Timberwolf Times
October 16, 2020
Tiffany Ridge Elementary School
School Hours: 9:10-4:00
School Phone: 816-359-4400
Principal: Desiree Rios Assistant Principal: Megan Pudenz
Counselor: Leslie Andes Social Worker: Gayle Laney
Office Staff: Robin Meyers and Jill Kite
Nurse: Nicole Snodgrass
Important Dates
October 22nd: College Spirit Day!
October 27th: Picture Retake Day
October 29th: End of 1st Quarter Grading Period
October 30th: Fall Classroom Parties, Costume Day!
*Parties will be held at the end of the day. Unfortunately, we are not able to welcome parents at the parties this year. However, we plan to take lots of photos to share!
November 6th: Report Cards Distributed to Families
November 10th: PTA Meeting, 6pm, held via zoom
November 12th: College Spirit Day!
Thank you to our Tiffany Ridge family!
College Spirit Days!
Community Service at Tiffany Ridge:
Timberwolves learn to show kindness and respect for each other on Unity Day!
This year, a worldwide pandemic and a growing movement for racial equity and social justice have highlighted the need to unite communities for a better future. It is more important than ever to join together in creating a world that is kinder, more accepting, and more inclusive.
Your students will be learning how to use kindness and inclusion, how to be a bystander who speaks up, learning what bullying is and is not, and how to report bullying. As a parent or guardian you can help too! Watch this section of the Timberwolf Times each week for information AND check out the website below. Each week the Committee for Children’s website will have a new cartoon strip of Captain Compassion, the bullying prevention superhero. Follow along with your students, decode the secret word found in the comics and register on their website for a chance to be drawn as a character in the comic!! They also share great tips and information on how YOU can help Prevent Bullying! Click HERE to access the website!
Fall Classroom Parties
Parent Teacher Conferences
Academic Support Via Zoom
Looking for some academic support for your online or in-person learner? Tiffany Ridge is offering weekly zoom sessions, Thursday mornings from 7:30 – 8:30am.
These sessions will be hosted by Ms. Rowe, 5th grade teacher. Please email Ms. Rowe at rowek@parkhill.k12.mo.us with specific needs and she will set up the zoom session and support for you! These support sessions will begin second quarter.
October Curriculum Connections
Check out the linked Curriculum Connections below to see what our Timberwolves will be working on in each subject area during the month of October! We want to share the learning topics at all of the grade levels so that you are familiar with what topics and content are taught this month! Your child's teacher is always happy to provide more details should you have questions!
Reflections Arts Program
We want to encourage your Timberwolf to unleash his or her inner artist through PTA’s Reflections Arts Program! This year’s theme “I Matter Because…” calls for your child’s own unique interpretation through the arts. This is your child’s chance to express him or herself through one of six categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. Click here to watch the Promotion Video. Entries are due to your child’s classroom teacher or the front office by Thursday, November 5th.
The flyer and Reflections packet are attached. There will also be a paper form in your child’s backpack. Online students can fill this out and submit online or stop by the office for a paper packet. Should you choose to fill it out online, save it and send it to: hobana@parkhill.k12.mo.us.
- Any student (Kindergarten-5th grade) is eligible to participate.
- Participants in this year’s program will receive a treat from the Park Hill Nutrition Services courtesy of our PTA following the submission deadline.
- In addition, winners will receive awards and recognition. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will advance to the Missouri State PTA Reflections Program. If chosen for 1st place in the Missouri State PTA then those winners will move on to the National PTA Reflections Program where additional prizes and awards are given.
Join PTA!
It’s not too late to become a member of our wonderful Tiffany Ridge PTA! Joining PTA does not commit you to help with anything specifically, but it helps give back to the school in many ways, funding a birthday book for every student, the Reflections Program, classroom grants, and much more! You can pay online or send in cash or check (payable to Tiffany Ridge PTA). A big thank you to our business members. Any business can also sign up and pay using these links!
To sign up:
https://docs.google.com/.../1SGA9exSOhKp.../edit
To pay online:
Day of Hope
Day of Hope registration is open! This is an event where families can receive holiday gifts, groceries, clothing and learn about community resources. Please register ASAP before it is full! If you have any questions or need any help, please contact TR Social Worker, Gayle Laney @ 816-359-5747 or erikson-laneyg@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Community Breakfast
Nominate a Staff Member for the Park Hill STAR Award
That is why we present the Park Hill Star award once a month to a Pre-K or elementary teacher, a secondary teacher and a support employee. Anyone can nominate an employee for this award by using the form below. It asks you to share how your nominee demonstrates our district values of continuous improvement, high expectations, integrity, visionary leadership and student focus. You can also share how your nominee supports the goals in our district’s strategic plan.
Check out the new Tiffany Ridge Spiritwear!
Do you need some new Timberwolf gear? There is FREE SHIPPING from now till October 5th, 2020 for Tiffany Ridge Spiritwear. Visit our online store to place your order now at https://www.tiffanyridgespiritwear.com/
Tiffany Ridge PTA
2020-2021 PTA Board
Vice President of Fund Raising: Christine Carlson
Vice President of Membership: Amy Hoban
Secretary: Michelle Anderson
Treasurer: Jeff Imgarten
Tiffany Ridge Elementary
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Dr. Desiree Rios-Principal
Megan Pudenz-Assistant Principal
Email: TiffanyRidgeAdministrativeAssistants@parkhill.k12.mo.us
Website: https://tiffanyridge.parkhill.k12.mo.us/
Location: 5301 Northwest Old Tiffany Springs Road, KCMO, MO, United States
Phone: (816) 359-4400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiffanyRidgeElementary/
Twitter: @TiffanyRidgeES