CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
01_01_20 Ensuring EVERY child knows Everything is Possible!
ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!
Thank you for giving so generously to "Fill the Bus" with TOYS for others!
JANUARY NEWS & EVENTS!
Tues., Jan. 7 - WELCOME BACK, KIDS! WE MISSED YOU!
- ORANGE LEAF - $4 @ recess
Fri., Jan. 10 - Monthly Perfect Attendance Recognized for December.
Mon., Jan. 13 -
- 7:50am - Bronco Breakfast
- 1pm School Spelling Bee
- 5pm - 8pm S & B Burger Night FAMILY NIGHT FUNDRAISER
- 6pm - MPS School Board Meeting @ MERC (Mustang Education & Resource Center)
- Fundraiser is online donations sponsoring kids running - Our Fun Day will be in March!
- Thank you for your support!
- Money will be used to purchase 2 carts of 30 Chromebooks to be used by all students in their core classes!
Wed., Jan. 15 - STEP IT UP GOLD TICKET PRIZES
Thurs., Jan. 16 - daily drawings all week
- 4:30 - 6:30pm - 80's THEME DANCE & OPEN GYM NIGHT - $5 entry + concession
Mon., Jan. 20 - NO SCHOOL
Tues., Jan.21 - daily drawings continue
Wed., Jan. 22 - MHS Show Choir performs
Thurs., Jan. 23 - 6th grade Art Field Trip
- Academic Team Meet @ CRI 3:30 - 6pm
Tues., Jan. 28
- STEP IT UP FUNDRAISER DUE
- 6pm - Regional Spelling Bee @ CRI
TUES., JANUARY 7th - 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!
FRIDAY HAT DAYS - 50 cents
- Jan. 17
- Jan 31
- Feb. 14
- Feb. 28
- Mar. 12
CAREER FAIR - JANUARY 24th!
- Patti Lindsey - lindseyp@mustangps.org
- Chelsea Hinkle - hinklec@mustangps.org
- or call 405-256-6955
ATTENDANCE RECOGNITION DURING LUNCH TIME!
We BELIEVE IN YOUR CHILD & focus on 7 MINDSETS Every WEDNESDAY!
DOUBT KILLS MORE DREAMS THAN FAILURE EVER WILL.
Mindsets such as EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE are more than simple words. It's a belief system. We believe in your child and will do everything we can to ensure they believe in themselves. We want them to be happy and have a great life now and especially as they grow into adults.
Having great conversations with kids about mindsets which help them succeed and find joy in life makes such a difference. We help kids learn that kindness, hard work, service, gratitude and strong character are so important in life. We want every student to know that we believe in them and know that they can be and do anything they set out to in life. We are here to partner with you and support and encourage them every step of the way!
LOOKING BACK!
THANK YOU to Parents who were able to join Students for DEC. BOOK STUDY!
TEACHER OF THE YEAR - CONGRATS, MR. KOCH!
Crossing Guard & Watch Dog David Garcia Spreads Cheer!
Kevin Koch crowned TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
Super Hero Mr. Koch honored during Dodgeball Tournament
Mr. Meiwes recognized students for being great examples for others & "doing the right thing!"
Ridge Rocker Leadership Students Visited Local Elementary Schools
6th graders performed SKITS
6th gr. BAND students spread lots of CHEER & Christmas Spirit!
Spanish students sang carols in SPANISH.
6th gr. Theater Students performed!
5th STUCCO helped load the bus with TOYS!
Experiencing the JOY of GIVING!
Former CRI kids come back...
Choir performs @ Chisholm Heights Christmas Village
MHS Vocal kids perform for CRI!
CRI KIDS Hosted BUS Drivers' Breakfast!
CRI Kids made Video and spoke to Drivers!
Bus Drivers Enjoyed Breakfast & were so touched!
TELL US SOMETHING GOOD!
Parents can also call the counselors or principals with celebrations or concerns @ 256-6955
Thank you for reporting GREAT THINGS GOING ON @ THE RIDGE!
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
- STUDENTS' SEMESTER GRADES finalized on Parent Portal by 1/8/20.
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