Park Ridge ES: Parent Newsletter
Week 23: January 26th-30th
Our annual DARE Basketball Game (Educators vs. Law Enforcement) will take place on March 19, 2026, at Brooke Point High School. Students will not be playing this year, but we’re excited to share that Mr. Roble, 4th Grade Teacher is the chosen one and will be representing Park Ridge in the game! Thank you, Mr. Roble! We’ll have the banners ready and the cheers loud....get ready to be supported by our kiddos and staff! We hope that families will be able to come out and help cheer on Mr. Roble!
Our basket theme this year is Family Game Night! We will be collecting board games, card games, or any items that help make a fun game night over the next few weeks. If you’re able, please feel free to drop off a game to add to our basket. All donations are needed by March 12th. Thank you so much for your support.
Park Ridge Elementary School will be hosting Career Day on Thursday, March 26, 2026, and we are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you are a nurse, business owner, mechanic, member of the military, or work in any other field, we would love for you to join us for the morning and talk with our students about your career. We believe it is never too early to introduce students to the wide variety of career paths available to them, and firsthand experiences can make a lasting impact.
Presentations will be approximately 25 minutes long, and you will present to students ranging from kindergarten through 5th grade. Presenters are encouraged to include (but are not limited to):
Related school subjects
Education or training required
Personal skills needed in your field
A typical day on the job
Child-friendly games, visuals, or hands-on activities
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved at PRES and inspire our students as they begin to dream about their futures. If you are not interested but know someone who might be, please feel free to share this information or provide us with their contact details.
Thank you in advance for your time and support. We truly appreciate your willingness to participate in this rewarding experience. To sign up to participate in the event, please complete the form, Park Ridge Elementary School Career Day 2026.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the counseling team at 540-658-6320 or email donovanrl@staffordschools.net.
Join the PRES Spirit Council in collecting pop tabs to help support the Ronald McDonald House - Greater Washington, DC.
Their Mission:
Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Greater Washington, DC (RMHCDC) provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families, and promote healing when children need healthcare. Collection jars will be in classrooms beginning next week!
