Originally delivered on 2/14/2021 7:52 pm

SUBJECT: RH Pony Posts: Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021

Sunday, February 14, 2021
A Message From Principal Cotton

RHE School Family,

We are hoping everyone is staying warm and dry! We look forward to starting our Pre-K and kindergarten tours when the weather permits. Enjoy the day off tomorrow and have fun in the snow! Love you guys!!

Love,
Mrs. Crenesha Cotton
Principal

Monday, Feb. 15th – 

NO SCHOOL

Teacher Work Day

Tuesday, Feb. 16th - 

VIRTUAL LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS

Campus will be closed

Round Up News!

After a very successful Pre-K and Kindergarten Round Up, I am excited to share the video that was created to showcase our learning community! I'm beyond grateful for talented RHE parents Blake and Emily McNay, who generously donated their time and created this amazing video for us! If you missed Round Up, or know a family that was unable to attend, please see the recorded Zoom events from both evenings below. 


Pre-K: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GOoCb_fAn4&feature=youtu.be

Kindergarten: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgoRJOYKctI&feature=youtu.be


A special thanks to Principal Crenesha Cotton, Ms. Tessa Chapman, and Drew and Rachel Harris for helping this all come together! We are proud to be Mustangs and proud to run with each of you!  


Due to inclement weather, tours of the school (after school hours and following all safety measures) have been postponed until February 24th! Look for a signup later this week. Contact Beth Timmerman with any questions.

Contact: Beth Timmerman at bethtimmerman@gmail.com

Future Monnig Mustangs - Course Request Link

Attention Parents & Guardians of 5th Graders Going to Monnig Middle School: Please click this link to complete a course request for your student.https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PWwlI2oQfk-zmkWUw2de-9E3nDr-tUlOi5vvqBUO0C5UMUI4N09DQ1pUVlRIWTZMN0pCOVY2TjZLTy4u&fbclid=IwAR38Tu3ckvFQ-Tzgvp_rMtidA5KQSD5ih5Hgb4uSFZwvu0UyJz0YWY_pOmE


Future Monnig Middle School Mustangs!  Middle School is right around the corner and we would like for you to start thinking about what elective classes you would like to take next year.  


All 6th-grade students take Math, Science, Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Moving to Wellness. These classes make up five of the seven periods we have in our school day.  This means you get to choose two electives.  So, watch the video with your parents and start thinking about your future!


Elective Choices for 6th Graders: Art, Band, Choir, Career Technology, Dance, Junior Cadet Corps, Orchestra, Theater

PTA Meeting - All Are Welcome to Attend!

Sunday, Feb. 21: PTA Meeting (5 p.m.) via Zoom

Contact RHPTA President, Rachel Harris for the meeting link: r.harris@tcu.edu 

Fine Arts Day Update!

We are pleased to share that we are planning a virtual Fine Arts Day later in the semester. We would really appreciate volunteers to help with this special event. If you would like to assist with this effort, please contact Jenn Nevitt at jnevitt@sbcglobal.net.

PTA Membership Drive

Has everyone in your class joined the PTA?

Join using the link below:

After you've joined, message ivy.ellis@sbcglobal.net or text her at 817-688-4697 to buy a member-only decal sticker for $2! 

GO MUSTANGS!


Contacts:

VP of Membership: Ivy Ellis, ivy.ellis@sbcglobal.net

RHE Stickers!

STICKERS!! These custom RHE vinyl stickers are indoor/outdoor and dishwasher safe.
Great for water bottles, computers, bikes, phones, ice chests, mugs skateboards...almost anywhere!

$2 for the smalls, $3 for the bigs, $10 for all 5!

RHE Pura Vida Bracelets!

Surprise! In addition to stickers we have a custom, handmade, Ridglea Hills, Pura Vida bracelet! Pura Vida “pure life” represents a lifestyle of slowing down to enjoy life’s little pleasures... we hope you enjoy these!!

While supplies last! We only have 100 of these!
Great for Buddy gifts too!

Click Here to Puchase in the 5th Grade Fundraising Store!
FWISD & Urgent Care Kids to Offer Telehealth Services

Fort Worth ISD is partnering with Urgent Care Kids to offer our families telehealth services. Students can see a Texas pediatrician via computer, smartphone or tablet for colds, the flu, ear pain, sinus or allergy issues, and COVID-19 screening/testing. Register at https://virtualcarefamilies.com/schoolmed/.

February Menus

Breakfast and lunch will continue to be provided for those children who need it.

Calling All Dads! Mustang Muscle Needs Your Help!

