June 3rd, 2016 - Kent School District

MEADOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY
RANGER NEWS
27710 108th Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98030-8767
Ph: 253-373-7870 Fax: 253-373-7877
Suzy Kontos
Principal
June 3rd, 2016
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe and Be Ready to Learn
June
Wed., June 1st—Late Start, 10:30 start, no breakfast
Thurs., June 2nd—Last choir rehearsal
Thurs., June 2nd—Family Engagement Night, 5:30 pm
Wed., June 8th—Kindergarten Graduation, 1:30 pm
Fri., June 10th—Barnyard Petting Zoo (K-1) - all day
Tues., June 14th—Last percussion rehearsal
Wed., June 15th—6th Grade Party, 1:00 pm
Sun., June 19th—Father’s Day
Fri., June 17th—Awards Ceremony, 9:00-9:45 Grades K-3, 10:00-10:45
Grades 4-6
Fri., June 17th—Last Day of School, no lunch, out at 11:38 am
HERE COME THE BARNYARD ANIMALS!
Friday, June 10th, Meadow Ridge will be hosting a traveling barnyard petting zoo for the
kindergartners and first graders. Children will be able to meet and pet all different kinds of
animals! We are looking for adult volunteers to help out. If you would be interested, please
contact Mrs. O’Keefe at 253-373-3084.
ENROLL YOUR CHILD FOR KINDERGARTEN & PRE-SCHOOL
Information is available on the district website for enrolling your child(ren) for kindergarten and
pre-school. Visit http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/Page/5643 for more information.
DOCTOR / DENTIST NOTES NEEDED
If your child needs to be absent due to a doctor or dentist appointment, please make sure to have
them bring a note from the doctor or dentist when they return. This is needed in order for us to
excuse the absence.
CHECK OUT OUR ONLINE NEWSLETTER!
Did you know the online version of our newsletter is full of pictures and fun announcements of
all the great things happening at Meadow Ridge? We also print the names of all the students who receive
Ranger Recognition Awards and those who earn perfect attendance awards. Please check it out by visiting
our website at http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/MR and click the link that says Meadow Ridge News!
ATTENDANCE DESK—ALL KIDS EVERYDAY
Did You Know? The 2016-2017 calendar is now available! Please visit the online version of the newsletter to get a
copy! Go to http://www.kent.k12.wa.us/MR and click the link for “Meadow Ridge News!”
Things to Remember:
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Children can still come to school after morning appointments. In fact, the best time to schedule a morning appointment is on
a late start day or on a day when school is closed. Please visit our online newsletter to see the calendar for the 2016-2017
school year. Go to ://www.kent.k12.wa.us/MR and click the link that says Meadow Ridge News!
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If you must make an afternoon appointment, please try to make it after 2:15 pm to minimize the amount of out of class time.
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Don’t forget, your child will need to bring in a note from a doctor or dentist in order to have the absence excused.
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If you child has challenges getting to school, or even waking up in the morning, we may have resources available to help.
Please call the office at 253-373-7870.
SAVE THE DATE
Mon., July 4th—Independence Day
Thurs., Sept. 1st—First day of school
Mon., Sept. 5th—Labor Day—No School
MOVING / PREARRANGED ABSENCE FORM
 Please let us know if your family is moving and will not be attending Meadow Ridge for the 2016-2017 school year.
 Please let us know if your child (ren) will be absent the first day of school, September 1st, 2016 and give us their expected start
date.
Please complete and return this form to the school office as soon as possible. We are beginning to look at class placements
for next year, and it is very helpful to know who will not be returning.
Student’s Name(s) _______________________________ Current Teacher/Grade _____________________
_______________________________ Current Teacher/Grade _____________________
_______________________________ Current Teacher/Grade _____________________
_______________________________ Current Teacher/Grade _____________________
New school or area moving to: _______________________________________________________________
Student (s) will not be here the first day of school, September 1st, 2016.
Reason for absence: ________________________________________________________________________
Expected start date: ________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
__________________________
Date
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6th GRADE INVENTION CONVENTION!
