Pine Ridge Newsletter: April 2025

Announcements

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedules to meet with us. We value the partnerships we have with you as parents and love sharing the growth your child has shown!

From Parent Board:

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who brought dinner to the teachers during parent-teacher conferences. Your generosity and thoughtfulness made a big difference, and it was deeply appreciated by all. Thank you for supporting our teachers and helping to make this busy time a little easier for them. We are so grateful for your kindness and continued involvement in our school community!

We also want to extend a big thank the volunteers who helped with the book fair for your time and dedication. Your hard work in setting up, assisting shoppers, and ensuring everything ran smoothly made a huge difference. We couldn’t have done it without you!

5th Grade Families

Holland Christian Middle School invites 5th grade parents to come to our Spring Launch Night! Meet the staff, hear about the academic and extra curricular opportunities, and get a head start on understanding the transition to the middle school. See the 6th Grade Launch Night Flyer for more information.

5th grade celebration will be Tuesday, June 3. More details to come as we get closer.

Tulip Time ’25

We have asked for your child’s preference for the Tulip Time parade this year. If you have not already filled it out, please fill out this Tulip Time Survey so we can make sure we are prepared with the correct props.

Yearbooks

If you did not order a yearbook this fall when pictures were taken, but would like to have one yet, please sign up on the Geskus Website.

Technology Reminder

As a reminder please do not send personal technology to school, this includes Smartwatches. If they are seen by a teacher, they will be asked to put it in their backpack and take it home. If it is seen a second time it will be placed in the office for a parent to pick up at the end of the day. If parents need to communicate with their student, they can send their student an email or call the office and get a note from the office.

Tardies

The front doors at Pine Ridge are unlocked for drop off from 7:50-8:15am. The first bell rings at 8:12 to get students in and ready to start learning at the 8:15 bell. If your child arrives after 8:15, they will be marked tardy. Thank you for helping us get learning started right away in the morning and utilizing all the time we have!

Chapel

We would like to extend an invitation to our weekly chapels: Chapel happens each Tuesday from 1:25-1:55pm. Please be sure to check in at the office!

Lost & Found

The Lost & Found table outside the office at Pine Ridge is growing into tables!! If your student is missing something, please check the photo album online or stop in and check it in person.

Absences & Appointments

Please call the school office at 616.820.3505 or email the office any time before 8:30am to let us know each day your child will be absent. You may leave a voicemail any time and it will be checked in the morning when the office opens. Please leave any symptoms your sick child may have; this information is a requirement for us to report to the county! Also, please note that we do have a 24-hour policy for any fever, vomiting, or diarrhea. For colds and coughs, please use your discretion as we know these things can linger.

Please email the office of any appointments or early dismissal/late arrival information. That helps us make sure your student is ready for pickup or lets us know they are coming later and are accounted for. All students must be signed in and out from the office by an adult!

Pine Ridge Carpool Line:

Please remember that you may turn only right out of the parking lot between 3:15-3:45pm so we can still get cars in and out as quickly and safely as possible!

Also, remember to pull ALL the way up to the bike rack even if the weather isn’t ideal for pickup AND dropoff so we can fit as many cars in as possible. We cannot stop in the circle for any reason during those times.

Food Services

Please remember to keep an eye on your child’s lunch account and add funds as necessary.

Moms in Prayer

Moms in Prayer is a great way to connect with other moms, pray for your child, and have an impact on the school. Please join us on Fridays at Providence Church from 8:30-9:30am. Please email Nicole Shook with questions.

Elementary Handbook

The Elementary Handbook is a great resource for parents providing important details on things like our curriculum, discipline policy, etc.