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OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Posted Date: 10/01/26 (11:51 AM)
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COLUMBIA RIDGE NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2026

UPCOMING EVENTS

OCTOBER 3 - ORANGE E CARNIVAL  
EHS PAC GYM 4:00pm - 6:30pm

OCTOBER  5 - FUNDRAISER PACKETS ARE DUE BACK
Items will be arriving mid-November.

OCTOBER  6 & 7 BOOK FAIR
CR Book Fair will be open during conference times.

OCTOBER 6 & 7 -  FALL CONFERENCES
Tue:  12:20pm - 7:20pm
Wed: 12:20pm - 3:20pm
Schedule Your Conference in Skyward.

OCTOBER 7 -  McTEACHER NIGHT
5pm - 7pm

OCTOBER 6, 7, 8 - EARLY RELEASE
Student Released @ 12:05pm

OCTOBER 9 / FRIDAY - NO SCHOOL
Teacher Professional Development Day

OCTOBER 12-15 - HOMECOMING WEEK
Watch your Parent Square for updates.

OCTOBER 13 - PTO MEETING
Tuesday: 3:30pm In the Cafeteria.

OCTOBER 26 - STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Celebration in the gym.
K-2  9:30am - 10:00am
3-4  10:00am - 10:30am

NOVEMBER 9 - VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY
Celebration in the gym.

NOVEMBER 11 - NO SCHOOL
Veterans Day

NOVEMBER 17 - PTO MEETING
Tuesday: 3:30pm in the Cafeteria.

NOVEMBER 24 - THANKSGIVING FAMILY FEAST
Watch for information sent out in Parent Square.

NOVEMBER 25 - EARLY RELEASE
Thanksgiving Break
 
A digital illustration of three different baked goods, including a seeded roll, a shortbread cookie, and a bitten chocolate chip cookie.

FUNDRAISER UPDATE

CR FAMILIES — THERE’S STILL TIME!
We’re getting close to the finish line, but it’s not too late to support Columbia Ridge! A big THANK YOU to everyone who has already supported our fundraiser. We truly appreciate you! If you haven’t participated yet, there is still time to place an order and help us reach our goal. Simply click the link below to shop online and support CR!
REMINDERS:
• Paper order packets must be returned to CR by Monday, October 5th.
• Online orders must also be completed by Monday, October 5th.
• All fundraiser items are expected to arrive in mid-November.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PARTICIPATE!
www.FundPrizes.com
 

FALL CONFERENCES

Fall Conferences Are Next Week!
October 6th and 7th! Please remember to log into Skyward and sign your student up for a conference time. If you have any questions or need help scheduling, please contact the school office.  We look forward to seeing you!
IMPORTANT: EARLY DISMISSAL
OCTOBER 6th, 7th & 8th
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED AT 12:05 PM.
 
A colorful illustration of standing books with the Scholastic Book Fair logo overlaid in the center.

Our Book Fair will be open October 6th & 7th

Parents, please plan a few extra minutes when you come for your student’s conference to stop by the CAFETERIA and explore all the wonderful books, gifts, and other fun items available at the Book Fair.
Your purchases help support our students and Columbia Ridge!
SPECIAL NOTE FOR PARENTS:
We will also have Teacher Wish Piles available at the Book Fair for those who would like to purchase a gift for their student’s teacher. With Christmas just around the corner, this is a great opportunity to choose something your child’s teacher would truly enjoy!
 
A colorful flyer advertising a McTeacher Night for Columbia Ridge Elementary on Wednesday, October 7 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
McTeacher Night! Wednesday, October 7th
5pm-7pm
Join your CR teachers and staff for dinner.
IMPORTANT -Online orders MUST BE placed AFTER 5pm and BEFORE 7pm to count toward our school!
We hope to see you all there!
 

*IMPORTANT* EARLY RELEASE DAYS

A yellow school bus with cheerful children looking out the windows, alongside a group of diverse students with backpacks.
OCTOBER:  6TH, 7TH,  & 8TH 
ALL STUDENTS WILL BE RELEASED AT 12:05 PM.
Please make sure you have made arrangements for your student’s transportation home.
 
A graphic announcing no school on Friday, October 9th for a teacher professional learning day, featuring a red prohibition symbol.
 
A yellow sticky note pinned with a red pushpin displays a reminder to attend the PTO meeting.

PTO MEETING: TUE, OCT 13TH, 3:30pm

You don’t have to join PTO or make a big commitment to be involved! We would simply love to have parents come to a meeting once in a while to see what’s happening.
Even coming to just one meeting a year is a great way to be a part of our school community. You might even find an event or activity where you’d enjoy lending a hand! We meet in the Cafeteria.
Come see what we’re all about—we’d love to have you!
You can attend virtually by clicking on the link below.
https://meet.google.com/qaf-qoxx
 

LOST AND FOUND

Our Lost & Found Is Growing! And we are running out of space! Parents are always welcome to stop by and check for any missing jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, or other belongings.
With the weather changing quickly from cool to warm, we are finding more items left on the playground. Please remind your students to keep track of their belongings and put them in their backpacks when they are finished using them.