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Wolf Ridge Minutemen and Minutemaid News for 8/21-8/25

Minute byMinute NewsWolf Ridge Minutemen and Minutemaid News for8/21-8/25

Dear Wolf Ridge Students and Families,


We had a successful first few days of the school year at Wolf Ridge! We are excited to welcome our preschool students for their first day of school on Monday. Students and staff are getting back into the school routine and will be diving into our curriculum this coming week.


Junior high baseball and softball are in full swing! Come cheer them on at their next home game. Many of their games are played at the same time so it easy to go back and forth to cheer on both our Minutemen and Minutemaids. Girls basketball will also be starting soon. Check out the baseball and softball schedules below, as well as information about girls' basketball tryouts.


We need your support! Please consider joining the Wolf Ridge PFK (Parents for Kids). Their first meeting will take place on Monday, August 28th at 6:30 in the Wolf Ridge Library. Soon, we will be having a special Wolf Ridge fundraiser kickoff. After our addition is complete, we would like to upgrade our playground this summer. This fundraiser will help us raise some of the money needed for these upgrades. We appreciate your support!


Most importantly, continue to encourage your child to be kind and do his/her best at school. We strive to help all of our students to fulfill their utmost potential. We are building brighter futures at Wolf Ridge!


Your Principal,

Shonda Ronen

SCHOOL CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES SCHOOL CALENDAR & IMPORTANT DATES

Important August Dates Not Listed on District Calendar:

August 22nd = Band Sign-Ups for 5th Graders

August 25th = School Pictures for 8th-12th Grades

August 29th = POP Fundraiser Kickoff at Wolf Ridge

August 31st = School Pictures for PK-7th Grades


(There is a link to the district calendar for this school year below.)

Picture Day for Wolf Ridge is August 31st Picture Day for Wolf Ridge is August 31st

GET YOUR MINUTEMEN & MINUTEMAID GEAR TODAY GET YOUR MINUTEMEN & MINUTEMAID GEAR TODAY

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Starting August 15th, there will be a back-to-school sale for all of your Minutemen and Minutemaids gear! You will get 30% off and free shipping on orders over $75.

Click on the links to start shopping and pick our your favorites for this sale.

Minutemen:

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/.../Wolf+Ridge+Education...

Minutemaids:

https://1stplacespiritwear.com/.../Wolf+Ridge+Education...

Girls Basketball Tryout Information Girls Basketball Tryout Information

Tryouts for Junior High Girls Basketball is open to athletes in 6th-8th grades. All athletes must have an updated physical on file in the office to tryout. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Steward at ksteward@bhcusd.org.


There will be open gyms held on Tuesday 8/22 and Thursday 8/24 from 4:30-6:30 at the high school gym for anyone interested in joining.


Tryouts will take place on August 28th and 29th from 3:30-5:00 at the high school gym.

What's for Lunch? What's for Lunch?

Monthly Lunch Menu

BH8 Lunch Ladies Facebook Page: Stay in the Know!

Check out the BH8 Lunch Ladies Facebook Page. #BH8mealsrock


https://www.facebook.com/bh8mealsrock?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Junior High Baseball Schedule Junior High Baseball Schedule

Junior High Softball Schedule Junior High Softball Schedule

DROP OFF & PICK UP AT WOLF RIDGE DROP OFF & PICK UP AT WOLF RIDGE

WOLF RIDGE DROP OFF:

PreK students and their siblings can be dropped off in the front circle by the cafeteria double doors. Kindergarten can drop off in the front circle on their child's first day of school only by the main entrance. Parents may walk kindergarten students into the building on the first day only. It would help if these groups do not drop off until closer to 8:00am to avoid interference with our buses. If you do drop off at the same time as the buses, please remember that you are never allowed to pass a stopped school bus.


All other students should be dropped off in the car line just off of East Alton Street anytime between 7:30-8:10. PAC students can be dropped off at this same location anytime between 6:00-8:00. We will be there to greet you each day!


If you have any questions about bussing, please contact the unit office at 618-585-3116.



WOLF RIDGE PICK UP:

If you are picking your child up from school at Wolf Ridge, you will need a car tag. Car tags will be distributed by teachers at both Kindergarten Orientation and Stop&Drop Night. If you do not get your car tag at one of our back to school events, please contact the school office at 618-585-4831. We will let you know your special number. These tags will be sent home on the first day if not picked up prior. While we have made special car tags, please feel free to write the number on a blank sheet of paper and put it in your car window so that it is visible to our dismissal crew if you forget it or don't have it on your child's first day. The numbers have changed since last year.


Students in preschool will not need a car tag as they will be picked up at the preschool double doors in front of the building by the cafeteria.


PAC students can be picked up anytime from 3:30-6:00 just inside the cafeteria. Please enter the building through the double doors in front of the cafeteria where the awning is located. Students in this program need to be signed out each day by an approved pick up person.

Students should not be dropped off prior to 7:30AM. If care is needed prior to 7:30, sign up for our before-school care.

PAC (The Wolf Ridge Before & After School Program) PAC (The Wolf Ridge Before & After School Program)

PACK HANDBOOK LINK:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gvh8T3tdoDi6MLmbjDgkN2-7o_YUYVhV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118211048079530472507&rtpof=true&sd=true


REGISTRATION LINK:

https://forms.gle/BAYuP6YoxWg6WDAm7



If you are in need of childcare either before or after school or feel your child would benefit from homework help, PAC is right for you! Sign-up today to secure your child's spot. They can join for one day or every day PAC is available.


Before school PAC students can be dropped off in the morning anytime between 6:00-8:00 AM in the car line off East Alton Street on the side of our building. Ms. Lisa Prater, our PAC Coordinator, will be there to greet your child.


After school PAC students can be picked up in the cafeteria anytime between 3:30-6:00 PM. Students need to be signed out by an approved pick up person each day. Please enter through the double doors under the awning.

New Faces in the Wolf Ridge Office New Faces in the Wolf Ridge Office

Mrs. Sierra Hoehn = Wolf Ridge Secretary

Mrs. Hoehn (students will be calling her Ms. Sierra) has previous experience as both a secretary and teacher! She is already getting to know all of our students and staff. She can't wait to get to know you, too.

Mrs. Shelley Yates, MSN, RN = District School Nurse

Mrs. Yates is a longtime community member of Bunker Hill and parent of students in our district. She is also a very highly qualified nurse so you can rest assure your child will get great care with Mrs. Yates as our school nurse.

Meet our 2023-2024 BHCUSD8 Staff Meet our 2023-2024 BHCUSD8 Staff

Other New Staff Members at Wolf Ridge Other New Staff Members at Wolf Ridge

Mrs. Julie LaPeire

Julie LaPeire is our school psychologist for the district. She has previous experience in this role, and we are excited to be able to offer more support for our BH students.

Ms. Josie Manar

Josie Manar was hired at our August board meeting as a preschool teacher for our district. Due to our waitlist of preschool students, we opened up a fourth section of preschool in the afternoon, too. Josie is excited as this will be her first year teaching!

PREK PROGRAM NEWS PREK PROGRAM NEWS

The first day of school for our preschool students will be on Monday, August 21st!



DROP OFF & PICK UP:

PreK students and their siblings can be dropped off by the cafeteria double doors under the awning. PreK students can also be picked up in this same location. Please be mindful of our busses and follow safety laws.

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE

2023-2024 School District Calendar
2023-2024 Preschool Calendar
2023-2024 K-5 Supply List
2023-2024 Jr. High Supply List
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