Park Ridge ES: Parent Newsletter
Week 29: March 9th-13th
Our annual DARE Basketball Game (Educators vs. Law Enforcement) will take place on March 19, 2026, at Brooke Point High School. Are you ready to show off those skills, Mr. Roble???? We are ready to cheer you on!
The theme of our DARE raffle basket is a "Fire Basket". We are looking for various items (i.e.. snacks, drinks, blankets, pillows, etc.) in the colors of red, orange, and yellow. All donations are needed by March 12th.
Thank you so much for your support!
When to Keep Your Child Home
Dear Parents and Guardians,
To maintain a healthy and safe environment for all students and staff, we are writing to reiterate the Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) Illness Policy. We must insist on strict adherence to these protocols to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms.
The 24-Hour Rule:
Per county guidelines, students must be free of symptoms—including fever, vomiting, and diarrhea—for a full 24 hours before returning to school. For fevers, this 24-hour period must be achieved without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Please Note: If a student is sent back to school before the 24-hour recovery period has passed, parents will be called to pick them up immediately.
Please do not send your child to school if they exhibit:
-Fever: 100.4°F or higher.
-Vomiting or Diarrhea: Must be clear of symptoms for 24 hours.
-Contagious Infections: (e.g., Strep Throat, Pink Eye) Requires a minimum of 24 hours on antibiotics and fever free without fever reducing medication.
-Persistent Symptoms: A heavy cough or undiagnosed rash that interferes with the student's ability to participate.
Pickup Requirements:
If a child becomes ill during the school day, we require they be picked up promptly. Please ensure your contact information and emergency contacts are current so we can reach you quickly if needed.
We appreciate your cooperation in putting the health of our entire school community first.
Sincerely,
Nurse Megan
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.
Dear Military-Connected Families,
April is the Month of the Military Child. During the month of April, we recognize and celebrate our military-connected students in a variety of ways. This year, we will also be hosting a special assembly to honor the sacrifices and unique experiences of students in military families. Our goal is to recognize and celebrate these extraordinary students and the important role they play in supporting their families and our community.
As part of this assembly, we would love to include photos of our military students with their active duty or retired military family member(s). Photos may be taken in uniform or civilian clothing.
If you would like your photo to be included in the assembly program, please email your photo along with your student’s name and grade level to donovanrl@staffordschools.net.
Thank you for allowing us to celebrate and honor your family’s service and sacrifice.
With so many new technologies and learning methods introduced every day, parental involvement in their child’s learning is more important than ever. To support this, our school division has partnered with Lightspeed Systems® to give parents visibility of their child’s internet usage while on school-issued devices, at home and after-school hours.
Lightspeed Parent Portal gives parents access to:
A Weekly Student Online Activity Report. This report summarizes the student’s web browsing activity for the week. A copy of this report is sent to the parents’ email weekly.
A full web-based Lightspeed Parent Portal, which delivers more detailed visibility of the student’s online activity at home.Lightspeed Parent Portal
In the event of school closures, please find the corresponding grade-level asynchronous packet for your student(s). Physical copies were sent home with all students.
Another round of inclement weather is heading our way!
Box Tops for the Ronald McDonald House
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!
