Our Mission
We, the Falcon Ridge Community, believe all children can learn, and we will establish high standards of learning that we expect all students to achieve.
- All students can and will learn.
- Respect for diversity is critical.
- Together we are more.
2020-2021 School Year
May 11, 2021
Our own Kim Reynolds was named Outstanding Educator of the Year! We are so fortunate to have her share her incredible talents and love for students with us at Falcon Ridge! Congratulations, Kim!
May 9, 2021
Weekly Update May 10-14
Thank you for the thoughtful gifts and words of appreciation for our teachers from each of you and our PTA. We are so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of the amazing Falcon Ridge community.
We are excited to have our Family Chalk Art Night this Tuesday, May 11. Come and decorate our playground with your art! There will be prizes for the top artwork!
On Wednesday, May 19, we will be having a DJ Dance party with food trucks! Come enjoy good food, great company, and dance your way to the end of the year!
Field Day will be on Tuesday, June 1. We are excited to welcome our online students with their teachers to participate in this fun, year-end event.
On Wednesday, June 2, all students (in-person and online) currently in grades 1-5 will be participating in our first ever Meet your Teacher event. It will be from 2:00-3:00 for students to meet and get to know their teachers for next year. This is for students only.
Kindergarten students will have the opportunity to meet their first grade teachers on Thursday, June 3 at 10:15. This is for students only.
Friday, June 4 is our last day of school. All in-person students are to attend school from 8:30-12:30. We will have fun activities to say good-bye to an unusual school year. Check with your classroom teacher for more information specific to your child’s class.
Online students will be returning their chromebooks on Friday, June 4 from 1:00-4:00.
We will be having summer school for students who need additional instruction in foundational reading and math skills. There will be two sessions. One in June and one in July. Invitations went home for students identified by their teacher as needing additional help. If you are wondering whether your child should participate or not, please talk with your classroom teacher.
Upcoming Events:
April 5-May 21 State RISE testing for grades 3-6
May 11 Family Chalk Art night 6:00-8:00
May 19 Family DJ Dance party 5:00-7:00
May 31 Memorial Day - No School
June 1 Field Day for all students
June 2 Meet your Teacher for grades 1-5 2:00
June 3 Meet your Teacher for Kindergarten 10:15
June 3 Last day for kindergarten students
June 4 Last day for grades 1-5 8:30-12:30
June 4 Online students return chromebooks 1:00-4:00
April 30, 2021
Weekly Update May 3-7
We had an incredible amount of parents, siblings, and grandparents come for our Family Picnics! Thank you for supporting your child and our PTA. We look forward to more family activities this year!
This week is Teacher Appreciation! Falcon Ridge has the most amazing teachers and we are so fortunate to have them. Please take a moment this week to thank your child’s teacher for her/his dedication to the teaching profession.
Tuesday, May 11 is our Family Chalk Art night. Wednesday, May 19 is our DJ Dance Party for families. Mark these dates on your calendar and then watch for more details as we get closer.
Field Day will be on Tuesday, June 1. We are excited to welcome our online students with their teachers to participate in this fun, year-end event.
On Wednesday, June 2, all students (in-person and online) currently in grades 1-5 will be participating in our first ever Meet your Teacher event. It will be from 2:00-3:00 for students to meet and get to know their teachers for next year. This is for students only.
Kindergarten students will have the opportunity to meet their first grade teachers on Thursday, June 3 at 10:15. This is for students only.
Friday, June 4 is our last day of school. All in-person students are to attend school from 8:30-12:30. We will have fun activities to say good-bye to an unusual school year. Check with your classroom teacher for more information specific to your child’s class.
Online students will be returning their chromebooks on Friday, June 4 from 1:00-4:00.
We will be having summer school for students who need additional instruction in foundational reading and math skills. There will be two sessions. One in June and one in July. We will be sending home information to families who expressed interest in the Intent to Return survey. If you are wondering whether your child should participate or not, please talk with your classroom teacher.
Upcoming Events:
April 5-May 21 State RISE testing for grades 3-6
May 3-7 Teacher Appreciation Week May 5 PTA meeting 9:00
May 11 Family Chalk Art night 6:00-8:00
May 19 Family DJ Dance party 5:00-7:00
May 31 Memorial Day - No School
June 1 Field Day for all students
June 2 Meet your Teacher for grades 1-5 2:00
June 3 Meet your Teacher for Kindergarten 10:15
June 3 Last day for kindergarten students
June 4 Last day for grades 1-5 8:30-12:30
June 4 Online students return chromebooks 1:00-4:00
April 28, 2021
Next week, May 3-7, is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please join us in celebrating our amazing teachers! Attached is a flyer with activities we will be doing each day to celebrate our incredible teachers! Look for a few ideas for you and your child to show appreciation to your teacher.
April 25, 2021
Weekly Update April 26-30
Here we are in the last week of April and so close to the end of the school year. We have many activities planned for the next few weeks so if you have questions regarding any of them, please feel free to call the school.
This week, we have our Family Picnic lunches on Tuesday and Wednesday. We are hoping for nice weather, however, we will keep you informed if we need to postpone the picnics. We WILL continue with the book fair on those two days. See the attached flyer for details.
Tuesday, May 11 is our Family Chalk Art night. Wednesday, May 19 is our DJ Dance Party for families. Mark these dates on your calendar and then watch for more details as we get closer.
Field Day will be on Tuesday, June 1. We are excited to welcome our online students with their teachers to participate in this fun, year-end event.
On Wednesday, June 2, all students (in-person and online) currently in grades 1-5 will be participating in our first ever Meet your Teacher event. It will be from 2:00-3:00 for students to meet and get to know their teachers for next year. This is for students only.
Kindergarten students will have the opportunity to meet their first grade teachers on Thursday, June 3 at 10:15. This is for students only.
Friday, June 4 is our last day of school. All in-person students are to attend school from 8:30-12:30. We will have fun activities to say good-bye to an unusual school year. Check with your classroom teacher for more information specific to your child’s class.
Online students will be returning their chromebooks on Friday, June 4 from 1:00-4:00.
We will be having summer school for students who need additional instruction in foundational reading and math skills. There will be two sessions. One in June and one in July. We will be sending home information to families who expressed interest in the Intent to Return survey. If you are wondering whether your child should participate or not, please talk with your classroom teacher.
Upcoming Events:
April 5-May 21 State RISE testing for grades 3-6
April 27-28 Family picnic lunches and Book Fair
May 5 PTA meeting 9:00
May 11 Family Chalk Art night 6:00-8:00
May 19 Family DJ Dance party 5:00-7:00
May 31 Memorial Day - No School
June 1 Field Day for all students
June 2 Meet your Teacher for grades 1-5 2:00
June 3 Meet your Teacher for Kindergarten 10:15
June 3 Last day for kindergarten students
June 4 Last day for grades 1-5 8:30-12:30
June 4 Online students return chromebooks 1:00-4:00
April 17, 2021
Weekly Update April 19-23
Our PTA board is in need of members to serve in various capacities for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. We would love to have you be a part of our amazing PTA board. If you are interested in serving, please contact Karen Beebe at karenrbeebe@msn.com.
Trash Week is this week! Students will be learning ways to take the trash out of our lives! Please see the attached flyer for the specific events planned by our student council. Falcon Ridge Trash Week.HEIC
We are excited to welcome families back to the school on April 27-28 for our Family Picnic lunches and our Book Fair! For more information and details, please see the attached flyer. PTA Family Picnic lunches.heic
Thank you for the incredible support this year! As teachers and staff, we have appreciated your patience and grace as we navigate a difficult year. We are excited to continue some of the wonderful things we have changed and bring back some of the fun traditions next year!
Upcoming Events:
April 5-May 21 State RISE testing for grades 3-6
April 27-28 Family picnic lunches and Book Fair
May 11 Family Chalk Art night 6:00-8:00
May 19 Family DJ Dance party 5:00-7:00
April 9, 2021
Weekly Update April 12-16
Our grades 3-6 have begun their state RISE testing. Please encourage your student to get a good night’s rest and eat a good breakfast each day. We also ask that you ensure they are on time and attending school. This is an opportunity for your child to show what they have learned!
Our PTA board is in need of members to serve in various capacities for the upcoming 2021-22 school year. We would love to have you be a part of our amazing PTA board. If you are interested in serving, please contact Karen Beebe at karenrbeebe@msn.com.
The student council has planned some fun activities for Trash Week, April 19-22. Watch for details!
On April 27 and 28th, the PTA will be hosting a Family Picnic during the students’ lunch periods! Parents, Grandparents, and family members are invited to join their child for lunch on their assigned day. Our Spring Book Fair will also be held during the lunches. Please watch for a flyer with details!
Upcoming Events:
April 5-May 21 State RISE testing for grades 3-6
April 27-28 Family picnic lunches and Book Fair
May 11 Family Chalk Art night 6:00-8:00
May 19 Family DJ Dance party 5:00-7:00
Thank you for the wonderful response to our After school Reading Club! We have assigned Reading Ambassadors from grades 4-6 with Reading Buddies from grades K-3. We will begin the program on Monday, April 12. It will be every afternoon, Monday-Thursday, from 3:15-3:45 and on Fridays from 12:30-1:00. If your student is signed up, please help them remember the days they are assigned and make arrangements for their way home afterwards. We appreciate your support!
