KINDERGARTEN & NEW 1ST-5TH GRADE STUDENT REGISTRATION

We are now accepting kindergarten and new 1st-5th grade student registration paperwork for the 2019-2020 school year. Click on the link for detailed information about the registration process.

RETURNING STUDENT & 6TH GRADE REGISTRATION

Click on the link for detailed information about registering current students for the 2019-2020 school year.

NO SCHOOL: FEBRUARY 18-19

In honor of Presidents' Day, there will be no school on Monday, February 18th and Tuesday, February 19th. School resumes on Wednesday, February 20th.

PENNIES FOR PATIENTS

Now through Monday, March 4th, Gold Ridge will be participating in Pennies for Patients, a service learning program that helps raise critical funds for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Our goal is to raise $2019 through money collected in coinboxes and through online donations. Click on the link to view the flyer with detailed information.

CHICK-FIL-A DINE & DONATE FUNDRAISER

The Chick-fil-A Dine & Donate fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, February 20th from 2 PM - 8 PM. Click on the link to view the flyer with all the details. Be sure to show the cashier the flyer, or just mention you're there for the Gold Ridge fundraiser. 20% of the evening's sales will be donated directly to Gold Ridge PTA.

YEARBOOK COVER CONTEST

CALLING ALL 5TH GRADE EAGLES! All 5th grade students have the opportunity to make a lasting impression and design this year's yearbook cover. Entries are due by Friday, February 22nd at 9:00 AM. Please be sure to follow ALL the entry requirements. ALSO, REMEMBER TO WRITE YOUR NAME ON THE BACK OF YOUR ENTRY. Click on the link to view the flyer with complete details.

YEARBOOK DEDICATIONS

Write a personal message to your student for inclusion in the yearbook. Each message (up to 20 words) costs $2. Dedications are due by Friday, February 22nd. Click on the link to download the dedication form.

PASTRIES WITH PARENTS

Stop by the Multipurpose Room between 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM for pastries, fruit, yogurt and beverages on Monday, February 25th (last names A-M) or Tuesday, February 26th (last names N-Z). Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles or any other amazing adults are absolutely welcome to attend if parents are unavailable. Limit 2 adults per student, please. Click on the link for the reservation form. PLEASE RSVP BY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22ND.

PARENT ENRICHMENT EVENT: MINDFULNESS - IN THE ZONE

Join us on Tuesday, February 26th at 8:30 AM in the Gold Ridge Library for a presentation highlighting the benefits of mindfulness. Click on the link for more information.

2018-2019 GOLD RIDGE YEARBOOK

Pre-order your 2018-2019 yearbook today for $20. The price increases on March 1st and the last day to pre-order is April 13th. Click on the link to view the flyer with more information.

SUPER MINIMUM DAY: FRIDAY, MARCH 1ST

ALL kindergarten students attend school from 7:52-11:13 AM. ALL 1st-5th grade students attend school from 8:25-11:48 AM.

MENTAL MATH BOWL

The Mental Math Bowl for students in grades 1-5 will be held on Thursday, March 7th in the Multipurpose Room. Click on the link for the competition day schedule and grade level practice questions.

MINIMUM DAY: FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH (GRADES 1-5 ONLY)

ALL students in grades 1-5 attend school from 8:25 AM - 1:31 PM. ALL kindergarten students attend school on their regular schedule. Click on the link for details.

DONATIONS NEEDED FOR OUR STUDENT STORE

The PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports) Team needs your help! The student store should be up and running by the end of February 2019, and they need donations. Click on the link for more information and to see how you can help.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Click on the link to learn about the various after-school enrichment classes available at Gold Ridge.

GOLD RIDGE PTA INFORMATION

The PTA is working hard to make the 2018-2019 school year a success. Click on the link for information on how to stay in touch with what's going on with the PTA this year.

ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU

Help us save paper. Click on the link to see the different ways you can access paperless versions of the monthly lunch menu.

PAYING FOR SCHOOL LUNCH

Click on the link for detailed information about paying for school lunch.

APPLYING FOR FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH

Click on the link for detailed information on how to apply for Free and Reduced School Meals.

ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

Gold Ridge Elementary has established procedures to ensure student safety and an orderly transition during arrival and dismissal. Click on the link for detailed information.

BICYCLE OR SCOOTER TO SCHOOL

If your child would like to ride a bicycle or scooter to school please complete a Bicycle/Scooter Permission Form and submit it to the school office. Permission slips are available in the office or you can click on the link to download and print the form at home.

VISITOR AND VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

Visitor and volunteer guidelines have been put in place to ensure student safety and to minimize disruption during classroom instruction. Click on the link for detailed information.

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & INDEPENDENT STUDY AGREEMENTS

All student absences must be reported to the school office. An Independent Study Agreement can be filled out in advance for a planned absence of at least 5 consecutive school days. Click on the link for detailed information about reporting daily absences and about Independent Study Agreements.

HAVE YOU MOVED?

If you have moved, please stop by the office to update your information. Click on the link for details

PARENT CO-OP PRESCHOOL

Click on the link to learn about our Parent Co-Op Preschool.

CTE students are award winners

OPEN HOUSE: FCUSD Homeschool program enrolling for 2019-20

Come learn about our innovative homeschool options during our next open house at our Mather campus, 4420 Monhegan Way in Mather from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6.

Oak Chan celebrates new campus with ribbon cutting ceremony

Thanks to Measure G, Oak Chan has a new campus. Teachers, students, families and Oak Chan alumni came out to celebrate.

Students participate in district's History Day in preparation for county competition

Students from various schools presented their history projects to judges at the event.

Equity Advisory Committee focus evolves in support of student success

A growing coalition of Folsom Cordova students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community leaders - under the newly named Equity Advisory Committee - continue to provide input on ways the District can better serve its diverse school communities and achieve equitable outcomes for its most vulnerable students.

Tony Award winner Roger Bart is coming to Cordova High's Performing Arts Center

Broadway star and Tony Award winner Roger Bart will be performing at the Cordova High School Performing Arts Center in February.

Empire Oaks raises book donations for Paradise Elementary fire victims' school library

Empire Oaks Elementary held school library book fundraisers for Paradise Elementary School whose school was burned in the Paradise Fire.

Cordova educator earns statewide award for outstanding teaching

Cordova High teacher Jennifer Rossiter has been honored with the Exemplary IB Middle Years Programme Educator Award ...

Cordova High in Top 10 for UC admissions in Sacramento region

Nearly three-quarters of Cordova High School students who apply to competitive University of California schools earn admission - one of the highest acceptance rates in the Sacramento region.

Black Student Unions from across District, region meet and dialogue

Earlier this school year, dozens of students from Folsom Cordova and throughout the region had the opportunity to meet, dialogue, and share experiences as student leaders at a recent roundtable gathering organized by the United Black Student Unions of California (USBUC).

Bulldogs football team wins fourth CIF I-AA state championship in a decade

The Bulldogs beat Cathedral Catholic in CIF I-AA championship game.

Three Board of Education members sworn into office

Folsom Cordova's newest board members were sworn into office.