Greetings Parents,
This week we will host an Art Show and International Night on Tuesday from 4 pm – 6 pm. I hope to see you enjoy our students’ artwork and learn about the many cultures represented at Laurel Ridge. Important information about the Art Show is below, including the link to the Virtual Art Show.
Additionally, our third, fourth, and fifth-grade students will begin to take the GA Milestones on Wednesday.
Thank you to everyone participating in my Coffee and Conversation focusing on Social Emotional Learning at Laurel Ridge. Here is a link to a recap https://youtu.be/AffRP1bwGD8.
The weekly messages can be found on the Principal’s Page: https://laurelridgees.dekalb.k12.ga.us/PrincipalsPage.aspx
Have a great week,
Ms. Hartman
UPCOMING EVENTS:
April 18th- Laurel Ridge Art Show and International Night- A Celebration of Cultures 4pm -6pm
The Virtual Art Show is here: https://artomestore.com/collections/laurelridgeelementaryschool30033
Milestones Dates for Grades 3-5
April 19 ELA Section 1
April 20 ELA Section 2
April 21 ELA Section 3
April 24 Science Sections 1 & 2 (5th Grade only)
April 25 Math Section 1
April 26 Math Section 2
For GA Milestones Resources, please visit the GA DOE link below or reach out to Dr. Henry.
GA Milestones Resources: https://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Milestones_Resources.aspx
May 4th- STEM Night and Science EXPO-
Laurel Ridge will celebrate STEM learning together. We will have STEM leaders from local organizations, universities, and businesses to share the many ways Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are in the world around us. Laurel Ridge students can participate in the Science EXPO.
Link to Science EXPO Form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hcGaQ_o3K-ls-AVW7-0HCE8Pa0y5MAKa/view
Honor’s Day:
Please be advised of the Honor's Day times for the end of the year. Each grade level will have a short performance, and all students will receive an award. Please make sure to mark your calendars to celebrate with your student.
May 22nd Honor’s Day: Grade 1-9:30am, Grade 2-10:20 am, Grade 3-11:10 am, and Grade 4 12:45 pm
May 23rd Honor’s Day: PreK 12:30 pm (in the classroom), K 8:30 am, and 5th Grade 10:00 am
BUILDING UPDATES:
The community has expressed concern over the debris that was placed in the wooded area between Laurel Ridge and Preschool At The Heights. The process has begun to clear the debris. The debris is being cleared by hand to ensure no further concerns develop when removed. DCSD is supervising this project.