October 2024

TOPIC OF THE MONTH

Our biggest fundraiser of the year, FUN RUN, is October 4th. Envelopes will be sent on September 27th in Friday folders and are due back Thursday, October 10th. We're aiming for $90k! Every dollar will boost our school, funding classrooms, activities, field trips, and more. Let's make a difference together! View class schedule HERE.

-Background checks: Please complete your annual background check ASAP. Find step by step directions HERE.

PAC NEWS!

A HUGE shoutout to our Fun Run Coordinators: Amanda (center), Nikki (R), and Melinda (L), & our amazing Fun Run Committee members: Katie, Victoria, & Annie! This was our first year with a dedicated Committee, & what a difference it made. This team has put in countless hours behind the scenes— securing sponsors, designing & ordering t-shirts, planning fantastic prizes, & coordinating every aspect of the event. The Fun Run is the highlight of our fundraising efforts each year, & these incredible women ensure it’s not only FUN but also a huge success. Thank you, ladies!

IMPORTANT DATES

  • 10/1: 6:30-7: Parent meet and greet with treats; 7:00: PAC Meeting

  • 10/4: Ridges FUN RUN and Popcorn Friday!

  • 10/7 6pm: Passport Club Volunteer meeting in the Community Room

  • 10/9: 7am: Chess Club; 6pm: Hospitality Commitee meeting in the Community Room

  • 10/10: Fun Run Envelopes Due!

  • 10/11: No School

  • 10/14 - 1 0/18: Scholastic BOOK FAIR (more info coming soon)

  • 10/16: 7am: Chess Club; 1:15pm-1:45pm: student store @ Edy Courtyard

  • 10/18: Picture Day (more info coming soon)

  • 10/23: 7am: Chess Club; 6pm Art Lit Volunteer Orientation Meeting in the

    Community Room; AND Ridges Spirit Day! Wear your Ridges Gear or school colors.

  • 10/24 and 10/25: No school for conferences (more info coming soon)

  • 10/29: 7:15am Passport Club in the Community Room

  • 10/30- 7am: Chess Club

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

Diana Pennington