Please see this important update-
Picture day is September 30.
We are in need 3 volunteers to help. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Anna Davis at 352-242-2223 ext. 5313 or email davisa@lake.k12.fl.us
5th grade RING POP SALE: September 25th, 26th and 27th in the Green Swamp from 8:00am-8:25am
$1.00 each
I heard a new buzz-word this week: “Self-Compassion”. I love the idea; I hope you do too! ~Mrs. Shryock, MHL
We have some exciting news... The school store will be open Tuesday and Thursday mornings beginning Oct.1st! All new merchandise will be available for cash only.
Mark your calendars and prepare your smiles, picture day is coming!
Pine Ridge Elementary picture code is: EVTTXPXJ7
Flyers are coming home Monday (9/23/24).
Please help us congratulate our 2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Desrosiers, 2025 Rookie Teacher of the Year, Miss. Speedy, and our 2025 School Related Employee of the Year, Mrs. Velazquez-Trevino. They help Pine Ridge GLOW each and every day. We are lucky to have them on our team!
This weekend get the whole family to unplug. Look at the clouds, walk in the park, make silly faces, laugh, play catch, play a board game, – do something purposeful and technology free. The first month of school is complete – it’s time to breathe! Mrs. Shryock, Mental Health Liaison
We are beyond thankful for Mr. Clow volunteering his time to help beautify our campus.
You could be a member of our amazing team! Apply today.
Progress Monitoring 1 is starting next week.
Please make sure students are getting a full night's rest, healthy breakfast, and arrive to school on time for testing.
Tomorrow, August 29, there is a fundraiser to help support our 5th graders and their end of the year activities! Students (all grades) and staff can wear a hat and/or pajamas to school for one dollar per item. We can’t wait to see all the students dressed up in support of 5th grade Bears.
Mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please mark your calendars for Curriculum Night.
Curriculum Night is where teachers present and discuss the curriculum, educational goals, and learning expectations for the academic year. It provides an opportunity for parents to learn about what their children will be studying, get to know their teachers, and ask questions. The aim is to foster communication and collaboration between teachers and parents, helping to enhance student learning and support.
We are excited to share the news that breakfast and lunch will continue to be FREE this school year for students.
Let's start each week with Positive Vibes only.
See the images for upcoming events to get up to date shot records for your student(s) to start the new School Year.
Please mark your calendars for Meet the Teacher happening next week and see some important reminders below.
If you did not attend the car tag pick-up event, please stop by the MEDIA Center during your Meet the Teacher time frame to get your tags. Any apparel ordered by August 5th will be available in the front office for pick-up.
Don't forget, parents of Pre-K, VPK, Intensive Support students, Kindergarten, and students new to Pine Ridge will need to pre-register in the front office if planning to walk students to class on the first day of school(you will need a valid photo id.)
The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday continues through Sunday, August 11. It is designed to help Florida families save money on essential items students need for the upcoming year. It includes items such as Up to $1,500 for personal computers, tablets electronic book readers, headphones and related accessories; school supplies selling for $50 or less, such as binders, notebooks, folders, markers and pencils; backpacks, clothing and footwear up to $100; and learning aids and related resources such as flashcards, interactive books and matching games selling for $30 or less.
We can't wait to see you tomorrow for car tag and pre-ordered apparel pick up. Come to the front office anytime between 1pm and 3pm. Please be sure to bring your identification.
