Pacific Ridge Principal's Update
Week of Monday, March 1st - Friday, March 5th
No Onsite Instruction on Tuesday, March 2nd
Comprehensive Distance Learning Day
Due to the majority of our K-5 staff (teachers, assistants, secretaries, custodians & office staff) getting the 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine next week, we need to be proactive and plan for the potential of a large portion of our staff having symptoms that will prevent them from being able to work on site or even work at all the following day. Common symptoms after the 2nd dose are: fatigue, headache, chills, achy muscles and/or achy joints, and a fever.
On Tuesday, March 2nd, we will have ALL of our students K-5 off site and participating in Comprehensive Distance Learning (CDL). We do not have enough substitutes to cover classes if our teachers, assistants, secretaries and custodians come down with symptoms.
Kindergarten ~ Tuesday, March 2nd CDL Schedule:
8:30-8:55 Morning meeting
9:00-9:30 Small group
9:45-10:15 Small group
11:30-12:00 Small group
12:15-12:45 Small group
1st -5th Grades ~ Tuesday, March 2nd CDL Schedule:
8:30-9:00 AM ~ Zoom Morning Meeting
9:00-10:30 AM~ Zoom Reading Groups
10:30-11:30 AM~ Break for Lunch
11:30-1:00 PM ~ Zoom Math Groups
***There may also be a chance your child's teacher will be unable to be online teaching due to symptoms. If this happens, your child's teacher will reach out via text or email and assignments will be posted in Seesaw for asynchronous work.
On Thursday, March 4th, we will have our K-3rd graders on site in A & B cohorts will resume.
Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience as we navigate this challenging time together.
New Pick-Up Procedures for A Cohort Families
AM Cohort A Families,
After this morning it is evident we need to make some adjustments to our pick-up procedure. Starting on Thursday, March 4th, we will be staggering for our 11:00 AM parent pick-up.
- Kinder & 1st Grade families please plan to arrive between 10:55-11:10 for pick-up.
- 2nd & 3rd Grade families, please plan to arrive between 11:10-11:20 for pick-up.
*If you have a child in multiple grades, please default to your youngest child for pick-up time. Your older child will also be sent out at that time.
Calendar Reminders
Upcoming Important Dates:
- Monday, March 1st ~ 2nd & 3rd Grade AM/PM cohorts begin today
- Tuesday, March 2nd ~ K-5 Comprehensive Distance Learning for ALL, no onsite instruction!
- Tuesday, March 2nd ~ PTO Meeting via Zoom @ 6:00 PM (Link here)
- Monday, March 15th ~ In-service Day ~ No School Today
- Tuesday, March 16th, 4th & 5th Grade AM/PM cohorts begin today
- Thursday, March 18th & Friday, March 19th ~ Parent Teacher Conferences
- Monday, March 22nd-Friday, March 26th ~ Spring Break
March PTO Meeting (Tomorrow!)
Please join us!
When? Tuesday, March 2nd @ 6:00 PM
Where? Zoom Link Here!
Why? Get involved, meet other parents & have fun helping out our students & school community!
Baking For Good!
Ahh, the aroma of baking bread. Nothing quite like it!
On Friday, February 26th, the King Arthur “Bake For Good” program zoomed into our 4th and 5th Grade classes for a demonstration of the joyful magic of baking bread. King Arthur’s goals are for students to learn, bake and share.
Our 4th & 5th grade students got busy baking and sharing their loaves of bread with others! Great job puffins!
5th Grade Starbase
Learning to Code
Pacific Ridge Beginning School
Preschool Updates!
Pacific Ridge Beginning School is finally officially opening our doors! We are so excited to be bringing another opportunity for preschool to the families in the Seaside School District. Classes will begin onsite for currently enrolled students on March 8 and new students on March 29. If you have a child who was 3 or 4 on September 1, 2020 they are eligible to attend our program.
If you wish to begin the enrollment process, please click on the link on the flyer below to fill out the screening form. Because our program is partially funded through a Preschool Promise grant, you may be eligible for free or reduced tuition based on your income. All families are asked to begin with the screening form, even if you know you do not qualify for a free or reduced spot in our program.
Please contact the Pacific Ridge school office if you have questions or need assistance completing the screening form.
K-3 New Routines & Procedures
Friendly reminders...
Masks:
- Please have your student put their mask on prior to exiting the car or loading the bus.
- A clean mask is required daily. It is important to wash masks between daily wearing.
Coats/Jackets:
- Please send your child with a coat with a hood each day. Rain or shine we try to get outside for recess & movement each day!
- Also, the buses have their windows down for extra ventilation. It may get chilly!
School Choice (Online Thrive, CDL, Hybrid)
Our 2nd Trimester Ends on Friday, March 12th
This is for families who wish to:
- switch from Online Thrive to Hybrid.
- switch from CDL to Hybrid.
- switch from Hybrid to CDL.
- move into Online Thrive.
Pacific Ridge Elementary School
Email: jwozniak@seasidek12.org
Website: https://pre.seaside.k12.or.us/
Location: 2000 Spruce Drive, Seaside, OR, USA
Phone: 503-738-5161
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pacific-Ridge-Elementary-School-104961557933403