On May 27th, the 6th grade students hosted the 6th Grade Invention Convention. The Invention Convention
is an event that gives students an opportunity to demonstrate the skills of problem solving, thinking
critically, experimenting and working with data. Students are encouraged to identify a need or solve a
problem by following the same steps that an inventor would follow. After a need is identified, students are
directed to use problem solving and creative thinking skills to invent a product or process that would fill the
need or overcome a problem. After completion of their invention/innovation, students participate in the
invention convention to present their inventions.
6th GRADE INVENTION CONVENTION Continued….
DID YOU KNOW? THE SILLY HOLIDAYS IN THE MONTH OF JUNE
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
6th
7th
8th
10th
12th
13th
14th
15th
16th
Flip a Coin Day
National Rocky Road Day
National Doughnut Day
Hug Your Cat Day
National Yo-Yo-Day
National Chocolate Ice Cream Day
Best Friends Day
Iced Tea Day
Red Rose Day
Sewing Machine Day
Monkey Around Day
Smile Power Day
Fresh Veggies Day
17th Eat Your Vegetables Day
18th National Fishing Day
19th World Sauntering Day
20th Ice Cream Soda Day
21st Go Skate Day
22nd National Chocolate Éclair Day
23rd National Pink Day
24th Take Your Dog to Work Day
25th National Catfish Day
26th Forgiveness Day
27th Sun Glasses Day
29th Hug Holiday
30th Meteor Day
NOTES FROM OUR NURSE
SURVIVING POLLEN SEASON
It is that time of year for seasonal allergies or “hay fever”. Airborne pollens and
mold spores are outdoor allergens that trigger symptoms during the spring and fall.
Symptoms include sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, itching in the nose, roof of
the mouth, throat, eyes and ears. Pollens from trees, grasses and low growing
weeds have small, light, dry pollens that are easily transported by the wind. These
are the pollens that trigger allergy symptoms.
Trees start to pollinate from late February through May. This may fluctuate depending upon
what part of the country you live in. Grasses follow next beginning to pollinate in May and
continuing to mid-July. Weeds usually pollinate in late summer and early fall.
Mold spores float in the air like pollen and are present throughout the year in many states.
Unlike pollens, molds do not have a specific season, but are affected by weather conditions
such as wind, rain or temperature. Outdoor mold spores begin to appear after the spring
thaw and reach their peak in July in warmer states and in October in colder states.
TIPS TO SURVIVE POLLEN SEASON
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Minimize early morning activity when the greatest pollen is emitted – after dew dries
after sunrise to late morning.
Keep your car windows closed when traveling.
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Try to stay indoors when the pollen count or humidity is reported to be high, and on
windy days when dust and pollen are blown about.
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Take allergy medications prescribed by your allergist/doctor regularly, in the
recommended dosage
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Don’t take more medication than recommended
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Don’t mow lawns or be around freshly cut grass; mowing stirs up pollens and molds
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Don’t rake leaves, as this also stirs up molds
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Don’t hang sheets out to dry. Pollens and molds may collect on them.
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Don’t grow too many, or overwater, indoor plants if you are allergic to mold. Wet soil
encourages mold growth.
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Remove clothes you’ve worn outside and shower to remove pollen from your skin and
hair.
SPOTLIGHT ON THE STAFF
Name: Jessica Briere
Primary Support Center Para Educator
About Me: Hi! This is my 6th year as a para at Meadow Ridge! My family all have “J” names,
husband Jake, two sons Jeremiah and Jaden and our dog Jetta. I grew up and live in Maple
Valley. I am going to college online to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education.
My Top 10’s
Color:
Yellow and Red
Animal:
Panthers and Chimpanzees
Season: Fall: Sweaters and Sunglasses
days!
Book:
The Four Agreements
Movie:
Beaches
Sport:
Modern, Ballet, and Soccer
Hobby:
Researching / Reading
Place:
Beach at sunset
Food:
Mexican and Thai
Drink:
Amaretto Lattes
Stuff That Makes Me Awesome
I danced for 18+ years and have Pink Floyd’s “Time” and Steve Miller’s “Fly Like an Eagle”
choreographed in my head! I have a sister with developmental disabilities who has given me
the heart of advocacy; I do what I do with her in mind. My family rocks and they make me
awesome!
