24-Hour Attendance Line: 425.408.4410.
Please call if your child is tardy or absent.
Arrival and Dismissal
8:50 a.m. Students may arrive on campus
9:00 a.m. Welcome Bell
9:05 a.m. School Begins*
3:35 p.m. Dismissal
2:05 p.m. Wednesday Early Release
*Students arriving at, or after, 9:05a.m. must check in at the office and get a pass before going to class.
Save the Dates!
3/7 - PTA Board Meeting, Bus Evacuation Drill
3/12 - Daylight Saving Time, Spring Forward
3/13 -3/17 - PTA Play Rehearsal
3/15 - ASB Meeting
3/18 - PTA Play 3:00 & 5:30 at ER
3/20-30 - ASB Pet Drive
3/22 - Yearbook Orders Due
Demonstrate ER Expectations to Our Neighbors
Please be courteous to our neighbors! Do not block driveways, walkways, or intersections. Please use the school parking lot for drop off and pick up. We are hearing about more and more incidents due to driveways in the neighborhoods being blocked by parked cars and cars speeding through the neighborhood.
Please demonstrate our East Ridge Expectations Pillars: Being Kind, Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Safe!
Outdoor Learning Area
Thanks to our PTA Auction last year, which raised $11,000 for the "Fund A Need," and thanks to the NSD Support Services Department for their help with clearing and preparing the space, we now have an outdoor learning area with 10 picnic benches (6 assembled so far) that can be used for outdoor activities and learning. Students must be supervised in this area. It is not open during recess.
Reunification Instructions
Please read these reunifications instructions on how to pick up your child in case of emergency.
Spring Bus Evacuation Drill
Transportation has scheduled school bus evacuation drills for Tuesday, March 7th. Please remember that buses may be running a little late due to the school that rides before us having their drills as well.
Music Corner
Check out Miss Shuford’s Music Newsletter! Here you will find information about upcoming performances, videos of student performances, and information about what your student is learning!
PE Corner
See what's happening in P.E. with Ms. Jones and Ms. Simpson! P.E. News
Soccer at Recess
Sound Football Club returns to East Ridge beginning March 13th. During lunch recesses, they will be providing soccer guidance for grades 1-5. ‘The soccer guy’ was a big hit last year and we are looking forward to fun, structured soccer games once again.
ASB Pet Drive
East Ridge ASB will be collecting items for Homeward Pets in Woodinville. Students can bring collected goods to their classroom foyer.
Thank you for your support!
Kindergarten Registration Is Now Open!
Kindergarten registration for fall has opened. Please register your student ASAP and encourage your friends and neighbors who have kindergarten-age children to register. The earlier families register, the earlier we can secure the number of kindergarten teachers we need!
Registration is online at: https://www.nsd.org/schools/get-started/enrollment.
To enter kindergarten, your student must be five years old on or before August 31, 2023. If you have questions, please call the office at 425.408.4400.
East Ridge will host a virtual Kindergarten Information Night in May.
COVID Communication
The Department of Health (DOH) requires schools to inform families and students about COVID-19 case numbers and potential outbreaks. Last week, there were two confirmed cases at our school. The accuracy of our data depends on self-reporting. Thank you for continuing to let the school know if your child tests positive for COVID-19. To view additional information, including school and district trends visit the District’s COVID-19 data dashboard. The dashboard is updated weekly on Monday evenings.
If your child is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 keep them home and test for COVID-19. Families can order free COVID-19 tests from the state. Together, we can keep our schools healthy and safe.
REMINDER - ASB Dates
Spirit Day: Everything but a Backpack Day
3/20 - 30: Pet Food Drive benefiting Homeward Pets in Woodinville
Meetings- 2:05 - 2:40
3/15, 4/5, 4/26
REMINDER - Volunteering
If you are interested in volunteering at East Ridge, you must fill out the district volunteer application.
WHS My First Formal Dance
You are invited to Woodinville High School's My First Formal Dance: “Through the Looking- Glass: Alice in Wonderland”.
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Time: 6:00-8:00pm
Place: Woodinville High School, 19819 136th Ave NE, Woodinville
The My First Formal dance will feature live music (provided by the WHS jazz band), games, activities, food, and dancing! We will also feature a silent auction, photo booths and face painting!
Tickets: We recommend pre-registering HERE to save money and guarantee your tickets. All proceeds from the event will support Woodinville High School's Class of 2024 and help subsidize important programming associated with graduation, like Senior Prom and the Senior Graduation Breakfast.
Dance Attire: We love to see outfits that are on theme but feel free to dress however! This is a formal dance so feel free to dress up!
We can’t wait to host our Northshore Elementary School students and look forward to a fun filled evening! Please email myfirstformal@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you!
Frequently Used Links
Daily Lunch Picture Menu
Paying for Meals Online - Titan
Family Handbook: All You Need to Know about East Ridge!
COVID Flowchart
Pre-arranged Absence Form
East Ridge Elementary Website
Northshore School District Calendar for 22-23
East Ridge PTA Newsletter Information Below...
The mission of East Ridge Elementary PTA is to enrich, encourage, and enlighten. We do this by providing a wide spectrum of educational programs and a network of support for our students and staff. To learn more, join, or donate, click the link: https://eastridgepta.org/
Play Registration
Registration for this year's school play is still open! Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity!
Click here to register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DQSIkWdsW0yxEjajBLZtrQAAAAAAAAAAAAZ__p-NE_dUME8wT0pDSjRNVTI5MEYxR1ZQNVU4M0RYUS4u
Math Challenge
Math Challenge is a FREE optional Math Enrichment program open to ALL STUDENTS, K-5th grade!
It’s easy to participate! Just go to the link below to download the latest challenge by clicking on the blue ‘Current Math Challenge’ button: https://www.mathinaction.org/east-ridge-elementary.html
Challenge #11 will be available on March 3rd with answers due March 16th by 3pm.
ONLY ONLINE submissions will be accepted! To submit your answers go to: tinyurl.com/ERPTAMathChallenge
So come on and give it a try!
ERPTA Sounders Match
The East Ridge PTA Sounders Match is on May 7th at 1:30pm! Tickets will be available for purchase starting on 3/1 at 8:00pm! Limited quantities available, so make sure to get yours! https://eastridgepta.org/sounders-day
Yearbooks
It's time to order your yearbooks! There are a lot of great things happening at East Ridge this year! Buy your yearbook now and savor the memories. Prices are still $16 this year and personalization is no longer an option. Deadline is March 22nd.
Order yours today!: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1131324/East-Ridge-Elementary-School/2023-Yearbook/20230130121515040105/CATALOG_SHOP/
PTA Auction Help Needed!
Mark your calendars! The East Ridge Elementary Auction is back and scheduled for May 6! The excitement will once again begin with an online auction followed by a live, in-person event at the Archer Hotel. The auction planning is underway and we need your help! How to help?
SPONSOR THE EVENT!
DEADLINE: 2/28
DEADLINE FOR AD AND LOGO INCLUSION: MARCH 31ST, 2023
Contact: auction@erpta.org
We would love a few more volunteers to help make this event a success. We have openings in procurement, game and raffle coordination, and more! If interested, please check out the openings and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508094fafad22a75-erpta1#/
Learn more about this year’s auction here: https://eastridgepta.org/2023-erpta-auction
Looking for More Information?
See our past newsletters for information about:
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Attendance
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Schoology
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Virtual Tour
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...and much more!