 
Ryland Tiger Tribune Ryland Heights Elementary 3845 Stewart Road, Ryland Heights, KY 41051 859-356-9270 Sara Callahan, Principal Tammy Harris, Assistant Principal Deborah Pressly, Guidance Counselor |
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Ryland Tigers R.O.A.R! Respect Ourselves and Others and Act Responsibly!
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Principal's Post
Dear Ryland Families,
Welcome back to school! Each of us here at Ryland looks forward to working with you and your child to meet his or her educational needs, and to help each student continue to grow and make progress. Our goal is to help make this your child's best school year ever!
Throughout the month of September, we will be giving students an assessment called Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP). We give students MAP tests to determine your child's instructional level and to measure academic growth throughout the school year, and from year to year in the areas of Reading, Language Arts, and Math. These assessments will be taken on a computer.
MAP assessments are unique in that they adapt to be appropriate for your child's level of learning. As a result, each student has the same opportunity to succeed and maintain a positive attitude toward testing. With MAP tests, we can administer shorter tests and use less class time while still receiving detailed, accurate information about your child's growth. Your child will spend a total of about three hours completing these tests.
Our Board of Education is dedicated to the growth and success of each child in our district, and MAP is another tool to help us provide a high quality of learning for every student. Partnering to help all kids learn, parents and teachers can have a profound positive effect on the lives of our children. For more information and resources for parents, go to the Kenton County Web Site (www.kenton.kyschools.us), click on Parents, then click on MAP Assessment or download the Parent Toolkit at MAP Testing - Parent Tool Kit.
Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for our first PTO and Annual Title 1 Meeting to be held on September 8th at 7:00. I also encourage everyone to join the PTO. Membership is only $5 per person. This fee helps to support many positive experiences for your child.
Mrs. Callahan
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DATE
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TIME
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EVENT
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September
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2
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First Day of Preschool
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2
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1:00 - 3:00
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Author, Tommy Greenwald Visit for grades 2nd - 5th
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3
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5:30 - 7:30
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Born Learning
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7
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No School - Labor Day
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8
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7:00
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PTO Meeting - Title 1 Information: Parent Compact
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10 - Oct. 2
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MAP Testing Window
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11
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Project Ascent Starts
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Ryland's All-Star Summer Reading Challenge!
The All-Star Summer Reading Program was a success! Ryland students read a total of 119,813 minutes this summer! Congratulations to our two Grand Slammer students who name were drawn from the All-stars who read and won Amazon Kindles!
Katie Jordan Xander Mains
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Kenton County Schools:A System of Excellence
Where Everyone is Welcome
Learn more about the diversity of our Kenton County Schools
population by clicking on this link!
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Parent Representatives for
SBDM Council Committees
We are seeking parent representatives for our SBDM Council Committees. These committees meet from 4:00 - 5:00 on the third Tuesday of each month. Our committees include:
Program Review
This committee actually consists of four subcommittees. Each committee works on analyzing and organizing evidence and evaluating standards for our school's program reviews for Arts & Humanities, Practical Living, Writing, and the Primary Program.
Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
This committee researches best instructional practices in all subject areas and makes recommendations on their implementation. They call review assessment data and make recommendations based on areas of need.
Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS)/Learning Environment
This committee researches, surveys, monitors and implements activities that contribute to a positive school culture. In addition, they develop school-wide positive expectations and lesson plans for behavior.
If you are interested in serving on any of these committees, please click on this link:
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Cafeteria News
Free/Reduced Lunches
If your child was receiving free or reduced lunches last year, he/she will continue to receive free or reduced lunches for the first 10 days of school. You must return a completed new form within the first 10 days of the 2015-2016 school year in order to continue to qualify for free or reduced lunches. An application for free/reduced lunches can be completed online at this link: Sign-up for Reduced or Free Lunch.
Breakfast/Lunch Prices
Breakfast
All Grades - Full Price $1.40
Reduced Price $0.30
Adult Non - Employee $2.25
Lunch
Preschool - Grade 5 - Full Price $2.00
Reduced - All Grades -- $0.40
Adult Non - Employees $3.25
Money can be added online to student accounts at this link: Mealpay Link
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Dear Parent or Guardian:
The educators in The Kenton County School District are committed to providing a quality instructional program for your child. This letter is just one of the ways of keeping you informed of the educational commitment of our schools and our district.
