Roadrunner News

Many of you have noticed the new Lego Board at the entrance. This year we plan to feature a Designer of the Month. September's Designer of the Month is Cale in 5th Grade. Cale designed Sponge Bob with a net catching an octopus. Below is a time lapse video showing his work.

If your child is interested in being October's Designer of the Month, please complete the following Google Form. We will notify you by October 8th if your child's design was selected.

Do you have a LEGO lover who enjoys spending hours creatively constructing?

LEGO club is a fun and engaging program, which develops STEAM skills in a creative and supportive environment. Each week students will be given a theme or challenge and are encouraged to build a creation using LEGO pieces following the guideline. Students can choose to work collaboratively or individually. However, interaction and cooperation will be required. During each meeting, children have the opportunity to “show and tell” their masterpieces to friends. This boosts respect for others, communication skills, and self-confidence.

*Optional: Students can create an online user ID to receive updates on all things LEGO, including sneak peaks at new sets, building contest and more. They will also receive a LEGO Club Magazine subscription!

Click here to sign up.

Ridgeview Elementary is hosting a new event this fall. On November 7th we will host a chili cook-off for Ridgeview families. The event will be open to all interested participants. Below are the prices for the event. We are in need of participants. If you would like to enter a pot of chili, please complete the following form. More information will follow as the date nears.

$7 all you can eat – includes drink

$5 bowl of chili

$2 hot dogs

$2 Mac-n-cheese

.50 soda

.50 chips

*All proceeds go to the PTA*

We are excited to announce that our school has launched a new building website. This site will provide a fresh new look and, among other things, provide us a site that is also mobile-friendly for users. But most importantly, we expect it to be an extremely user-friendly site that will be easy to navigate and assist you in what you are looking for.

Also, please know that our school web address has changed to www.lps53.org/rv. Our old URL address will re-direct to the new address automatically. If you have any questions about our new site, or would like to provide us feedback, don't hesitate contacting us in the coming weeks. In addition to our building sites, a new Liberty Public Schools district website will be unveiled later this fall.

Just a reminder about our fundraiser Invest in TEAM ROADRUNNER. We are excited for the PTA to raise money so that we can provide meaningful experiences for Ridgeview students and staff members. We want to give a huge thank you to all those that have already participated!

The fundraiser deadline has been extended until September 22, 2017. We are currently a third of the way to our final goal of $15,000 and have 28% of our students participating. We need your help! Please take a minute and consider investing in TEAM ROADRUNNER either online at razoo.com/team/Ridgeviewpta or by submitting cash or check in an envelope with your student.

If we are unable to reach the goal of $15,000, we will need another fundraiser or we will have to, unfortunately, cut some of our experiences. Thank you for helping build TEAM ROADRUNNER!

PLEASE NOTE, STUDENTS WILL BE IN THE CAR RIDER LINE NEXT WEEK WITH BUCKETS SHOULD YOU WANT TO GIVE CASH :).

Fall conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 16th and Wednesday October 18th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. We will also have a short conference slot on Thursday, October 19th from 2:00 to 4:00. Please see your child's teacher should one of those days work better for you.

Liberty Early Childhood Center Presents: Conscious Discipline® With Jill Molli

Conscious Discipline®, created by Dr. Becky Bailey, is a comprehensive self-regulation program that integrates social-emotional learning and discipline. Come join us as Jill Molli shares information with parents about how to empower adults to consciously respond to daily conflict with children and transform it into an opportunity to teach children critical life skills. Jill is a national trainer for Loving Guidance/Conscious Discipline. Jill’s experience includes delivering state and national keynotes, teaching children with behavior disabilities, teaching elementary school and serving as a guidance counselor.

This workshop will provide greater understanding of Conscious Discipline to families who are new to Early Childhood Center/Parents as Teachers program, and Elementary schools or who have not had the opportunity to participate in the workshop previously. Parents who have attended in the past are certainly welcome and encouraged to join us again. It is beneficial to hear this information more than one time so that you can continue to grow in your understanding of how to support your child’s social/emotional development.

When: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm (Doors will open at 6:15 pm)

Where: Liberty Early Childhood Center (Fireplace Room) 9600 NE 79th Street, Kansas City, MO 64158

There is no cost to attend this parent workshop. Space is limited to approximately the first 125 participants. This presentation is intended for adult participants only. Childcare will not be provided.

We need your help! Liberty Public District is proud to be hosting the 2nd Annual Diversity Festival celebrating many of the cultures and diversities that make up our community. We are seeking those interested in educating others regarding different aspects of your culture/diversity. If you are interested in possibly hosting a booth at this year’s festival, or may know of someone who is, please complete the survey that is linked below by Friday, September 29th. This year’s festival will be held November 9th, 6-8pm @ Liberty North High School.

Diversity Festival Survey Link

Fall pictures are scheduled for October 4th. We will send packets home when the date gets closer.

At back-to-school night you should have signed up for primary afternoon transportation. This mode of transportation will be used by the classroom teacher unless the office receives notification stating another mode of transportation. Should you want to change your child's transportation, you will need to call the office prior to dismissal. If we do not receive a phone call, your child will go home using their primary mode of transportation.

Please be sure to have your yellow transportation sheet with you and visible in your windshield.

Pick up on foot is used for those families who want to pick up their child from school and walk home with them. Students with this mode of transportation will go to the library. You will need to pick them up at the library doors. Please have your yellow transportation sheet with you.

Students listed as walker will be allowed to walk home on their own. They will exit separate doors and be allowed to walk home without an adult. Should you need to change your primary mode of transportation, please call the office and we will make this change.

Email: tyler.shannon@lps53.org
Website: www.lps53.org/rv
Location: 701 Thornton Street, Liberty, MO, United States
Phone: (816)736-5450
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ridgeview-Elementary-897682143579543/?ref=bookmarks
Twitter: @RVRoadrunner

Administration will give the annual Title I presentation on Tuesday, September 12th during the PTA meeting. We hope you can make it.