4th Grade Weekly Newsletter

Team Leader, Megan Bonifacio: megan.bonifacio@pisd.edu x20079

Maddie Camp: maddie.camp@pisd.edu x20075

Martha Collins: martha.collins@pisd.edu x20078

Aldridge Website: https://aldridge.pisd.edu/

School Cafe Information: https://www.pisd.edu/departments-66/food-and-nutritional-services/about-us

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up, and we are so excited to celebrate together! This week is a special time to recognize all the love, time, and energy that goes into making our classroom a positive and meaningful place for your students each day.

If you’d like to participate, we’ve included a list of our favorite things along with our grade level wish list. Whether it’s a small treat, a kind note, or a classroom item, every gesture means so much and is truly appreciated.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping make this week feel extra special! 💗

4th Grade Planning/Conference Time: 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Bonifacio: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/10PDAPR4Y2MX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_P1VTVAX1NY18QJEDJ6JY_1&language=en-US

Camp: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28PFZEGGMR0E2?ref_=wl_share

Collins: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18C69MBH9UX47?ref_=wl_share

The purpose of the Parent Request form, is for parents to submit what additional information is needed to provide the best placement for your child for the upcoming school year. As we know staffing may change and we ask that the information you submit be about your child's needs rather than requesting a specific teacher. Please note, the listing of a specific teacher will not be considered.

Below is the following process our campus takes to ensure the best learning environment for our students.

**Deadline for submission is Friday, May 8th by 4 p.m.--No late forms will be considered.**

Dear Parents,

On May 20, 2026 , we will as a grade level watch the movie "The Wild Robot". This will be a great opportunity for our students to make connections to concepts dealing with inherited vs. learned behaviors. We strive for students to be able to use what they know and apply in a variety of settings.

In order for your child to participate in this event, the permission slip below must be filled out. If we do not receive a form, we will not allow your child/children to participate and alternative activity will be provided.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s homeroom teacher.

Great news! Free Saturday Math Tutoring offered at Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers Foundation and IntelliChoice, has officially reopened! There is now space for additional students to join.

Spots are limited to the first 100 students, so families are encouraged to register as soon as possible. Please note: Even if you previously signed up, you must complete the updated form to be added to the new list.

Tutorials begin this Saturday, February 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center (2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX).

Program Highlights

• Open to all Plano ISD students
• Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio for focused, personalized help
• Homework support and accelerated learning options
• Light breakfast provided
• All materials, including workbooks, are free
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This program is a valuable opportunity, offering high-quality tutoring at no cost to Plano ISD families. Please encourage your child to attend and bring their schoolwork for extra help.

Please contact Lawrence Mann with any questions.

English:

Head Start is a federally funded program for Plano ISD children who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1 and whose families meet low-income guidelines.

To assist families who might have questions about eligibility, Head Start is holding a Round Up event on February 16-18, during the school day. Appointment-only visits will be available for all three days.

Head Start is located at 1600 Rigsbee Drive in Plano, TX 75074. View this flyer for more information.

Spanish:

Head Start es un programa financiado por el gobierno federal para niños del Distrito Escolar de Plano que tienen antes del primero de septiembre 3 o 4 años y cuyas familias cumplen con el requisito de bajos ingresos.

Head Start llevará a cabo un evento de registro los dias 16-18 de febrero durante los horas del escuela. Cada los tres dias, visitas solo con cita estarán disponibles.

Head Start está ubicado en 1600 Rigsbee Drive en Plano, TX 75074. Vea este folleto para obtener más información.

Aldridge Families,

If you haven’t already, please log in to your Skyward account today to select either “opt in” or “opt out” for school-based physical and mental health services. Without this consent form completed, Plano ISD nurses, counselors, and staff cannot provide these services as of September 1, 2025. This includes routine visits with Nurse Amber or check-ins with our school counselor, Ms. Hardy. More information from Plano ISD is included.

LOGIN to SKYWARD: https://portal.pisd.edu/idp/AuthnEngine#/authn

We appreciate your help in updating your form with your preferences. Thank you!

Parents have the ability to review instructional plans for their child’s classes. Visit https://www.pisd.edu/students-families-a6/instructionalplans to view the instructional plans and learn more about your child’s learning experience.

Celebrate your Ocelot in an extra special way! Follow the website to get their name put on the Aldridge sign. 🙂

Aldridge PTA Board Interest Forms Are Open!

As the Aldridge PTA President next year, I am excited to begin building a strong team to support our school community!

Our PTA thrives on meaningful partnerships between families, teachers, and staff — and we’re looking for great Ocelots to help lead the way next year!

If you’re interested in getting more involved, building community, and supporting the programs and experiences that make our school special, we’d love to hear from you. No prior PTA experience needed — just a heart for Aldridge and a willingness to work as part of a team.

Have questions or want to learn more about the different roles? I’m happy to help — feel free to reach out anytime.

Rachel Davis, presidentelect@aldridgepta.org

Please, take a moment to fill out the VOLY sign up. This will give you the opportunity to help volunteer throughout the school year.

https://plano.voly.org/opportunity/volunteer.html?id=84545

You will need to be logged into your Voly account for the direct link to work.

School Meals

Plano ISD meal prices and menu information can be found on the Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) website.

Meal Benefits

Families who may qualify for meal benefits are encouraged to complete a federal meal application for free and reduced-price meals. The meal application will be honored for the first 30 days of the school year. The meal application may be completed through School Café by logging in to your account, or by creating a new account.

Meal Payments

Online payments are accepted through SchoolCafé. Cash and checks are also accepted during the school day at your child's campus.