Papa Murphy's "Raise Some Dough" Fundraiser

Holiday Boutique Vendors

Yearbook Order Form

December & January Calendars

 

ALICE Iinfo

Police Activity in the Neighborhood

Dear Parents,

We wanted to make you aware of some early morning police activity in the area of our school this morning involving an attempted property burglary at a local drugstore. 

 The District has been in contact with both the Overland Park & Olathe Police Departments. Public Safety officials have indicated that this incident does not pose any threat or challenges to our schools in the area. We provided heightened supervision during student arrival and, as we do everyday, have secured all of the building entrances. 

 

The District will continue to coordinate with Public Safety officials and monitor the situation closely. 

Krystal

Principal Feedback Survey

Dear Parents,

Just as we ask our students to become Life-Long Learners, I too want to continue to refine my skills professionally.  If you could take approximately 5 minutes to complete a Principal Leadership survey, I would greatly appreciate it.  Please visit the following link to provide me with some valuable feedback. Thank you in advance for your time!

Parent Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KrystalActkinson2014-15ParentSurvey

Educationally Yours,

Krystal Actkinson

Olathe School Update - Pleasant Ridge - BE THE CHANGE!!!

ThinkKindness!

WatchDOGS - Donuts with Dads Event

October & November Calendars

BoxTops for Education

Fall Harvest Parties - October 31

iPads

BOND 2013 funded Technology across the district.  
During the 2013-14 School Year, a number of options were explored, while researching what would best meet the needs of our students and staff.  
Last Spring, the team recommended an iPad 2:1 ratio concept, and just last week approximately 180 Student iPads were deployed into the hands of our students.  Here are just a few pics to depict their learning and excitement!
Thank you for supporting our schools with the Bond Passage!!!! 

 

Elementary Report Card Changes

Changes to Elementary Report Cards

While student report cards are just one way teachers share learning results with parents, they are an important part of the communication between schools and families. After an intensive review, the Olathe Public Schools has unveiled some changes to the elementary school report cards, beginning this 2014-15 school year. District staff studied best practices, conducted focus groups with parents from each elementary school and teachers from across the district, and gathered data from neighboring and benchmarking school districts to determine some changes to the current elementary report cards.

“One of the goals is to have alignment within our system to make sure our report cards are current with best practices and reflect our curriculum,” said Brent Yeager, executive director of general administration for elementary programs. “We want to make sure our report cards are parent friendly, are concise, yet meaningful and can stand the test of time.”

Some of the changes parents will see include:

·         Grades for students in first and second grade will be noted 4,3,2,1. A grade of 4 will mean proficient and a grade of 1 will mean that the student requires support in that area.

·         Students in third through fifth grades will see report cards with A, B, C and PN (Progress Needed).

·         Handwriting will be included as part of the writing section on the report cards for students in third, fourth and fifth grades.

·         A comment section will be included on all elementary report cards for a teacher to provide additional feedback.

Silent Auction - partial list

The PTA Carnival & Silent Auction is this Friday, September 12 from 5:30-8PM.  Below is a partial list of many of the exciting items that will be up for auction Friday Night. 

A.L.I.C.E. Parent Information Mtg

Parents, please plan to join the PR Site Council partnering with the CTMS Site Councils during an upcoming parent training regarding the A.L.I.C.E. protocol for reacting to an emergency/threat, evaluating what options we have available and then responding deliberately. This meeting will be on Tuesday, September 16 @ CTMS @ 6PM. Additional mtgs are available, and you can refer to the attached flyer.

Site Council Members Needed

WANTED......Site Council Members for the 2014-15 school year!  Three of our recent council members had students move on to 6th grade, and we are now needing additional parents to join us.  Please consider this opportunity to become more involved with your child's school.

What does Site Council do.....our main purpose is to act as a liaison between our PR school community and the school as we evaluate our school-site performance goals and objectives. Typically, it is being informed of more of the detailed operations of Pleasant Ridge and the School Improvement Process.  In year's past, I have been able to share and gather information regarding our school to assist in the decision making process, such as construction & safety issues.  Our Site Council originally assisted in the development of our now very successful WatchDOGS program, and were instrumental in the transition of our grade 6 students to the Middle School.  Our School Site Councils were also an avenue that the district sought feedback regarding the recent Bond 2013 needs and components, and gained important insight into our patron's priorities.  The PR Site Council has also assisted with school celebrations, and then at other times, I have even used our members to seek input in making decisions that effect our school community.  This year, one of our focuses will be working to inform our community of the A.L.I.C.E. safety protocol.