SPOTLIGHT ON THE STAFF
Name: Teresa Bogan
Office Admin I
About Me: I am new to the area. I lived in Indiana all my life until three years ago. I’ve been
married for 37 years. I have a daughter, son-in-law and 2 grandchildren, and a son still living
in Indiana.
My Top 10’s
Color:
Purple
Season: Fall
Animal:
Small dogs
Book:
The Ride of Your Life
Movie:
Elf
Sport:
Baseball
Hobby:
Making quilts
Place:
Indiana
Food:
Tacos
Drink:
Crystal Lite
Stuff That Makes Me Awesome
I am crafty. I love to make personalized quilts, angels to hang on trees, but most of all playing
with my grandchildren.
THANK YOU MAY LUNCH LEADERS!
The May Lunch Leaders were incredible! They worked what feels like the longest month of the year
and kept positive attitudes and bright smiles.
Cristian
Aguayo-Zuniga
Raihanah
Al Kinani
Abdulrahman Ali
Christian
Alvarado-Lucas
Leonidas
Aroca
Brian
Bui
Victor
Bustamante
Emanuel
Callejas Del Valle
Alex
Carrasco
Shay
Castro
Trinity
Cherry
Kristina
Chyypesh
Luke
Dizon
Derrick
Gates
Damien
Goodman
Carlos
Harman
Daniel
Hauk
Iris
Joaquin
Christian
Johnson
Aubrey
Ka'Apanu
Jaishan
William
Jaseng Htoi
Anthony
Arvin
Amara
Karess
Reedoh
Martin
Ricky
Avah
Maithly
Sawmular
Sahar
Naing
Tsiyone
Kordell
Noel
Ethan
Johan
ATTENDANCE
Kami
Kuzmich
Lahtaw
Lion
Marok
McWilliams
Mefi
One
Ortiz Diaz
Perez
Riley
Sharma
Soe
Solimankhil
Thang
Tilahun
Van Brundt
Villegas
Yefimchuk
Zuluaga Loboa
A MUSICAL DAY!
On May 31st, the band, orchestra, choir, and percussion groups performed two concerts, one
during the day for their peers, and the other in the evening for their families.
KINDERS VISITED COLLEGE!
On May 27th the Kindergartners got to get a little taste of college life by South Seattle College. They
got to take a tour of the campus including seeing the campus bakery and some pretty amazing
vehicle prototypes.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS FOR MAY
Here are the students who have perfect attendance in May! Wonderful job Rangers!
You are an inspiration to everyone!
Abdirashid
Abdirizak
Abdirizak
Abdulhussein
Abed Aoun
Abed Aoun
Agbayani
Agbayani
Ahmed
Ahmed
Ahmed
Al Sudani
Al-Lami
Al-Tameemi
Al-Tameemi
Ali
Ali
Ali
Alindayu
Alindayu
Alindayu
Almasan
Alvarado-Lucas
Alvarez
Andriyuk
Ascencio Roman
Ascencio Roman
Atwater
Barkadle
Barkadle
Biswa
Borysovets
Callejas Del Valle
Carrasco Solano
Castillo-Ochoa
Center
Chandi
Chen
Chyypesh
Cuevas-Maceda
Dahir
Dahir
Abdirahman
Abdirihman
Fatumo
Nadeen
Ali
Yousif
Neo Dave
Ron Sedrick
Abdirashid
Jabir
Mursal
Zhraa
Fatimah
Aaya
Farah
Abdulahi
Abdurahman
Kowsar
Isabella
Landen
Nicolas
La'Shawn
