UPCOMING EVENTS AND REMINDERS
Through the generosity of local donors, tickets for the talks in Holland are free (one per email address) and can be reserved HERE.
Jan 14, Catherine Price, "Reclaiming Real Relationships"
Feb 12, Katherine Martinko, "Navigating Technology with Purpose"
Mar 3, Dr. Scott Sampson, "The Coming Nature-Rich Urban Communities"
Mar 17, Lenore Skenazy, "Raising Kids in a Digital World"
* Kirk Cousins football camp: For boys entering 4th-6th grade on June 24 and 25 from 9AM-3PM at Holland Christian High School. Kirk says "Football camp is designed to help young men grow in their understanding of the game while helping them to grow in leadership, faith and integrity. Competition is a great way to develop perseverance and confidence. Through team activities, drills and scrimmages, we help the campers develop their skills and their character. And we make sure they have fun!” Sign up here!
* Winter reminders:
-Snow gear should be brought and taken home daily. This helps keep our students warm, dry and the lockers smelling nice.
-Snowballs are only allowed to be thrown at the maroon wall. Students who need more than a few reminders will need to spend time reviewing the expectations before heading out for the following recess.
-No sleds or other snow tools are permitted at school or the playground for the safety of all students.
* Be prepared to play outside:
Less than 50 degrees; all students must have a jacket outside and we will go out for the normal duration of outdoor time.
10-0 degrees we will go out for a maximum of 15 minutes.
Less than 0 we will enjoy recess inside.
* Running Club Opportunities
Do you have a love for youth fitness? Are you looking for a way to invest in the students at Pine Ridge? This spring, we hope to have running clubs for both girls and boys.
TTQ is a fun, high energy after school program designed exclusively for boys in 3rd-5th grade; it incorporates strength and stretching exercises, activities designed to help develop a healthy lifestyle along with training for a 5K. The Spring season begins the week of March 16th, with a final 5K on May 16th. This TTQ Flyer has the contact information for Kristen Chan to sign up to be a coach.
For girls, there is Pine Ridge Girls Running Club; a club organized and run by parent volunteers. It follows much the same organization of TTQ with 2 practices a week, held right after school. This running club will culminate in the Tulip Time Run on Saturday, May 2. Please contact the Pine Ridge office if you can help us by being a coach for this event!
* Personal technology reminder
Personal technology is not necessary in a school setting and disrupts the learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to:
Cell phones
Smartwatches
personal laptops
MP3 players
any other non-school-issued personal technology.
These items are not allowed to be used or be visible from the time a student enters school in the morning until the final bell rings. Do not send personal technology to school including smartwatches. If such items are seen by a teacher, the student will be asked to put them in their backpack for the remainder of the day and take them home; if seen a second time, the item will be placed in the office for a parent to pick up at the end of the day. If parents need to communicate with their student, they can send an email to or call the office to have a note delivered. Thank you for helping us make learning a priority!
