12-20-24 Walnut Ridge News and Updates
Suzanne MacDougall
December 20, 2024
Dear Walnut Ridge Families,
This is the Walnut Ridge School News Page, where we post updates to assist our families in staying informed of our school and district events. You will continue to receive School emails with pertinent issues, but most of our school reminders will be placed on this News Page.
Thank you parents, students, faculty, and staff for making our first week of full day preschool a success--Even the weather could not stop us! Please see below for upcoming events, important dates, and reminders.
Upcoming events:
District Closed December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025
School Resumes January 2, 2025
Important Reminders:
PLEASE BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR CHILD'S COLORED TAG ON HIS/HER BACK PACK FOR WHEN WE RETURN AFTER THE BREAK ON JANUARY 2ND. While the students are doing a wonderful job finding their class line-up and bus line spots--bus tags will be helpful with our transition back to school in January. Thank you!
Reminder: Our classrooms are Peanut/Tree Nut Responsible. To ensure the safety of all students, please send a pre-packaged snack or a snack with a clearly labeled list of ingredients for your child. Snacks must not contain peanuts or tree nuts. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment!
Reminder for student pick up: Please remember to log into the Genesis system to schedule your child's pick-up arrangements. For a step-by-step guide, watch this instructional video.
NJ State Flu Vaccine Requirement: Please click here for a letter from Nurse Kim.
Walnut Ridge Parent/Caregiver Survey Understanding and Improving School Attendance: To ensure that our school can best support your child and improve student attendance, we kindly ask that you complete the following survey. Your feedback is essential in identifying reasons for student absences and developing strategies to encourage regular attendance. All responses will remain confidential. Please click here to access the survey.
SCA News:
Please click on the links below for information on current fundraisers:
The Growing Stage - Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Growing Stage Children's Theatre of New Jersey will be performing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from December 6 - 22. Please click here for information.
Wishing you a very happy holiday season and winter break. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!
Sincerely,
Suzanne MacDougall