Park Ridge ES: Parent Newsletter

November 18th- PTO Spirit Night: Panera Bread

November 20th- Picture Retakes

November 20th- STEAM NIGHT at PRES!!!!

November 21st- Popcorn Friday

November 25th- Ms. Owate's Gathering of Gratitude

November 26th-28th- Fall Break

December 5th- PTO Movie Night

December 19th- End of 1st Semester

December 22nd-31st- Winter Break (No School)

Picture Retake Day will be Thursday, November 20th. Please let your child's teacher know if you would like them to participate in picture retakes.

We are preparing to have a wonderful STEAM night for our Park Ridge families. There are a few stations where we have the opportunity to include parent volunteers. The stations are ready made and do not require any prework on your part. Instructions and materials are already packaged for these stations. All we're missing is you!

Follow the link to SIGN UP to facilitate a station.

For questions or accommodations, please contact Jalita Johnson, Assistant Principal at johnsonjj@staffordschools.net/540-658-6320.

Better Days Dental is excited to invite students and families to their Free Dental Day – “Smiles & Cocoa” at Better Days Dental on Saturday, December 13th, 2025!

This event is all about celebrating the holidays, spreading smiles, and giving back to the community. We’ll be offering:
Free dental exams, sealants, and cleanings for children ages 6–18
Free hot cocoa for families while they visit! ☕🎄

🦷 Date: December 13, 2025
📍 Location: Better Days Dental, 422 Garrisonville Rd, Ste 103 (behind Dunkin Go)
📞 Appointments: By appointment only — first come, first serve!

Call/Text: (540) 300-1311
🌐 www.betterdaysdental.com

We’re excited to bring back the Cookie Walk for Park Ridge staff on December 17th! Last year, thanks to all of you, our staff cookie walk was a huge success. We hope you can help us make it just as special this year. We love to show our staff appreciation for all they do for our kiddos and what better way than with a sweet treat? Here’s how you can help:

• Donate cookies (baked or store-bought) to Park Ridge starting the week of December 15th.

• Our staff will get to walk through and pick their favorite cookies to enjoy in class or at home.

Let’s make our staff feel appreciated and loved for all they do. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

The Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities workshop is designed to help parents understand the important choices that can shape their child’s school experience and future success. You’ll learn what key decisions come up during your child’s educational journey — and when it’s the right time to start thinking about them. Don’t wait — space is limited, so we encourage everyone to register as soon as possible!

We will be collecting food again for the American Legion Food Drive. Boxes will be in the lobby from November 5th - December 14th, with the food being collected by the American Legion on December 15th.

Thank you for your support!

This is a FREE event sponsored by the Park Ridge PTO for all students and staff.

Join us for Movie Night hosted by our PTO! This event is open to all Park Ridge families. Light concessions sold by the Brooke Point Dance Team will be available for purchase. Just a reminder, ALL students must be accompanied by a parent. Bring a cozy blanket to sit on, and wear your pajamas!

We hope to see you there for a fun evening! 🍿🎥

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!