Hey Muscle & Dads!
Help is needed for AM & PM carpool next week. If able please meet in the back parking lot @ 7:30 or 2:45 for assignments. Wed.-Fri. (Feb. 17 - Feb. 19)

Contact Mustang Muscle Chair, Russell Lasiter: rlasiter1980@sbcglobal.net

Volunteer Hours

Please click the following link to enter all PTA volunteer hours since school started. 

Thank you! 

https://forms.gle/89qHfYGfS6Xn4wY16

Contact:

VP of Volunteers: Jenn Nevitt, jnevitt@sbcglobal.net

Secret Buddy Drop Off Info!

RH SECRET BUDDYdrop-off bin now out by school front doors. Please leave gifts there, & ONLY buzz the office if it’s FOOD! Thanks all! 

Contact RH Buddies Chair, Beth Wertman: beth_and_markwertman@yahoo.com

Teacher & Staff Magnificent Mustang

Our teachers and staff are going above and beyond during this time and much of their hard work is behind the scenes. We want to recognize our RHE teachers and staff for all the wonderful ways they're helping us "Keep Our Stride"! We are asking YOU (parents, friends, other teachers, and staff) to help us nominate Magnificent Mustangs - Teacher & Staff Version where they'll be highlighted in the Pony Post and PTA Facebook group! Please submit nominations to brooke@safecarepartners.net 

Virtual Learning Support

The Virtual Learning Support page is the go-to resource for students and parents. Whether you're getting started using a digital device or online application for the first time or need to learn more about how to use a resource, you'll find the support you need here. Our Quick Reference Guides (QRGs) were designed to give you clear, step-by-step directions for completing common tasks within various applications.  In addition to our QRGs, you will find helpful videos that walk you through the applications used for virtual learning.  On this page, we've compiled information and resources specifically for students and parents to help with common learning tools like Google Classroom, Google Meet, Seesaw, ClassLink, and much more. For students who have received a district-issued device, we have several resources available to help parents and students with technical issues. Our goal is to ensure that parents and students have the knowledge and technology skills needed for success during virtual learning. 

Click Here for FWISD Virtual Learning Support
Click Here for Virtual Schedules
Click Here for 2020-21 School Supply Lists
Click Here for Virtual Learning FAQs
Click Here for FWISD Virtual Attendance Guidelines
JOIN THE PTA and RHPTA DIRECTORY!

Many of you have reached out and asked what you can do after you are registered for school. Here are some options!

Contacts:

VP of Volunteers: Jenn Nevitt, jnevitt@sbcglobal.net

VP of Membership: Ivy Ellis, ivy.ellis@sbcglobal.net 

MUSTANG STAMPEDE is back when we need it most!

Follow the link below to schedule:

https://calendly.com/ridgleahills

Thank you for supporting 5th Grade Fundraising! 

  • Celebrate your RH student with a stampede of mustangs in your front yard! Contact Naomi Gelineau at naomi0617@gmail.com with any questions. 

  • Follow the link below to schedule:

Contact:

5th Grade Fundraising Chair: Naomi Gelineau, naomi0617@gmail.com 

Click Here for Mustang Stampede Calendar!
Upcoming Important Dates To Know


  • Monday, Feb. 15: No School, Teacher Work Day
  • Tuesday, Feb. 16: Virtual learning for all students due to inclement weather
  • Sunday, Feb. 21: PTA Meeting (5 p.m.) via Zoom
  • Friday, March 12: End of 4th Six Weeks
  • March 15-19: Spring Break
  • Monday, March 22: Start of 5th Six Weeks
Additional Resources
  • General information regarding Ridglea Hills Elementary School is available online at our PTA-sponsored website – www.rhpta.com. Please get familiar with this website and bookmark it on your browser.

  • For specific questions regarding school-administered matters not addressed on www.rhpta.com, including but not limited to academic affairs, school registration, testing, campus security, school programs, Fort Worth ISD policies and procedures, etc., please contact the school office at 817-815-1700.

  • For non-PTA-related posts (i.e., selling uniforms, looking for a carpool group to join, etc.), please head over to the Ridglea Hills Elementary Parents Facebook group.

  • Other helpful Ridglea Hills Elementary School-related Facebook pages include the following:

    • Ridglea Hills Elementary

    • Ridglea Hills Elementary School’s Counselor

    • Ridglea Hills Mustang Muscle (for those RHE dads interested in getting involved with school service projects)

    • RHE Run Club

 

RH Pony Posts Contact: Brooke Mooty, brooke@safecarepartners.net

#BeSupeRHEroes 

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