March 24, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We want to hear about your experience with your student’s education. We invite you to participate in completing the Utah School Climate Survey from the Utah State Board of Education. This survey includes questions about your student’s learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in school. Your responses will be very helpful in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
Beginning today, Wednesday, March 24, we invite all parents, guardians and caretakers to complete this survey. We ask that you please take this survey for each school at which you have one or more students enrolled. The survey is completely confidential and brief; it will take about six minutes to complete. Please submit your responses by May 7, 2021.
Survey results will only be reported as group responses. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to know about your personal experiences. Responses are housed securely in an anonymous format with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) for evaluation research purposes. All evaluation research projects are in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, (343 CFR 99.31 (6)) and human subjects regulations (Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46).
As you respond to each item, think about your own personal experiences as a parent, caregiver or guardian at your student’s school. Please answer all of the questions.
We hope you will take the time to provide us with this valuable information. Each school’s total survey results will be used to inform and develop appropriate strategies, procedures, and/or programs to enhance our school climate.
The link to complete the survey is below:
If you have questions about this survey, please contact Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability, at ben.jameson@jordandistrict.org.
Thank you for your time and participation!
March 19, 2021
Weekly Update March 22-26
Wow! We are in our last week of March and Spring Break is knocking on our door! When we return, we will have two months of this school year left and I am sure they will fly by.
Parent Teacher conferences are this week. If you haven’t signed up for your zoom session with your child’s teacher, please do so quickly. This is a great time to discuss what your child needs to do to be successful in the next grade.
An Intent to Return to Falcon Ridge Elementary was sent last week via a Skylert. Please complete this form even if your child is not returning next year. The link is provided here: https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dbVpEQBCiUvquJ8
There is no school on Friday, March 26 so no students will be invited to the school nor will there be online instruction.
Spring Break is March 29 - April 2. The school will be closed. Please enjoy this time with your family!
Our grades 3-6 will begin their state RISE testing in April. Please encourage your student to get a good night’s rest and eat a good breakfast each day. We also ask that you ensure they are on time and attending school for the next two months. This is an opportunity for your child to show what they have learned!
Upcoming Events:
Mar. 22-25 Parent Teacher Conferences
Mar. 26 No school-compensation day
Mar. 29-Apr. 2 No school-Spring recess
April 5 Welcome back to school!
April 5-May 21 State RISE testing for grades 3-6
April 27-28 Family picnic lunches and Book Fair
May 11 Family Chalk Art night
May 19 Family DJ Dance party
March 8, 2021
Weekly update March 8-12
Thank you for the wonderful participation at our Classic Skate Night. It was a fun event for our students and teachers!
Thank you to the volunteers who read to our classes on Read Across America Day. We loved having you here!
We will have our kindergarten orientation this Friday, March 12 from 9:00-10:00. There will be an in-person and virtual option. If you have a kindergartener and haven’t received information yet, please contact the office.
Parent Teacher conferences will be held via zoom during the week of March 22-25. Evening appointments will be available on Wed., March 24. You can now sign up to meet with your child’s teacher. This is a great time to discuss what your child needs to do to be successful in the next grade.
Please watch for a form to indicate whether your child will be returning to Falcon Ridge for the 2021-22 school year. We appreciate your help.
The PTA has planned some fun end-of-year activities beginning in April. We will be following the safety guidelines recommended by the CDC and would love to have ALL of our students participate (in-person and online). Watch for more information coming soon!
Upcoming Events:
Mar. 12 Kindergarten Orientation 9:00-10:00
Mar. 17 School Community Council meeting 5:30
Mar. 19 No School-grade transmittal day
Mar. 22-25 Parent Teacher Conferences
Mar. 26 No school-compensation day
Mar. 29-Apr. 2 No school-Spring recess
February 26, 2021
Weekly update March 1-5
Welcome to March! As spring begins to blow in, we have many activities planned.
We have a PTA family activity at Classic Skate on Monday, March 1 from 5:30-8:30. Please see the attached flyer for more information. We look forward to seeing your family there!
Tuesday, March 2 is Read Across America day. Volunteers will be sharing their love of reading with our students throughout the day. Ask your child to share their favorite book with you!
We will have our kindergarten orientation on Friday, March 12 from 9:00-10:00. There will be an in-person and virtual option. If you have a child or know of a child, who will be a kindergartener next year, please watch for more information. If you haven’t notified the office yet, please do so we can get an accurate number of incoming students for staffing purposes.
Parent Teacher conferences will be held via zoom during the week of March 22-25. Evening appointments will be available on Wed., March 24. Please watch for information to sign up for your conference with your child and his/her teacher.
We are so grateful for the support for our PTA! While we did not meet our fundraising goal of $6,000 for this school year, we came very close. The total amount collected by our students was $4,787.
Third grade had the most amount donated at $1,215. That is more than 25% of the total fundraiser! The PTA will provide a pizza party to the entire third grade to celebrate their success.
The following classes collected at least $300 each and will be awarded with a class popcorn party:
Mrs. Alder’s 3rd grade class
Mrs. Gummersall’s kindergarten class;
Ms. Benson’s 3rd grade class
Mr. Rindlisbacher’s 4th grade class
Mrs. Edman’s 4th grade class
Mrs. Jameson’s kindergarten class.
Congratulations to the Top Five students collecting the most donations and earning the opportunity to spray Ms. Christensen with silly string:
Robbie Enriquez in Ms. Benson’s class
James Dixon in Mrs. Gummersall’s class
McKenna Dixon in Mrs. Alder’s class
Baylee Pett in Ms. Mortensen’s class
Savannah Quintana in Mrs. Jameson’s class
All students who collected at least $25 in donations will be given the opportunity to choose their free book from the PTA Scholastic Library.
Thanks again for your monetary support! The PTA could not function without your generosity.
Please watch for a form to indicate whether your child will be returning to Falcon Ridge for the 2021-22 school year. We appreciate your help.
Thank you to all of our community members for following the safe walking and parking lot rules. We appreciate your courtesy for one another and helping to keep our students safe!
Upcoming Events:
Mar. 1 PTA meeting
Mar. 2 Read Across America
Mar. 12 Kindergarten Orientation 9:00-10:00
Mar. 17 School Community Council meeting
Mar. 19 No School-grade transmittal day
Mar. 22-25 Parent Teacher Conferences
Mar. 26 No school-compensation day
Mar. 29-Apr. 2 No school-Spring recess
February 19, 2021
Weekly Update Feb. 22-26
We are in the last week of February! Before we know it, it will be time for parent teacher conferences. Our spring parent teacher conferences will be held via zoom in the same format as they were in the fall. Please watch for information to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher.
As a reminder, the nutrition services grant that currently pays for all students to eat school lunch for free will be expiring on June 1. This means that the cost of school lunches will be charged to students’ accounts in the new 2021-22 school year. Please beat the rush and complete the Free and Reduced lunch form for the new year!
March 2 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday! It is fast approaching and we still need volunteers willing to read to classes. Please consider volunteering for a portion of the day. Volunteers will be assigned to specific classrooms and will be required to wear their mask while reading. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/BphBjgX
We will have our kindergarten orientation on Friday, March 12 from 9:00-10:00. There will be an in-person and virtual option. If you have a child or know of a child, who will be a kindergartener next year, please watch for more information. If you haven’t notified the office yet, please do so we can get an accurate number of incoming students for staffing purposes.
Please watch for a form to indicate whether your child will be returning to Falcon Ridge for the 2021-22 school year. We appreciate your help.
We have a PTA family activity at Classic Skate on Monday, March 1 from 5L30-8:30. Please see the attached flyer for more information. We look forward to seeing your family there! Falcon Ridge Family Skate Night
Upcoming Events:
Mar. 1 PTA meeting
Mar. 12 Kindergarten Orientation
February 8, 2021
Parents,
Jordan School District has created the Virtual Learning Academy beginning in the 2020-2021 school year. The JSD Virtual Learning Academy includes Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School, Kelsey Peak Virtual Middle School, and Kings Peak Virtual High School. If you are interested in enrolling your child in the Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary School, please complete the pre-enrollment form.
Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary school information and Pre-Registration Form can be found at connect.jordandistrict.org
You may refer to the attached flyer for more information. You may also contact Theresa Christensen at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org or at 801.282.2437 x12770.
February 7, 2021
Weekly Update Feb. 8-12
We will be celebrating Valentine’s day on Thursday, February 11. Grades 2-6 are asking that students bring valentines not addressed and still in their boxes. The students will follow sanitizing procedures then sign and deliver them in class. For kindergarten and first grade, please talk with your child’s teacher about their valentine procedure. Our wonderful literacy aides will be helping each class with their parties. If you would like to donate candy or treats, please send only pre-packaged, individually wrapped treats.
Our student council has planned a fun celebration of 100 days in school on Thursday, February 18. The theme this year is “100 years into the future!” Watch for details to help your child celebrate with us!
March 2 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday! We are planning some fun reading activities. We need volunteers willing to read their favorite Dr. Seuss book (or another author) to classes throughout the day. Volunteers will be assigned to specific classrooms and will be required to wear their mask while reading. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/BphBjgX
The PTA has extended our fundraiser through the end of this week. Here are the totals for raised for each grade:
4th grade 620.00
kindergarten 427.50
2nd grade 405.00
3rd grade 390.00
5th grade 330.00
1st grade 190.00
6th grade 112.50
2,475.00
Please consider donating to your child’s grade to help them reach their goals! Thank you for your support!
