Originally delivered on 3/24/2024 7:21 pm

SUBJECT: RH Pony Post: Week of March 24th

A Note from Our Principal

Happy Sunday RHE Families,

I just want to remind you of two things: no school on Monday for students due to staff development, and no school Friday because of Good Friday.  Please enjoy your time off with your families and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Love,

Mrs. Cotton 

Out of Dress!

Celebrate Spring with 3 Days Out of Dress for $3! 

Wristbands will be for sale starting Tuesday morning.  

Proceeds benefit 5th Grade Fundraising

Ridglea Royale - Spring Auction
LET THE GAMES CONTINUE!

WE HAD SUCH AN AMAZING GAME THEMED FINE ARTS DAY FOR THE KIDDOS.  NOW IT'S OUR TURN TO PLAY!


JOIN US AT THIS YEAR'S SPRING AUCTION


RIDGLEA ROYALE

Saturday, April 13, 2024

6:30 PM | The Social Space

205 S. Calhoun, Fort Worth, TX 76104

PRESALE TICKETS

$50 / PERSON


STAFF TICKETS

$35 / PERSON


Includes event admission, catered dinner, one drink ticket, and entertainment from White Felt Casino Events


RESERVED TABLE

$700 / TABLE FOR 10


Premier reserved seating and event admission for 10.  Includes individual ticket amenities, along with an extra drink ticket and additional grand prize entry for each of the 10 included in the reservation

Buy Your Tickets Here!
Talent Show


Interested in sponsoring an act at this year’s RHE Talent Show? 

Come for an information meeting on Tuesday 3/26 at 3:30 in the RHE auditorium. We will go the basics including THE THEME, dates and other information. 

5th graders- we will discuss EMCEE TRYOUTS. 

Can’t wait to see everyone and have an AMAZING Talent Show!

PTA Nominations



Before we know it, the end of the school year will be here and it will be time to elect next year's RHPTA Board.  All the fun activities, programs, fundraisers, and events would not be possible without the help of each of you! 

Are you interested in helping serve on the RHTPA Board next year? 

If you are curious in learning more about a position or want to serve, please fill out THIS FORM by March 31st.  

Check any and all positions that interest you.  Filling out this form in no way commits you to serving, but does help us know who would be a good fit for each of the roles.  A description of each of the positions is also available by clicking the form link.  

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to Julie Dore (julieddore@gmail.com). 

PTA Nomination and Interest Form
News from the Pyramid
PTA News
Mustangs Helping Mustangs
Donations Needed!

Our weekly snack packs need a restock! If you are interested in helping, grab some shelf stable snacks (ramen/easy mac, granola bars, fruit snacks, chips, crackers, oatmeal or cereal, etc) and drop off to the big blue bin out front! Thank you!!

Early Dismissals are Now Electronic!

“The process” itself hasn’t changed - we are just helping to expedite the process. The early dismissal sign-out is in the office and will still be used as needed. We have created a google doc that parents may complete in advance for early dismissals. This is an effort to alleviate parents having to reach out to teachers directly during instruction time and eliminate a long wait for your student to come up to the office, especially when time is critical. We will call the student(s) a few minutes before the requested dismissal time and have them wait for pick up. If the students have not been picked up within 5 minutes of the requested dismissal time, we will return them to class. The form is available below, or on the PTA website - rhpta.com

Here are answers to a few FAQs:

Q: Who can submit the early dismissal request form?
A: Only contacts listed in FOCUS can request an early dismissal.

Q: Are IDs required?
A: Yes. Authorized contacts MUST present a valid, government issued ID before the student will be released.

Q: What’s the earliest I can request an early dismissal?
A: Electronic requests can be made as early as parents would like for the same day. Students will be marked absent if they are not in class at 10am.

Q: What’s the latest time for early dismissals?
A: 2pm for Pre-K, 2:45 K -5 


If there are any other questions, please contact the main office (817) 815-1700.

Early Dismissal Request Form
Celebrate your child's birthday in style!

Mustang Stampede is back and ready to thrill your kids with a surprise appearance on their birthday or any special occasion!

 Your $30 donation (which goes to support the 5th grade field trip) includes 12 mustang signs and a Ridglea Hills sign. Happy Birthday signs can be included as well! Just let us know!

Reservations must be made at least a week in advance.

Reserve your special day now! What a fun way to support your 5th grade families and show the neighborhood your RH spirit!

We are now taking reservations for the month of March and April.

Please email rhstampede@gmail.com to make your reservation. Include the date and address. You will receive an email reply to confirm your reservation (we have 2 sets of signs, so we can make 2 reservations per day). After your reservation is confirmed, you can pay via Venmo, via Membership Toolkit or cash or check. Information will be sent to you regarding payment.

Save the Date
Upcoming Events

March 20 - Mustang Round-Up

                  Spirit Night at Zoli's Pizza (5-10pm)

March 22 - Donuts with Dudes (7:30 a.m.)

March 25 - No School - Cesar Chavez/Dolores Huerta Day

March 26 - PTA General Meeting (6:15 p.m.); 1st Grade Music Program at 6:30 p.m.

March 27 - PTA Meeting - 12 p.m.

March 29 - Good Friday - NO SCHOOL

March 31 - RHPTA Executive Board Nomination and Interest Forms Due

April 13 - Ridglea Royale Parent Party and Spring Auction

Get Involved
Membership Has Its Privileges

Want to know when events are happening and get live updates to calendar changes? Want to stay informed on class activities? Need to connect with another parent? Membership Toolkit is the program the PTA uses to keep you informed and connected! Download the Membership Toolkit app or go to the website and sign up today! 

It's free and you will have access to the calendar of events, family directory (you choose what information you share and you must be a parent or staff member to have access to this feature) and more! Additional features like volunteer sign-ups are coming soon! 

Already on Membership Toolkit? Log in and update your family's information! NEW this year - from the mobile app, you can sync the calendar to your phone! 

Stay in the know!
  • If you're not signed up to receive our weekly Pony Post, email rheponypost@gmail.com with your child's name, grade and teacher and we'll get you signed up!  



  • Get involved by joining the PTA! We have many jobs, large and small, and all make a huge difference in helping to show our Mustang Pride! 


  • 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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