4th Grade Weekly Newsletter

Team Leader, Megan Bonifacio: megan.bonifacio@pisd.edu x20079

Maddie Camp: maddie.camp@pisd.edu x20075

Martha Collins: martha.collins@pisd.edu x20078

Aldridge Website: https://aldridge.pisd.edu/

School Cafe Information: https://www.pisd.edu/departments-66/food-and-nutritional-services/about-us

Bonifacio: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/10PDAPR4Y2MX?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_P1VTVAX1NY18QJEDJ6JY_1&language=en-US

Camp: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/28PFZEGGMR0E2?ref_=wl_share

Collins: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18C69MBH9UX47?ref_=wl_share

4th Grade Planning/Conference Time: 1:10 pm - 2:00 pm

Parents have the ability to review instructional plans for their child’s classes. Visit https://www.pisd.edu/students-families-a6/instructionalplans to view the instructional plans and learn more about your child’s learning experience.

Aldridge Families,

If you haven’t already, please log in to your Skyward account today to select either “opt in” or “opt out” for school-based physical and mental health services. Without this consent form completed, Plano ISD nurses, counselors, and staff cannot provide these services as of September 1, 2025. This includes routine visits with Nurse Amber or check-ins with our school counselor, Ms. Hardy. More information from Plano ISD is included.

LOGIN to SKYWARD: https://portal.pisd.edu/idp/AuthnEngine#/authn

We appreciate your help in updating your form with your preferences. Thank you!

Dear Aldridge community,

Welcome to our Raise Craze fundraiser! This is a unique way for us to raise money for our school while making an impact in our community. During this fundraiser, students ask friends and family for donations via the online Raise Craze platform while paying it forward serving others. What a great way for us to teach our students the importance of kindness and gratitude while raising much needed funds. Students will spend time serving, not selling!

REGISTER: https://raisecraze.com/join CODE: 710-884

1. Enter your student’s name
2. Select at least 3 Acts of Kindness
3. Enter 5-10 email addresses of potential supporters. Raise Craze will send all emails, reminders and thank you notes. Emails will never be shared with third parties or used for marketing.

At A Glance:

Dates: September 29 - October 13 Our Goal: $25,000

School-Wide Service Projects: Friday, October 3, 2025

Every student can participate in Raise Craze by completing Acts of Kindness (AOK) so we’re aiming for 100% participation.

Need help getting started? Check out the Raise Craze Instructional Video at raisecraze.com/how-it- works-video or contact waysandmeans@aldridgepta.org

Free Saturday Math Tutoring for PISD Students (K–12) (Informational)

Guinn Special Programs Center, in partnership with Top Achievers and IntelliChoice, offers free math tutoring every Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. at Guinn Special Programs Center, 2221 Legacy Dr, Plano, TX.

• Open to all PISD students
• Approximately 3:1 student-to-tutor ratio
• Individualized support, including help with homework
• Light breakfast provided
• All materials included

Register at: topachieversplano.org/programs/steam-program

Please share with your math faculty and refer students who may benefit. Thank you for supporting student success!

Please contact Lawrence Mann with any questions.

Celebrate your Ocelot in an extra special way! Follow the website to get their name put on the Aldridge sign. 🙂

Please, take a moment to fill out the VOLY sign up. This will give you the opportunity to help volunteer throughout the school year.

https://plano.voly.org/opportunity/volunteer.html?id=84545

You will need to be logged into your Voly account for the direct link to work.

School Meals

Plano ISD meal prices and menu information can be found on the Food and Nutritional Services (FANS) website.

Meal Benefits

Families who may qualify for meal benefits are encouraged to complete a federal meal application for free and reduced-price meals. The meal application will be honored for the first 30 days of the school year. The meal application may be completed through School Café by logging in to your account, or by creating a new account.

Meal Payments

Online payments are accepted through SchoolCafé. Cash and checks are also accepted during the school day at your child's campus.