We have begun planning for our 2021-22 school year. The nutrition services grant will be expiring on June 1. This means that the cost of school lunches will be charged to students’ accounts in the new 2021-22 school year. Please beat the rush and complete the Free and Reduced lunch form for the new year!
In addition, we are looking ahead to staff the school next year and need an accurate number of students attending Falcon Ridge in 2021-21. If you have a student who will be attending kindergarten next year, please contact the office to get him/her on our list. We will have our kindergarten orientation on Friday, March 12 from 9:00-10:00. There will be an in-person and virtual option.
Falcon Ridge is in need of another aide. If you are interested in working with students and willing to work between 17-21 hours per week, please contact Cathy Ford at cathryn.ford@jordandistrict.org.
We are spotlighting a teacher and a staff member each month. For the month of January, our Teacher of the Month is Shanda Mattsson. Ms. Mattsson is a talented, organized, and caring teacher. She goes above and beyond for her students and colleagues, year after year. One of her colleagues stated, “Shanda is an amazing teacher and will do anything for her students. The last 2 years she has been so great at taking our kindness goal to heart and going above and beyond to do activities with her class.”
Our Employee of the Month for January is Heather Long. Ms. Long has been the heart of our character education program. She brings humor and insight into sometimes difficult conversations. One of her colleagues stated, “Heather is doing an excellent job engaging the students in learning about their feelings and how to express them. I also love her wit and ability to empathize with me!”
Congratulations to these amazing members of our Falcon Ridge community!
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 8 Third grade Wax museum
Feb. 11 Valentine’s Day celebrations
Feb. 16 School Community Council
Feb. 18 100th day celebrations
Mar. 1 PTA meeting
Mar. 12 Kindergarten Orientation
January 29, 2021
Weekly update February 1-4
Here we are in the first week of February! Before we know it, it will be Spring! Next week is our school Valentine celebrations. We will be celebrating Valentine’s day on Thursday, February 11. Grades 2-6 are asking that students bring valentines not addressed and still in their boxes. The students will follow sanitizing procedures then sign and deliver them in class. For kindergarten and first grade, please talk with your child’s teacher about their valentine procedure. Our wonderful literacy aides will be helping each class with their parties. If you would like to donate candy or treats, please send only pre-packaged, individually wrapped treats.
March 2 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday! We are planning some fun reading activities. We need volunteers willing to read their favorite Dr. Seuss book (or another author) to classes throughout the day. Volunteers will be assigned to specific classrooms and will be required to wear their mask while reading. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/BphBjgX
Thank you to everyone who participated in the PTA fundraiser. Watch for information in the coming weeks regarding books, prizes, and the students who will be dousing Ms. Christensen with silly string!
We have begun planning for our 2021-22 school year. The nutrition services grant will be expiring on June 1. This means that the cost of school lunches will be charged to students’ accounts in the new 2021-22 school year. Please beat the rush and complete the Free and Reduced lunch form for the new year!
In addition, we are looking ahead to staff the school next year and need an accurate number of students attending Falcon Ridge in 2021-21. If you have a student who will be attending kindergarten next year, please contact the office to get him/her on our list.
Falcon Ridge is in need of another aide. If you are interested in working with students and willing to work between 17-21 hours per week, please contact Cathy Ford at cathryn.ford@jordandistrict.org.
Our Golden Gate Kids Pledge for February is “I will make someone’s day!” This month students, faculty, and staff will learn ways to make others feel good. Please read the attached newsletter to learn more and implement some ideas at home. February Family Newsletter (year 1)
Falcon Ridge is a wonderful place! Thank you for your support of our students and teachers. We love our school community!
Upcoming Events:
Feb. 1 PTA meeting 9:00
Feb. 8 Third grade Wax museum
Feb. 11 Valentine’s Day celebrations
Feb. 16 School Community Council
January 22, 2021
Weekly Update January 25-28
As we enter the last week of January, we are expecting some snow. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately and jacket, gloves and hats are clearly marked with his/her name.
Our PTA fundraiser is in its last week. Ms. Christensen has upped the challenge. She will allow the top 5 students, who raise the most money, to silly string her in front of the student body. The No-Fuss fundraiser directly supports Falcon Ridge students, teachers, and staff. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details. We appreciate your support!
Falcon Ridge will be celebrating Valentine’s day on Thursday, February 11. Grades 2-6 are asking that students bring valentines not addressed and still in their boxes. The students will follow sanitizing procedures then sign and deliver them in class. For kindergarten and first grade, please talk with your child’s teacher about their valentine procedure. Our wonderful literacy aides will be helping each class with their parties. If you would like to donate candy or treats, please send only pre-packaged, individually wrapped treats.
March 2 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday! We are planning some fun reading activities. We need volunteers willing to read their favorite Dr. Seuss book (or another author) to classes throughout the day. Volunteers will be assigned to specific classrooms and will be required to wear their mask while reading. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/BphBjgX
Falcon Ridge is in need of another aide. If you are interested in working with students and willing to work between 17-21 hours per week, please contact Cathy Ford at cathryn.ford@jordandistrict.org.
We would like to remind parents to please walk your student across the front crosswalk (the one in the front of the school). This is a safety issue for our students. If you would like to stay in your car and drop your child off, please use the drop off on the southwest side (faculty parking lot) of the school.
January 15, 2021
Weekly update January 18-21
Our PTA fundraiser is heading into its third week! It will continue through the end of the month. The No-Fuss fundraiser directly supports Falcon Ridge students, teachers, and staff. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details. We appreciate your support!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfeFjUiGn4C0bBcT6flaZDv1Y5UhhKVW/view?usp=sharing
Falcon Ridge will be celebrating Valentine’s day on Thursday, February 11. Grades 2-6 are asking that students bring valentines not addressed and still in their boxes. The students will follow sanitizing procedures then they will sign and deliver them in class. For kindergarten and first grade, please talk with your child’s teacher about their valentine procedure. Our wonderful literacy aides will be helping each class with their parties. If you would like to donate candy or treats, please send only pre-packaged, individually wrapped treats.
March 2 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday! We are planning some fun reading activities. We need volunteers willing to read their favorite Dr. Seuss book (or another author) to classes throughout the day. Volunteers will be assigned to specific classrooms and will be required to wear their mask while reading. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/BphBjgX
Falcon Ridge is in need of another aide. If you are interested in working with students and willing to work between 17-21 hours per week, please contact Cathy Ford at cathryn.ford@jordandistrict.org.
This year, our students have been focusing on kindness and being Golden Gate Kids. Each month we highlight a new pledge. This month the pledge is “I will be in charge of my own happiness.” Attached is a letter to help families connect these pledges to students’ lives outside of school. Watch for a new letter each month!
January Parent Newsletter (year 1)
Upcoming Events
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Day - No school
Jan. 19: Grade transmittal Day - No school
January 8, 2021
Weekly Update January 11-14
Happy New Year! We were excited to see our students and look forward to an amazing second half of the school year.
This week the PTA launched our annual fundraiser. It will continue through the end of the month. The No-Fuss fundraiser directly supports Falcon Ridge students, teachers, and staff. Please refer to the attached flyer for more details. We appreciate your support!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfeFjUiGn4C0bBcT6flaZDv1Y5UhhKVW/view?usp=sharing
January 11-14 is White Ribbon Week. We will focus on internet safety. There are fun activities planned for the week. Please see the attached flyer and help your child to participate.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i64Z6J9wdHNWKUgTn0-5BGmYHuDJ0CHW/view?usp=sharing
For the families who requested learning changes for the new semester, changes will go into effect on January 20. Please expect a call from Ms. Christensen on Monday or Tuesday with details.
As a reminder, Fridays are a virtual class day. The Friday work assigned by teachers will be a part of your child’s grade. Some of the teachers are assigning work that will assist your child’s learning in the upcoming week. Other teachers are providing an opportunity for your child to practice skills they have learned. Please support your child in completing their Friday work completion.
March 2 is National Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss’ birthday! We are planning some fun reading activities. We need volunteers willing to read their favorite Dr. Seuss book (or another author) to classes throughout the day. Volunteers will be assigned to specific classrooms and will be required to wear their mask while reading. Please sign up using the following link: https://signup.com/go/BphBjgX
Upcoming Events:
Jan. 11: Wear White
Jan. 12: Dress as your friend or someone you admire
Jan. 13: Crazy hair day
Jan. 14: Wear Falcon Ridge colors
Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Day - No school
Jan. 19: Grade transmittal Day - No school
January 7, 2021
FALCON RIDGE ELEMENTARY PTA
No-Fuss/Direct Donation Fundraiser
The No-Fuss Fundraiser allows 100% of your donation to be directly applied to the Falcon Ridge Elementary PTA budget. Your tax-deductible contribution will directly benefit the students at Falcon Ridge Elementary by:
- supporting school-wide events such as the Halloween Party Box, Field Day, Student Birthdays, Ribbon Weeks events, Crescendo Choir, assemblies, etc.,
- hosting family-based events such as Family Month activities, Breakfast with Books, Grandparents Day, etc.,
- supplementing the Field Trips budget by providing bus transportation,
- assisting teachers with grade-wide activities expenses,
- supporting the teachers with conference dinners and teacher appreciation throughout the year, and
- sponsoring the Reflections Art Contest.
