Panther Press - Olathe Schools

Ridgeview
Elementary
1201 E. Elm
Panther Press
April
2015-2016
Ridgeview
780-7630
780-7775
(Español)
kthoruprv@olathe
schools.org
Students who won
Life Skills
Accepting Criticism
Feb.16-Feb.26
Armonte Woart
Chloe Dycus
Eduard Luna-Rojano
Carlos Perez
Joshua Martinez-Ordinola
Davin Player
Alexzandra Gomez
Joshimar Morales-Castillo
Edward Williams
Emmanuel Mompin
Obed Esquivel
Gabe Sherrell
Korey Barnes
Liliana Velazquez
Mason McDonald
From the desk of Kim Thorup,
Principal
Dear Ridgeview Parents,
It is Kansas State Assessments time. Grades 3-5 will be taking Math
and Reading Assessments this month and 5th grade will also take
Science Assessments. At the end of the month, all grades will retake
the MAP assessments. Teachers shared the results of the first MAP
assessements during the February conferences. The results of the
spring MAP assessments will be sent home with the grade cards at
the end of the year.
Please mark your calendars for our annual Art Fair on April 28th.
The evening begins at 6:30 P.M., with performances by our band,
strings and Panther Chorus. Following the music performances, there
will be opportunites to take part in art activities and a chance to
view all of the beautiful art work that our students have created this
year. We look forward to seeing you at this school event.
We hope that spring weather brings lots of outdoor time for you
and your family.
Sincerely
Kim Thorup
Principal
Ways For Parents to Help Their
Students Become Better Readers:

Give your child quiet time every
day to read or write.

Limit time kids spend in front of a
screen (including TV, computer,
and video games) to help ensure
that they have time for reading.

Read together. Offer to read a
book aloud, or ask your child to
read to you from a favorite
magazine. Make a habit of sitting
together while you each read your
own books, sharing quiet time
together.
These students sold enough Major Savers cards to earn a trip to Pizza
Street and a limo rider.
STAR Students
The following students were nominated by staff members to receive the STAR award for the third
quarter:
Kindergarten: Jacqueline Escamilla, Joshua Noyvong, Bryan Rendon Estrada, Kelly Reyes Caro, Eduardo Luna
Rojano, Yaretzi Plancarte
1st Grade:
Aldhair Juan-Aguilar, Ximena Vilches Gomez, Bianca Gaspar Canchola, Andre Ross, Vanessa Bautista
Gomez, Joshua Martinez Ordinola, Alondra Ibarra, Camila Armendariz, Kassie Barnett, Sarah Mompin
2nd Grade: Ariadna Sanchez, Alexa Villanueva, Noemi Cintura, Adam Alvarez, Valeria Vasquez, Jordan Kim, Ashlyn
Adams-Crist, Adelynn Bartlett
3rd Grade: Alexandra Perez-Diaz, Diana Valenzuela, Chase Riedesel, Ulises Rosado
4th Grade: Robin Rodriquez, Katie Smart, Gabe Sherrell, Marissa Escamilla-Flores, Bryan Torres, Korey Barnes,
Damitri Lamar
5th Grade: Christopher Frausto, Yerania Lopez, Milagro Trejo, Joshua Reyes Caro
Congratulations to these Students Treating All Respectfully!
Interpreters may be provided for special events if sufficient notice is given. Please let
the building Principal know of your needs at least 5 days prior to the scheduled
event.
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3rd Quarter Star Students
Booster Club Corner
Advance Fee Payment
Thank you to all the Booster Club members,
parents and especially to Olathe Wesleyan
Church for making 2016 Game Night and Egg
Hunt a huge success this year! The kids had a
great time and it’s the perfect time to make new
friends.
Upcoming events:
April 13th – Is our next Booster Club meeting.
We plane to discuss Dinner on the Grounds
event and the annual Teacher Appreciation
week. We would love to see you at the next
meeting @ 5:30.
The opportunity to pay fees in advance for next
school year will again be available this summer. Information concerning this early fee
payment option will be sent home with your
elementary student on the last day of school in
the progress report envelope. Fees for next
school year may be paid online or in person at
Registration Day on THURSDAY, July 28th.
May 2nd – May 6th Teacher Appreciation Week
Surprise your teacher with a gift or just say
thank you for the awesome school year!
May 16th Dinner on the Grounds
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UPCOMING EVENTS
April 5-7 – K.S. Math Assessments grades 3-5
April 10 - National Library Week
April 13 - Booster Club Meeting 5:30 P.M.
April 15 - Professional Day; NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
April 25-28 MAP Testing K-5
April 28 - Hola Familia– 3:00-3:30pm
April 28 - Fine Arts Fair- 6:30 p.m.
Students who earned
Life Skills Certificate for
Disagreeing Appropriately
Feb. 29- Mar. 10
Lizbeth Amaro
Bryan Rendon Estrada
Rayana Winton
Gumaro Alvarado
Alondra Ibarra-Ortiz
Owen Stubbs
Steven Diaz
Abrianna Velasquez
Pablo Mascote Angeles
Site Council
If you have a desire to learn more about the Ridgeview Elementary and all
the wonderful things that take place at our school, please consider joining
Site Council. We are looking for 3-5 parents that would be willing to
serve on this committee next year. If you have any questions, please
contact Mrs. Thorup at 780-7630. She would LOVE to hear from you!
Great parents help keep our school stay GREAT!
Russell Kellum
Emily Campos
Legna Villanueva Avila
Carolina Armendariz
Lillian Hodkins
Maria Barreto-Juarez