CRI Ridge Parent Newsletter
3_11_19 Our Kids, Families & Staff are DIFFERENCE MAKERS!
BRING $10 MONDAY! Last chance! 4-SQUARE TOURNAMENT!
Look What's Happening This Week!
MON, Mar. 11: IMPORTANT! Last day to sign up!
- BRING $10 MONDAY to participate in first annual 4-square tournament! Kids of all ability levels have a blast! Fundraiser toward PE/Recess equipment & Chromebooks for classrooms!
- "Rockin' the Ridge" Bronco Breakfast 7:45 - 8:30am - char. winners for Feb. & Mar.!
TUES, Mar. 12:
- 5th gr. READ-A-THON & PJ Day! Every 5th grader enjoys wearing pj's, snuggling up & reading a great book! Snacks available for purchase $1 ea. Profits purchase books!
WED, Mar. 13:
- 4 -square tournament! Plus, concession items available $1 ea.; profits go to PE dept. & to purchase classroom materials/games for all students!
- "Rockin' the Ridge" Character Assemblies: 5th gr. in gym @ 8:15am; 6th gr. @ 1pm
- 5th gr. tournament begins following assembly @ 8:30am; 6th gr. tournament @ 1:15pm
THUR, Mar. 14:
- 4 -square tournament & concession items available $1 ea.
- SPRING BREAK EVE! NO SCHOOL Friday or next week!
Upcoming Important Dates:
3/13 & 3/14: Four-square tournament
3/14: end of 3rd 9 weeks
3/15, Friday: no school; Spring Break begins early!
3/18 - 3/24: Spring Break continues; enjoy family!
3/25: WEEK WE RETURN IS SPIRIT WEEK! Dress up days & PRIZES!
3/27: 6th gr. band goes to hear Philharmonic
Flipped schedule & lunches for 5th & 6th grades 3/27
State Testing Begins in APRIL! We definitely need your help! Can you volunteer 1/2 a day? Please contact our counselors @ 256-6955 or hilla@mustangps.org to inquire about volunteering a half day! You will make such a difference!
SPIRIT WEEK COMING SOON! Prizes for most school spirit!
5 students will win FREE ORANGE LEAF on Tuesday during recess! (Other prizes, too!)
SPIRIT DAYS & PRIZES: Celebrate Mr. Aynes, CRI's Teacher of the Year, & show SCHOOL SPIRIT!
PRIZES FOR STUDENTS SHOWING MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT EACH DAY!
Week of 3/25:
Mon. - Wear Red/White/Blue "Pride in our Military Servicemen/Women"; Mr. Aynes served in the Marines so let's bring Mr. Aynes cards or fun patriotic gifts
Tues. - Wear Sunglasses! "Sun & Fun Day!" Mr. Aynes loves jet-skiing, water-sports, snow-skiing and more! Wear your shades & bring Mr. Aynes some summer fun: suntan lotion, sunglasses, rafts, beach balls, or silly summer toys & accessories!
Wed. - Wear BLUE! "Black & Blue Expo Day!" - Let's make sure that Mr. Aynes has all the tools he needs! Wear his favorite color Blue & shower him with Black or Blue Expo markers!
Thurs. - It's "Taco Day!" - Wear taco-themed attire & surprise Mr. Aynes with Mexican food gift card or spicy snack.
Fri. - "Team Wear Fun Day!" - Wear your favorite team wear, hats, jerseys, t-shirts & bring a sports game snack for Mr. Aynes! (Popcorn, candy, pop, etc.!)
Ridge "Teacher of the Year" - Keith Aynes!
- Mr. Aynes became interested in teaching while he was in the Marines when he did volunteer work for children. He loves teaching 5th grade @ CRI and stated in a recent newspaper interview that he feels blessed to teach.
- “I keep coming back each year because the greater purpose is so evident and meaningful. I truly believe we as teachers are a building block,” he said. “We play a role in building a sound foundation for every child we teach. A solid foundation provides opportunity.”
- Mr. Aynes represents CRI & exemplifies the difference a teacher can make in students' lives, building their confidence & skills & making learning fun.
How do YOU help your child succeed on STATE TESTS . . .???
INCREASE your child's vocabulary 1.8 million words (Compared to 8,000) EFFORTLESSLY!
How do you help PREPARE your child for STATE TESTS . . .
- 5th gr. - CLICK HERE!
- 6th gr. - CLICK HERE!
Rest, reading, praise & TYPING! All tests typed this year!
2. READ for 20 min. - increases vocab & writing skills!
3. PRAISE your child for effort - confidence!
4. TYPING PRACTICE - Have your child type your grocery lists, to-do lists, notes to relatives or practice on free websites! It can make all the difference!
MPS selects DISTRICT ROOKIE TEACHER OF THE YEAR! Jacob Chen - CRI's music/theater teacher!
YEARBOOKS! TIME RUNNING OUT! $25
Soft cover $20; Hard cover $25
Order yours today. We will have a YEARBOOK SIGNING PARTY in May! Call 256-6955 for info or drop by!
Friendly Reminder: Enrollment Forms are past due
Please complete enrollment paperwork ASAP and attach 1 proof of residence (water, gas, electric &/or rental agreement, etc.; no cable or phone bills are accepted); turn in to CRI secretaries as soon as possible so we can plan your child's schedule with their class requests before classes fill.
"Lost & Found" Items Donated over Spring Break!
CHECK WEBSITE EVERY MONDAY! See what your child is learning!
Orange Leaf $4 - SOLD @ RECESS ON TUESDAYS!
- NO ORANGE LEAF 3/12; RESUMES 3/26
- Students may purchase Orange Leaf Yogurt - a variety of flavors PLUS CHOICE OF 2 TOPPINGS
- Sold during recess every Tuesday!
- $4.00 cash; cannot use lunch account
- Profits go to CRI classrooms! Thank you for your support!
CLUBS UNDERWAY!
- Archery - BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL
- Ridge Runners - TUES. 5th gr. & THURS. 6th gr. hilla@mustangps.org 3:15 - 4pm
- Canyon Cares - "The JOY of serving others!" Meets each 9 weeks. Watch newsletter & announcements for next service opportunity.
- HONOR CHOIR - Tues & Thurs 3:05-4 pm
- Robotics - Tues. & Thurs. 3:10-4:30 pm. Classes & Competition Team! 5th & 6th grades
- Academic Team - Is over for 18_19 school year; congrats on your hard work this year!
Volunteer Process - WATCHDOGS or ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS - background checks
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.
We are here to help!
Mrs. Kathy Blackwell, principal blackwellk@mustangps.org
Mr. George Meiwes, assistant principal meiwes@mustangps.org
Mrs. Amy Cozens & Mrs. Amy Hill, counselors cozensa@mustangps.org & hilla@mustangps.org
The Ridge ROCKS building relationships & keeps kids at the HEART OF ALL WE DO!
Library & eBook Links!
-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.
We are Difference Makers! Relationships. Student Success. Communication. Culture.
Motto: “At Canyon Ridge, I will be Responsible, On-Track for SUCCESS, Considerate & Kind. I will ROCK the Ridge”
VISION: Provide every child every opportunity to be Creative, Respectful, Intelligent higher-level THINKERS!
MISSION: We will work together so every child can become more 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