Christian
Rosehelena
Vadim
Manuel
Diego
Jayvion
Maryama
Munir
Rohan
David
Emanuel
Areli
Bryan
Michael
Shaanveer
Erica
Kristina
Chris
Abdirahaman
Abdulahi
Dahir
Dahir
Davis
De Dios
Deneile
Devi
Dinh
Dizon
Dodge
Douled
Douled
Eh
Estrada-Arcos
Fiamalua
Fletcher
Gafurova
Garcia
Garcia
Gold
Gordiichenko
Gordiichenko
Guzman
Hae
Hauk
Hayes
Hayes
Heh
Hendricks
Htoo
Huai
Huynh
Ilao
Izotov
Izotov
James
Jamias
Jamias
Jefferson
Johnson
Johnson
Kadir
Kadir
Marwo
Safa
Jack
Giselle
Maksym
Eesha
Vicky
Luke
Zachariah
Fawzi
Filsan
Hser Nay Gay
Viridiana
Joseph
Kiara
Esmira
AnaKristina
Ivan
Roy
Arsen
Ilona
Italy
Day Bae
Daniel
Jailen
Jeray
Kwar Lar
Nicholas
Saraku
Cing
Tina
Chelsea Gadrielle
Eldar
Elnara
Amerie
Angie
Jeremiah
Eleesia
Celina
Christian
Jabir
Nesrudin
Katwal
Kaur
Kaur
Kaur
Kaur
Kemal
Khai
Khapangi
Khokhar
Khryapkina
Khudan
Khudan
Kilgore
Kim
Kim
Le
Le
Lian
Lian
Lian
Litt
Litt
Luka
Luka
Luzayadio
Mabeyoje
Macauley
Mali
Man
Man
Maran
Mayster
Mayster
McGeachy
McIntosh
Medeiros
Medeiros
Melinetskiy
Meh
Melinetskiy
Merry
Mohamad Yunus
Dushan
Arshdeep
Gurjasdeep
Harman
Manleen
Nebiat Dereje
Khup
Sadesh
Lovepreet
Diana
Evelina
John
Raymond
Cing Hoih
Jennifer
Minhkhang
Thy
Anthony
Efrim
Johny
Aksh
Sachmn
Aiko
Jack
Lezlen
Iman
Alimamy
Om
Threasa
Veatu
Sut
Joseph
Ruslana
Kianna
John
Jazmine
Shyanne
Dann
Soe
Dann
James
Sopiea
PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS CONTINUED...
Mohamed
Monroe
Moo
Moo
Morales-Becerra
Mouan
Mulyarchuk
Munoz
Nahid
Nahid
Naing
Nalivayko
Nava Guzman
Nem
Nezdyur
Nikitchuk
Nishanov
Normandia
Ochoa-Felix
Oo
Ortiz Diaz
Ortiz Diaz
Paw
Perez-Flores
Petrov
Pfleeger
Pham
Pham
Phok
Phommavongxay
Phong
Pitre
Produsevich
Pyu
Qadoora
Qadoora
Reh
Reh
Reh
Renteria-Abarca
Revko
Rodriguez-Rayo
Rodriguez-Rayo
Ruvalcaba
Ryu
Jamaal
Blake
Christ
Nay Soe
Cesar
Po chou
Amy
Crystal
Hasan
Hussein
Victoria
Jennifer
Giovana
Cin
Maxim
Margaret
Asabek
Andrea
Jonathan
May Zin
Martin
Jennifer
Eh Wah
Alberto
Anthony
Ozymandias
Jennifer
Linda
Mia
Tryse
Tad
Jaylon
Yana
Sol
Sadiq
Sedra
Nong
Pee
Sehe
Uriel
Zoryana
Julian
Thomas
Lenin
Ian
Saetern
Salome
Sanchez
Sieh
Singh
Soe
Soe
Somera
Somera
Steele-Johnson
Su
Thach
Tilahun
Tongsri
Tuang
Uppal
Uriarte Angulo
Villegas
Vo
Vongprachanh
Wah
Wah
Wah
Wah
Wahidi
Walker
Webber
West
Wilson
Wilson
Wilson
Wong
Xayavong
Yambao
Yefimchuk
Zuluaga Loboa
Zuluaga Loboa
Chad
Sara
Eric
Mary
Jaspreet
Saw Eh Kli
Saw Mu Lar
Micaella
Renzae Mae
James
Su
Natasha
Tsiyone
Karter
Lian
Ishprett
Daven
Noel
Juliane
Keidene
Moosoe
Sher Law Eh
Susata
Thierry
Zarlasht
Amerion
Frankie
Averleigh
Jamari
Joshua
Marquis Jr.
