Ridge Crest Elementary Newsletter
October 2019
Leader In Me Initiative
Each new school year brings opportunities for academic growth and growth in all areas of development. Although children must be knowledgeable when they graduate, they must also be healthy, engaged, responsible, and caring people. Leader in Me provides our school with the vision and language to lead the school in a way that addresses all areas of development. As each child discovers and develops his or her unique gifts and talents, they are given opportunities to lead. As leaders, they become active, engaged partners in their own education and their self-confidence, responsibility, and initiative grows. The children quickly understand the benefits of different gifts and talents; they learn to listen to new ideas, work together to achieve results, and motivate one another to be the best. We hope your school enjoys sharing these new opportunities. Together, you will watch each and every child grow throughout the year.
Supporting The Leader in Me Initiative
We are often asked how parents can support their school’s leadership initiative.
Each time we are asked we give the same answer “Use the 7 Habits language at
Home.”
As the school year unfolds, the children are learning the language and meaning of
the 7 Habits. By hearing the same language at home and at school, you send the
children a strong message of what you believe is important and that we are all on
the same team—the team that wants to help succeed. When parents and schools
support one another, the sky is the limit!
Below is a summary of each of the habits:
Habit 1: Be Proactive (You’re in Charge)
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind (Have a Plan)
Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work First, Then Play)
Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone Can Win)
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood ( Listen Before You Talk)
Habit 6: Synergize (Together Is Better)
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance Feels Best)
Getting Involved at School
Volunteering is a great way to show your kids that you take an interest in their
education. Parent volunteers offer a huge resource and support base for the school
community while showing their kids the importance of participating in the larger
community. Even if you haven't been involved in the past, start now!
Four questions to consider:
1. What does the ideal volunteer experience look like to you?
2. What are your strengths and interests?
3. How many hours can you volunteer?
4. Is it better to actually be in the school or take things home to work on?
Consider some suggestions:
• Help in your child’s classroom
• Have goal-setting talks with child/teacher
• Mentor or tutor students
• Use weekly data-sharing folders
• Help organize, cater, or work at fundraising activities
• Help to plan and chaperone field trips
• Organize or assist with a specific club or interest group
• Have regular personalized communication with teacher/school
• Volunteer to speak in the classroom or at a career day
• Supervise or judge experiments at a science fair
• Be at parent training events
• Invite school visits to your home
• Be involved in interactive homework, tips, and tools for home learning
Volunteering not only benefits your children; you also benefit by making the school a
more positive place. Through your modeling, relationship building and support, you
will be helping in ways that will reap benefits for everyone.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind
Leader In Me Classroom Mission Statements
11 District Commitments in Action
Mrs. Trotter and Mrs. Taylor working towards Ridge Crest's goal of daily guided reading groups.
Leaders In Action
Welcome Mr. Beischer!
Help Wanted!
Celebrate Unity Day and Wear Orange - Wednesday, October 23, 2019
We encourage students to speak up with kindness, reach out with acceptance and be a friend through inclusion. On Wednesday, October 23rd, our school will celebrate Unity Day and wear orange to show that we choose kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
National Bullying Prevention Month
Snack Size Chip Bags
About Us
Email: ridgecrest@mvusd.net
Website: https://ridgecrest.mvusd.net/
Location: 28500 John F Kennedy Drive, Moreno Valley, CA, USA
Phone: 951-571-4640
Facebook: facebook.com/RidgeCrestMVUSD
Twitter: @morenovalleyusd