Slate Ridge Weekly Newsletter

Welcome to a New School Year Slate Ridge Families!

It is hard to believe we are getting ready to begin another school year. This will be my fourth year at Slate Ridge, and I am truly proud to serve our students, families, and the entire Slate Ridge community. I am looking forward to a wonderful year of learning, growth, and partnership.

As we prepare for the first days of school, please take a moment to review these important reminders:

First Days of School

• August 20: Students with last names beginning A–K will begin.
• August 21: Students with last names beginning L–Z will begin.
• August 24: All students will attend.

Kindergarten parents may walk their child into the building on August 20, 21, and 24. Beginning August 25, parents will not be permitted to enter the building unless they need to visit the office.

Arrival

Our doors will open at 8:20 a.m. and close at 8:30 a.m. Students arriving after 8:30 will be marked tardy. Please plan accordingly so students have enough time to enter the building and get settled for the day.

Dismissal

Dismissal begins at 2:55 p.m. All students and staff will be dismissed by 3:15 p.m. There is no supervision available after 3:15, so please be mindful of dismissal times and make arrangements to pick up your child on time.

Bus Riders

Transportation information has been updated in PowerSchool and should be available as of today. There will be a Bus Safety Agreement at the transportation table on August 18 back to School Night. All parents are required to sign the Bus Safety Agreement.

Car Riders

If you have not yet received your car rider card for your windshield, please stop by the school to pick one up. This year's car rider card is YELLOW. Students will not be released to an adult in the car rider line without the required car rider card.

Walkers

If your child will be a walker, a Walker Agreement must be completed. This agreement will be included in the packet you receive at Back to School Night on August 18.

Thank you for helping us establish safe, consistent routines from the very beginning. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference, and I am excited to welcome our Slate Ridge families back for another great year.

Here’s to a successful school year filled with learning, connection, and growth. Welcome back, Slate Ridge!

Warmly,

Dr. Parlar, Principal

abdulkadir.parlar@reyn.org

Hello Toucan Families!

We are very excited to welcome our Toucan students and families back for another incredible school year! Our staff has been working hard to prepare for a year filled with learning, growth, connection, and plenty of fun!

I am especially excited to be back at Slate Ridge for my second year as Assistant Principal! Last school year was filled with laughter, growth, unforgettable moments, and so many wonderful memories. I can’t wait to see what this new year has in store!

As we kick off the 2026–2027 school year, we look forward to partnering with you to create a school community where every student feels welcomed, supported, valued, and ready to succeed.

Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of our school community.

Together, we will learn, grow, laugh, and RISE!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead, Toucan Families! Let’s make it our best one yet!

Ms. Yeboah

patricia.yeboah@reyn.org

Slate Ridge Elementary is committed to nurturing young minds and fostering lifelong learning while cultivating an inclusive and engaging school environment where all students develop social and emotional competence and problem solving skills to facilitate experiences for future success.

We believe every child can learn to read with the right instruction and support. Guided by the Science of Reading, our team is committed to explicit teaching, consistent practices, and timely intervention to ensure all students leave elementary school as strong, confident readers.

• August 18: Back to School Night, 4:30-6:30

• August 20: First Day of School for students with the last name A-K

• August 21: First Day of School for students with the last name L-Z

• August 24: All Students Attend

• September 4: RISE Assembly (Students Only)

• September 7: No School-Labor Day

• September 25: No School-Teacher PD Day

Morning Arrival (8:20–8:30 AM)

Enter from Taylor Rd., drive through the car rider loop, and drop students along the sidewalk in the designated zone. Students will enter through the back gym entrance. Doors close at 8:30 AM sharp—any student arriving after this time will be marked tardy and must be signed in at the front office by a parent/guardian.

Afternoon Dismissal (2:55 PM)
Dismissal begins at 2:55 PM using the same car rider loop. Car riders MUST have their YELLOW dismissal card displayed on the windshield—no exceptions. All students must be picked up by 3:15 PM; after this time, we may contact Reynoldsburg Police or CPS if we cannot reach you.

Office Pick-Up
If picking up a student from the office during school hours or after 2:55 PM, a state-issued ID is required. No exceptions.