Carnival - Sep 22

Hurry, hurry come one, come all!  Step right up and have a ball!  The annual PTA Family Carnival & Silent Auction will be held on Friday, September 22nd from 5:30-7:30 pm!

 

For you previewing pleasure please see the attached Auction Handbook containing descriptions of all the AMAZING donations that will be available at this year's auction.  The handbook can also be found on the PTA webpage here.

 

Wristband & Raffle ticket pre-sale forms were sent home with students last week and are due by Wednesday (9/20).  If you need another form, it can be downloaded here.

 

Also, thank you to all who have contributed to the popular Grade Level Baskets!  If you haven't done so yet, there is still time to turn in items by the Monday (9/18) deadline!  Basket info can be found here. 

 

It takes many hands to run the show; if you would like to Volunteer at the Carnival or Auction sign-up opportunities can be found here. 

 

Thank you & we'll see you next week!

 

Amy Siebert

PTA VP Fundraising

Freddy's Fundraiser

Please plan to join the PR community

@ our first Restaurant Fundraiser Event at

Freddy's Steakburger -

Tuesday, Sept 12 between 5-9 PM (119th & BlackBob)

 

Sep & Oct 2017 Calendars

 

Dates & Reminders for BTS

School is just 2 weeks away and I wanted thank everyone who so diligently went in and completed their registration on ParentVUE.  I know the system had a couple of days with some glitches (like the very first day!), but I hope it made your life easier!  

Upcoming Dates & Reminders:  

• If you haven't paid your fees on MyPaymentsPlus.com, please remember to go in and complete that step of the enrollment process too.  
• Classroom Teacher Assignments will be posted in ParentVUE on Saturday, August 12.  
• Sneak-A-Peek - MONDAY, August 14 - 4:30-6:30.  Come meet your teacher, drop off your school supplies, join PTA and sign up for various volunteer opportunities, and enjoy some ice cream w/ our PTA.
• First day of school - August 16th - 1/2 Day from 8:20 - 11:20.  (Grades Kdg-5)
• Back to School Parent reception in lunchroom on First Day of School @ 8:20
• Individual Yearbook Pictures - Tuesday, August 29 (during the school day)
• Curriculum Night (Parent Information Night) - Tuesday, August 29
• School Carnival - September 22

If you are looking for the school supply list, you can visit - http://www.olatheschools.com/schools2/programs/elementary/school-supplies 

Parents will receive a Parent Calendar on Monday, August 14 during Sneak-A-Peek, but you can always access the most up-to-date calendar @ http://schools.olatheschools.com/buildings/pleasantridge/ and link to the calendar in the bottom right corner.  

Online Registration coming in July

District to Launch Online Registration

The Olathe Public Schools registration process has gotten easier for parents. Beginning in July, parents of elementary students will be able to complete ALL registration for their children for the 2017-18 school year entirely ONLINE. That means no more waiting in long lines on registration day.
In July, parents will complete the following through the district’s online registration process in ParentVUE:  

• Demographic information can be updated in ParentVUE
• Notifications can be approved in ParentVUE
• Fees can be paid online

It's important to note that families new to the district will need to visit their child's school to register.


If you currently are not utilizing ParentVUE or can't remember your login information, please contact the office @ 780-7590 ASAP for help.  More information about online registration and available assistance from your school will be coming soon.


Information regarding Registration for TRANSPORTATION is located below.  Early Enrollment begins May 1 and continues through July 1st.  See the attached flyer for more information. Priority riders and a 25% discount is provided to those registering/paying by July 1. 

Gr 1 Field Trip to OEHS Naturalist Program

Kindergartners learning @ various animals during one of their science units.

Thx to our friends at Olathe East High School and the Naturalist Program.

 

Retirement - Mrs. Bly

In Celebration of Mrs. Bly

and her 40 YEARS of teaching

ALL in the Olathe School Dst 

& 26 of them @ Pleasant Ridge

We invite you to a RETIREMENT CELEBRATION!

1991 - 92

2016 - 17

OEHS 25th Anniversary Celebration

THANK You!

Thank you to all of our parents who donated to our "Can You Hear Me Now?" campaign to secure additional walkie talkies for school safety!  

We also appreciate our Anonymous Donor who matched the amount raised to finish the project!

You ALL make our school a VERY SPECIAL Place!  

Freddy's Fundraiser for PR

Last Day of School

As summer rapidly approaches teachers and parents both do their share of planning for the end of the school year; teachers with their lesson and testing plans and parents with the care of their children.

 

The Olathe School District sets their annual calendar in advance and builds in up to four days to accommodate for inclement weather or emergencies.

 

To aid with summer planning, here is each age group’s last day of school for the 2016-17 school year:

• May 18 is the last day of school for high school seniors
• May 24 is the last day of school for early childhood and PM kindergarten
• May 25 is the last day of school for all grade levels and is also a half-day of school. Hours for May 25:
  • Kindergarten (all-day and AM)- Grade 5: 8:20-11:40 a.m.
  • Grades 6-8: 7:50 -11:15 a.m.
  • Grades 9-11: 8-11:15 a.m.

Spring Fine Arts Festival

Safety - Our #1 Priority

Dear Parents,

With Just $2.00 from every Pleasant Ridge Family, you can help our school be SAFER!!!!!  

Can You Hear Me Now? is a Fund-A-Need Grant I wrote last year to increase the number of Walkie Talkies in our school.  You may or may not know that as a school we utilize our Walkie Talkies to ensure the safety of our students throughout the bldg - inside and outside.  

Currently, we have Walkie Talkies in the hands of teachers whose rooms are Tornado/Severe Weather locations.  However, there have been times when we have needed more/additional walkie talkies in the hands of ALL of our classrooms.  I wish we wouldn't have that need, but in our current world, we want to be prepared at Pleasant Ridge.  Here is the link to the Grant Request - https://www.olathepublicschoolsfoundation.org/fund-a-need/safe-schools-can-you-hear-me-now 

If we can raise half of the remaining amount, then we have a local business who will MATCH that amount, allowing us to FULLY FUND this grant.  

Can you donate even just $2.00?  Granted, we may or may not get every family to do $2.00, so hopefully some of our families would be willing to do $5, $10, or even $20. Bottom line.....What cost do you place on your child's safety? 

Thank You SO Much for supporting your child's safety!

Krystal

Mother/Son PTA Bowling Event