As always, this is a voluntary fundraiser. Due to current restrictions stemming from COVID19, some PTA activities have been postponed or adjusted for safety. Consequently, this year’s annual budget has been adjusted accordingly.
This year’s fundraiser goal is ONLY $6,000!
This amounts to just about $15 per student.
Fundraiser Rewards (donations due by February 1st):
*** Free Book (one per student) – Each student who collects $25 or more. ***
*** Popcorn Party – Each class that collects at least $300. ***
*** Pizza Party – The grade with the most money collected. ***
*** Reward Assembly TBD – Schoolwide assembly if goal is met. ***
If you wish to make a 100% direct donation to Falcon Ridge Elementary PTA:
Please donate online at https://falconridge.memberhub.store/
OR
Complete the information in the attached file and send cash or check (payable to Falcon Ridge Elementary PTA) back to school with your student.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfeFjUiGn4C0bBcT6flaZDv1Y5UhhKVW/view?usp=sharing
January 6, 2021
Happy New Year!
Next week, Jan 11-14 is PTA White Ribbon Week. This is the week dedicated to teaching our students about internet safety. Our theme is Be "Better" Online. We will have assemblies and other activities. Please refer to the attached flyer for the daily activities and help your student to participate with us!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i64Z6J9wdHNWKUgTn0-5BGmYHuDJ0CHW/view?usp=sharing
December 17, 2020
Please enjoy Falcon Ridge's Holiday Sing-around and family traditions. It will be available for your viewing for a short period of time on YouTube. It may be viewed through tomorrow, Friday, December 18 until 3:00 pm. Happy Holidays!
December 11, 2020
Weekly Update December 14-18
Wow! We are down to the last week of school in 2020! It has been a rollercoaster first half of the school year and we are extremely grateful for the faculty and staff, who have worked tirelessly ensuring students safety and learning every day! We appreciate your support, patience, understanding, and grace throughout this difficult year.
Ms. Christensen would like to do a short video of holiday traditions to share and need families willing to send her video of their kids. Right now, we have only had one video submitted. If your family would like to participate, please send a short video (1-2 min. long) of your kids sharing a family holiday tradition to theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org by Monday, December 14.
Kindness is Contagious! Our Falcon Ridge school community has been spreading kindness throughout the school. This month we are catching others doing acts of kindness and spreading it further. As a reward for spreading kindness, our students will be having a PJs and Popcorn day on December 17!
We appreciate our Safety Patrol! This week, we highlight the office crosswalk and our 1st grade safety patrol members. Our office crosswalk and 1st grade safety patrol members are very important. The cones these members put out are the first line of safety for our students and help the flow of the parent parking lot. They make sure the bus line/crosswalk area stays safe for our students to cross as well as making sure that parents cross with their children through the parking lot. They really help the safety of our parent parking lot, where most of our students are arriving and departing from school. We appreciate your support of these students and want to remind parents to walk their children through the parking lot and across the crosswalk!
If you haven’t joined the PTA yet, we encourage you to support our students by joining today. Please refer to the attached flyer! Flyer_Membership
Falcon Ridge Elementary Spirit Wear is finally here! This is not a fundraiser for the PTA or the school - it is provided as a service for those that want to show school spirit. The first round of orders will close on Monday, December 21st. Orders will delivered to your student at school after the Winter Break. Please note: ORDERS WILL NOT BE FILLED/DELIVERED BEFORE CHRISTMAS. The online store will be open and available for the entire school year; however, the best pricing and product availability will be during this initial order event.
https://sign-it-right.square.site/
As a reminder, Fridays are a virtual class day. The Friday work assigned by teachers will be a part of your child’s grade. Some of the teachers are assigning work that will assist your child’s learning in the upcoming week. Other teachers are providing an opportunity for your child to practice skills they have learned. Please support your child in completing their Friday work completion.
We wish you a safe, healthy, and wonderful holiday season! Enjoy your time with family and friends during our Winter Break. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, January 4, 2021!
Upcoming Events
Thurs., Dec. 17: Virtual Christmas Sing-a-Around to be shared via YouTube
Thurs., Dec. 17: PJs and Popcorn Day
December 8, 2020
The online store will be open and available for the entire school year; however, the best pricing and product availability will be during this initial order event.
December 4, 2020
Weekly Update December 7-11
- This week, we had our fire alarm go off during the middle of lunch. Our students were incredible! Although we haven’t had the opportunity to practice the actual drill and have only had instruction, they quickly exited the school (in under 2 minutes), lined up in their designated area and stayed calm. We are so proud of how they handle themselves in an emergency situation!
- Incredibly, we are down to the last two weeks of school for 2020! Although our holiday celebrations will look a little different this year, our teachers have been planning some fun activities. Ms. Christensen would like to do a short video of holiday traditions to share and need families willing to send her video of their kids. If your family would like to participate, please send a short video (1-2 min. long) of your kids sharing a family holiday tradition to theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org by Monday, December 14.
- The Utah Department of Health is shortening the recommended quarantine period from 14 days to 10 days after a person has been exposed to COVID-19.
Beginning today:
- A quarantine will end after 10 days if no symptoms are reported.
- A quarantined individual may return to school after seven days if they test negative on or after day seven and report no symptoms. This is only for an exposure that occurred outside of a household.
- Kindness is Contagious! Our Falcon Ridge school community has been spreading kindness throughout the school. This month we are catching others doing acts of kindness and spreading it further. As a reward for spreading kindness, our students will be having a PJs and Popcorn day on December 17!
- We appreciate our Safety Patrol! These 6th grade students arrive at school earlier than anyone else and stand outside in all types of weather to ensure the safety of our students. We appreciate the community members who follow their directions by crossing at crosswalks, turning into traffic safely, and watching their speed in the parking lots. Each week, we will highlight the responsibilities of our Safety Patrol so we can all be more aware of their efforts. This week, we learn about the captain position. The Captain of our safety patrol has many responsibilities. He/She keeps track of the attendance and tardies of each of their crew members. Then they put out the cones they are assigned with. He/She is then tasked with patrolling the area and making sure each of the other safety patrol members are at their station, and have any needs. He/She also has the added responsibility that if any safety patrol member is absent, they know the job, and can take over that station if needed. The Captain really pulls the crew together!
Upcoming Events:
Mon., Dec. 7: PTA Board Meeting 9:00
Thurs., Dec. 17: Virtual Christmas Sing-a-Around 9:00
PJs and Popcorn Day
November 20, 2020
Weekly Update November 23-24
It is hard to believe we are already at Thanksgiving! As we reflect on the many things we are thankful for this week, I want each of you to know how thankful I am to be a part of the Falcon Ridge community. You have incredibly kind, hard-working, and amazing kids and I am grateful every day for each of them! I truly have the best job in the world!
With Thanksgiving this week, we have a short week with classes on Monday, Nov. 23 and Tues. Nov. 24. Please enjoy spending time with your families!
Last Wednesday, Nov. 18, our School Community Council members met to discuss many items, one of which is the temperature at which we bring students in from the weather. We voted to change our morning temperature from 22 degrees to 24 degrees. This will be from 8:00-10:00 then we will switch to the 22 degrees for recesses, etc. When determining the action to take, we look at the “feels like” temperature not the actual temperature. We realize the mornings can be colder up on the hill and have adjusted it accordingly. Teachers bring students into the building at 8:25 so please have your student arrive between 8:15-8:25 and they won’t be standing outside for as long.
We have been having issues with traffic backing up on the west side of the school (by the dumpsters) for morning drop off. We are asking parents to please pull all the way forward to drop their students off. We appreciate your cooperation and thoughtfulness for others.
If you would like to make a change to your child’s learning environment, either from in-person to online or online to in-person, now is the time to make that request. The instructions are below:
Complete the form in Skyward Family Access by Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m. if you would like to request a change to your student's learning option, either moving to in-person or moving to online, starting on January 20, 2021. This form must be completed by Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m. to be considered for a possible change to your student's online or in-person placement beginning January 20, 2020. A separate form is required for each student. Not all requests may be accommodated based on space available in online and in-person classes. Only those requests entered in Skyward by the deadline will be considered for changes in January.
- Only complete this form if you would like to change your student's current learning option.
- This Skyward form is the official request for a change beginning January 20, 2021.
- A separate request form is required for each student.
- Only requests submitted through Skyward by the deadline of Wednesday, December 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m. will be considered for changes based on teacher availability and space available in classrooms.
- Your student’s school will communicate the outcome of your request on or before January 14, 2021.
- Any changes made will begin January 20, 2021.
- We anticipate that opportunities for further changes will be limited after this semester change.
What are your favorite holiday traditions? We are looking for families willing to create a 1-2 minute video about their favorite holiday traditions! These videos will be compiled into a Falcon Ridge Holiday Celebration movie to share with students and families. Please contact Theresa Christensen at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org if you are interested or have questions.
We are in need of a 25 hour aide. If you are interested, please contact Cathy Ford at cathryn.ford@jordandistrict.org.
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 25-Nov. 27: No school. Happy Thanksgiving!
November 12, 2020
Weekly Update November 16-20
Thank you for attending our virtual parent teacher conference with your child’s teacher. It was a great opportunity to check-in and our teachers enjoyed visiting with you.
