Fox Ridge Family Newsletter

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Friday, 10/17- PTO Fall Fest

Wednesday, 10/29- Elementary Early Release

What a wonderfully busy week we’ve had! Even though it was only a four-day week, our school was full of excitement and special events.

Our PTO sponsored the first Art Club for grades K–2—thank you to Mrs. Edelstein for planning and organizing this fantastic opportunity for our young artists. We continue to enjoy our Girls Run Club and Volleyball Club as well, which bring students together through teamwork and perseverance.

This week also included two exciting field trips: our 2nd graders visited Primrose Farm on Wednesday, and our 5th graders traveled to the Hemmens Auditorium in Elgin for a live musical performance. Both experiences offered great learning opportunities outside the classroom! Thank you to our PTO for the monies to pay for these.

Yesterday, our first graders hosted their annual Pumpkin Decorating Event, and it was wonderful to see so many parents and family members join in the fun and creativity.

Tonight is our PTO Fall Fest, beginning at 6:00 PM! I look forward to seeing all the costumes, creative trunk-or-treat displays, and families enjoying a fun evening together.

Finally, our kindergarten students received a mystery letter today—if you have a kindergartner, be sure to ask them all about it!

Thank you for your continued support and for making Fox Ridge such a joyful and connected community.

Halloween Celebration at Fox Ridge

Halloween will be celebrated at Fox Ridge on Friday, October 31. If you are a room parent, please reach out to your child’s classroom teacher to plan party activities. This year, all communication will come directly from the classroom teacher.

We will have our Halloween Parade outdoors around the blacktop for all students in grades K–5, beginning at 2:10 p.m. Classes will exit through the south doors (Door 11), walk around the blacktop track for one full loop, and re-enter through the same doors.

Students are welcome to dress up for the day but must follow the guidelines below. Costumes should be brought to school and put on during an assigned time in the afternoon. Please make sure your child’s costume requires minimal assistance, as each classroom has only one teacher to help many students.

Costume Guidelines

• Students must be able to put on their own costumes and make-up without assistance.

• No full-face masks may be worn (only standard face masks if desired).

• No costumes or make-up depicting blood, violence, or gore.

• No items that resemble weapons of any kind, even if part of a costume.

• No political costumes.

• No bare midriffs or revealing clothing.

• Costumes must be school-appropriate and should not distract from learning.

Students may be asked to remove or cover any part of a costume that does not follow these guidelines. If you have any questions about your child’s costume, please reach out to me or your classroom teacher.

After the parade, classroom parties will begin at 2:30 p.m. Each classroom will have its own celebration.
If you prefer your child not participate in Halloween activities, please let your child’s teacher know. An alternative activity will be provided, which may include a movie or games.

All classroom party activities will be organized by the room parent, and no food will be permitted during the parties. Thank you for understanding.

Room parents will reach out to volunteers regarding party planning within the next few days, if they haven’t already. Classroom plans and the list of up to three additional parent helpers should be submitted to the homeroom teacher by Monday, October 20. (Classroom teachers should have shared this already).

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive. Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

In November, we will take time to honor our veterans.
If you have a family member, friend, or loved one who has served in the military and you would like to recognize them, please print and complete the form below. You may include a picture, and we will proudly display these throughout our school to honor their service.

We will also hold an all-school Veterans Day assembly on Tuesday, November 11, at 9:30 a.m. Veterans are invited to attend and be honored during this special event.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served our country.

Below I have included two letters from the district; please read them and let us know if you have any questions regarding our upcoming presentations related to Erin's law and/or the upcoming CogAT tests.

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

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