Raymond
Aubrey
Dylan
Ethan
Fabian
Ruben
THANK YOU
SAFETY PATROL!
These students have worked hard all
year making sure everyone in our
school is safe when entering, or
leaving campus.
Daniel East (A.M. Captain)
May Zin Oo (P.M. Captain)
Jeremiah Gay (organizer)
Zach Dodge
Victor Vazquez
Jennifer Ortiz (A.M. Lau
Anastasiya Gerasimova (Lau
Asad Nishanov (A. M. Lau
Fawzi Douled (organizer)
Grayden Crowley
Erica Garrett (P.M Captain)
MAY RANGER RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS
Students who demonstrate The Ranger Way—being respectful, responsible, ready to learn and safe receive Ranger
Recognition slips. Below are the outstanding students from May.
Abdulhussein
Abdullah
Agbayani
Ahmed
Ahmed
Akram
Al Jalal
Al Kinani
Alavez-Nunez
Ali
Alindayu
Alindayu
Alishanov
Al-Tameemi
Al-Tameemi
Andrews
Andrews
Andriyuk
Aroca
Ascencio-Roman
Atanacio
Baca
Baca
Barkadle
Barkadle
Bayaka
Binh-Nuon
Bolinger
Bolinger
Borja
Borysovets
Boyko
Cadena Rocha
Carbajal
Carrasco Chavez
Castillo-Ochoa
Castro
Castro
Chandi
Chen
Cherry
Chitral
Chitral
Nadeen
Syihaabeddiin
Neo Dave
Abdirashid
Mursal
Sha'Far
Mohaned
Ibrahim
Emily
Abdulahi
Landen
Nicolas
Alishan
Aaya
Farah
Aaliyah
Aaron
Vadim
Leonidas
Diego
D. Samuel
Joselyn
Roxana
Maryama
Munir
Dina
Aleen
Makyla
Michael
Francine
David
Mark
Kimberly
Noemi
Alex
Bryan
James
Shay
Noor
Erica
Trinity
Kishan
Maya
Constantino
Cradle
Crowley
Crowley
Cruspero
Cuevas-Maceda
Dahir
Dahir
Dahir
Dansky
Davis
De Dios
Devi
Dizon
Dodge
Douled
East
Ernest
Estrada-Arcos
Faimalo
Faris
Faris
Fisher
Fisher
Garcia
Garcia
Garcia Montano
Garcia-Posadas
Garcia-Rincon
Gates
Godovan
Gordiichenko
Gutierrez
Gutierrez Galarza
Guzman
Guzman-Vargas
Harris
Hauk
Hayes
Heh
Hendricks
Hernandez
Hoskinson-Cato
Maleigha
Giovonnie
Emma
Johnnie
Samuel
Chris
Abdirahaman
Marwo
Safa
Alison
Jack
Giselle
Eesha
Luke
Zachariah
Filsan
Daniel
Saw
Viridiana
Valenisia (Sia)
Alexander
Katrina
Khaled
Nadia
AnaKristina
Ivan
Britany
Genesis
Daniel
Derrick
Renat
Arsen
Luis
Betsy
Brisia
Patrick
Sabriyya
Dorin
Jailen
Kwar Lar
Nicholas
Gabriel
Jada
Huynh
Ignacio-Flores
Ilao
Jalilpourdinabad
Jamias
Jammeh
Jarin
Jassim
Jefferson
Joaquin-Serrato
Johnson
Johnson
Ka'apana-Ross
Ka'apana-Ross
Kadiri
Kadiri
Kami
Kaur
Kaur
Khai
Khalil
Khudan
Khudan
Kilgore
Kravchishin
Kuchiyev
Kuzmich
Lahtaw
Le
Le
Lewis
Lian
Lidstrand
Lidstrand
Litt
Lloyd
Lopez
Luka
Luzayadio
Maddox
Maina
Mali
Man
Tina
Preston
Chelsea Gadrielle
Elin
Jeremiah
Tucker
Breanna
Ann
Ena Victoria
Iris
Christian
Derek
Aubrey
Jordan
Edward
Erik
Jai
Harman
Triman
Khup
Khadija
Evelina
John
Raymond
Lauren
Jean
William
Ja Seng Htoi
Thy
Vy
Jaliyah
Anthony
Dylan
Kylie
Sachmn
Kevaeh
Gavin
Jack
Lofekwa
Grace
Christopher
Om
Veatu
MAY RANGER RECOGNITION RECIPIENTS Continued….