While parent teacher conferences have ended, the virtual book fair is still going strong. Come shop at our virtual book fair this year. It’s easy peasy and ships right to your home. Why shop at our book fair? Book fair sales earn reward points for our school that help us buy books to use for breakfast with books, rewards that children have received at school, and have helped build the classroom libraries. It’s a win win for all of us!! You are helping your child learn to love reading when you build your own library at home. The fall book fair also comes at a perfect time to buy books for Christmas and who couldn’t use an escape away with a good book right now? Click on the link to place your order!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/falconridgeelemschool
We would like to get the Watch Dogs program started up again! If you are interested in volunteering through the Watch Dogs, please contact Theresa Christensen at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org.
What are your favorite holiday traditions? We are looking for families willing to create a 1-2 minute video about their favorite holiday traditions! These videos will be compiled into a Falcon Ridge Holiday Celebration movie to share with students and families. Please contact Theresa Christensen at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org if you are interested or have questions.
We are in need of a 25 hour aide. If you are interested, please contact Cathy Ford at cathryn.ford@jordandistrict.org.
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 18: School Community Council meeting via zoom
November 10, 2020
It’s the best time of the year, BOOK FAIR!! Come shop at our virtual book fair this year. It’s easy peasy and ships right to your home. Why shop at our book fair? Book fair sales earn reward points for our school that help us buy books to use for breakfast with books, rewards that children have received at school, and have helped build the classroom libraries. It’s a win win for all of us!! You are helping your child learn to love reading when you build your own library at home. The fall book fair also comes at a perfect time to buy books for Christmas and who couldn’t use an escape away with a good book right now? Click on the link to place your order!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/falconridgeelemschool
November 6, 2020
Weekly Update November 9-12,2020
We are anticipating cold weather to hit this weekend and continue through the week. Please remind your student to dress for cold weather and have their coats, gloves, and hats clearly marked with their name.
Parent teacher conferences are this week! If you have not signed up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher, please email them. We look forward to meeting with parents and sharing student progress.
In conjunction with Parent teacher conferences, the PTA will be having their book fair. It will be virtual this year. This is a wonderful way to order holiday presents and support our PTA. Please watch for information on how to order online in a Skylert on Monday, Nov. 9.
Reports cards will be available for families to view through Skyward Family Access on November 9th. We ask that parents use this resource to access report cards this year. Please follow the steps below to access the report cards:
- Log into Family Access
- Scroll toward the bottom and click on Report Card/Academic Progress
- Select the current term report card file to open a PDF of the report card
Our wonderful PTA provides so many activities and items to our students and teachers each year. From our Halloween activities, prizes, and teacher appreciation, we all benefit from their efforts. Your membership dues stay with Falcon Ridge to support our students and teachers. If you haven’t already, please join and support our PTA!
Our COVID-19 safety efforts have been working to keep students, teachers, and staff healthy. We want to remind everyone of a few areas we have noticed slipping. As students arrive in the morning, we ask that they stand in their space in line and not gather in groups or play on the equipment. In addition, we have had an increase of cell phones out in the morning. Please remind your student to place their cell phones in their backpacks prior to entering the school property.
We have created a safety protocol that will allow parents to volunteer in their child’s classroom. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We love having our parents volunteer and have missed you!
We would like to get the Watch Dogs program started up again! If you are interested in volunteering through the Watch Dogs, please contact Theresa Christensen at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org.
What are your favorite holiday traditions? We are looking for families willing to create a 1-2 minute video about their favorite holiday traditions! These videos will be compiled into a Falcon Ridge Holiday Celebration movie to share with students and families. Please contact Theresa Christensen at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org if you are interested or have questions.
Please be sure to read the Principal’s Corner for November! It can be found here.
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 9-12: Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov. 12: School picture make-up day for in-person learners
Nov. 13: No school- Parent teacher compensation day
Nov. 18: School Community Council meeting via zoom
October 30, 2020
Weekly Update for November 2-6
We want to extend a HUGE thank you to Karen Beebe and our PTA for the wonderful Halloween celebration! The “Party in a box” that was provided to each class was a blast! Teachers and students had a fun, engaging time. We appreciate all the PTA does to support our teachers and students!
Parent Teacher Conferences are fast approaching! If you have not yet, please sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher. You will receive a zoom link from the teacher to login for your time.
Reports cards will be available for families to view through Skyward Family Access on November 9th. We ask that parents use this resource to access report cards this year. Please follow the steps below to access the report cards:
- Log into Family Access
- Scroll toward the bottom and click on Report Card/Academic Progress
- Select the current term report card file to open a PDF of the report card
There is no school for students on Friday, Nov. 6, however, lunches will still be available for pick-up. Please call the office at 801.282.2437 before 9:00 AM on Friday to order lunch. The November lunch menu is attached. Nov lunch (1)
Upcoming Events:
Nov. 6: No school--Elementary teacher work day
Nov. 9: Report cards available through Skyward Family Access
Nov. 9-12: Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov. 12: School picture make-up day for in-person learners
Nov. 13: No school- Parent teacher compensation day
October 16, 2020
Weekly Update for October 19-23
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We have fall break during the week of October 19-23. The school will be closed. Enjoy spending time with your family and friends! Relax, stay safe and healthy!
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Watch for a Skylert tonight with information on how to sign up for your child’s virtual parent teacher conference. Contact your teacher if you have any questions.
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When we return, we will begin social skills classes for students. They will occur 2 days a week during lunch recess for a four week period. This will be for students who have been recommended by their teachers who need assistance in making friends, communicating with peers and adults, and organizational skills. If you feel your child would benefit from these classes, please contact Theresa Christensen.
There is one more week to submit PTA Reflections projects. Please encourage your child to participate. The theme is “I Matter Because…”
We have fun Halloween activities and events planned for our students on October 29. Thank you to the PTA! Please read the attached flyer for a way to help your child’s class.
Flyer_Halloween Celebration 2020.PDF
Have a wonderful fall break! We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, October 27!
October 9, 2020
Weekly Update for October 12-15
We had a wonderful, fun-filled week with Coach Jolley and Playworks! Each grade learned new games, procedures, and how to resolve conflicts. We have an active group of students, who were trained as our Junior Coaches, and will be out at recess to facilitate play! Ask your students about the game of Switch! and Roshambo!
This week, Oct. 12-15, is Red Ribbon Week! The PTA has planned fun themes all week to remind our students to be drug free. Monday’s theme is “Proud to be Drug Free” and we are to wear our Falcon Ridge shirts or red, white and blue! Refer to the attached flyer for the other themes during the week! RedRibbonFlyer.jpg
Thank you for sending your pictures of your child in his/her Halloween costume for our Virtual Halloween Parade. If you haven’t sent yours yet, there is still time. Email them to theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org before October 27!
If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for your free thermometer through the FLUency program, you still can! The attached flyer has the information. 2020 Parent Flyer_Lysol.pdf
It is time for our PTA Membership Drive! For the low membership fee of $5, our PTA does so much for the students at Falcon Ridge. Please use the attached flyer to join our PTA today! Flyer_Membership.PDF
October 7, 2020
PLEASE JOIN YOUR FALCON RIDGE PTA TODAY!!!
- LOW DUES! Membership dues of $5 per PTA member will cover all children attending Falcon Ridge Elementary!
- SIGN UP IS EASY! Join your PTA online at: https://falconridge.new.memberhub.store/store.
- Send attached the membership form and dues (cash/check) back to school with your child.
- NO OBLIGATION! There is no further requirement from you. Once you have supported your child(ren) by joining PTA, you are done. By joining your local PTA unit, you become a member of one of the largest child advocacy organizations in the nation. Your membership dues will help your State and National PTA organizations advocate for ALL children.
- NATIONAL BENEFITS! PTA members enjoy discounts from National PTA sponsors and partners such as Blocks Rock, Hertz, MetLife, Mountain America Credit Union, Norton LifeLock, Office Depot/Office Max, Quicken Loans, and many more.
- UTAH BENEFITS!! “Come Play With PTA” - Watch the Utah PTA website (www.utahpta.org) for PTA member discounts and information on upcoming community events; including, Real Monarchs Soccer, Utah Jazz Basketball, Utah Grizzlies Hockey, Disney on Ice, Bees Baseball, Orem Owlz Baseball, and many more.
October 6, 2020
Thursday, October 8 is the day to get your student's fall picture!
This will be for all in-person students. If you would like to order prints, please use the attached order form or you may order online. Falcon Ridge ES Fall '20_3277.pdf
Virtual learners may call Eastman Adams Photography at 801.207.8240 and make an appointment to have their pictures taken in studio.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 801.282.2437.
Utah Educational Savings Plan
Please review the attached flyer for information regarding the Utah Educational Savings Plan.
October 2, 2020
Weekly Update for October 5-October 9
Can you believe it is October already!? School is in full swing and we are hard at work learning. Thank you for the Halloween pictures that have been sent for our Virtual Halloween Parade. Please send your photos of your students in their costumes through the month of October.
Our school picture day has been scheduled for Thursday, October 8th. This is for in-person students only. If you would like to order prints, please use the attached form or you may order online. Virtual learners may call Eastman Adams Photography at 801.207.8240 and make an appointment to have their pictures taken in the studio. Falcon Ridge ES Fall '20_3277
Falcon Ridge Elementary has signed up to be a member of the SafeUt app. The SafeUT Crisis Chat and Tip Line is a statewide service that provides real-time crisis intervention to youth through live chat and a confidential tip program – right from your smartphone. Licensed clinicians in our 24/7 CrisisLine call center respond to all incoming chats and calls by providing: supportive or crisis counseling, suicide prevention, and referral services.
