The Star
Ruby Bridges - where the STARS come to shine!
Hello from the principal's desk!
10/4/2017
I am going to keep this one short. Please take the survey on Tools to Communicate with Parents here. We are trying really hard to reach all different groups of parents, using different communication tools. If you like them, (or even if you don't!) give us some feedback.
We have entered week 6. Our teachers are just hitting their stride. They are also feeling a bit winded, so send them a nice note! Is your student enjoying class? Tell their teacher, send them an email, say thanks!
With gratitude,
Jesse Woodward
Superintendent McPhetridge visited!
Legos have hit
Board games
Upcoming events at Ruby Bridges
10/6 - Spirit Day - Crazy Hair Day!
10/9 - No School, District Professional Development
10/14 - Fun-A-Thon 9:30 - 12:00
10/16 - Coffee with the principal PreK, TK, Kinder and 1st gr, 8:30am
10/23 - Coffee with the principal 2nd - 3rd, 8:30am
10/25 - STEAM Studio Grand Opening 1:30 - 3:00, Room 401
10/27 - Minimum Day - TK/K out at 11:40, 1st - 5th out at 12:30
10/30 - Coffee with the principal 4th - 5th, 8:30am
Hello from STEAM Studio
Please join us for the STEAM Studio's Grand Opening Party on October 25, 1:30-3pm! I am excited for the Studio classes to begin soon. I'm putting the finishing touches on all the class displays and organizing our latest donated art supplies. In the LAB, Student Council Officer prospectives attended an informational meeting hosted by Ms Furuichi-Fong, proving yet another awesome use for this "clean room" space! Lastly, teachers have begun to do some really cool STEAM activities in their classrooms. Please get on twitter and follow these amazing RB teachers as they share the cool things students are doing at school! You can also follow my new Instagram, RB_STEAM, to see more photos from the Studio as well.
The Science Lab is open
STEAM wish list
3D printer
Hello from the Ruby Bridges PTA
The Fun-A-Thon is coming on October 14th. Please help complete the packets sent home to students for this fundraiser.
Kids will have a chance to win prizes including Amazon Kindles, scooters, and Target gift cards. Admission is free for Ruby Bridges students and $10 for non-Ruby Bridges students. Come out and have some fun with us!
The 3rd annual Fun-A-Thon will be held at Ruby Bridges Elementary on October 14th from 9-12.
We need your help to make the Fun-A-Thon run smoothly! Please sign up for a spot to help out on the day of the event. Sign up using this link: http://signup.com/go/jGwFHtt
To donate visit us here: http://rubybridgespta.wixsite.com/rbpta
A big Thank you to our Room Parents and to Carol Tseng for organizing such a great program!
Remember to join the PTA and have fun while helping your kids and your community. Our students need us!
Robotics Club
No one responded to this! I refuse to believe we don't have anyone available to help here... come on!
Perhaps you want to get started now? Let's talk!!!
5th grade Science camp
Alas, this trip is expensive! We are asking each 5th grade family to pay $280 for the trip. As you may know, this cost can be prohibitive for some of our families. We will offer scholarships as needed, and fundraising opportunities will be available to participate in if your family is unable to contribute financially
PTA is going to hold the money for us, so cut your checks now - payable to Ruby Bridges PTA, with Science camp and your child's name in the Memo line. It would be amazing if you also included a few extra dollars to help us with the scholarship costs. Let's make this once in a lifetime opportunity for these kids a reality, and ensure we do this for future classes.
Sincerely,
The 5th grade team (Mr. Landers, Ms. Farrell, Mrs. Figueroa and Mrs. Watty) & Mr. Woodward
Ruby Wrap
Do you know the video below, Cain's Arcade? PLEASE WATCH IT!!! We are coming up on the cardboard challenge, inspired by this video. It is this Saturday :(. Although Ruby won't be participating this year, maybe we will next year! Check it out - https://cardboardchallenge.com/
Social Media presence
Email: jwoodward@alameda.k12.ca.us
Website: https://rubybridges-alamedausd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Location: 351 Jack London Avenue, Alameda, CA, United States
Phone: (510) 748-4006
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RubyBridgesElementary/
Twitter: @RB_Stars