Our district receives federal funds for Title I programs as a part of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). Under NCLB, you have the right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's teacher(s). If you request this information, the district will provide you with the following:
1. Whether the teacher has met the state requirements for licensure and certification for the grade levels and subject matters in which the teacher provides instruction;
2. Whether the teacher is teaching under emergency or other provisional status through which state qualification or licensing criteria have been waived;
3. The college major and any other graduate certification or degree held by the teacher, and the field of discipline of the certification or degree; and
4. Whether your child is provided services by para-educators, and if so, their qualifications.
If you would like to request this information, please contact me by phone at 344-8888 ext. 171 or by email at ellen.zimmer@kenton.kyschools.us. Please include your child's name, the name of the school your child attends, the names of your child's teacher(s) and an address or email address where the information may be sent. Thank you for your interest and involvement in your child's education.
Sincerely,
Ellen Zimmer
Director of Early Childhood Education
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Dress Code Reminders
Please remember:
- Tanks tops are not allowed and shoulders must be covered. It's okay to have a sweater covering, but it must remain on all day.
- Shorts should be no higher than mid-thigh. Try the hand test... if you put your hands to your sides, your shorts should reach longer than your hand does!
- Shoes need to have a strap - no flip flops.
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Attendance
Don't be late for an important date!
Just a reminder...tardies or leaving early count against perfect attendance.
Educational Enhancement Requests (EHO) 
If you request an EHO (Educational Enhancement Opportunity) This needs to be requested at least a week before absence. If your child is absent and receives an EHO, the student needs to present to the class what was learned by the experience. A written report also needs to be submitted to the principal before it is excused.
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Ryland Heights Elementary
Welcomes...
Preorder your books today!
Have them signed by the
author during the event.
Tommy Greenwald is the author of
the popular Charlie Joe Jackson
series and the exciting new series,
Even though he loves
to read, his kids
(Charlie, Joe, and
Jack) are not avid readers - thus the
beginning of the Charlie Joe
Jackson series! Tommy does a lot of
his writing while traveling back and
forth on a train to New York City,
where he is also a partner for an
advertising company, SpotCo. He
lives in Connecticut with his wife
Cathy, his three sons, and his two
dogs - Moose and Coco.
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New Grading Scales
A new grading scale has been approved by the Kenton County School District.
The scale is located below.
GRADE
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RANGE
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A+
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97-100
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A
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93-96
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A-
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90-92
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B+
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87-89
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B
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83-86
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B-
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80-82
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C+
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77-79
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C
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73-76
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C-
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70-72
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D+
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67-69
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D
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63-66
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D-
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60-62
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F
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0-59
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You are cordially invited to Ryland Heights Elementary's Bornlearning Academy #2!
When: Thursday, 9/3/2015 at 5:30
Where: Ryland Heights Elementary
The United Way bornlearning® Academy is a series of family workshops. Together, we learn how we can prepare our children for school, starting when they are born. We have dinner with our families, break out into groups and learn how to Turn Everyday Moments into Learning Opportunities. The academy is geared for parents and caregivers of children from the ages of birth to first grade. Dinner and childcare are provided!
- Join us for a free dinner!
- Meet the program facilitators, child caregivers, and other families just like yours!
- Please RSVP to Susan Martin at 859-356-7945 or via email at Susan.martin@kenton.kyschools.us.
The list of topics that will be covered are below. Please join us for any or all sessions that you can!
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Date
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Topic
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Session 1
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September 3,
5:30-7:30 pm
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Series Overview: Translating early learning research into easy-to-do activities
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Session 2
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October 1,
5:30-7:30 pm
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Building Relationships: Test your knowledge, Are you Baby Smart? Child Care Checklist
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Session 3
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November 5,
5:30-7:30 pm
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Ready to Read! Building your child's language skills: Learn ways to make reading fun and how to connect with songs & games
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Session 4
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December 3,
5:30-7:30 pm
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Nutrition & Health: Healthcare, Nutrition & Sleep
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Session 5
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January 7,
5:30-7:30 pm
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How Children Learn: Brain development, Ages & Stages
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Session 6 & Graduation
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February 4,
5:30-8:00
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Agenda will be a little different
- 5:30-6:30- Session 6- Routines & Learning on the Go: Morning, After Work & Bedtime
- 6:30 Dinner
- 7:00 Graduation
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E-Flyers Posted on Our Website
To locate the following flyers, please click on the "Flyers for Student Activities" link above in "Quick Links."
1. Studio Dee Dance
2. HHC Equestrian Team- All middle and high schools
3. FunNastics
4. Taylor Mill Eagles Basketball
5. Crush Volleyball
6. Thomas More College Girls Basketball Clinic
7. Cub-Scout Registration Flyer
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