They can help anyone with emotional crises, bullying, relationship problems, mental health, or suicide-related issues. Download the app today!
A young man in the community, Loren Pope, has donated masks from his Eagle Scout project to the school. In addition, Nadine Stupelli has worked tirelessly to make masks for our students. We appreciate the kindness and generosity of our community members.
October is National Bully Prevention Month. Our students will be learning about ways to combat bullying and to stand up for themselves. Our 5th and 6th grade students will have an opportunity to create videos demonstrating bully prevention to be shown during our Film Festival at the end of the month. Students in grades K-4 will be able to create bully prevention posters for our poster contest. Encourage your students to use their creativity and participate!
If you would like to request a change to your K-6 student’s Quarter 2 learning option, either moving to in-person or moving to virtual, please complete the “Quarter 2 Virtual/In-Person Change Form” in Skyward Family Access by Tuesday, October 6 at 11:59 p.m. (see instructions below) Space available in virtual and in-person classes is limited. Not all requests can be accommodated and the deadline cannot be extended.
- Only complete this form if you would like to change your student's current learning option.
- This Skyward form is the official request list for Quarter 2. Even if you were on a school’s waiting list for Quarter 1 changes, you need to complete this form to be considered for a change in Quarter 2.
- A separate request form is required for each student.
- After the October 6th deadline all requests will be reviewed based only on space availability for both in-person and online classes.
- If more requests are submitted than spaces are available, open spaces will be filled using a lottery method. Parents will be contacted by the local school on or before October 16th with information about your requested learning option for each student.
- Any changes made will be in effect at the start of Quarter 2 which begins on October 27th.
- Once committed to in-person or virtual learning your student must continue with that selection for the duration of the next quarter.
- The district reopening plan will be in place through the end of December and will be reviewed again in November 2020.
How to Complete the Quarter 2 Virtual/In-person Change Form Skyward Access Instructions:
You will need to log in to Skyward Family Access in a web browser. This form cannot be accessed in the mobile version of Skyward. If you need assistance with your Skyward login and password, please contact your school. Once logged in, select the link for “Online Forms” in the tabs on the left. Select the student for whom you want to submit a request. There are two steps that need to be completed. On step 2, you must select “Submit Quarter 2 Virtual/In-person Change” to complete the form. You will receive a confirmation email after you have completed the form. If you do not receive this confirmation email, please contact your school.
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 5: PTA meeting 10:00
Oct. 5-8: Playworks Reboot training through the week during recesses
Oct. 8: School Picture Day for in-person students
Oct. 16: Last day of the trimester
Oct. 19-23: Fall Break
Oct. 29: Halloween costumes and celebrations!
October 1, 2020
Our fall school picture day is Thursday, October 8, 2020! This will be for all in-person students. If you would like to order prints, please use the attached order form or you may order online. Falcon Ridge ES Fall '20_3277.pdf
Virtual learners may call Eastman Adams Photography at 801.207.8240 and make an appointment to have their pictures taken in studio.
If you have any questions, please call the office at 801.282.2437.
September 30, 2020
As we approach the cold and flu season, we have been given the opportunity for our Falcon Ridge families to receive a free thermometer. Please refer to the flyer for information on how to obtain your free thermometer.
September 29, 2020
Dinner is taken care of tonight! Join us for Falcon Ridge's PTA Spirit Night at Zupas from 5:00-9:00. This include dine-in, curbside, and online orders. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information. See you tonight!
September 25, 2020
Weekly Update for Sept. 28-Oct. 2
Welcome to Fall! Our mornings are a little cooler! Please remember to send your child with a jacket. Make sure his/her name is clearly marked on it. This way it doesn’t have to be quarantined for 72 hours or go into the Lost & Found. If your child has lost an item, please call the office and we will look for it in the Lost & Found.
Our school picture day has been scheduled for Thursday, October 8th. This is for in-person students only. We will be sending information through Skylert on how to order prints. Virtual learners will be able to call and make an appointment to have photos taken at the studio.
We will not be having global vision screenings this year. Please refer to the attached letter with guidance on vision screenings if you have concerns about your child’s vision. Vision screenings 2020
We have received information regarding a free virtual tutoring option available by college students. The attached flyer has more information.
This Fall, our PTA Book Fair will be held virtually. Teachers will not be sending Scholastic book orders home in the month of November. Please watch for information on ordering books online. This is a great way to get started on holiday presents early!
Please begin sending photos of your child in his/her costume to Ms. Christensen. She is compiling photos for a Virtual Halloween Parade on October 29. Photos can be sent to Theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org. We are excited to see everyone in their Halloween costumes!
Our PTA Reflections contest is winding down. Please encourage your child to participate. The class with the most entries will win a Pizza party with Ms. Christensen. The theme this year is “I Matter because…”
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, Sept. 29: PTA Spirit Night at Zupas from 5:00-9:00. Come support our PTA!
Friday, Oct. 2: Boo to the Flu from 3:00-6:00. It will be outside, in front of the school.
Oct. 5-8: Playworks Reboot during recess
Thursday, Oct. 8: School Picture Day for in-person students
Friday, Oct. 16: Last day of the trimester
Oct. 19-23: Fall Break
Thursday, Oct. 29: Halloween costumes and celebrations!
One last reminder to send your child with a full water bottle and a mask every day! We have been so impressed with our students and their resilience! We love having them back at school with us!
Finally, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out! I am here for you and want each one of our students to be happy and successful!
September 18, 2020
Weekly Update for September 21-25
The fall season is upon us! We are excited to have some of our regular fall activities, however, they will look a little different this year.
First, we will have Halloween activities on Thursday, October 29. We will have a virtual parade. Be prepared to send Ms. Christensen photos of your child in his/her costume. She will create a virtual parade to be shown in classes on that day. Thanks to the PTA, our teachers, with the help of our aides, will have a party in their classes that will include pre-packaged treats and games. In addition, students will be able to wear their costumes. Watch for the specifics in the next couple of weeks.
Second, parent teacher conferences will be held virtually this year. Teachers will arrange time before and after school during the week of November 9 -12 for parents to sign up for a zoom meeting time. We will also provide evening zoom meeting times on Wednesday, November 11. Please watch for information on how to sign up for your parent teacher conference time in mid-October.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to begin our Playworks recess program the week of September 21. It has been necessary for our trainer to quarantine. We look forward to launching Playworks the week of October 5-8.
We are in need of parents to serve on our School Community Council. It is a wonderful opportunity to assist with the decisions that directly affect your student. Please contact Ms. Christensen for more information and an application.
Upcoming Events:
Tuesday, Sept. 29: PTA Spirit Night at Zupas
cafezupas.com and Café Zupas app orders now count toward your fundraiser! Code FUNDRAISER25 must be used at check out. Everything is explained on the attached materials specific to your organization.
September 11, 2020
Weekly Update for September 14-18
We have completed our first full week of September and we are starting to feel and see the changes in the season! Even though it is getting cooler in the mornings, please remember to send your child with a full water bottle each day. They still need to stay hydrated and our drinking fountains are closed to use.
Our students are adjusting well to the many changes as we try to maintain a sense of normalcy at school. Please remember we still have different policies in place to ensure the safety and health of our students, staff, and teachers. We ask that parents and other adults remember to wear a mask on school property and send birthday treats which are store bought and individually wrapped.
Friday is an academic day and learning is still occurring. Your child should have assignments to be completed, either paper or online, and may be invited to come to in-person learning from 10:00 to 12:00. This is a wonderful opportunity for our teachers to work one-on-one or in small groups with students and we hope you will take advantage of an invitation for this opportunity. We have made a change to the Friday lunch pick-up time. Lunch is available from 11:30-12:00 for pick up using the southwest cafeteria doors. If you will be having your child pick up lunch, please call the school by 9:00 on Friday morning so we may prepare the right amount of food.
Our students are learning how to be bridge builders in our character education and STEM classes for the month of September. Our Golden Gate Kids program is in full swing. Please read the attached parent letter and have a discussion with your child.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, Sept. 16 School Community Council Meeting 5:30pm via zoom
Thank you for your support of the faculty and staff at Falcon Ridge Elementary. We have wonderful parents and students! As always, please feel free to reach out regarding any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
September Family (Welcome) Newsletter (year 1) (1)
September 4, 2020
Weekly Update for September 7-11
We are looking forward to another week of wonderful things happening at Falcon Ridge!
1. We have our safety patrol up and running thanks to Jessica Brinton! As you drop your students off, either by car or walking, please watch out for children and help us keep them safe.
2. During this week, we will have fun activities to focus on Green Ribbon Week and safety! Please see the flyer for each day's theme so your child can participate.
3. We are excited to announce that we are partnering with Playworks to bring inclusiveness and conflict resolution to Falcon Ridge's recesses! More information is available in the attached introduction letter.
4. PTA Reflections is coming up! All entries will be submitted online. Review this year's theme (see attached flyer) and help your child to plan their art project. We love seeing our students create!
5. Falcon Ridge students have been doing an incredible job wearing their masks, socially distancing, and keeping each other safe. Parents, please remember to wear your masks on the school property as well.
