DECEMBER 2025

TOPICS OF THE MONTH

The Kids Helping Kids Gift Drive is happening now for the holiday season! 🎁 All donations will support the SHARE Center, which helps families in need right here in our Sherwood community. Wishlist donations can be found at the link provided or donations can be made through Venmo to @RidgesPAC (add note Kids Gift Drive). Donations need to be received by 12/16.

Another great way to get involved is through our participation in the YMCA Help Us Fill the Bag, food collection for local families. Non-perishable and non-expired items are encouraged, especially higher proteins such as peanut butter, beans, chili, soups, tuna, canned chicken, pasta and boxed meals. Mac & cheese, protein bars and other kid friendly items are great too! Donations are accepted in the front vestibule.

PAC NEWS!

Meet Candee, who wears many hats. Not only does she lead the charge on all decor, she’s also the Art Lit coordinator! If you’ve noticed a balloon arch, bulletin board, or decor for the Ridges Fair, the chances are Candee did it!

As the Art Lit Coordinator, Candee selects the lessons, sources supplies, teaches the parent volunteers and supports each and every lesson. This is a program we’re so happy to provide to students. If she’s not at the school, you’ll find her supporting her 4th grade twins at dance, baseball or BMX.

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 12/2: Picture Re-takes / PAC Meeting at 7PM in Community Room

  • 12/3: Early Release at 1:15 PM / Student Store 1:15-1:45 PM

  • 12/5: Popcorn Friday / Ridges Spirit Day / Student Store 7:30-7:45 AM

  • 12/9: DINE OUT: Bearkat Brewing 3-9 PM

  • 12/10: Early Releast at 1:!5 PM

  • 12/12: Movie Night!

  • 12/16: Kids Helping Kids Holiday Drive - Last Day to Participate

  • 12/17: Early Release at 1:15 PM / Student Store 1:15-1:45 PM

  • 12/19: Pajama Day / Student Store 7:30-7:45 AM

  • 12/20-1/5: NO SCHOOL: Holiday Break

OUR CONTACT INFO

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgesElementaryPAC/

  • President: Annie Mills Ridgeselementarypac@gmail.com

  • Fun Run: Ridgesfunrun@gmail.com

  • Volunteer Coordinators: Ridgesvolunteers@gmail.com

  • Art Lit: Ridgesartlit@gmail.com

Communications Ridges PAC