Paris Ridge Elementary News
September 16, 2022
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mon, Sept 26 - Fri, Sept 30 - Spirit Week! See Scheduled Days Below!!
Fri, Sept 30 - Walk The Ridge, Calapalooza & Homecoming
Oct 4 & 6 - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 6 - Hat Day
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Hello Paris Ridge Elementary Families,
We have had such an exciting few weeks here at school! Our students have done a great job earning PAW tickets for following expectations around the school. Each Monday we announce winners who are drawn from every classroom to earn a special prize. In addition, I have been going around to rooms to take pictures with the winners! At least once a month, we have a celebration where students who are following these expectations get to participate in a fun activity. Last week, we celebrated by doing “Sunshine and Slushies.” Students had fun listening to music, playing on the playground, and eating slushies.
Next week we kick off our Spirit Week. Students brought home a schedule for the week, beginning with “Comfy Cozy / PJ Day.” All week long we will have fun dressing up and end the week with our Walk the Ridge event. Our Kindergarten through 2nd grade students will be walking at 2:00, with the 3rd and 4th grades at 2:40. I will send a separate email out next week with specific directions for those parents that would like to come and watch.
As a reminder, we have Parent Teacher Conferences on October 4th and 6th. If you have not signed up for a time, please contact your child’s teacher as we would love to spend a few minutes updating you on their progress. For those families attending in person, we will have our Book Fair going in the media center. Feel free to stop in and purchase books!
Lastly, we are starting to see some fall weather arrive. There has definitely been a chill in the air and it won’t be long before that colder weather continues longer in the day. Please help us by having your child bring a light jacket or sweatshirt.
Have a great weekend!
Lance Jones
Principal
FROM THE PTO
Walk the Ridge
Walk the Ridge is coming up next week Friday and we’re over halfway to our $15,000 goal! Thank you to all of the families who have already turned in their packets, we couldn’t do this without you! If you haven’t turned yours in yet, there’s still time - have your student bring it in on or before September 30. As a reminder, families are encouraged to come cheer their student on as they walk. K-2nd starts at 2:00pm and 3rd-4th walks at 2:40 pm. If you have any questions you can get in touch with us at parisridgepto@calschools.org. We can’t wait to see you there!
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 will appreciate this so much! Click here for all information on the sign-up genius.
Staff Favorite Things Lists
We polled our staff and found out some of their favorite things! This helps us get to know them better and gives lots of ideas for how to support them. There is so much good stuff on here so please take time to check these out! Staff Favorite Things Lists link
Join our Email List
Join our email list to receive our monthly newsletter and stay informed about upcoming events! PTO email sign up link
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