Pine Ridge Weekly
5/4/2020
Thank You Food Service Team! Our Very Superheroes!
PR Families,
Good morning PR Families!
We are in week 4 of remote learning please know that we appreciate our partnership as we continue to navigate learning in this new way. I have heard that it is getting harder for some of my Ranger friends to stay motivated to engage in the assignments, etc. Please let me know if I can support you or our Rangers by touching base with them via phone or zoom. I can also send them kind messages in their virtual classrooms. :)
It is Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week! We appreciate our teachers and staff so much! They are working diligently to provide learning in a remote way and their collaboration and tireless efforts are appreciated! Please help us celebrate them this week!
Rangers: Please take a picture with a pet or a stuffed animal. Send it to Mrs. James by Friday.
Announcements/Reminders:
- There is still time to sign up for the Kids Read Now Free Summer Books for all K-3 students!
- Thank you for providing feedback on our survey.
- Important Food Service Update below regarding changes in family eligibility for services.
- Ranger Ticket Video will be posted weekly in Google Classrooms and on Seesaw.
- Ranger challenge of the week: Send a picture with a pet or stuffed animal. Send pictures to me: tjames@fhps.net
- More books and chapters have been added to my Loom folders below. I will also add them to Mrs. Zietz's Google Classroom.
- Don't forget to visit the Counselor's Corner below. Kathy Wittland is available to connect with our Rangers that need support.
Video - Ranger Tickets Winners for May 1
Rangers Write Their Names with Sticks and Rocks Video! (Some with and without faces)
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.
4th Grade Fun
Whenever it is safe, we will have our traditional 4th-grade noodle ceremony!
Hello Pine Ridge Families,
As we head into week four of learning at home, I am starting to hear of more students who are struggling with not wanting to do their school work. Often, these are kids who don’t have trouble completing work at school. It can be frustrating for everyone! If you are in this situation, please know that, in this challenging time, this can be very normal. Your child’s teacher, Mrs. James, and I are also willing to help. Please feel free to reach out to us. I have also added an article with tips for how to handle these times with children, and a tool to create a visual schedule for your child(ren). I hope that they are helpful!
One very special message that I am hearing from our kids is that they are enjoying spending more time with their families!
I hope that you will find some time to enjoy each other this week!
Visual Schedule:
https://www.wholechildcounseling.com/post/visual-schedule-for-use-at-home-during-school-closures
Article:
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family…
Warmly,
Kathy Wittland
Pine Ridge School Counselor
Links to Books Read Aloud by Mrs. James - Updated
Wifi Access For All Buildings in FHPS
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 POSTPONED
Resources for Talking About COVID-19 for Kids
Connect With Us!
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/