Upcoming Events:
Sept 7: Labor day - No school
Sept 8: Green Ribbon Week - Wear crazy or mismatched socks
Sept 9: Green Ribbon Week - Crazy hair day
Sept 10: Green Ribbon Week - Walk to School day
Sept 11: Patriot Day - Day of Service and Remembrance
Sept 21-24: Playworks at Falcon Ridge
Sept 29: PTA Spirit Night at Zupas 5:00-9:00PM
Oct 2: Say Boo to the Flu Clinic 3:00-6:00PM
Playworks Introduction letter (1)
September 2, 2020
Falcon Ridge Weekly Update
Thank you for an incredible first week of school! We appreciate your efforts in helping our students adjust to in-person and virtual learning. We are grateful for your patience, flexibility, and grace toward our teachers, students, and staff.
Each week, we will send an update of information and events to keep Falcon Ridge families informed.
Mon., Aug. 31: No school events
Tues., Sept. 1: No School events
Wed., Sept. 2: First day for kindergarten
Thurs., Sept. 3: No School events
Fri., Sept. 4: By teacher invitation only for in-person learning
Mon., Sept. 7: Labor Day--No School
Sept. 7-10: Green Ribbon Week
Thurs., Sept. 10: Walk to School Day
Actualización semanal de Falcon Ridge
¡Gracias por una increíble primera semana de clases! Agradecemos sus esfuerzos para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a adaptarse al aprendizaje virtual y en persona. Estamos agradecidos por su paciencia, flexibilidad y gracia hacia nuestros maestros, estudiantes y personal.
Cada semana, enviaremos una actualización de información y eventos para mantener informadas a las familias de Falcon Ridge.
Lunes 31 de Agosto: No hay eventos escolares
Martes, 1 de Septiembre: No hay eventos escolares
Miércoles 2 de Septiembre: primer día de jardín de infantes
Jueves 3 de Septiembre: No hay eventos escolares
Viernes 4 de Septiembre: por invitación del maestro solo para aprendizaje en persona
Lunes 7 de Septiembre: Día del Trabajo - No hay clases
7-10 de Septiembre: Semana del Listón Verde
Jueves, 10 de Septiembre: Día de caminata a la escuela
August 27, 2020
This Friday, August 28, 2020, we will begin our new Friday instructional schedule. There will be no in-person classes for all students. Students will receive assignments to be completed at home on Friday.
Parents and students will be invited by their teachers to attend at specific times between 10:00 - 12:00. Teachers will have office hours between 12:00-12:30 for parents to contact them as needed.
Lunches will be available for pick-up on Friday's from 11:00am-12:00pm. Please contact the school @ 801-282-2437 by 9:00am to order a lunch for your student. Your student's lunch account will be charged.
If you have any questions, please contact Theresa Christensen.
Este viernes 28 de agosto de 2020, comenzaremos nuestro nuevo horario instructivo de los viernes. No habrá clases presenciales
para todos los estudiantes. Los estudiantes recibirán tareas para completar en casa el viernes.
Los maestros invitarán a los padres y estudiantes a asistir en horarios específicos entre las 10:00 y las 12:00.
Los maestros tendrán horario de oficina entre las 12: 00-12: 30 para que los padres se comuniquen con ellos cuando sea necesario.
Los almuerzos estarán disponibles para recoger los viernes de 11:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Por favor comuníquese con la
escuela al 801-282-2437 antes de las 9:00 am para pedir un almuerzo para su estudiante. Se cargará la cuenta del almuerzo
de su estudiante.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con Theresa Christensen.
August 21, 2020
Dear Parents,
As we begin the 2020-21 school year next week, the Salt Lake County Health Department is providing some clarification regarding face coverings and keeping students home when they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.
We hope this information will be helpful to parents who have had questions about face coverings and keeping students home when they are sick. Please contact your school for any questions or clarifications regarding the information provided below.
Use the link below to read the most frequently asked questions about wearing face coverings in schools.
Use the links below to read the guidelines for keeping children home when they exhibit COVID-19 symptoms.
August 19, 2020
Please review the following notice from Jordan School District regarding the recent mask update.
Dear Parents,
As you may be aware, The Utah Department of Health issued a public health order update clarifying the standards for face coverings in schools.
The order states that every individual inside of a school building or on a school bus must wear a face mask which covers the nose and mouth without openings that can be seen through. Face masks must fit securely under the chin and snugly against the sides of the nose and the face, even when an individual is able to physically distance.
The order also clarified that face shields may only be worn without a face mask when the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication, including for an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing or while participating in speech therapy.
An individual with a medical condition, mental health condition, or other disability that prevents wearing a face mask may be exempted from wearing a mask by submitting the form found at the link below.
We wish you the very best as the school year begins next week.
August 17, 2020
Falcon Ridge Faculty and Staff are ready and eager to welcome students back to building! There have been changes to procedures throughout the school. Please review the following School Reopening Plan and become familiar with the expectations in each area of the building. If you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Theresa Christensen.
School Name: Falcon Ridge Elementary
School Reopening Plan
| School Administrator Point of Contact (POC): | Contact phone/email: |
| Theresa Christensen | (801) 282.2437; (801) 809.4600
theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org |
This school reopening plan is based on the Jordan School District 2020-2021 Reopening plan.
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August 6, 2020 Back to School Information
The Board of Education of Jordan School District voted for an online Back to School event for the 2020-2021 school year. Falcon Ridge will be posting a link on Friday, August 21, 2020 on our school website and on our Facebook page with videos and information. Teachers will introduce themselves and provide information about their classrooms. The PTA and SCC will also have information available on the link. In addition, the new principal, Theresa Christensen, will have important information regarding the Reopening Plan.
We understand this is an uncertain time, therefore, if you would like to meet your teacher in person, please contact them to arrange for an appointment. Teachers will be available for individual appointments the week of August 17-21. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding the Reopening Plan at Falcon Ridge, please contact Theresa Christensen by email at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org, by phone at 801.282.2437, or by text at 801.980.1498.
The only school supplies your student will need this year is a backpack, water bottle, and a face covering. All supplies will be provided by the school. Please make sure your child's backpack, water bottle, face covering, and jackets are clearly labeled with his/her name.
During the week of August 17-21, 2020, lunch will be available for children age 18 and younger at the locations listed in the following flyer. We will NOT be serving breakfast or lunch at Falcon Ridge during this week. Breakfast and lunch will be free, however, starting August 25, 2020, breakfast and lunch will be charged to the students' accounts.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1u2WQ6tZxspUjukW4BxjtJmNl-VJ31H3k
July 30, 2020 Approved JSD School Reopening Plan
On July 28, 2020, the Board of Education of Jordan School District approved the JSD School Reopening Plan. Access to the information if available through this link:
https://jordandistrict.org/2020/07/board-approved-reopening-plan/
July 24, 2020 JSD School Reopening Plan
On July 21, 2020, Jordan School District released the draft of the School Reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school board will be voting on it on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. More information about the meeting is available through this link:
For specific questions regarding Falcon Ridge Elementary, please contact the principal, Theresa Christensen, by email at theresa.christensen@jordandistrict.org, by phone at 801.282.2437, or text at 801.980.1498.
July 14, 2020 New Principal Introduction
Dear Parents and Friends,
I am so delighted to introduce myself as your new principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary. I am truly honored and excited to be a part of this amazing community. In the few interactions I have had with teachers, staff, students, and families, I know that Falcon Ridge Elementary is an incredible community. I want to support the work of the faculty, staff, students, and community while continuing Falcon Ridge’s goals for student success.
I love teaching! Throughout my careers, I have been a corporate trainer and manager then spent several years in the classroom, teaching fifth, third, and first grade. I have an avid interest in assisting students and teachers in reaching their highest potential. I was a behavior specialist for several years. My desire to be a positive impact in the community and to help others obtain their own success are the main reasons I became an administrator. I began my administrative journey several years ago as an assistant principal at Hayden Peak and Oakcrest Elementary. This last year I have served as the assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary. I have learned so much from the students, parents, and teachers at these schools, and I look forward to learning more from the amazing Falcon Ridge community. I am a life-long learner and recently completed my doctoral level studies at Grand Canyon University. I am the mother of three grown children, each with their own talents and strengths. As such, I understand the challenges and celebrations you face each day to ensure your child has the best educational experiences. In my free time, I love spending time with my family. Home is one of my favorite places; however, I love to travel and explore, especially with my children. I love warm (hot) climates and the beach!
One of my most important goals as principal at Falcon Ridge will be to build strong relationships with students, teachers, and families. In order for this to be accomplished, my plan is to be in the hallways, classrooms, the cafeteria, on the playground and be accessible to students, parents, teachers, and staff. It is extremely important for everyone in the community to feel safe, confident, and connected. I will work diligently with teachers and staff to make sure our students are immersed in curriculum and instruction that is engaging, rewarding, and challenging. I have an open door policy and will be available for you. I welcome your input and ideas. Helen Keller once stated, “Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much.” I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and working together for a strong, kind Falcon Ridge community.
Kind Regards,
Theresa Christensen, MAT, Ed.S.
