Weekly Update
Dear Mason Ridge Families,
On Monday's morning announcements, I made an analogy with our students about how the last few weeks of school are kind of like the end of a family road trip. Many of us are a little bit more tired than usual, and our patience isn't as strong at the beginning of the year. I am proud to say that even with the extra exhaustion and getting ready for a big summer break, our students have worked very hard this week to continue to learn as much as possible.
On Friday, our students will have the opportunity to participate in our All-School Carnival! Thank you so much in advance to our parents that have signed up to be a volunteer at this beloved school event! I know you will enjoy getting to hear all of the laughter and seeing all of the smiles. I do have a little principal parent tip for the School Carnival! You might want to remind your child that riding on the spinning rides several times in a row can result in an upset stomach.
The last time that I wrote to you, I shared that I didn't know where my son would be heading the next four years of college. I am excited to share that he will be attending Indiana University - Jacobs School of Music. He is super excited to become a Hoosier. All of you IU alums are going to have to share with me your best IU tips to pass along with him. The photo is of all of us at his graduation last Saturday. Time sure flies!
Our final newsletter of the year will be on Sunday, June 4, 2023. I will send out a mid-summer newsletter sometime in July, and then our weekly newsletters will start back up in early August. Don't forget that our Mason Ridge website has our calendar and newsletter archives that are always available to you.
I'm looking forward to spending some celebration time with many of you before the end of the year! Whether it is Carnival, 5th grade Celebration, or Kindergarten Celebration, we will have so much to celebrate!
Thank you,
Jenn
Kindergarten Registration
If you know of any Mustangs that live in Mason Ridge's attendance area and will turn 5 by August 1st please encourage them to register as soon as possible. This will help us adequately plan for staffing and classes. Thank you for your help! Information on registration can be found here.
Leaving Mason Ridge
We Need Your Vote!
Thursday, 5/25 @ 5:45 pm – PTO Special Membership Meeting – Zoom
Mason Ridge & district K-5 teachers have been invited to participate in a reading program pilot that will potentially be used for years to come under our reading program revision. Our 3rd-grade team applied to be part of the pilot program, but were not selected. The team has a great passion for reading instruction, and they were really hopeful to be part of the initial pilot group. After reaching out to the district literacy coordinator, it was determined that the 3rd-grade team could participate if the cost of $6900 was covered by Mason Ridge. Dr D has asked the PTO to contribute $5900 toward the cost. According to the PTO bylaws, since this is a non-budgeted item, the PTO membership must vote to approve the contribution.
Please attend the PTO Special Membership meeting on Thursday, 5/25 @ 5:45 p.m. via Zoom to learn more and vote.
2023-2024 School Supplies!
Order Your Back-to-School Supplies Today!
Would you rather spend a summer day driving from store to store to purchase school supplies or get everything you need in one easy box? Great news! PTO is offering a prepackaged school supply program again this year. Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your back-to-school shopping out of the way early, enjoy a summer day, and support the Mason Ridge PTO!
Simply place your order by June 1st for a cost savings or by July 13 for a $5 additional fee.
Carnival Sponsors and Volunteers Needed
CONSIDER SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CARNIVAL - Our Carnival is only possible through sponsorship and donation support. To help offset the costs and keep our expenses down, WE NEED SPONSORS! There are opportunities to sponsor games, rides, bounce house, DJ, etc. Whether it’s a family or a company, we welcome all sponsorships!! Please consider donating!! Please contact Steve Kadyk (stevekadyk@yahoo.com) or Emily Garetson (emily.garetson@gmail.com) for info. Please see the flyer link below for details on how to sponsor the Carnival.
Would you like to VOLUNTEER at the Carnival? If you are an APPROVED volunteer, please consider signing up here.
About Us
Email: jbuchek@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/17
Location: 715 South Mason Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314-415-6450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasonRidgeElementary
Twitter: @PkwyMasonRidge
