Student Placement for 2014-15

This was information sent in a separate email on April 2, 2014 - information may be sent directly to Mrs. Actkinson @ kactkinsonpr@olatheschools.org

 

 

As we enter this final stretch of the year, our staff has already begun to plan and prepare for the upcoming 2014-15 school year. Each year, I share the following information regarding our class placement process which is very complicated. If you know that your family will not be returning to Pleasant Ridge next year, if you could please contact our front office 780-7590 or even reply to this email.

The following is a brief summary of the student placement process.

Class placement is an important task, and is something the staff at Pleasant Ridge takes very seriously. In order to create the best learning environment, we take many variables into consideration. Classes need to have an equal distribution of students according the academic ability levels, social/behavioral skills, work habits, and gender. Other variables include instructional/learning styles of students, social dynamics between students, and an equivalent number of students in each class at a grade level.

As a staff, I believe we know our students very well, and do a thorough, informed job of forming the class lists. We understand that we may not always be fully aware of unique family, friendship, or social/emotional factors outside of school that may affect placement. In these cases, we allow parents to bring these situations to our attention via our Student Placement Request form. Our team takes into consideration the information parents share.

We want you to know that it is our goal to provide the kind of learning environment that will help every child have a successful year. Although requests for specific teachers will not be accepted, we will take into consideration the information about your child you feel the team may not be aware, but must receive this information by April 30 on the Student Placement Request form. This form is attached and also available in the front office.

 

If you know that your family will not be returning to Pleasant Ridge next year, please let the office know as soon as possible.
Here's to a FABULOUS 4^th quarter!

Summer Vacation Movie Series

Order your Summer Vacation Movie Series Tickets now!
Below is the list of Summer Movies.  This was the flyer that was emailed & sent home in Friday Folders on April 25.  Additional Copies are available in the front office as well.

Construction Update 4-24-14

 Entryway with some Patriot Color!

Floating Lights & Clouds in our New Front Entrance!  

     

Early Childhood Classroom in the front portion of the Old Administrative Suite

 Kindergarten Classroom in the back portion of the Old Administrative Suite (Kdg/1st Grade Hall)

Sidewalk & Driveway looking marvelously NEW!

Tic Tock Tic Tock!  We are getting closer to opening up the front of the building.

Construction Updates - April 13

The shaping of the walls in our new front entryway

 

Paint and accent colors coming this week in the entryway!

 Inner Vestibule

New Early Childhood Class Room

 New Kindergarten Classroom

Restrooms trenched and lines laid for both classrooms

Sidewalk & Driveway Additions - to meet Slope Compliance Regulations, the Sidewalk and Driveway needed to be built up .  It was raised a little over a foot.  Thanks for everyone's understanding and patience while this occurred!

 

We may be close to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, with the completion of Phase 2 of Construction - end of April is what they are currently telling me!   
Phase 3 will then begin this summer which will be the demolition of our current computer lab.  It will be relocated in the current 2nd grade pod, with the current computer lab becoming our Conference Room.
In addition, this summer we will have "lockers" installed in all of our pods and a new HVAC system replacing the 23 old heating and air conditioning unit. 

Fine Arts Festival - April 24

End of Year Calendar Updates