This afternoon we celebrated our Ranger Trait of the Month Awards, honoring students from each class that displayed the trait of kindness to others. We also completed a successful Shelter in Place Drill this week. Students and staff did a wonderful job with this! We have continued to implement our test-to-stay protocol for close contacts for COVID both inside and outside of school. This program simply would not be possible without our incredible nursing staff. Since the implementation of this program, we have been able to keep over 90 staff and students in school!

Voter Turnout Contest

Starting next week through February 8th, each classroom will be collecting voting stubs that students can bring in from their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc. after they have voted in the upcoming election. The class with the highest percentage of voting stubs returned will win an extra 15-minute recess and an ice cream party! We will collect envelopes on Fridays and will announce the leaders during Monday morning announcements and in our Weekly Ranger Report. This contest is meant to encourage voter turnout and ensure that people in our community use their voices in the upcoming election.

Food Drive

We are continuing to collect food items Buckley Food Bank now through January 28th. Our current classroom leaders are:

• Mrs. Roggenkamp's class- 156 items

• Ms. McPherson's class- 109 items

• Mrs. Swanson's class- 105 items

Volunteers

We are now able to welcome volunteers back into the building! If you are interested in volunteering at Elk Ridge, please fill out a Volunteer Application through our Frontline Hiring system. Specific information regarding volunteer requirements is available there.

Volunteer Procedures Link

Thank you, Ranger Families, for your partnership and support!