Rattler News

In preparation for the cold and flu season, we want to ensure our families have the information they need to help keep our school community healthy. Please see the attached flyer from our district, "Cold and Flu Season is Here."

UPDATE: Genius Hour will begin Feb. 21st

If you are interested in volunteering during some, or all, of our Genius Hours please complete the survey below. We are so excited for the possibilities of this experience for our students! You could make this so special for them!

If you have any questions about what Genius Hour is we encourage you to watch the previous videos, look through our old Newsletters that offer info as to what Genius Hour is and how it benefits our students, or just email Sally.sosa@leanderisd.org.

We attempted doing these sign up in rounds to help with fairness, but found no one signed up during the second round leaving many spots open. So we will not have these in rounds any more. Sign up to your hearts content :).

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Michelle Baker or Sally Sosa!

Remind your children that if it is raining or wildly cold to not report to their duty.

Hello 5th grade families,

As the transition from 5th to 6th grade is quickly approaching, we are excited to welcome our newest Eagles to our Canyon Ridge MS family! For this transition, we have some important upcoming dates in February and wanted to share that information with you. The first step is a parent meeting where the CRMS Counselors & Administrators will address the course selection process and course offerings in detail at the fifth grade webinar on February 18th at 5:30pm.

We look forward to beginning the middle school journey with you soon!

~CRMS Eagle Team

As choice sheets for our fifth graders are coming up, check out this document that will show students/parents the different options for our students to receive their PE credit in 6th grade.

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.

For information about the program, please contact:

Maria Hoffman

Spanish Volunteer Program Specialist

maria.hoffman@leanderisd.org

Phone: (512) 570-0213

Please upload using this link: https://photos.jostens.com/LTERLQ

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.

Keep them coming!

Parents you are welcome to help your students collect plastic bags and encourage them to bring them in during their grade level time period to only deposit empty, clean, and dry plastic bags, and not any other items that need to be discarded separately.

The Art Room is in desperate need of Clorox Wipes and paper towels.

If you would like to donate it would be greatly appreciated!

THANK YOU!

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

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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!

Hi Everyone!

I am excited to share that our campus will be participating in the Waves of Reading program. Here is a digital copy of the program details. Hard copies were already given to your student(s).

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to have them reach out to me. Marissa.Casal@leanderisd.org

Thanks, everyone!

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

Tuesday, Feb. 4th

1st grade gets a dress up day!

2/20

9:30AM

More info to come!

I wanted to take a moment to express my deep appreciation for the incredible work you’ve done in improving our school systems. Your dedication to making things better for both students and staff does not go unnoticed. Whether it’s through leading initiatives or finding innovative ways to streamline processes, you consistently go above and beyond.Even when the path isn’t always easy (and let’s be honest, sometimes a little grunting is involved!), you remain focused on the bigger picture—ensuring that we continue to grow and evolve as a school community. Your positive impact is felt across the board, and the changes you’ve made have helped create a more supportive, effective environment for everyone. Thank you for your tireless effort, leadership, and commitment to continuous improvement. River Ridge is lucky to have you!

I want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible impact you’ve had on our performing arts program. You’ve truly transformed it into something special, giving students not only the opportunity to shine but also the confidence to perform in front of their peers and families. The dedication and passion you bring to your work is inspiring, and it’s clear how much effort you put into making sure each student feels proud of their achievements. You’ve created a space where creativity flourishes, and where every child has a chance to showcase their talent and build self-esteem. The performances and progress we see are a testament to your hard work, and the joy you’ve helped instill in these students is invaluable.

Thank you for all that you do to make our program something to be truly proud of. You’re making a lasting difference, and we’re lucky to have you leading the way!