Park Ridge ES: Parent Newsletter
Week 31: March 23rd-27th
The stage is swept, the curtains part,
Prepare for soul and "modern art."
From high-pitched notes to magic tricks,
We’ve got a quite impressive mix!
Whether it’s dance or a comedy skit,
Our local stars will be a hit.
So bring the fam and take a seat,
Because this show is quite a treat.
No need for tickets, just bring your cheers,
(And maybe plugs for sensitive ears?)
We’ll see you there when the lights go low—
Welcome to the Talent Show!
✨ Thursday, March 26th at Colonial Forge High School ✨
When to Keep Your Child Home
Dear Parents and Guardians,
To maintain a healthy and safe environment for all students and staff, we are writing to reiterate the Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) Illness Policy. We must insist on strict adherence to these protocols to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms.
The 24-Hour Rule:
Per county guidelines, students must be free of symptoms—including fever, vomiting, and diarrhea—for a full 24 hours before returning to school. For fevers, this 24-hour period must be achieved without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Please Note: If a student is sent back to school before the 24-hour recovery period has passed, parents will be called to pick them up immediately.
Please do not send your child to school if they exhibit:
-Fever: 100.4°F or higher.
-Vomiting or Diarrhea: Must be clear of symptoms for 24 hours.
-Contagious Infections: (e.g., Strep Throat, Pink Eye) Requires a minimum of 24 hours on antibiotics and fever free without fever reducing medication.
-Persistent Symptoms: A heavy cough or undiagnosed rash that interferes with the student's ability to participate.
Pickup Requirements:
If a child becomes ill during the school day, we require they be picked up promptly. Please ensure your contact information and emergency contacts are current so we can reach you quickly if needed.
We appreciate your cooperation in putting the health of our entire school community first.
Sincerely,
Nurse Megan
Middle School Scheduling Information
Over the next couple of weeks, all fifth grade students will learn about middle school electives, will complete a Course Selection sheet and will select their course requests in StudentVue. Counselors will be coming into classrooms to complete this task. After your student has had their class session with the counselor, please go into ParentVue to take a look at your student's electives for next year. Here is the link to ParentVue: ParentVue
Linked to this email is the Middle School Program of Studies to review the electives and instructions for how to use on ParentVue and StudentVue.
All students must be registered by March 13th. If you have any questions about middle school registration, please reach out to any of the counselors below. Thanks!
Important Dates to Remember
March 13: Registration window closes
March 25: Parent Night at your middle school
April 9: Student field trip to your middle school
More information will be shared soon about Parent Night and the student field trip.
Dear Military-Connected Families,
April is the Month of the Military Child. During the month of April, we recognize and celebrate our military-connected students in a variety of ways. This year, we will also be hosting a special assembly to honor the sacrifices and unique experiences of students in military families. Our goal is to recognize and celebrate these extraordinary students and the important role they play in supporting their families and our community.
As part of this assembly, we would love to include photos of our military students with their active duty or retired military family member(s). Photos may be taken in uniform or civilian clothing.
If you would like your photo to be included in the assembly program, please email your photo along with your student’s name and grade level to donovanrl@staffordschools.net.
Thank you for allowing us to celebrate and honor your family’s service and sacrifice.
With so many new technologies and learning methods introduced every day, parental involvement in their child’s learning is more important than ever. To support this, our school division has partnered with Lightspeed Systems® to give parents visibility of their child’s internet usage while on school-issued devices, at home and after-school hours.
Lightspeed Parent Portal gives parents access to:
A Weekly Student Online Activity Report. This report summarizes the student’s web browsing activity for the week. A copy of this report is sent to the parents’ email weekly.
A full web-based Lightspeed Parent Portal, which delivers more detailed visibility of the student’s online activity at home.Lightspeed Parent Portal
In the event of school closures, please find the corresponding grade-level asynchronous packet for your student(s). Physical copies were sent home with all students.
Another round of inclement weather is heading our way!
Box Tops for the Ronald McDonald House
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!
