CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
12_02_19 Ensuring EVERY child knows Everything is Possible!
BROTHER SURPRISES HIS SISTER after being OVERSEAS
SPREAD LOVE & KINDNESS!
POPCORN-GRAMS on sale Dec. 2 - Dec. 13! ENCOURAGING MESSAGES to surprise your student! $1 or $2
- Vanilla or Carmel ............ $1
- Cheddar in a slightly larger bag .......$2
PTSO SNACK DAYS:
December Schedule -
1St Friday of the Month - Popcorn Friday $1.00
Ordering Thursday, December 5th - Delivery Friday, December 6th
2nd Friday of the Month – Packaged Item $1.00 (Chex Mix)
Ordering Thursday, December 12th - Delivery Friday, December 13th
3rd Friday of the Month – Packaged Item $1.00 (Goldfish)
Ordering Thursday, December 19th - Delivery Friday, December 20th
"Fill the Bus" TOY DRIVE! Dec. 2 - Dec. 12!
UPCOMING EVENTS
TUES., DEC. 10 - ORANGE LEAF Yogurt!
- $4 - Enjoy during recess
- Enjoy yogurt in the Rotunda with friends & music!
- First Tuesday of each month!
- Choices of yogurt flavors & includes choice of 2 toppings!
- Profits go toward establishing our MakerSpace Computer Lab for kids this year!
TUES., DEC. 10 @ 6:25pm - Vocal performs in Christmas Village!
THURS., DEC. 12 - Ridge Rocker Leadership Students Visit Local Elementary Schools
NO SCHOOL- Holiday Break! Dec. 21-Jan. 6
- School resumes TUES., JANUARY 7, 2020!
Enjoy time with your families.
We are THANKFUL FOR YOUR KIDS & FOR YOU.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11! GROUP PICTURE DAY FOR YEARBOOK!
Groups such as BAND, STUCCO, RIDGE ROCKERS, VOCAL, THEATER, ACADEMIC TEAM, and many more will be photographed for the yearbook!
FRIDAY, DEC. 13! CRI THEATER SHOWCASE for 5th grade.
HOLIDAY BREAK - DEC. 21 - JAN. 6
Students will return to school on TUESDAY, JAN. 7th.
Looking Back - What's Been Happening @ the Ridge?
"S.T.E.A.M.y Chili-Dinner & a Showcase" RAISED almost $1000 for hands-on projects & the Arts!
STUDENTS ROCKED ... Robotics Demonstrations, Band Performances, Art Bobble Heads, Spanish flowers, SS globes, Student-made working ARCADE, GATE Forensics, Scale/Volume projects, Research Hurricane Projects, Theater skits, STEM projects & so much more!
TELL US SOMETHING GOOD!
Parents can also call the counselors or principals with celebrations or concerns @ 256-6955
Additional Way for Kids to Report!
KIDS TELL US SOMETHING GOOD that's happening!
Or REPORT BULLYING or concerns!
- Drop by the front office to see us anytime!
- Drop a note in the new Tell Us Something Box near library
- Scan a QR code
- Talk to a teacher, counselor or principals anytime!
STAYING Connected! Calendars & Links!
MPS Calendar: http://www.mustangps.org/PDFCalendar.aspx
Canyon Ridge Calendar: http://www.mustangps.org/Calendar1.aspx
Canyon Ridge Website: http://www.mustangps.org/canyonridgeintermediate_home.aspx
Twitter: @CanyonRidgeMPS (We post every week!)
CRI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanyonRidgeMPS
PTSO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canyonridgeptso
TO DO EVERY MONDAY! See Teachers' Websites for WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS!
Check Parent Portal for GRADES
- Contact front office @ 256-6955 for help
- View all of your child's grades throughout the year
- Report Cards are not printed at Intermediate & Middle schools
Clubs
- Academic Team - Practices Thurs. mornings
- Ridge Runners - Club begins; 3:15 - 4pm Tues., 11/12/19; must have signed permission slip with you;
- CLICK HERE for 5th gr. running club permission slip
- CLICK HERE for 6th gr. running club permission slip
MORE CLUBS - continued
- Archery - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL; for info email Stephanie Reed @ reeds@mustangps.org
- HONOR CHOIR - Tues & Thurs 3:05-4 pm
- Ridge Readers - monthly book club during 5th & 6th gr. lunch/recess
- Robotics - Competition Teams in progress; other opportunities in the Spring
LEAD & SERVE!
- Canyon Cares - "The JOY of serving others!" Open to everyone! Meets 1x per 9 weeks. Families welcome!
- Canyon Student Voice - students meet w/ principals/counselors @ lunch/recess to shape CRI.
- Ridge Rockers - 6th gr. Leadership; Application spring of 5th gr. to be enrolled for 6th gr.; 6th graders who wish to reapply, pick up application in office Dec. 1st.
- Stucco - 5th gr. Student Council; meets @ lunch & recess (appointed in ea. homeroom)
LIBRARY CONNECTION:
-Typing practice: https://www.typingclub.com/
-CRI Library Catalog: http://destiny.mustangps.org Students can view the library collection & manage/view their library accounts.
-MPS Overdrive eBooks: https://mustangpublicok.libraryreserve.com
-Metropolitan Library: http://www.metrolibrary.org/ Most CRI students who have OKC water/trash can use Metro Libraries & their Overdrive collection for online eBooks for FREE!
-Mustang Public Library: http://www.mustanglibrary.org/library
-Yukon Public Library: http://www.yukonok.gov/city-departments/mabel-c-fry-public-library/
How to VOLUNTEER:
We welcome and appreciate you being a part of our kids' field trips and volunteering @ CRI! To ensure safety, all volunteers are required to obtain a background check. The cost is $11.95, and the online application is easy! Thank you for volunteering at CRI. Please see the attached letter from Interim Superintendent Charles Bradley.
Thank you for your commitment and support of our schools, student safety and learning. We'd love to hear from you! Call or email your child's teacher, the PTSO or front office to volunteer.
We are here to help!
If your child is in need of school supplies, clothing or other items, please contact a counselor so we may try to help. Special thanks to local churches for their generosity.
Mrs. Kathy Blackwell, principal blackwellk@mustangps.org
Mr. George Meiwes, assistant principal meiwes@mustangps.org
Mrs. Chelsea Hinkle (5th gr) & Mrs. Patti Lindsey, counselors hinklec@mustangps.org & lindseyp@mustangps.org
We believe in every child & want them to know: Everything is Possible!
School Motto: “At Canyon Ridge, I will be Responsible, On-Track for SUCCESS, Considerate & Kind. I will ROCK the Ridge”
MPS CORE VALUES: "We are all connected!" - We strive to...Attend to Relationships & maintain Laser Focus on Student Success; Clear & Timely Communication & a Collaborative Culture!
VISION: (CRI) Providing every child every opportunity to be Creative, Respectful, Intelligent higher-level THINKERS!
CRI MISSION: (ACT) Working together so every child can be confident & successful in Academics, the Arts, Character, & Technology.
Email: blackwellk@mustangps.org
Website: http://www.mustangps.org/canyonridgeintermediate_home.aspx
Location: 3600 South Sara Road, Mustang, OK 73064
Phone: (405)256-6955
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanyonRidgeMPS
Twitter: @CanyonRidgeMPS