Message from the Principal
Hello Eagle Families!
First of all, you may have noticed that we have started sending our weekly Ridge Relay newsletters via Remind. The goal is for all district communication to now go through the one platform to streamline systems. However, if you are only receiving it via text message and want to receive it via email as you did in the past, you need to go to your Remind settings and select how you want to receive our communication. You can choose to do both text and email or just text message.
And now, below is all you need to know about the phase-in process at CRMS. There is a lot of information and specifics to help provide you with as many details as we can. There will also be more specifics and Q&A during our Webinar this Wednesday (9/2) at 4:30pm (see link information below).
We are so grateful for all the continued community encouragement of our teachers and students! It is our goal that we create the safest and most productive learning environment possible. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your grace, your understanding and your partnership during this time. If we can help support your student or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to myself, your AP, or your counselor.
Go Eagles!
Mrs. Wendy Sturdevant
Instagram: Canyon_Ridge_MS
Twitter: @Sturdevant_CRMS
Extracurriculars during Phase-in
LISD Middle School Athletics*
Beginning September 21, 7th grade in season teams (cross country, volleyball, football), will be allowed to schedule workouts and practices during the athletic period as well as before and/or after school hours. Beginning September 28, 8th grade in season teams (cross country, volleyball, football) will be allowed to schedule workouts and practices during the athletic period as well as before and/or after school hours. Starting Oct.5 all other athletes enrolled in the athletic period will be attending the athletic periods in person. The Boys and Girls Athletic Coordinators will communicate practice times for all teams. All UIL and LISD safety protocols must be followed. Competitions will not begin until after October 9, allowing athletes the proper number of practice days needed per UIL rules.
LISD Middle School Fine Arts*
Beginning September 8th, 6th grade band students will be allowed to attend rehearsals during the class period as well as before and/or after school hours. Beginning September 21st, 7th grade dance team members and band students will be allowed to attend rehearsals during the class period as well as before and/or after school hours. Beginning September 28th, 8th grade dance team members and band students will be allowed to attend rehearsals during the class period as well as before and/or after school hours. All art, choir, dance, and theatre students will be able to attend class during the school day, when their grade level is phased in, only if they are in person learners. Directors will schedule and communicate rehearsal schedules for their respective students. UIL and LISD safety protocols must be followed.
LISD Middle School Cheer*
Beginning September 21st, 7th grade cheerleaders will be allowed to attend workouts and practices during the class period as well as before and/or after school hours. Beginning September 28, 8th grade cheerleaders will be allowed to attend workouts and practices during the class period as well as before and/or after school hours. Cheer coaches will schedule and communicate practice schedules for their teams. UIL rules, along with all UIL and LISD safety protocols, must be followed
LISD Middle School Career and Technical Education (CTE)*
First Robotics
Beginning September 8th, middle school extracurricular teams listed above will be allowed to schedule practices before and/or after school hours if needed. When possible, practices will be scheduled virtually. Campus Principals will work with advisors to determine practice times for teams on campus if needed. LISD safety protocols must be followed for all on-campus activities.
*Additional questions should be directed to your campus coach, director or teacher.
Updated CRMS Bell Schedule with 6 lunches
Student schedules for classes & teachers will not change.
We will remain on A/B schedule (Calendar)
1st/5th, 2nd/6th & 4th/8th periods will not change times for Synchronous learning
Lunch will be during 3rd/7th period times so your lunch time may change depending on your 3rd/7th period teacher
Students may be in the Blue lunch group on A day and Gold lunch group on B day or vice versa.
As well, some elective courses may be a mix of 7th/8th graders so the lunch may not be pure to the assigned grade level. Those classes are assigned to keep lunches as small & balanced as possible.
In-Person Information
All students will complete a health screening before arriving at school each day.
CRMS doors will open at 7:40am each day
Upon arrival to campus, students will report to their 1st/5th period class or to the cafeteria for breakfast
Staggered Dismissal:
Students who ride the first wave of buses (already lined up in bus lane)
Students who are walkers & bike riders leave campus
Students who are parent pick-up are released by PODS
Additional bus waves will be released as the buses arrive
Ownership of Wellness:
Wear face covering properly (must fully cover mouth and nose)
Stay home if you are not feeling well
Always practice social distancing
Wash your hands thoroughly
Use hand sanitizer frequently
Classroom Preparation:
Students should always bring their laptop & charger to school
Students should always bring earbuds/headphones to school
Instructional approaches may vary from teacher to teacher and from lesson to lesson. Generally speaking, most in person students will be engaging in at least portions of the lesson through Zoom. (see examples below)
Helping Sixth graders on the first day:
Staff will be in the halls and available to support students in reporting to their classes on the first day of school.
Teachers will utilize some of their first period class to acclimate students to navigating through the building. In addition, we will have staff available to student in each passing period to support students as they transition.
Food & Beverages:
To accommodate social distancing, we will have 6 lunches this year.
