RIDGECREST ROAR October 8, 2023
Good evening Ridgecrest families,
Our fundraiser is in full swing. We started with drop-in Yoga this past Wednesday and we have more opportunities to participate in our fundraiser coming up this week. We are so grateful for the support we receive from our community. Thank you! More information about our fundraiser is below in the message from our PTA.
School Information
Ridgecrest is Hiring! – We have a new position available working to support one of our 1st grade classrooms. The position is 20 hours per week. If you are interested in being a part of the Ridgecrest Team, please click here for more information.
Picture Retakes – If your child missed having their picture taken or would like it retaken, their chance is coming up! Picture retakes are scheduled for October 16th. See the attached flier for more information.
Halloween is quickly approaching! – We will be holding our annual Halloween Parade as well as our classroom parties on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. The parade will start at 9:00 inside and we will proceed outside to the parade route by 9:15. Parents are encouraged to line the parade route and cheer us on. I will attach the parade route in the Oct. 22nd Ridgecrest Roar.
Please help your child to pick an appropriate costume. Here are some guidelines:
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No face masks or full face paint. We need to be able to visually identify students in costumes.
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Costumes that are provocative, revealing, sexual in nature or employ questionable props are not permitted.
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Costumes that depict violence, alcohol, or drugs are not permitted. Fake (or real) weapons are not permitted.
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Costumes that can be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage or religion are not permitted.
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Costumes should not hinder your ability to participate in classes
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Costumes should include shoes
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Costumes and dressing up is optional
Safety Drill of the Month: The ‘Secure’ Protocol Explained – Did you know that all Utah schools are now using the same terminology to describe the actions they take in emergencies? Throughout the year, we’ll be sharing information about those new safety protocols to familiarize families with the steps Canyons takes to keep schools welcoming, secure, and prepared. October is the month when CSD elementary schools perform “secure” drills. Secure is a precaution taken to keep staff and students safe indoors when there is a threat or hazard outside of the building. Law enforcement responding to a dangerous activity in the surrounding neighborhood, or even an unsafe dog on the play-ground would be examples of a secure response. When a school has been placed in “secure” mode, the school day continues as normal, and students and employees are free to move about the building. However, all external doors are locked and students and staff are brought inside the school building. Check out this quick explainer video and learn more at canyonsdistrict.org/safe-schools. Learn more at canyonsdistrict.org/safe-schools.
https://youtu.be/P0uSIDi8YKM?feature=shared
Also, remember, if you ever have questions related to safety at our building you are welcome to reach out to me at any time.
Brighton High School Marching Band – We were fortunate to have the BHS marching band come to perform a small part of their show at Ridgecrest recently. The students had a great time watching this. We want to make you aware that there is an upcoming Friends & Family Night at Brighton next Wednesday, October 11th at 7:15 PM. This is a free event to attend, or you can also check out their event via live-stream! Click HERE for the live stream option.
Digital Citizenship – Canyons School District Digital Citizenship Week will be October 16-18, 2023. Students will partake in activities that empower them to seek balance in their technology use and to be aware of their online actions. Connect with us throughout the week!
Information previously shared that still might be helpful
Dual Language Program – We have a couple dates coming up that are important for families in our Dual Language Program or who are interested in it for next year.
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October 2nd – The DLI Lottery will open for students who will be in first grade next school year. To apply for the lottery, click this link. The application process will close on November 21st.
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Octer 12th – There is a parent meeting for all families who are interested in the DLI program and would like more information before applying for the lottery. This will be from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Canyons Center at the district office.
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Sept. 18- November 3rd – All 5th grade DLI students are asked to complete an Intent to Return form as they transition to middle school. This form can be accessed here as part of the DLI Secondary Orientation: Secondary DLI Canvas Course. These forms are due on Nov. 3rd.
From the PTA:
Hello PTA families! Our fundraiser is in full swing! We only have one fundraiser for the year and it is combined with the school. We are looking to raise $26,000 which is only $50 per student! The fundraiser helps with…
Before and after school programs
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Teacher Appreciation
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Outdoor activities for the playground
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Class Parties
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Field Trips
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Chinese New Year
and many more things! We appreciate all your support! The annual fun run that goes along with the fundraiser is Friday October 13th from 9-11. We need lots of volunteers that day, so if you are able, come cheer on Your Tiger as they run or help in any other way! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084AA9A62EA6FF2-44834608-ridgecrest
The students have the opportunity to get their name into a drawing for a prize when they participate in the fundraiser.
Monday 10/9- “Rise to the Top” Any donation placed over the weekend or on Monday with cash, check or online gets your students name in the drawing.
Tuesday 10/10- “Bring a Buck” Bring a buck or two to turn in for another chance for your name to be in the drawing.
Wednesday 10/11- “Change It Up” Bring in all the loose change that you have! The grade with the most amount of change gets double entries into the drawing!
If the grades reach 90% participation they will also win a party for their grade!
Donate here https://www.successfund.com/rrxz
Book Blitz Jr.- I am excited to facilitate Book Blitz Jr. this year. Our next meeting will be THIS THURSDAY OCTOBER 12th AFTER SCHOOL until 4:00pm in the Media Center. This will be the last open meeting, meaning it’s the last chance for your student to join!
All Ridgecrest 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students are invited to participate in a connective, and collaborative reading program. Book Blitz is a team focused school and district competition that will take place in March and April 2024.
Join us and learn more (meeting dates, reading materials, etc.), have fun reading and connect through books!
Meetings will take place on Thursdays after school once a month until January and once a week after.
If you have questions please reach out to me; Brooke Schneider, brookeyschneid26@gmail.com
Community Night- We have a community night with Zupas this Wednesday 10/11 from 4-9. Come grab dinner that night and help support the school. A flier will be going home this week so be on the lookout!
Reflections – We’re excited to announce it’s REFLECTIONS time again!! 🎉
This year’s theme: “I feel hope because…”. Every student is invited to participate and all entries due Oct. 23rd, 2023. Ask your child, “what brings you hope?”, let them reflect, and watch them create!! They can enter as many of the following categories that they would like, but only one entry per category. Click on each to find tips and rules:
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Literature (i.e. a poem, short story, narrative)
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Music Composition (audio files only, all types of music welcome)
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Photography (child must take the photo)
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Film (child must hold the camera)
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Visual Art 2D (Something you could hang on a wall- use any medium that lays flat)
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Visual Art 3D (i.e. sculpture, carpentry, jewelry, ceramics, diorama, something you typically wouldn’t hang on a wall)
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Dance Choreography (child must create the choreography)
Every student who enters receives a certificate and a prize! ⭐️ Parents will submit entries online here: utahpta.org/ref and please make sure you check the rules for the specific category your student is entering by clicking here: https://www.utahpta.org/reflections-rules-category-faqs
✨ After you’ve submitted your child’s entry online, please send any art pieces to the media center for display at the school so we can all be inspired ✨Questions? Contact Emily Featherstone @ emilylfeatherstone@gmail.com 💛Check out this cool reflections video: https://vimeo.com/861402114 (your students have watched it at school too!)
Our next PTA board meeting will be on Monday October 9th at Noon in the Library Conference Room. We would love to see you there!
Thanks!
Suzy Doom
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR:
October
12 Arts Assembly
13 Fun Run 9-11 Neighborhood
18 NetPositive Assembly
19-20 No School – Fall Recess
23 No School – Teacher work day
27 End of 1st Quarter
31 Halloween Parade 9-10:30
-Sara
Sara Allen
