Park Ridge ES: Parent Newsletter
Week 21: January 12th-16th
We appreciate your partnership in helping keep our students and staff healthy. Taking simple precautions at home and school can make a big difference in reducing the spread of illness and keeping students learning safely.
When to Keep Students Home
Students should remain home until they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and are feeling well enough to participate in the school day. Keeping students home when they are sick helps protect classmates and staff and allows your child time to rest and recover.
Hygiene Reminders
We encourage families to continue reinforcing good hygiene habits at home. Remind children to wash their hands often with soap and water, especially before eating and after using the restroom. Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow and avoiding touching the face are also important habits. Please also ensure your child comes to school dressed for the weather, including coats, hats, and gloves, as appropriate, to stay warm during outdoor transitions and recess.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy during flu season.
The county Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, January 14th at 6:00 PM at Colonial Forge High School. Please consider coming out to support our students as they showcase their hard work and represent our school. We would love to see you there cheering them on!
The dentist will be visiting Park Ridge in March! Permission slips will besent home with students on Wednesday, January 14th. All permission slips are due back by January 21st.
Park Ridge Elementary School will be hosting Career Day on Friday, March 27, 2026, and we are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you are a nurse, business owner, mechanic, member of the military, or work in any other field, we would love for you to join us for the morning and talk with our students about your career. We believe it is never too early to introduce students to the wide variety of career paths available to them, and firsthand experiences can make a lasting impact.
Presentations will be approximately 25 minutes long, and you will present to students ranging from kindergarten through 5th grade. Presenters are encouraged to include (but are not limited to):
Related school subjects
Education or training required
Personal skills needed in your field
A typical day on the job
Child-friendly games, visuals, or hands-on activities
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved at PRES and inspire our students as they begin to dream about their futures. If you are not interested but know someone who might be, please feel free to share this information or provide us with their contact details.
Thank you in advance for your time and support. We truly appreciate your willingness to participate in this rewarding experience. To sign up to participate in the event, please complete the form, Park Ridge Elementary School Career Day 2026.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the counseling team at 540-658-6320 or email donovanrl@staffordschools.net.
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!
