Slate Ridge Weekly Newsletter

Slate Ridge Elementary is committed to nurturing young minds and fostering lifelong learning while cultivating an inclusive and engaging school environment where all students develop social and emotional competence and problem solving skills to facilitate experiences for future success.

We believe every child can learn to read with the right instruction and support. Guided by the Science of Reading, our team is committed to explicit teaching, consistent practices, and timely intervention to ensure all students leave elementary school as strong, confident readers.

What a busy and exciting four days at Slate Ridge! We wrapped up our second round of conferences and welcomed Taha Habroune, a Columbus Crew player, for our Stay in the Game assembly.

Taha was my student for five years at my previous school, so seeing how much he has grown and watching him succeed as a professional soccer player made me incredibly proud. He spoke with our students about the importance of school and attendance, and they absolutely loved having him here! Our students had so many questions and so much energy that it was hard to bring the assembly to an end.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these past four days a success. Toucans, let's keep showing up, staying engaged, and rising together!

Warmly,

Dr. Parlar, Principal

abdulkadir.parlar@reyn.org

On October 15, Slate Ridge Elementary was excited to welcome Columbus Crew player Taha Habroune! As a Stay in the Game! school, we are proud to support the Columbus Crew as our team. Taha shared his journey as a professional soccer player and spoke about the importance of dedication, perseverance, and showing up every day. Fun Fact: Dr. Parlar was his principal for 5 years!

He reminded our students that success takes hard work and commitment, not only in sports but also in the classroom. We are grateful for this opportunity to inspire our Toucans to stay engaged, attend school regularly, and give their best every day!

Ms. Yeboah

patricia.yeboah@reyn.org

• October 19: No School
• October 21-22: 3rd Grade ELA Ohio State Test
• October 23: 3rd Grade Field Trip (Reynoldsburg-Truro Historical Society)
• October 28: Multicultural Fall Festival 4:30-6:30 at Slate Ridge
• November 3: No School- Teachers PD Day
• November 11: 3rd Grade Morning Treat with the Toucans
• November 12: 4th Grade Morning Treat with the Toucans
• November 13: 5th Grade Morning Treat with the Toucans
• November 25-27: No School- Thanksgiving Break
• November 30-December 4: Book Fair
• December 14-17: Spirit Week
• December 18: No School- Teachers PD Day
• December 21-January 1: Winter Break

Morning Arrival (8:20–8:30 AM)

Enter from Taylor Rd., drive through the car rider loop, and drop students along the sidewalk in the designated zone. Students will enter through the back gym entrance. Doors close at 8:30 AM sharp—any student arriving after this time will be marked tardy and must be signed in at the front office by a parent/guardian.

Afternoon Dismissal (2:55 PM)
Dismissal begins at 2:55 PM using the same car rider loop. Car riders MUST have their YELLOW dismissal card displayed on the windshield—no exceptions. All students must be picked up by 3:15 PM; after this time, we may contact Reynoldsburg Police or CPS if we cannot reach you.

Office Pick-Up
If picking up a student from the office during school hours or after 2:55 PM, a state-issued ID is required. No exceptions.