Childcare Program Director
(Pronouns She/Her/Hers)
YMCA OF GREATER GRAND RAPIDS
475 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Grand Rapids MI 49504
(P) 616-891-6225