CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
8_18_19 Ensuring EVERY child knows...Everything is Possible!
This Week At-A-Glance!
Thursday, 8/22 - OPEN HOUSE & MEET THE TEACHER NIGHT!
- "Come & Go" format from 5:00 - 6:30 pm
- We can't wait to see parents & students at our Open House!
- Free Popcorn for CRI students
- Students who wear their CRI shirt to Open House (or purchase a shirt @ Open House) are eligible for drawings for prizes!
Friday, 8/23 - TEAM SPIRIT DAY & HAT DAY (HAT DAY is a fundraiser)
- WEAR TEAM JERSEYS OR SCHOOL SHIRTS: Students show their TEAM PRIDE by wearing their CRI school shirt, any BRONCO t-shirt, or any of their favorite sports TEAM jerseys! Every student may participate for free!
- HAT DAY: Students who pay 50 cents may wear a hat Friday! Hat Days are fundraisers for our Technology classes. All proceeds go to purchase technology to benefit our students!
More Important Dates:
- Friday, 9/6 - Rockin' the Ridge spirit/character assemblies for students
- Mon., 9/9 - 1st Bronco Breakfast for school-wide character winners
- Wed., 9/11 - FALL PICTURE DAY!
- Thurs., 9/12 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS; PD Day for teachers
- Friday, 9/13 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS; work day for teachers
- Friday, 9/27 - BACK TO SCHOOL DANCE & OPEN GYM NIGHT 4:30 - 6pm
More exciting events to come!
FUNDRAISER kicking off Monday, 8/26! Help us create a NEW MAKERSPACE for your kids!
Follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK!
WEAR YOUR CRI SHIRT TO OPEN HOUSE to be entered in RAFFLE!
PTSO Welcomes YOU! Check out Facebook Page with lots of INFO!
- Check out PTSO Facebook Page
You may order online or purchase t-shirts @ Open House!
To order online:
Check Teachers' Websites on Mondays for outline of what is going on in classes!
Check Parent Portal for GRADES
- Contact front office @ 256-6955 IF you are unsure how to access your child's grades
- You can see your child's grades on all assignments
- Report Cards are not printed at Intermediate & Middle schools; parents can see students' grades on line
CLUBS
- Canyon Cares - a SERVICE CLUB with projects open to all students; projects each 9 weeks.
- Ridge Runners - TBA when club begins; 3:15 - 4pm
- Ridge Readers - monthly during 5th & 6th gr. lunch/recess
- Academic Team - Watch newsletters & announcements for tryouts! Team participates in regional competitions
First Dance & Open Gym Night (for games!) is Sept. 27th!
- 4:30 - 6pm
- Admission cost is $5 at the door
- Concession items available for $1 each
- Great time to make new friends!
- Open gym for 4-square, basketball, Gotcha, & tetherball
2nd dance in October will be a costume dance & Open Gym for games.
Leadership and Service Opportunities
- Canyon Cares - "The JOY of serving others!" Open to everyone! Meets ea. 9 weeks. Parents & families are welcome to participate.
- NEW! Canyon Advisory Kids - group of 5th & 6th graders meet w/ principals/counselors @ lunch/recess to share ways to improve CRI.
- Ridge Rockers - 6th grade Leadership class & activities; Application in spring for 5th gr. to be enrolled for 6th gr. year; 6th graders who wish to reapply this Dec., pick up application in office Dec. 1st.
- Stucco - 5th gr. Student Council; meets @ lunch/recess (Representatives are appointed in home rooms)
MORE CLUBS - continued
- Archery - offered BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
- HONOR CHOIR - Tues & Thurs 3:05-4 pm
- Robotics - TBA; Classes & Competition Team! 5th & 6th grades; watch newsletter, website & CRI TV announcements for details
Shaping Kids' through Relationships, Conversations & 7 Mindsets!
Students ROCKED 1st Day! - Kids, teachers & volunteers - Smiles EVERYWHERE!
Greeting kids w/ laughter & smiles!
Taking care of kids!
Teachers - Excited for 1st Day!
Ridge Rockers Welcoming Students!
Getting-To-Know You Games!
Mr. Meiwes helps students locate lost belongings!
We are here to help!
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
Reading Rocks! Library Connections:
-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/ The Mustang & Yukon Public Libraries have a joint Overdrive collection separate from the Metro Library Overdrive collection.
Nurse's Corner:
How to VOLUNTEER:
We welcome and appreciate you being a part of our kids' field trips and school. Whether you would enjoy being a Watchdog, walking the halls, helping secure doors, and building relationships with kids or would enjoy volunteering for an upcoming art, band or other field trip, MPS has a new procedure. 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 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