Sunday, October 25

Happy Sunday!

How excited are we for all of these incredible changes?!? We cannot wait to see smiling faces in our classrooms very soon. 

In the meantime, we are busy busy putting procedure and rituals in place to keep everyone safe! 

As I mentioned in the Friday video, this will be our schedule. 

Kinder: 

Early~ 8:15-11:15am /  Late~ 10:15am-1:15pm

1st - 5th:

8:15am-1:15pm 

Please see the latest information from the district:

Also, please watch this video about safety procedures and read this informative document:

RCSD Welcome Back Health and Safety Procedures Video

RCSD Reopen and Remain Open Guidance Document

Exciting!!  New gear - just in time for back to school: 

As you have seen on Timberwolf TV, we have some new 'merch.' (That is what the YouTubers call it.) The gators are PERFECT for the students coming back to school! My kindergartener has not taken hers off, and like I mentioned, my boys are begging for one. I have also gotten quite a few compliments on my 'Masked Timberwolf' t-shirt. It is pretty awesome, at least according to me! Get your new Stoneridge merch at:  stoneridgeshop.com

Chromebook Return:

If you are coming back to in person instruction, please bring your borrowed Chromebook AND CHARGER to the Stoneridge Office on Friday(10/30), Monday(11/2) or Tuesday(11/3). We are collecting the Chromebooks and putting them back in the classrooms for our students. Your child will be using the same Chromebook they are using now and they will always use that same device in the classroom. One of the many safety measures we are putting in place. 

Ok, keep doing great this last week of distance learning!! We will be working hard to get everything ready and I know you will be doing the same! We can't wait!!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Sunday, Oct. 18

 It must be Sunday again! Time for the blog.

At the beginning of the year, our staff chose a hashtag that represented their own personal motto. One of mine was #usepencil because everything we do, or try to do, changes-- In 2020, anyway. As soon as we think we know what to expect and think we have things planned, there is an 180 degree shift. So, I suggest using pencil! What would be your hashtag for this year? 

Regardless, I think the best thing we all can do right now is take small steps and keep moving forward. And, to focus on what we can control. 

On Thursday, our school board voted on a plan for coming back to school in November. The good news is, our county is in a place where coming back to school 5 days is an option. As I am sure you know, the outcome of the meeting is that we will be coming back to school 5 days a week for 5 hours a day.  (3 hours a day for kindergarten) We are beyond excited to have students back in their classrooms! That being said, the only way we will be able to keep the students in their seats is by creating and following very thoughtful sanitizing and hand washing procedures. We will be sharing videos of what those procedures will look like in the next couple weeks. 

Please see this most recent update from the district here:

Please notice that in #3 it says you will need to fill out an intradistrict transfer form if you would like to change your original program selection. You have until Monday, 10/19, at midnight to submit the form. 

The form is here: Intradistrict Transfer

Here are some details that will be shared soon:

1) The week of Oct. 26th, we will share teacher information and our daily schedule. 

2) Videos about the daily expectations when we return.

3) A school supply list of what you can get for your student's return to the classroom. They will have a set of things in the classroom and a set of things at home. 

As always, please reach out with questions! 

Sunday, Oct. 11

 Hello Families!!

I thought this quote was particularly fitting as we are on the cusp of change. At school, we are busy putting class lists, schedules and safety protocols into place. At home, I am sure you are navigating childcare and changed routines. Together, we will work through this change and it will be great! Whether you chose hybrid or distance learning, a lot of thought and planning is going into every detail. Be on the lookout for more information. 

This is the message that came from our district. It includes important dates and information:

Upcoming Events:

Monday, 10/12, is a Dine Out at Big Spoon Yogurt! It is a class competition! Stop by, get a treat, and mention your teacher. I cannot wait to see what class wins! 

There is also a big fundraiser that supports our RCSD students: 

We are so thankful for our Stoneridge community. You are all so quick to share positive messages and extremely generous. We will be sharing updates and information as it comes available. 

As always, reach out with questions or concerns!

Sunday, October 4

 Happy Sunday Stoneridge Families! 

I want to take the opportunity to thank all of you! We are all going through a lot and it is not easy. Throughout everything, you have been so supportive to our staff and teachers. Your kind messages and patience with things like curriculum pick up do not unnoticed. We appreciate you! 

There are a couple of events coming up:

1) Dine out at Chipotle on Oct. 7:

2) Dine out at Big Soon Yogurt on Monday, Oct. 12:

Also, don't forget to get your 'Movie Night In' at curriculum pick up on Friday. $20 for a complete, family movie night. It is also available on Stoneridgeshop.com

Reach out with any questions you may have! 

Have a great week!