RES' 2nd Grade Newsletter
Week 4: September 11th- September 18th, 2015
Student Birthdays
Author Patricia Polacco is coming to Ridgeview!
We are very excited to announce that the students have the opportunity to hear world famous author/illustrator Patricia Polacco speak on September 24th, 2015 here at Ridgeview Elementary. We have been studying about this author in library since school started this year and have been reading lots of her books.
I understand that this is VERY short notice, but if you are interested in ordering one or more of her books, please fill out the attached form and send it in with payment (checks made to Book Carriage) and we will have your child’s book on the day of her visit!
Orders are due by 9am on Monday, September 14th.
Book Order Pricing info:
AUTHOR PATRICIA POLACCO
TITLE BIND (INCLUDING SALES TAX) QTY TOTAL
THE KEEPING QUILT PB $8.65
THE KEEPING QUILT HB $19.43
METEOR PB $7.57
THANK YOU MR. FALKER HB $14.06
ROTTEN RED HEADED BROTHER PB $8.65
ROTTEN RED HEADED BROTHER HB $20.56
CHICKEN SUNDAY PB $8.65
CHICKEN SUNDAY HB $19.47
PINK AND SAY HB $19.47
Enter PTA's Reflections contest!
Teachers LOVE rule followers!
Parents,
Please adhere to the procedures that we have put into place throughout our campus. They are set with your child's safety being the TOP priority :)
- If you are picking your child up in a car, please wait in the car line.
- If you do not have your child's car sign, you will be asked to go to the office and show your ID before we can release your child to you. (Check before you get in line!)
- If you are walking to pick up your child, please wait at the designated area.
These simple procedures will ensure effective and safe dismissal throughout the year. Thank you for your cooperation.
Second Grade Team
Calling ALL parents!!
It's time to renew your Ridgeview PTA Membership! Everything is digital this year, no forms or checks! One of our goals this year is to increase memberships of our dads! When you buy 2 PTA memberships, you will get a free adult shirt!
Here's how to do it... Go to: www.ptaridgeview.com Register for our new PTA portal and then selected "PTA Membership" under new forms. Make sure you follow the directions all the way through to check out. Thank you for your support of RES!
FREE Spiritwear!
This year, the Ridgeview PTA is providing FREE spiritwear t-shirts to every RES student. The PTA wants to ensure that every student receives the right t-shrit size, so they are asking parents to create a free account at www.ptaridgeview.com. You will fill out your family information, directory and publish information and the "New Form" titled FREE Student T-shirt. It only takes a few minutes and we will use our spiritwear shirts for multiple events throughout the school year, such as field trips, field day and much more. If you have any questions about the website or the RES PTA, please contact Kristin at kristin_wehe@yahoo.com and she will be happy to help you.
TCHS Homecoming
Homecoming Parade – Wednesday, September 9 (will result in local road closure)
Homecoming Game – Friday, September 11
Run In The Dark
Run to Brighten a Kids Future!
As a participant of Run in the Dark, you are making a difference in the life of a child in crisis. Now more than ever, local children need our help. All money raised for this event supports Community Storehouse Children’s Programs.
Register online by September 11
Saturday, Sep 19, 2015, 07:00 PM
Alliance Town Center, Sage Meadow Trail, Fort Worth, TX, United States
APEX FUN RUN
APEX FUN RUN COMING TO RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY IN SEPTEMBER 2015!
Dear Parents,
We are so excited to announce that our school will be participating again in the Apex Fun Run this year as our major fundraiser! The Apex program will be with our students from September 21st to October 2nd teaching leadership and fitness as we raise pledges to help our school. Please look in your child’s folder and for e-mails that will be sent to you from your teachers as the fun run gets nearer.
Please feel free to visit www.apexfunrun.com to learn about this interactive program that helps schools all over the country raise money, while promoting leadership and fitness. This year's character theme is Apex Dream Team, where students will join Johnny Dreamer and the Apex team in an exciting journey to learn what it means to become a Dream Team Leader:
Dive In!
Resourceful!
Elevate Others!
Attitude Check!
Make A Difference!
During the Apex Fun Run, students are challenged to get pledges for the laps they will run on Fun Run day to help our school. Students will run for 30 minutes and will run an average 26-36 laps, with the maximum amount of laps being 36 (each lap is 1/16th of a mile). Sponsors can pledge $1/lap, $2/lap, $5/lap, or any other amount for students. All students will receive their own pledge kit with an individual access code that allows you to enter pledges online. All students will receive Apex wrist bands, Apex race-day jerseys, and team awards. We will need your help in the following four ways:
Help connect your child to potential sponsors and help them acquire pledges from family, friends and contacts.
Ask your child about the “Apex Dream Team” character lessons, and download the FREE “Apex Fun Run” App!
Come to the Apex Fun Run and don’t forget to invite others to attend our fun-filled community event.
Help volunteer for the race! We need a few parents to help cheer on students and mark laps. If you would like to volunteer for your student’s race, please contact Lianne Rice at slrice14@gmail.com
Thank you again for your continued support of Ridgeview Elementary and we are excited to begin this journey with you!
This Week's Units of Study:
Writing: Persuasive Statement
Grammar:Capital letters and end punctuation
Spelling: short a & long a. Study for your Spelling test for Thursday!
Science: Matter- Flexibility
Math: Place Value, identifying, comparing & ordering numbers
September Birthday Wall of Fame:
Mrs. Fite's Class:
Lyla 9/7
Vaghinishri 9/20
Mrs. Hord's Class:
Sophia R. 9/26
Damian P. 9/13
Jaidaly R. 9/13
Mrs. Martinez's Class:
No Birthday's this month
Mrs. Miller's Class:
Emma M. 9/4
Keira 9/7
Akshar G. 9/13
Joshua W. 9/17
Mrs. Ripple's Class:
Sydney H. 9/18
Ms. Sanderson's Class:
Noah G.9/10
Reese G. 9/12
Rylan M. 9/21
Mrs. Wolen's Class:
Violet H.9/5
Shlay K. 9/5
Upcoming Events in Second Grade:
September 11th:
- Texas 1st Responders' Day
- TCHS Homecoming Game
September 14:
- Patricia Polacco Book Money DUE @9AM
September 15th:
- Coffee with Principal @8:15
September 17th:
- Constitution Day
September 21st:
- FIRST day of Running Club
September 22nd:
- APEX Fun Run Pep Rally
September 23rd:
- First Day of Autumn
September 24th:
- Patricia Polacco comes to RES!
September 29th:
- Watch D.O.G.S Kick Off! @ 6-7
October 1st:
- APEX Fun Run
October 2nd:
- Early Release @12
- End of 1st 6 Weeks
- Parent Conferences
November 6th:
- RES Carnival @5-8PM
November 19th:
- 2nd Grade Theatre Performance @6:00 PM
Ridgeview Elementary's 2nd Grade Teachers:
Mrs.Martinez
Email: Joy.Martinez@kellerisd.net
Location: RES Room: D114
Phone: 817-744-6600
Mrs. Miller
Email: ashleigh.miller@kellerisd.net
Location: RES Room D116
Phone: 817-774-6600
Twitter: @MrsMillerRES
Mrs. Ripple
Email: Karen.Ripple@kellerisd.net
Location: RES Room: D113
Phone: 817-744-6600
Ms. Sanderson
Email: Heather.Sanderson@kellerisd.net
Location: RES Room: D109
Phone: 817-744-6666
Mrs. Wolan
Email: Renee.Wolan@Kellerisd.net
Location: RES Room D117
Phone: 817-744-6633
Twitter: @MrswolanRES