Originally delivered on 8/21/2022 8:01 pm

SUBJECT: RH Pony Posts: Sunday, August 21, 2022

Sunday, August 21, 2022
A Note From Principal Cotton

I look forward to seeing everyone this week! Thank you to all of my teachers, staff, and parents for making our students' first week of school so special! I can't wait to see everyone soon!

Enjoy your Sunday -

Love, 

Principal Cotton

Thursday, August 25

PTA Meeting at Noon in the PTA/Teacher Multipurpose Room

New Parent Orientation Q & A
Carpool Map for the 2022-2023 School Year
Join the PTA Today!

Don't forget to  JOIN the Ridglea Hills PTA off your Back to School To-Do list! 

Only $10/person

(If you were a member last year, you DO have to rejoin each year)


You might be asking - Why should I join the PTA?

  • Support your school - A portion of your membership fee goes directly to fund PTA events and programs at our school, provide additional learning materials and supplies for our classrooms and teachers, and help fund campus improvement projects.
  • Stay up to date on PTA & school news - Our RHPTA is a vital source of communication about upcoming events at school and throughout the year for your student and family.
  • Connect with other families & PTA members - PTA is a great way to meet other families & community members who are connected to our school.
  • Support advocacy for our students, faculty, and school - A portion of your membership fee goes to the National & Texas PTA to fund advocacy for our students.  Texas PTA is instrumental in policy change and influencing decisions made about our schools and teachers.
  • Learn about volunteer opportunities - You do not have to ever volunteer or attend any meetings as a member, but if you wish, PTA is a great way to get involved and volunteer at our school!
  • Take advantage of TXPTA member discounts - There are a number of great businesses who offer discounts to Texas PTA members and support our students and school.
  • Receive a free membership sticker - Come see us at the PTA table at Open House to pick up your free membership sticker after joining!

WHO can join the PTA?

  • Everyone!  Parents/guardians, grandparents, family members, friends, community members, teachers/faculty, alumni.  We welcome and encourage anyone interested in supporting our school to become a member!


We have a goal of one PTA member for each student enrolled at our school.  We need YOUR help to make that happen!  Sign up your family and friends TODAY!  Ask your teacher if he or she has joined!  Our PTA actually earns recognition and awards based on numbers of members and types of memberships - parent/faculty/grandparent/community member/etc.  Together, we can make a big impact for our students and our school!


Thank you to everyone who has already joined!  You should receive a digital membership card in your email in the next few weeks.  Please let Sara Cox (saradcox@hotmail.com) know if you have any questions or don't receive your card.  You can use your membership for some great discounts! Don't forget to pick up your membership stickers!


Easy Ways to Join: (Only $10/person)


Online:  (does not require an account/login)

https://rhpta.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/2109


(While you are here, you can login to also update your family's directory information at this website if you wish to be included in our school's online directory)


Paper: Turn in this PAPER FORM (click the link) with your cash or check attached for $10/Member to the school office.


Email Sara Cox - saradcox@hotmail.com - if you need any help or another payment method.


TOGETHER - WE ARE RIDGLEA!  Go Mustangs!!!


(Some of our awards we earned from Texas PTA last year!)

Mustang Stampede is Back!

Mustang Stampede is back to let all your neighbors know that We Are Ridglea!

 - Celebrate your student with a stampede of mustangs in your front yard and help support 5th grade fundraising.  Great for birthdays, holidays and all special occasions!  

 - Contact Russell Lasiter with any questions: rlasiter1980@sbcglobal.net

 - Click the link below to sign up

Click Here for Mustang Stampede Calendar!
Upcoming Important Dates to Remember:

Thursday, August 25

PTA Meeting at Noon PTA/Teacher Multipurpose Room


Monday, August 29

Walkathon Kickoff Rally 7:30 am - 7:50 am


Friday, Sept. 2 - Monday, Sept. 5

Labor Day Holiday - No School


Wednesday, Sept. 7 

PTA General Meeting 5:15 pm - 5:30 pm


Wednesday, Sept. 7

Open House 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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

 

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