Thursday Announcements 9.15.16
SRES
Principal's Message
As we've been walking through classrooms, it is evident that students are highly engaged in authentic, learning experiences. They are able to identify their learning through success criteria, which is exciting to see. We look forward to a year of learning and growth for all!
Yours in Education,
Patty Hosfelt, Principal
Hannah Feldman, Asst. Principal
Check this out!
Arts in Education week has been a huge success this past week. Each day teachers utilized a different art form to guide instruction.
- Mon. - Drama
- Tues. - Visual Arts
- Wed. - Music
- Thurs. - Dance
- Fri. - Design
The Water Cycle
Place Value
Earth's Systems
The SRES PTA is proud to announce that Spring Ridge Elementary has been recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence. This recognition program supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools to enrich the educational experience and overall well-being for all students. Within a National PTA School of Excellence, families feel welcomed and empowered to support student success and PTA is a key partner for continuous school improvement. SRES is among 173 schools and PTAs from across the country honored as 2016-2018 National PTA Schools of Excellence for their leadership and accomplishments nationwide in building strong, effective family-school partnerships.
Please join us to celebrate this achievement on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:45 pm in the cafeteria following volunteer orientation. The September PTA meeting will begin at 7 pm.
Thank you to the PTA!
Chorus News
Today is the first practice for after-school chorus. Next week, there is no practice because of the 2 hr early dismissal on Thursday. Parents expect a yellow chorus calendar to keep at home.
- Auditions for the winter musical will be held during arrival time on 9/28, 9/29, and 9/30.
Volunteer Orientation
All SRES families are invited to volunteer in our school. Please consider coming to one of the following volunteer orientations on Tuesday, September 20th to learn about the many volunteer opportunities that are available and to receive volunteer training:
Volunteer Orientation
Spring Ridge Elementary School
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 9:30-10:15 am
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 6:00-6:45 pm
with PTA celebration to follow at 6:45 pm
SRES Cafeteria
RSVP: Keri-Ann Henson, Community Liaison
ann.henson@fcps.org/240-236-1561
Field Day is next Thursday, September 22
In preparation for this day, please make sure your child is dressed comfortably and in light clothing to provide protection form the sun. We encourage all to wear SRES shirts. Sunscreen is strongly recommended. Water bottles are allowed. (No glass bottles please.) Water jugs will be available to facilitate refills.
2 hour Early Dismissal Schedule for PreKindergarten
Morning PreK - 9:15 - 11:45 am
Afternoon PreK - 12:15 - 1:45 pm
PDS School
More News & Information
- The annual PTA fall fundraiser kicks off next week. Please look in your child's Thursday folder for more information about how to support this program and events.
- The Watchdog Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, September 27 has been postponed. It will be re-scheduled to a date in mid-October.
Important dates to remember:
- Monday, Sept 19 - 4th grade to field trip to the Frederick Fair
- Tuesday, Sept 20 - Volunteer Orientation 9:30-10:15 & 6-6:30 pm in the cafeteria
- Tuesday, Sept 20 - PTA National School of Excellence Celebration 6:45 pm
- Tuesday, Sept 20 - PTA Meeting 7:00 pm
- Thursday, Sept 22 - Field Day / 2 hour early dismissal
- Friday, Sept 23 - Schools closed - Fair Day
- Thursday, Sept 29 - Chorus 3:45-4:45 pm
Spring Ridge Elementary School
9501 Ridgefield Drive, Frederick, MD 21701
240-236-1600 phone
240-236-1601 fax
SRES ignites Success Through a creative Environment with an Achievement Mindset!