Month: October 2017

Thank you to everyone who came for parent conferences this evening!  If you could not make it, please contact your child’s teacher to set-up a time to meet.  Teachers are typically available during their planning period on Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays and many days after-school by appointment.

Don’t forget that the extended school day (dismissal starting at 2:45 pm) will continue until November 30 with the exception of October 31.  Dismissal will begin at 2:25 pm that day.

Next week is also Red Ribbon Week.  Here is the information shared the other week about the various dress up days.   Red Ribbon Week  For Friday, please remember that teaching and learning will still be taking place so outfits should be appropriate for recess/PE and shouldn’t require a mask.

The first LRE Principal’s Advisory Council meeting will be on Monday, October 30 at 4:00 pm in the media center.  Learn more about the council and view the agenda at: http://www.laurelridgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us/SchoolCouncilMembers.aspx

In courier today everyone should have received their child’s MAP scores.  The quick reference guide was included with the materials and can be found at: MAP Quick Reference  You can learn more about the MAP assessment at: https://www.nwea.org/parent-toolkit/

Students should also receive or will soon receive their Keyboarding without Tears login on a label placed either in their agenda or communication folder. LRE purchases a subscription for this program to give students the ability to practice their keyboarding skills both at school and at home.  This is an important skill as teachers begin integrating technology into the classroom and more assessments are taken online.  All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students will be taking the Milestones assessment online this year!  The web address for the program is: dekalb-schools.kwtears.com

If you haven’t already, mark your calendar for the LRE Fall Festival!  This is Laurel Ridge’s 60 year anniversary and we cannot wait to celebrate with you!  Our Fall Festival is packed with activities for families, neighbors and friends during this rain or shine event.  Enjoy the book fair, laser tag, a trackless train, crafts, face painting, inflatables, and more! Join us to play, shop, and eat for an afternoon of fun.  You may find all the details, including how to pre-purchase your tickets and volunteer at http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/

Region 2’s Man 2 Man 5K Literacy Walk & Breakfast will be held on November 4, 2017, from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM at Tucker Middle School.  The objective for this walk is to bring awareness to Region 2’s male caregivers the importance of their child participating in some form literacy daily and how male c caregivers can model the expected outcome.

7:30 AM Registration Opens

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Breakfast Served

8:45 AM – 8:55 AM Region 2 Facilitator Cleveland Dollison (The Importance of Family Engagement) & Door Prizes

8:55 AM – 9:05 AM Region 2 Superintendent Trenton Arnold addresses the men

9:05 AM – 9:10 AM Male Caregivers Sign their Daily Literacy Pledge to Read 15 min (walk 1 lap) or 25 min (walk 2 laps)

9:10 AM Proceed to track and men will walk according to their pledge

Hello Laurel Ridge!  Thank you to all the families that came to our student-parent event last night hosted by first-grade and third-grade teachers.  Ms. Hammer did a great job sharing the gifted eligibility process with parents as well.  If you were unable to attend Ms. Hammer’s meeting, please click on this following link to view her presentation: Gifted Eligibility Process   You can contact Ms. Hammer at Tracy_Hammer@dekalbschoolsga.org if you have any questions.  Our next student-parent night will be on November 9 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

In today’s courier, all students will receive their 9-week progress report.  LRE will have parent conference night on October 26 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.  You can sign up for a parent conference by either contacting your child’s teacher or visiting https://www.myconferencetime.com/laurelridge/folder/1246  Unfortunately, the district has not cleared us to send home MAP reports but teachers are certainly able to discuss results with you during parent conferences.

From October 30 to November 3 we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week.  Please look at the following flyer to learn more about Red Ribbon Week activities.  Red Ribbon Week

On Friday, October 27 we will have a school “Pink Out” to celebrate all of the breast cancer survivors that are part of the LRE family!  Please encourage your student(s) to wear pink that day.

This district is hosting a couple of School Choice Town Hall Meetings.  Please see the flyer for dates, times, and locations.  The sessions will be a chance to learn about school choice options and provide input on the program.  School Choice Mtgs

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher or Ms. Kyle at beth_kyle@dekalbschoolsga.org  Please take a few minutes to visit the PTA website to learn about upcoming PTA events including the Fall Festival.  The PTA website is: http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/

 

 

 

Hello Laurel Ridge!

I hope everyone had a great Fall Break!  It’s been a great week and tomorrow all of DeKalb Schools will celebrate Falcons Friday!  Encourage your student to wear their Falcons gear, black or red!

Thank you to everyone that came to the PTA meeting last week.  If you are not a member of PTA or want to get involved with PTA, visit their website: http://www.laurelridgeelementarypta.org/  They are working hard on getting the Fall Festival organized and can use volunteers!  Everyone who took school pictures on September 29 should have received their photo proof attached to an order form in courier.  All orders should be placed in the PTA dropbox in the front office.  On the PTA website, you will also find information about the yearbook cover contest which was shared a couple weeks ago via courier!  The deadline for entries is October 20!

Next week we are celebrating Bus Driver Appreciation Week!  If your child is a bus rider, please take a minute to recognize your bus driver even if its just a simple Thank you!

On Wednesday, October 18, we will be a having a Laurel Ridge Family Night!  First and Third grade teachers have planned activities for you and your child to do together related to Reading and Math.  Come with your student to learn about things you can do at home and leave with materials to help extend their learning at home.  You can learn more by clicking on the following link October Family Night Flyer  The event is open to all LRE families not just first and third grade!  Family night is from 5 pm to 6 pm.  Starting at 6:00 pm, Ms. Hammer will be reviewing the gifted qualification process in the media center.

In next weeks courier, you will receive progress reports, Fall MAP test results, and information about how to sign up for parent conferences which will be held on Thursday, October 26 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns you can contact Ms. Kyle at beth_kyle@dekalbschoolsga.org or you can contact a principal advisory council member.  You can see a list of principal advisory council member at http://www.laurelridgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us/SchoolCouncilMembers.aspx