South Ridge Elementary
Home of the Roadrunners
Welcome Back Roadrunners!
Did you know that while roadrunners are generally solitary birds, or are found in pairs, a flock of roadrunners can be called a marathon, or race? So, those new to South Ridge, welcome to the race!!! We are happy to be growing our family, and excited for the new school year.
Class placements will be released the week of August 22. There is so much thought, effort and time that goes into appropriately placing each child. We want to make sure that each class is equitable in size and make up so that every student can have a successful learning experience at South Ridge. Your child's teacher will be viewable on Skyward Family Access listed as Advisor.
The first day of school for Grades 1-4 is August 31st. Kindergarteners will start on September 6th. School begins at 9:05 (except on Wednesdays 10:05) and students are welcome to arrive when our doors open at 8:45, especially if they are eating breakfast at school. Our release time is 3:35 every day. School supply lists are posted on the school website (click here).
Our Back to School Night is August 29th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. This is your opportunity to drop off supplies, meet your student’s teacher, and find their classroom. We will have food trucks on site to enjoy hotdogs and sweet treats. I hope to see many of you at this event! In order to mitigate the number of people we have on campus at a time, we are asking families with a last name starting with A-L to attend from 5:00-6:00 and M-Z to attend from 6:00-7:00.
As summer swiftly approaches its end, I hope you get out one last time to enjoy it. I am excited for what this year holds for us as a school family. Thank you for entrusting us to help your child learn and grow. We will see you all very soon!
Sincerely,
Jill Neyenhouse, Principal
Important Kindergarten Dates
Logistics
Transportation
The first day of school for the 2022-23 school year is Wednesday, August 31st for grades 1-12 and Tuesday, September 6th for Kindergarten. In order to ride the bus to school, new students must first register with Ridgefield School District’s transportation services provider, KWRL Transportation. Note that registration is not required if your student was previously registered in the district and rode the bus during the previous school year.
Bus transportation is not available for students on a choice transfer or in-district transfer. Per the transfer agreement, you are responsible for transporting your students.
Registration to ride the bus is required if:
- Your student is an incoming Kindergartener
- Your student is new to the Ridgefield School District
- Your student has never ridden the bus before but will for the 2022-23 school year
- You have changes to your existing registration (like a change of address, alternate stop additions, etc.)
Before registering with KWRL, students must first be registered with the Ridgefield School District and have an active Skyward account (you will use your Skyward credentials to sign in to KWRL’s registration portal). If you need to register with the Ridgefield School District, get started at www.ridgefieldsd.org/o/district/page/boundaries-enrollment-transfers.
If you already have your Skyward credentials and are ready to register with KWRL for bus transportation, the links to register are:
- For incoming Kindergartners: www.kwrl.org/kindergarten-bus-registration
- For students in grades 1-12: www.kwrl.org/school-bus-registration
If you have a change of plans that varies from your student's normal means of transportation home, PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW by calling, or emailing: kathy.andrew@ridgefieldsd.org.
Parent Drop off/Pick Up
Parent drop off and pick up is designated to LOT B (the newer building).
Arrival & Dismissal:
1) We are currently using 2 lanes for cars coming into the parking lot (both for drop off and pick up) in order to expedite the line and get cars off of 199th street. Someone will be directing traffic at the bottom of the Building B parking lot during the first week(s) of school in order to help everything run smoothly.
PARENT DRIVE UP PICK UP: KINDERGARTEN and FIRST GRADE. Kindergarten families, please use the inner lane closest to the sidewalk.
At dismissal, parking is reserved for families of grade 2, 3, and 4. Please meet your student on the sidewalk that separates the parking lot. Do not cross to the A side sidewalk. Students will be crossed at the crosswalk to "the island" to meet you there. Please wait either in your vehicle or on the island, do not cross the crosswalk or any part of the parking lot to meet your child.
2) If you are dropping off in the morning, and your car is next to the sidewalk, you do not need to wait for a staff member to get your child out of the car. They may exit themselves and proceed to the gate between the 2 buildings. If it is before 8:45 the gate is not open, and the students will have to wait at the gate
3) If you are waiting in the outer lane, you will need to wait for a staff member to help your child in or out of the car as we don’t want a student to get injured. To make this process go faster in the morning, please have your student ready to exit the car as the staff member opens the car door.
Thank you for adhering to the guidelines for parent drop off and pick up. These are in place to ensure the safety of students and yourself during a time with moving vehicles. We do our best to get students on and off of campus in a timely manner. Following these expectations helps to expedite the process.
If you have a change of plans that varies from your student's normal means of transportation home, PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW by calling, or emailing: kathy.andrew@ridgefieldsd.org.
Absences
Your child’s daily, on-time attendance is critical to their success in school. And while some challenges to your child’s school attendance are unavoidable, it is important to understand the impact of each absence. When your child is not in class, they are missing out on critical learning.
Whether the absence is excused or unexcused it is important for parents to contact the Attendance Office before 9:15am to excuse their student’s absence/tardy. Your student will be marked as “truant” until the absence is verified by an adult.
You may report absences in writing, by calling the Attendance Office, entering the absence on skyward or email to: kathy.andrew@ridgefieldsd.org.
Meal Information
Costs for cafeteria meals:
Breakfast: $1.55
Lunch: $3.10
Just Milk: $.0.50
Parents/Guardians are responsible for paying all meal charges on the student's account. You may pre-pay, and pay account balances online. Parents will receive an alert when your student meal account is low. We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE families to use the online payment system, as turning in checks/cash at the school is time consuming for the office, and often gets lost from point A to point B with younger children.
It is the District’s intent to ensure all students have access to healthy and nutritious food regardless of income levels. Families in financial need will be provided an application to determine eligibility for the free and reduced meal program. This year there is no cost for meals if your family qualifies for Free OR Reduced meal service. Applications are available by contacting the student’s school building, the district office, through Skyward Family Access, or using this link. Families can also contact the Ridgefield School District Family Resource Center to request other financial assistance, or receive additional services.
Health Office
Home Connection
Math Play Every Day
We believe that students should be immersed in math in the same way they are in literacy outside of school. Math is everywhere, and you can find opportunities to engage in math anywhere you go!
Through the year, we will share ideas of how to incorporate math into everyday conversations, and fun family activities to normalize the idea of math anywhere.
Routines that you find in our newsletters will be invitational math thinking for your student. These videos (además en español) help to explain those routines, and provide prompts to use with your student out in the world.
Reading Roadrunners
The Smart Cookie
Author, Jory John
Be a smart cookie — and don’t miss the fifth picture book in the number one New York Times best-selling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald!
This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence?
Jory John and Pete Oswald serve up another heaping plate of laughs and lessons with this empowering, witty, and charming addition to their number one New York Times best-selling series!
Social Emotional Activities
Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success.
This video summarizes the importance of social-emotional learning and the role it plays in the education of your student.
Farewell, Coach Buck!
South Ridge PTA
Upcoming Community Event
About Us
Location: 502 NW 199th St, Ridgefield, WA, USA
Phone: 3606191500
Facebook: facebook.com/SRESRoadrunners