| A Message from Principal Cotton Thanks to all of you who have posted, texted and called to check in on any RHE students and families possibly impacted by the terrible fire at the apartment complex at Vickery and Bryant Irvin. We've been in contact with those RHE families who live there and confirmed they were not affected by the fire thankfully. We will keep you posted if we hear of any needs. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for our Mustang family! We look forward to all students and staff finishing strong this week before Spring Break. Please make sure to reach out to the school if your child is still in need of a Chromebook. Love, Mrs. Cotton |
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A Message From FWISD Regarding COVID-19 Guidelines Governor Greg Abbott issued a new Executive Order (GA-34) regarding COVID-19, lifting the mask mandate in Texas and increasing the capacity of all businesses and facilities in the state to 100 percent, effective next Wednesday. However, as provided for in Governor Abbott’s Executive Order, and absent any new guidance from the Texas Education Agency, all current Fort Worth ISD protocols will remain in effect. Visit www.fwisd.org/Page/24196 for all COVID-19 guidelines. |
Round Up News! We are excited to be offering school tours to our prospective families, available by sign-up only, on Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 through April 1. The link to sign up is available at www. rhpta.com; please tell your neighbors and friends! We love being able to show off our sweet school! A big shout-out to our awesome Pre-K and Kinder teachers for having their rooms so sparkling every Thursday afternoon, and to our amazing custodial staff for their support and for making our school shine!
Contact Beth Timmerman with any questions or feedback! bethtimmerman@gmail.com
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! 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
Special Message for 5th Graders and Parents from Monnig Middle School Mustangs We want YOU to be a part of the Monnig Mustang family! Check out the MMS Student Council promotional video (featuring some former RHE Mustangs ). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TS_WbWmIro And check out Monnig MS FAQs and answers here: https://sites.google.com/teachers.../monnig-ms-faqs/home Go Mustangs!
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 |
Chromebook Distribution This Week Dear Parents, Last week we completed the initial phase of our Chromebook distribution. We understand that many parents were not able to take advantage of the dates of distribution, and we want to ensure that every child receives a Chromebook. We are sending home acknowledgement forms with all students who did not receive a Chromebook. If you would like for your child to have a Chromebook, please complete the Student Electronic Device Checkout Form and sign it. We will then assign the student a Chromebook and send it home with the him/her. We encourage every student and parent to take advantage of this opportunity, since the Chromebooks are used almost daily in classroom and for testing purposes. Obviously, the use of the Chromebooks varies by grade level. If you have questions about their use and their travel to and from school, please contact your child’s teacher for more specific class information. If your child is virtual, please call the school to set up a time to pick up a Chromebook for your child. Please call the school if you have any questions. Sincerely, Ellen Starr Device Facilitator |
Nominations for 2021-22 PTA Board Now Open! Interested in serving on the PTABoardnext school year? - All of the many events at Ridglea Hills could not happen without parental and teacher involvement. The RHPTA board consists of 42 positions held by PTA general members.
- There are eight elected positions, elected by the general PTA membership, and 34 appointed positions. The appointed positions are appointed by the incoming president.
- These positions together make up the RHPTA board. While each position has a specific job, the board as a whole makes administrative and financial decisions of the PTA.
- In addition to the specific jobs outlined, each board member should be able to regularly attend board meetings.
- A list of duties is available online – click here: https://rhpta.com/2021-22-pta-board
- Contact: If you have questions and/or interest in serving, please contact Rachel Harris at r.harris@tcu.edu.
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Save the Date for Spring Pics Save the date for spring pictures planned for April 12, 2021! More information will be sent home soon. |
Fine Arts Day Update! We are pleased to share that we are planning a virtual Fine Arts Day on June 4, 2021! 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. |
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 |
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 |
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 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! |
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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/. |
March Breakfast & Lunch 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. Mon.-Fri. (March 7 - 12) 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 |
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. |
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! Contact: 5th Grade Fundraising Chair: Naomi Gelineau, naomi0617@gmail.com |
Upcoming Important Dates To Know - Friday, March 12: End of 4th Six Weeks
- March 15-19: Spring Break
- Monday, March 22: Start of 5th Six Weeks
- Monday, March 29: In honor of Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta Day, no school for students
- Friday, April 2: Good Friday, no school for students
- Tuesday, April 6 –Friday, April 9: STAAR Testing for grade 4
- Monday, April 12 – Spring Picture Day
- Monday, April 19: Snow Day, no school for students
- Saturday, May 1: School Board Election
- Friday, May 7: End of 5th Six Weeks
- Monday, May 10: Start of 6th Six Weeks
- Tuesday, May 11 –Friday, May 14: STAAR Testing for grades 3-8
- Monday, May 31: Memorial Day, no school for students, teachers and staff
- Friday, June 4: Fine Arts Day
- Friday, June 18: Last day of school of 2020-21 School Year
- Monday, Aug. 16: First day of school of 2021-22 School Year
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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:
RH Pony Posts Contact: Brooke Mooty, brooke@safecarepartners.net #BeSupeRHEroes |
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