Principal
Falcon Ridge Elementary
July 14, 2020
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State STEM Fair Winner
Recently, Bracken Wooten, a Fifth grade student at Falcon Ridge Elementary, took second place in the State at the Central Utah STEM Fair for his STEM project. His project, A Salty Mystery, was a chemistry experiment in which he tested to see if the amount of salt put into a sugary dessert recipe affected the taste of the dessert. The results were to use the amount of salt called for in a recipe, no salt in a recipe or double the salt in a recipe. Congratulations Bracken for your hard work and for representing Falcon Ridge Elementary well! We also want to congratulate our other students who attended the STEM Fair and who also worked hard on their projects!
OFFICE HOURS
The school office is closed but If you still need to pick a chrome book for your child please call 801-282-2437 from 8:00am to 1:00pm so we can arrange to meet you at the school.
SCHOOL DISMISSAL EXTENDED
Dear Parents,
Governor Gary Herbert announced this week that the school dismissal for all Utah schools will be extended for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
This means Jordan School District schools will not be in session for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Student learning will continue at home for all students through the end of the school year.
More information regarding the extended dismissal and alternate plans for graduation and other end-of-year activities will be forthcoming.
Grab-and-go breakfast and lunch will continue at current sites through the end of the school year.
*Update - Falcon Ridge Elementary is no longer serving breakfast or lunch. Meals will be available at the following schools:
- Bastian Elementary School
- Blackridge Elementary School
- Bluffdale Elementary School
- Columbia Elementary School
- Copper Canyon Elementary School
- Eastlake Elementary School
- Foothills Elementary School
- Golden Fields Elementary School
- Hayden Peak Elementary School
- Hearthland Elementary School
- Majestic Elementary School
- Monte Vista Elementary School
- Oquirrh Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School
- Southland Elementary School
- South Jordan Elementary School
- Terra Linda Elementary School
- Westvale Elementary School
Meals are FREE for ALL children age 18 and under. No student numbers or payment will be required. Federal rules require that children be present to receive a meal. Adults may not purchase a meal. Free breakfast is served from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and free lunch is served from 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. at the above locations.
Thank you for your continued support.
Michelle Peterson, Principal Cathy Ford, Assistant Principal
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Despido escolar extendido por el resto del año escolar 2019-2020
Queridos padres,
El gobernador Gary Herbert anunció hoy que el despido escolar de todas las escuelas de Utah se extenderá por el resto del año escolar 2019-2020 para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de COVID-19.
Esto significa que las escuelas del Distrito Escolar de Jordan no estarán en sesión durante el resto del año escolar 2019-2020. El aprendizaje de los estudiantes continuará en casa para todos los estudiantes hasta el final del año escolar.
Se proporcionará más información sobre el despido extendido y los planes alternativos para la graduación y otras actividades de fin de año.
El desayuno y el almuerzo para llevar continuarán en los sitios actuales hasta el final del año escolar.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
FALCON RIDGE NEWS March 24, 2020
What a wild week this has been with transitioning to online schooling. Teachers and staff members have been working diligently to create meaningful content for your children. I think everyone has had a bit of a learning curve this week while adjusting to school at home. Each day seems to be better than the previous day and more students are accessing the curriculum. Please encourage your child to message his/her teacher if he/she has questions or concerns. Parents can message teachers as well. We are here to support your child with online learning. Thank you for all that you are doing at home to support your child too!
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Falcon Ridge Hours are now 8:00am – 1:00pm
School phone number is (801) 282-2437
In an effort to promote social distancing and for the safety of our staff working in the building, we will be limiting interactions with the public.
*Update - Falcon Ridge Elementary is no longer serving breakfast or lunch. Meals will be available at the following schools:
- Bastian Elementary School
- Blackridge Elementary School
- Bluffdale Elementary School
- Columbia Elementary School
- Copper Canyon Elementary School
- Eastlake Elementary School
- Foothills Elementary School
- Golden Fields Elementary School
- Hayden Peak Elementary School
- Hearthland Elementary School
- Majestic Elementary School
- Monte Vista Elementary School
- Oquirrh Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School
- Southland Elementary School
- South Jordan Elementary School
- Terra Linda Elementary School
- Westvale Elementary School
Meals are FREE for ALL children age 18 and under. No student numbers or payment will be required. Federal rules require that children be present to receive a meal. Adults may not purchase a meal. Free breakfast is served from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and free lunch is served from 11:00 a.m.-12 p.m. at the above locations.
School Community Council Meeting
Thursday, March 26th@ 5:30pm online via ZOOM.
Meetings are open to the public/school community.
To access the meeting go to the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/3949097553 Meeting ID: 394 909 7553
In keeping with the Governor’s directive to facilitate the ability of public bodies to conduct meetings electronically, approval has been given for all School Community Councils to hold electronic meetings. During this meeting we will discuss/agree on the upcoming LandTrust Plan. The official agenda is posted on our school website.
Falcon Ridge Elementary
School Community Council Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 26th
This meeting will be held online via ZOOM on Thursday, March 26th at 5:30pm. You will need to download ZOOM onto your device before joining the meeting. Meetings are open to the public/school community.
To access the meeting go to the following link: https://zoom.us/j/3949097553
Meeting ID: 394 909 7553
Welcome
Approve Minutes
Budget
Playworks
LandTrust Plan – Discuss/Agree on the upcoming LandTrust Plan
PTA President Message
I can’t believe it is already February! We have made it through the month of January. The school year is more than half over. It really seems to be flying by. Many people consider February to be the “month of love” – but I personally love February because it means we are on the downhill slide from winter into spring.
Having Family Month in January was a huge hit at Falcon Ridge. We had over 250 attendees join us for a fun night at Classic Skating. Art Night and the Family Dance Party were well attended and a lot of fun as well. It is wonderful to gather as a community and enjoy some downtime with our great students and their parents.
We have had a great year so far. There has been a great turnout for PTA sponsored events. But as you know, these events would not be successful without the help from you – the parents of these great kids. Your willingness to volunteer is what makes the difference. In addition to helping here and there, we need parents to join us by serving as members on the board. Very soon it will be time to look at filling next year’s board positions. We will be announcing open commissions next month. If you are interested in serving on the board, please send me an email at falconridgepta@gmail.com.
As always, it is a pleasure to serve you and your children. It is so fulfilling to get to know your little ones and see the joy on their faces when they recognize us at the school. Whether with rewards such as a fun assembly or a popcorn party for a school contest, our children think PTA means fun. And it does! So please join us and help when you can. Or better yet – come and serve on the Falcon Ridge Elementary PTA board. I promise you won’t regret it Sincerely,
Karen Beebe
PTA President
Contact us on:
Facebook@falconridgepta
or
falconridgepta@gmail.com
Harassment/Bullying Policy
Bullying and harassment are not tolerated at Falcon Ridge Elementary. Bullying is when a person or group of people repeatedly seeks to belittle, scare, hurt, put down, tease, threaten, harm, or intimidate another person. (see complete Policy as098)
Bullying and harassment can be:
- Verbal: The bully aggressively teases or calls names.
- Physical: The bully physically hits, shoves, punches, pokes, bumps, corners, or harms you.
- Visual: (leering, showing embarrassing material)
- Emotional: The bully uses gestures, notes, rumors, gossip, etc. against someone. The bully may also exclude you or use your relationships with friends as a weapon.
- Cyber: The bully uses emails, text messages, Facebook, Twitter, other social networking websites, or other electronic devices to hurt someone.
Students Responsibility:
What should you do if you are getting bullied? Try the following:
- Tell the bully to "STOP". Look the bully in the eye without emotion or fear and command him or her to stop.
- If the bully continues to bother you, WALK AWAY.
- If that doesn’t work, TELL AN ADULT (Teacher, Administrator, Counselor, Parent or an adult you trust). If you remain in silence, nobody will know and you will continue to suffer at the hands of the bully.
Teacher/Administration Responsibility:
- Investigate
- Inform the parents/guardians
- Provide consequences as necessary
All reports of bullying are confidential and handled carefully. Remember: Everyone has a right to come to school and feel safe! If you are bullying others, stop. Parents will be notified when bullying is taking place.
For those students who choose this behavior, consequences may include:
- Mandatory parent/guardian conference
- Loss of recess or activity
- Lunch Detention
- In School Suspension (ISS)
- Suspension from school
School Comunity Council Information can be found on this website under the "Community" tab at the top of this website page. Take a look, if you are interested in what is being discussed during these meetings.
Falcon Ridge Elementary Opportunities for Students
Fine Arts :
- We have a Beverly Taylor Sorensen Specialist at our school. Lori Bassham teaches drama to every student.
- We offer an after-school choir program taught by volunteer parents.
- Fourth and Fifth-grade students attend the symphony each year
- Assistants teach the Meet the Masters to students once a week for 40 minutes.
PE
- All teachers in our building teach PE classes weekly to our students.
Theater:
- All of our 6th grade students perform in a Shakespeare play each year. Each class performs a different play.
STEM:
- We hold annual Science Fair and Monster Math competitions.
STEAM:
- We have an active Darts program. Last year all of our students created a large mural that we still have hanging in the hall.
Character Education:
- We are a Leader in Me school. We have announcements three times a week that highlight positive aspects of being a leader. We have many opportunities for students to be leaders in the classroom.
- School-wide we have a Recycling Crew, Safety Patrol, Student Council, Lunch Workers, and student Library Helpers.
Gifted and Talented:
- Geography Bee held each year.
- Fourth grade has a Mountain Man assembly each year and they also go to This is the Place Monument for hands-on learning about Utah History.
