Pine Ridge Weekly
5/26/20
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather and your Memorial Day! We are down under 2 weeks of the most interesting school year.
Thank you to all of our volunteers! We did not have the opportunity to recognize you in the traditional manner, but we want you to know that it means so much to us that you tutored, organized, laminated, donated, supplied, and supported all of us here at Pine Ridge! Have a look. :)
https://www.wevideo.com/view/1712799958
Ranger Fun of the Week: Take a picture or send a video of you doing your favorite outdoor activity! Wear Green or Ranger Gear! Send pictures to Mrs. James tjames@fhps.net.
Important Announcements:
- 4th Grade Families: Central Woodlands Learning Environment Form for 5th Grade
- Yearbooks are in! We will distribute them during the personal item pick up day.
- Kids Read Now Announcements regarding books, the app, and summer opportunities.
- Device Drop Off Information: Chromebooks can go back to High Schools. See below for more information.
- Personal Item pick up plans- To be determined.
- If you have moved or are planning to do so, please contact our Registrar - Trish Bond at pbond@fhps.net
- If you have lunch balances, please pay those. If you have questions about the amount, please send me an email me at tjames@fhps.net.
Proud Principal,
Tamasha James
Fourth Grade Families - 5th Grade Environment form
KRN - Kids Read Now Summer Reading Books
Updates:
Some of your KRN books should have arrived!
- The first three books will be mailed automatically one after the other in May/June
- Each book has a unique three-digit code
- Parents/guardians must report the three-digit code to get their next book (after the third book)
- Instructions on how to report the code to KRN are located in each book and the Parent Guide
- Books can be reported by text, phone call, or the free KRN app
Starting in June, KRN will send your families weekly reminders to report book codes, but they can report as soon as they receive them!
From KRN:
Read below for some exciting updates on Virtual Family Reading Events, a chance to win books and information on the Kids Read Now app.
Virtual Family Reading Events
We are excited that starting this week, Kids Read Now will start to host virtual Family Reading Events! Please feel free to distribute the links below to your families, and encourage them to join. There, they can learn more about Kids Read Now and how to get their books this summer! Sessions should not last more than 30 minutes. All sessions will have the same content presented.
Thursday, May 21st, 2020 6 p.m. EST
Tuesday, May 26th, 2020 6 p.m. EST
Thursday, May 28th, 2020 10 a.m. EST
Win Free Books
We are constantly looking to improve our program. Click here to take a brief survey to help us, and you will be entered to win free books for your school!
KRN App
Kids Read Now has a new and improved app. The KRN app makes it easy for your families to report books to get more and view Discovery Sheets. Families can download the app here on mobile devices.
Please do not hesitate to email me or success@kidsreadnow.org or call 877-536-0130 with any questions. I am here to help you and your students succeed this summer!
Device Return Process
Dear Families,
According to our records your family received a loaner Chromebook this spring from FHPS. As the school year wraps up over the next few weeks, we will be providing a number of opportunities to return the Chromebooks on Tuesdays and Fridays during the food distribution times (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) at Central High School and Northern High School beginning Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, June 12.
You may use either drop off location (either CHS or NHS); it is not necessary to return to your original pickup location
Include the bag, charger, and Chromebook
Include a slip of paper in the bag with the first/last name and student ID number of all students in the household sharing the device
Thank you for your assistance!
The Technology Team
Dan Behm Video
Food Service Update:
- Free meal distribution for children ages 18 and under continues on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11a-1p at FHN and FHC. Children do not need to be in the vehicle to receive free meals.
- If your financial status has recently changed due to COVID-19, you may temporarily qualify for free or reduced-price meals for the first 30 days of the new school year. Visit www.lunchapp.com to fill out a confidential application. (This will also qualify you to receive the P-EBT benefits described below.)
- Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transaction (P-EBT) Program - Families on the free or reduced-price meal program will receive extra funds on their EBT card for each child in their household ages 5-18.
- March & April benefits - $193.80 per eligible child will be loaded on the EBT card by the end of April.
- May & June benefits - $182.40 per eligible child will be loaded on the EBT card at a later date.
- If you don't currently receive food assistance benefits, a pre-loaded card will be mailed to you. Benefits for all eligible children will be loaded onto one card.
Links to Books Read Aloud by Mrs. James - Updated
Previous Newsletters
Commonly Asked Questions- Forest Hills Public Schools Website
Please visit our website where you can see a Commonly Asked Questions page, all previous COVID-19 communications to families, and a list of resources to assist families during this challenging time.
District Instruction Office: More Instructional Resources
Dear FHPS Families:
We are sharing with you a page located on the district website with links to resources curated to offer high-interest low-stress ideas that families may choose to use with their children, in addition to the learning opportunities they are receiving from their teachers.
The goal is to offer new optional ideas and resources for students and families weekly. Click here to access it. We recommend that you bookmark the site for future access and updates.
Be safe, and stay well.
Forest Hills Public Schools
Great Resource For Routines!
- Routines - Children (and adults) do well with a routine. Here are some sample daily routines from Khan Academy, customized by grade levels.
Kindergarten Kick-Off Video
Resources for Talking About COVID-19 for Kids
Connect With Us!
Pine Ridge Elementary Google Site: Bookmark this page!
Google site: https://sites.google.com/fhps.net/pine-ridge-elementary-site/home?authuser=0
Pine Ridge Elementary Site — Video
https://www.loom.com/share/683fe4f797ba4c8b98d5947dbe70ab83
Pine Ridge PTO Website: https://www.pineridgepto.com/
Pine Ridge Facebook Page: https: //www.facebook.com/PRfhps/
Other Helpful Links:
Forest Hills Public Schools Website- https://www.fhps.net/
School Messenger Notification- https://www.fhps.net/departments/technology/school-messenger-notifications/