Eagle Ridge- eThursday Folder

It’s a great day to be an Eagle!

As we head into Spring Break, I want to take a moment to wish all of our Eagle Ridge families a well-deserved and joyful time away from school routines. This break is a wonderful opportunity to connect, laugh, and create memories together as a family.

Whether you spend time outdoors, enjoy a favorite hobby, or simply relax at home, I hope each of you finds moments to recharge and refresh. Our students and staff have worked incredibly hard this year. Taking this time to pause and rejuvenate will help us return ready to tackle the final stretch of the school year with energy, focus, and positivity.

Thank you for your ongoing support, encouragement, and partnership in making Eagle Ridge Elementary a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Enjoy every moment of this Spring Break—you’ve earned it!

The 2026 Eagle Ridge Science Fair is coming soon!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Attached is all the information needed for your children to proceed with their science fair project, whether it is an experiment or an invention. Registration forms went home with students on Tuesday after the kick off assembly, a link will be provided in the eThursday folder, and extra copies are available at the front office. You may also register using this link: https://forms.gle/8YQhvDtqaCCmExEs7

DATES:

Friday, March 13th - Registration forms due! They can be turned in to your child's teacher or the front office.

Friday, April 3rd-

• 7:30am - 8:30am - Science Fair Poster Board and Binder drop-off (please drop off your projects at the back door of the gym). We will have a sign-in table set up - to make sure your student's project is counted and in the correct place, please check in with us before leaving your projects/boards.
• 9:00am - 3:00pm - Students from Highlands Ranch High School will be judging our science fair projects. ERE students will be called by grade to present. During the day all students will get the chance to walk through the Science Fair with their class. This time is for students only. There will be a video showing all the projects, and a link will be sent out for those who cannot make it to the Family Viewing.
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Family Viewing. Please come by and check-out all of the projects after school. If your student cannot stay after school for the Family Viewing, please have them get their project board and binder from the gym before they leave the school. By 4:30pm your student should take home their project boards/binders.

*All participants will receive a medal on the day of the fair and be able to attend our root beer float celebration party (date TBD)*

Thank you for helping your children with their projects! This is such a fun event where we really get to see your children’s creativity and curiosity come to life!

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions @ Rheamcmahon@gmail.com

Rhea McMahon and Kate Barnes

CMAS Testing (Colorado Measures of Academic Success) will be on the following dates. Parents, please avoid appointments, late drop-offs, and early pick-ups on these dates!!!

3-6th Grade ELA and Math Tests- April 7, 8, 9

4th Graders: Social Studies Test- April 14

5th Graders: Science Tests- April 14 and 15

Be sure your child gets a good night's sleep and eats a healthy, hearty breakfast on testing days!

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