Mang
Manjarrez-Hurtado
Marok
Matthews
Maw
Mazur
McGeachy
Medeiros
Medeiros
Mefi
Meh
Mejia
Melinetskiy
Merry
Minhas
Misher
Mitchell
Mohamed
Monroe
Moo
Moreno
Mulipola
Mulyarchuk
Munoz
Muya
Nalivayko
Nava
Nezdyur
Ochoa-Felix
Olesh
Oo
Osman
Paillant
Paillant
Peckenpaugh
Peckenpaugh
Perez
Perez
Perez-Flores
Peters
Petrov
Pfleeger
Pham
Pham
Phiri
Thang
Juan David
Arvin
Donavon
Mary
Vasyl
Kianna
Jazmine
Shyanne
Karess
Soe
Skarleth
Dann
James
Jaskaran
Mezmaryah
Olivia
Zakaria
Blake
Nay Soe
Christopher
Madison
Amy
Crystal
Rehema
Jennifer
Carlos
Maxim
Jonathan
Kristina
Nwe
Madino
Hawkins
Jaisen
Aiden
Alex
Melanie
Osvaldo
Sonya
Mai
Anthony
Ozymandias
Jennifer
Linda
Adriano
Phok
Phong
Pich-Binh
Pijuan
Pileno Leonardo
Pineda
Pipenko
Pitre
Qadoora
Qadoora
Rai
Ramirez Garcia
Reh
Reh
Renteria-Abarca
Riggins
Riley
Riley
Rodriguez-Rayo
Rogers
Rojas Moreno
Ruvalcaba
Sanchez Valdovinos
Sandoval
Santos
Saucedo
Saucedo-Yepez
Sharma
Sharp
Shevchuk
Singh Litt
Soe
Soe
Solimankhil
Somera
Starling
Steele-Johnson
Stinsman-Epitacio
Su
Taylor
Thach
Uriarte Angulo
Van Brunt
Vang
Mia
Tad
Jayden
Ralph David
Gyanna
Nathan
Julia
Jaylon
Hazim
Sadiq
Showstika
Sarahi
Nong
Pee
Uriel
Taliyah
Avah
Liam
Thomas
DeLano
Jesus
Bianca
Camila
Valeria
Caitlyn
Karen
Jesus
Maithly
Veronica
Ruslan
Sachmn
Saw Eh Kli
Saw Mu Lar
Sahar
Renzae Mae
Xzavier
James
Andrew
Su
Sydney
Natasha
Daven
Kordell
Taylor
Villagas
Vongprachanh
Wah
Wah
Wah
Wahidi
Walker
Webster
Wells
West
Williams
Williams
Williams
Wong
Xayavong
Yambao
Yefimchuk
Zaremba
Zuluaga Loboa
Noel
Keidene
Moo Soe
Sher Law Eh
Susata
Zarlasht
Amerion
Nickolas
Conner
Averleigh
Darian
Makyla
Malachi
Raymond
Aubrey Sheyana
Dylan
Ethan
Andrian
Johan
MRS. WALKER’S
SPECIAL THANKS
Mrs. Walker would like to
give special thanks to the
following student volunteers
who helped with the
Meadow Ridge Backpack
Program.
Celina Johnson
Addie Guzman
Erica Garrett