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Sign up for Parent Volunteers

Thank you for considering supporting our students during Genius Hour.

During this time you will be helping students as they work on their research and product. You will help them get organized and offer great suggestions to move their project along.

We really just need more helping hands and kids are going to be active in their learning :).

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

We want to ensure all 5th graders get an amazing end to their time at River Ridge Elementary, and we need your help!

Every child needs three photos in their folder by March 1st:

1. Baby picture
2. Kindergarten (ish) picture
3. Current picture

We are using these for their yard signs, the slide show, and their ‘all about me’ poster that will hang in the school.

PLEASE check that all three of these pictures are uploaded in your child’s folder on google drive. These are due March 1st.

If you have any trouble making this happen or any questions about the process, please email christineshammond@gmail.com.

More details on graduation to come, but please save the dates:

• Friday, May 16th 5 pm – 7 pm: Graduation Party @ Towne Square
• Friday, May 23rd 8 am: Graduation @ River Ridge Elementary

Thank you!!

The Graduation Committee

The deadline to refer your child to QUEST this year is March 1st.

A BIG change in process:

Starting next year we are only testing for QUEST placement once a year, in the spring. This March we will look (screen) at all the grades AND any QUEST referrals that we have received. Parents will be notified by April 1st if their child has passed the screening and will be tested for QUEST. Testing will occur in April and May and notices of the results will go out in late May, as soon as we are done.

Calling 5th Grade Parents! Please save the date for graduation on Friday, May 23rd at 8AM. The ceremony will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room at River Ridge. Light refreshments will be served. Please contact Christine Hammond at christineshammond@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Hello Parents!

We have now begun the plastic bag passion project at River Ridge.

2nd Grade Starting: 1/17/2025 and Finishing: 2/14/2025

4th Grade Starting: 2/18/2025 and Finishing: 3/25/2025

5th Grade Starting: 3/31/2025 and Finishing: 4/23/2025

K & 1st Grade Starting: 4/24/2025 and Finishing: 5/21/2025

Each grade level will collect empty, clean, and dry plastic bags to turn in at any time during the 4 week time period scheduled above. There is a large, blue tutu trash can on wheels that will move to each grade level after each time period ends.

If you are interested, here are our open positions for next year:

Don’t miss all the exciting updates and opportunities unfolding at our school! 🎉🐍

• PTA NEWSLETTER

• Click here PTA Memberships to join our school’s PTA! Your membership goes toward the events, classrooms enhancements, clubs, and more. By joining, you will receive the PTA newsletter, be able to attend meetings, share ideas, and help your child's school in so many ways. You do not have to volunteer in order to be a member- BUT we will always take a volunteer!
  

• PTA Website
• PTA Store

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Dear Families,

Thank you for your continued support and engagement in your child's education. I wanted to inform you that we will no longer be accepting book drop-offs at the front office. That system has become more of a hindrance than a benefit for our school library operations. Instead, students will need to bring their books back and forth to school to help foster responsibility among them.

Each grade level has a rolling crate that goes back and forth every day. Students will drop off books in the morning to ensure that other students can check out previously checked-out books throughout the day. If your child forgot their book the previous day, have them drop it off in the grade level crate to ensure it's returned.

With our schedule, students come at the same time and day each week, making this process more streamlined. If you haven't already signed up for reminders, please text the following message to 81010 to join our reminders:

Tuesday Library- @rrdglibtu

Wednesday Library- @rrdglibwed

Thursday Library- @rrdglibth

Friday Library- @rrdglibfri

Thank you!

https://sites.google.com/leanderisd.org/katiehaedgescurriculumcorner

🌟March 10th

Join Us for the FREE School Color Run Event to celebrate Holi!

Get ready for an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and vibrant colors!

Our School Color Run is happening Monday March 10th at 3:00 PM, right after school, and will run until around 4:00 PM.

What to Expect:

• A one-mile fun run filled with exciting color powder thrown along the route!
• Tons of energy, laughter, and unforgettable memories with friends and family!
• Lots of photo opportunities
• Music, snow cones, and so much more

Important Info:

• Parents are welcome to join in the fun and run with their kids!

• Wear white or light-colored clothes to really show off the vibrant colors!

• Parents, please sign up your kids in advance if they want to participate!

This will help after school, making sure every student gets where they need to go!

Sign Up here or scan the QR code:

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Let’s make this Color Run the most colorful event of the year!

Don’t miss out! See you there!

#SchoolColorRun #HoliFun #FamilyFun #RunWithColors #FreeEvent

Leprechaun Run!

May 9th

The week of May 12th

May 15th

During your child's lunch

Outdoor/Picnic Style - Bring some chairs or a blanket :)

We are beyond grateful to have Mrs. Vasquez as part of our incredible 4th-grade team! From the moment she joined our school, she has made a tremendous impact on her students and colleagues alike. Every time I walk by or visit her classroom, she is fully engaged—working with an individual student or leading a small group, ensuring that every child receives the instruction and support they need to thrive. She tirelessly tiers her instruction to meet her students where they are, creating a learning environment where every child feels seen, valued, and capable of success.

But what truly sets Mrs. Vasquez apart is the genuine love and connections she builds with her students. Her passion for teaching and her unwavering dedication to their growth and well-being shine through in everything she does.

We are so lucky to have this Swiftie on our 4th-grade team! 🫶 Thank you, Mrs. Vasquez, for all you do!