Fox Ridge Family Newsletter

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9/15-9/19-Zones of Regulation Week (see below)

Monday, 9/15 from 5 to 8 p.m. - PTO Fundraiser at Culver's

Wednesday, 9/24- Elementary Early Release

Friday, 9/26-St. Charles Marching Band visit to Fox Ridge-Kick off Homecoming weekend

Friday, 10/3- Make Up Picture Day/Retakes

Friday, 10/3- Fox Trot Fun Run PTO Fundraiser

Thursday, 10/9 & Friday, 10/10-Parent Teacher Conferences and Book Fair

If you need a printed copy of your child's iReady results please email nia.york@d303.org and include your child's full name. A copy will be sent home with your child only upon request. Depending on the volume of requests this may not happen same day.

This week we hosted our curriculum night; it was wonderful to welcome parents into the classrooms for Curriculum Night. It was an opportunity to learn about grade-level standards and expectations as well as get to know your child’s teacher. It was wonderful to see so many parents, and I really enjoyed spending time with kids in the LRC playing games, reading, and finishing the puzzle. We also had opportunities for parents to sign up for the Fox Squad and Room Parents. If you missed the sign-ups, we have information below and links embedded to sign up digitally. We will draw for the lead room parents after the sign-up closes Monday, September 15, at 3:00.

This edition of our newsletter includes many opportunities for Fox Ridge Foxes to join clubs. These are wonderful opportunities for our kids to connect and extend their learning and relationships with one another and our staff. Take a look at the various clubs and information.

Below I have included a letter regarding our upcoming SEL survey for our students in grades 3-5.

In D303, we value the opportunity to provide a community of care and support to our families, particularly those facing financial hardship. If your family is currently experiencing a significant financial need, our community partnerships offer several supports for families, including school clothes/shoes, winter coats/accessories, school supplies, toiletries, holiday meals, and/or holiday gifts. If you would like to be considered for any of these supports, please complete the Family Resource Form by September 12, 2025.

En D303, valoramos la oportunidad de proveer una comunidad de cuidado y apoyo a nuestras familias, especialmente a aquellas que enfrentan dificultades financieras. Si su familia está experimentando actualmente una necesidad financiera significativa, nuestras asociaciones comunitarias tienen varios apoyos disponibles para las familias, incluyendo: ropa/calzado para la escuela, abrigos/accesorios de invierno, materiales escolares, artículos de aseo personal, comidas para los días festivos, y/o regalos para navidad. Si desea que se le tenga en cuenta para cualquiera de estas ayudas, por favor, rellene este formulario. Para ser considerado, es fundamental que complete esta encuesta a más tardar el viernes 12 de septiembre.

Family Needs Assessment Form (English)

Family Needs Assessment Form (Spanish)

PE News & Thanks!

A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for their generous donation of new PE equipment—gator skin balls, yarn balls, and bowling pins! Our students were thrilled to use the new equipment during an exciting game of Castleball, and it brought so much extra fun and energy to class.

Reminder: Don’t forget to wear your closed-toed athletic shoes to PE. They help keep you safe and ready to run, jump, and play your best!

Thanks for helping keep PE safe, fun, and full of movement, Foxes!

Attention girls in grades 3-5! Are you ready to get stronger, faster, and more confident? Join the Girls Running Club! We’ll train together, build endurance, and celebrate girl power every step of the way.

Limited spots available – Registration will open on Monday, September 15.
Season runs September 23rd through November 6, 2025

Registration required: Batavia Bat Race 5K, Saturday, October 25, 2025, at 8:30

Tuesday & Thursday’s 3:30 - 4:45

Open to grades 3-5.

HAC is where you will log into to see your child's teacher information! Please click below if you need help logging in!

We need your help! For everyone’s safety, please only use the crosswalk when walking to and from school during pick-up and drop-off times. Many parents have been walking across in the middle of the car line, which is very dangerous. Using the crosswalk helps keep all of our students, families, and staff safe. Thank you for modeling safe practices for our children!

• Drop-off line use: If you are driving and feel comfortable, please use the drop-off line instead of parking and walking your child in.

• Staying in your car: If you are in our drop-off or pick-up loop, please remain in your car. If you are waiting due to arriving at 3:20 or earlier for pickup, kindly turn off your engine—idling for five minutes or more creates unnecessary pollution.

• Crosswalk safety: If you choose to park and walk your child, please use the crosswalk. This helps with traffic flow and keeps everyone safe.

• Back meeting location: If your child is expected to meet you in the back because you’ve parked on the side street, please make sure they know this plan. Some confusion has occurred when students say they are car riders, as we then guide them to the front of the building.

Thank you for helping us make arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for everyone!

Kimberly Barnum-Certified School Nurse

Samantha Montgomery-Registered Nurse

They can be reached at 331-228-2404 in the Health Office or by email:

fox-nurses@d303.org

Stop by Culver's (4068 E Main St) on Monday 9/15 from 5pm-8pm! A portion of every sale during this timeframe will go towards Fox Ridge PTO!

Did you know we have 17 PTO committees and counting? Review the 2025-2026 committees on the PTO website and see what might fit your passion, talent, and time!