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School News

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH

Folsom Cordova is asking our families to apply for free and reduced school meals. Schools receive more money and resources based on the number of families who qualify for free and reduced meals - regardless of whether they decide to use the program. Click on the link for more information. To continue free and reduced lunch status, you must reapply each year. The grace period for the 2017-2018 school year ends on Wednesday, September 20th. Any student without a 2017-2018 free and reduced application on file will have to pay for lunch after September 20th.

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STUDENT COUNCIL (GRADES 4-5)

Student Council is open to students in grades 4-5. Student council elections will be held on Wednesday, September 27th. Click on the link for all the details/rules and to download the permission slip and application form. THE PERMISSION SLIP AND APPLICATION FORM ARE DUE BY TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH.

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CROSS COUNTRY CLUB (GRADES 3-5)

Cross Country Club begins on Monday, September 18th for students in grades 3-5. Runners will practice EVERY MONDAY from 2:45-3:30 PM through November 6th. THERE WILL BE NO CLUB HELD ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH. There will also be 4 cross country meets this year. Click on the link for more information and the registration form. If your student is interested, please sign up ASAP.

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EXTREME EAGLE ESCAPE

The Extreme Eagle Escape, PTA's largest fundraiser of the year, is scheduled for Friday, September 22nd. Click on the link for detailed information about this fun event and to make an ONLINE DONATION. Many volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Volunteers during the event must be Category 2 approved. Family members wishing to watch the event must first sign in at the office and wear a "VISITOR" sticker. Click on the link to learn how you can sign up to help.

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JOIN THE GOLD RIDGE PTA PORTAL!

The PTA is working hard to make the 2017-2018 school year a success. This year, the PTA is utilizing a new tool, called "MySchoolAnywhere", to securely manage the group, create a school directory, communicate with parents, and more. Once you join the MySchoolAnywhere PTA portal, you will be able to purchase PTA memberships, make a donation, and stay up to date with all the events the PTA has planned for our school this year. Click on the link for instructions on how to sign up for the Gold Ridge PTA portal.

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5TH GRADE NATURE BRIDGE FIELD TRIP

Click on the link to learn more about the NatureBridge Marin Headlands field trip for 5th grade students. An informational meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. The 5th grade field trip will take place Monday, October 2nd - Wednesday, October 4th.

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4TH GRADE COLOMA FIELD TRIP

Click on the link to learn more about the Coloma Outdoor Discovery School field trip for 4th grade students. There will be an informational meeting for all 4th grade parents on Wednesday, September 6th at 5:30 PM in Room D3. The 4th grade field trip will take place Wednesday, October 4th - Friday, October 6th.

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NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, OCTOBER 9TH

There will be no school on Monday, October 9th. School resumes on Tuesday, October 10th.

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PINK ICE CREAM CART WEDNESDAYS

The Pink Ice Cream Cart will be on campus every Wednesday, barring rain, at 1:52 PM and 2:37 PM. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Gold Ridge.

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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, including our "Freeze for Fifteen" Multi parking lot rule, designed to help alleviate congestion during 2:37 PM dismissal. Also, please observe the NO LEFT TURN signs when entering and exiting the Multi parking lot.

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BICYCLE/SCOOTER/WALK TO SCHOOL

There are many benefits associated with traveling to and from school by bike, scooter, or foot - alleviates traffic congestion, encourages independence and builds confidence, and is good for the environment and your physical/mental well-being. 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.

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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.

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SCHOOL ATTENDANCE & INDEPENDENT STUDY AGREEMENTS

Daily, on-time attendance is crucial for your student's success. If, however, your student will be absent from school due to illness or another reason, please notify the office as soon as possible. Although we strongly recommend taking vacations during school holidays, Independent Study Agreements are available for planned absences of at least 5 consecutive school days. Click on the link or visit the school office to learn more about Independent Study requirements and reporting daily absences.

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ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU

Help us save paper. Click on the link to sign up to receive the Elementary Lunch Menu via email or to learn about the district's new Mobile Menu App that offers an easy way to view menus and nutrient information for products right from your smart phone. You can also view the monthly lunch menu by clicking on the "What's for Lunch?" icon on the top of the Gold Ridge homepage. Click on the link for more information.

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PAYING FOR SCHOOL LUNCH

Create an EZSchoolPay.com account to deposit money electronically into your student's lunch account! PAYMENTS ARE CREDITED WITHIN 10 MINUTES. You will also be able to monitor your student's account balance and purchase history and opt to receive low-balance email alerts. Click on the link for complete details. Even with an EZSchoolPay.com account, you can still pay for lunch with cash or check. Lunch money needs to be turned in directly to the office at the start of the day, before classes begin. Please place money in an envelope labeled with your student's first and last name and their teacher's name.

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HAVE YOU MOVED?

If you have moved, please stop by the office to update your information. Please bring a recent SMUD or PG&E bill that indicates your new address. We also accept rental/lease/escrow paperwork as proof of residency.

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PARENT CO-OP PRESCHOOL

Did you know that Gold Ridge offers a preschool program for children ages 3-4? Email our teacher, Kim Hamke, for more information: khamke@fcusd.org. Registration is handled online through the FCUSD Adult Education webpage. Click on the link for more information.

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