Socially distanced seating will be used in the cafeteria.
Due to safety and health restrictions, food cannot be dropped off or delivered.
Students should bring a water bottle due to water fountains being turned off. (Water bottle fillers are being installed on campus)
Food will not be allowed to be eaten in classrooms.
Passing periods:
Lockers will not be used.
Backpacks will be carried to classes. (Students may consider having an A day and B day backpack to carry less each day.)
Classes will be staggered to dismiss by pods of classes.
Restrooms will be locked during passing periods to prevent congregating
Students will be allowed to go to the restroom one at a time during class
- Visitors will be limited on campus. Most meetings (ARDs, 504, Counselor, etc.) will be conducted virtually or scheduled at 3:30pm after students are dismissed to minimize during the school day.
Timeline for Phases and Changes in Selection for In-Person or Virtual
Starting Sept 8th, only 6th graders, LISD staff students (in any grade-level), & students who have a Special Education IEP who previously selected "in-person" may return to campus.
If you previously selected in-person and have changed your mind (want your student to remain virtual), you may email your grade-level counselor to make that change.
If you previously selected virtual and have changed your mind (want to change your student to "in-person"), please complete this change request form no later than 4:00pm on Sept. 11th to switch to “in-person” during your grade-level phase for the beginning of the second cycle grading period (starting Sept. 21st).
Beginning Sept 21st, 7th graders and students who receive direct services for dyslexia through 504 who have selected "in-person" may return to campus.
Beginning Sept 28th, 8th graders who have selected "in-person" may return to campus.
If you currently do not have access to the internet for virtual learning, please call 512-570-3500 and ask to speak with your AP. You must have pre-arranged approval to begin attending "in-person" prior to your grade-level's phased timeframe.
Deadlines for Parents to change from Virtual to In Person Learning & Date Students Return to In Person Learning
Deadline - September 11 for 2nd 6-weeks beginning September 21 for 7th graders & September 28 for 8th graders
- Deadline - October 23 for 3rd 6-weeks beginning November 2
- Deadline - December 11 for 4th 6-weeks beginning January 4
- Deadline - February 5 for 5th 6-weeks beginning February 16
- Deadline - March 26 for 6th 6-weeks beginning April 5
Message from CRMS Nurse
Dear Parents,
We are excited to see some of our students return to campus on September 8th. If your child requires medication during the school day or has emergency medication, please contact the school nurse to schedule an appointment. All paperwork, including doctor's signature for prescription medication, will need to be brought to the campus nurse during your appointment time. Medication must be properly labeled (prescription medication must have the pharmacy label), unexpired, and in the original container. Appointments will be made by grade level according to the phase in plan for our in-person students. For any questions or concerns, please contact our nurse, Rachael Kristoff at 512-570-3507 or email rachael.kristoff@leanderisd.org. Thank you.
Rachael Kristoff RN, BSN
Canyon Ridge Middle School Nurse
512-570-3507
512-570-9258 confidential eFax
Examples of Scenarios of Instructional Arrangements for In-Person
There are several instructional scenarios that can take place based on the portion and design of the lesson. Below are some scenarios along with possible arrangements.
Whole Class Discussion
All students (both virtual and in person) engaged in the lesson on Zoom in order to access the presentation material.
In person students following along with teacher while virtual students are in Zoom.
Small Groups
All students (both virtual and in person) on Zoom. In person students may join Zoom sessions prior to the teacher initiating breakout rooms for small groups if they were not originally on the Zoom session.
Partner Work
Virtual Students work in Zoom partners with other virtual students and/or other in person students via Zoom.
In person students working collaboratively via a socially distanced turn and talk.
In person students join a Zoom session prior to initiating breakout rooms for partner work
Virtual One on One Conferencing
Virtual students are place in individual breakout rooms to complete work, asking for help as needed.
In person students are completing assigned tasks in the classroom, same as other virtual students.
In person One on One Conferencing
In person students can get conferencing via Zoom or in person.
In person students are completing assigned tasks in the classroom, same as other virtual students.
Independent Work Time
Virtual students on Zoom as needed.
In person completing tasks in the classroom
Launch to Learning Guides and FAQ
As the upcoming school year takes shape, we want to ensure the information families need to make important decisions is easy to access in our Launch to Learning 2020-21 guides.
We know that our community still has questions, so we’ve worked hard at cultivating an expansive, updated FAQ section of the Launch to Learning site. The latest additions will be highlighted green for a few days and then moved into a queue under the appropriate heading.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
AP/Counselor by grade-level:
- 6th: Cassandra Ricks/Shirley Dean
- 7th: Mandi Vogel/Staci Cote
- 8th: Monica Diaz Carle/Lauren Gripentrog
Instagram: Canyon_Ridge_MS
Email: wendy.sturdevant@leanderisd.org
Website: https://crms.leanderisd.org/
Phone: 512-570-3500
Twitter: @Sturdevant_CRMS