Our Site Council meets typically between 4-6 times a school year, and our meetings last approximately 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours at the most.  If you would like to know more, please don't hesitate to let me know and I can contact you personally.   You can email me @ kactkinsonpr@olatheschools.org or call @ 780-7590.

I look forward to hearing from you!
Krystal Actkinson, Principal

Updated September and October Calendars

September 2014

October 2014

Order Your PR Spirit Wear

Orders Due Friday, September 12 

Carnival Updates

Silent Auction Theme Baskets  
Items Requested by Grade Level

Carnival Menu & Order Form

Carnival Ticket Order Form

LifeTouch Yearbook Photos - Tuesday, September 2

Yearbook Photos will be taken Tuesday, September 2.
You may purchase individual photo packages online using the following information:

BTS Video

Enjoy some pics from our first few days of Back To School:

Curriculum Night - August 26

Pleasant Ridge

Curriculum Night

August 26, 2014

Each grade level will meet with their student’s teacher in their classroom during the following times:

5:30-6:30 EC & Kdg

6:00-7:00 Gr 1

6:30-7:30 Gr 2

7:00-8:00 Gr 3

7:30-8:30 Gr 4

8:00-9:00 Gr 5  (meeting in the MPRoom)

During the first 30 minutes, the teachers will present information regarding your student’s new classroom/grade level.  During the 2^nd 30 minutes, the teachers will be available for questions/answers, signing up for Parent Teacher Conferences, Room Parties, etc. 

If you have multiple students and their times overlap (ie Grade 1 & 2), you will be able to leave after the first 30 minute presentation in order to get to your next child’s classroom for that teacher’s presentation.

PTA Hospitality Room set up in the LMC all evening. 

Refreshments available, along with the opportunity to Join PTA, purchase Spirit Wear, pay classroom fees, & learn more about how to get involved.

WatchDOGS Calendar (DOGS – Dads of Great Students) will also be available in the LMC to sign up early for WatchDOG Dates!

Enrollment & Online Fee Payment

Early Fee Payment

The opportunity to pay fees in advance for next school year will again be available this Summer. Information concerning this early fee payment option will be sent home with your elementary student on the last day of school in the progress report envelope (or you may find the link below).  When paying online, you will need your students ID number, which can be found on his/her progress report.  Fees for the 2014-2015 school year may be paid online at the following link www.olatheschools.com/edcommerce/ starting Monday, July 14 or in person at Registration Day on July 24 (11 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.).  

Transportation Fees can be paid online beginning May 1, 2014 – https://firststudentolathe.revtrak.net/tek9.asp.  Register and pay transportation fees from May 1 – July 3 and save up to 25%. 

 

Enrollment/Registration on July 24

We look forward to seeing you on July 24th for enrollment.  You are welcome to come between the hours of 11:00AM to 7:00PM.  If you have new students to Pleasant Ridge, please bring the following:

·         birth certificate

·         immunization record

·         social security number

·         proof of residency

All families with students attending Pleasant Ridge in the fall will need to re-enroll their students on July 24.  If by chance, you are unable to attend enrollment on that date, please contact the office, 780-7590, reply to this email, or stop by the office after the 24th to let us know that your student will be attending in the fall. Remember early fee payment is available on line after July 14 for current students and will save you time in line on July 24.  See you then!

Early Bus Sign-Ups - DISCOUNT

BUS RIDERS CAN PAY EARLY AND PAY LESS

Do your children ride the bus?  Announcing Early Pay discounts for the 2014-2015 school year!  Register and pay in full before July 3 for 25% discount; after July 3 the fares will be full price.  For more information on eligibility, rates or to make a payment, visit www.olatheschools.com.   Then click on, "Students and Families" for Online Fee Payment or call 913-782-1050.  Transportation fees can be paid online beginning May 1, 2014