Message to Families Feb 16, 2024

Dear Pine Ridge Families;

We hope that many students are looking forward to enjoying the extra day out of school this long weekend.  Whether students are working an extra shift, hanging out with friends, getting their homework done and notes organized, or spending time with family, we hope that the extra day gives them what they need for success. 

Math Extra Help:

Math 4U is a space where students can get math help to catch up on assignments, practice Math Contest questions, help other students with their math, etc. all in one place.  Senior students who would like to help out grade 9 or grade 10 students and get community hours are also invited to Math 4 U and students in any grade who need math help in their courses.  Some students who are interested in writing Math Contests or doing some enrichment math are also welcome.  There will be weekly announcements with reminders and any details as needed throughout the semester.

Abilities Scholarship Award – Spring 2024 (REMINDER):

Presented by Learning Disabilities Association Durham Region in partnership with the DDSB.  The Learning Disabilities Association of Durham Region and the Durham District School Board partner to provide an annual $1000.00 Abilities Scholarship Award. This scholarship recognizes a DDSB high school student who has a diagnosed Learning Disability and who is continuing studies (Apprenticeship, College or University) in the upcoming academic year. Candidates must be full time high school students during the 2023-2024 school year and be entering first year of apprenticeship, college or university in 2024-2025.  Applications to be submitted by: April 5th, 2024.  For more information and a fillable Application Form, please visit LDADR Application Form – 2024 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u8nXBRSb4dWp127F-Lzwvn1xFFgl0pN_/view?usp=sharing

Durham Integrated Arts Camp:

This message is to inform you of the launch of DIAC 2024. Students who are in Gr. 7 – 12 in September 2024 are eligible to attend.  Durham Integrated Arts Camp (DIAC) is an intensive Arts exploration opportunity for Durham District School Board (DDSB) students with a passion for Music, Visual Art, Music Theatre, Drama and Dance. See the following link for details:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NoMax0zhClID9RiH4xPzwYbfcf9Dqs4tHq3gammJzVQ/edit?usp=sharing

Uber Eats/Skip the Dishes:

Food deliveries are not permitted during the school day.  This often causes disruption to the school as deliveries do not always happen in a timely fashion.  Please do not order skip the dishes or uber eats for your child during the school day.  We sincerely thank you for your support with this.

Signing students out of school:

Please note that students are in the care of the school when they are in the building.  If you sign your child out of school, it is expected that they are no longer on school property.  Students should never be signed out to remain at school or on school property to study for another class, go to a school event, etc.  If a student is signed out by you, it is expected that you have now taken responsibility for your child and they have left school property for a parent approved reason. 

In addition, if you do not already use the School Messenger App and you have a cell phone, this is the more convenient way to sign your child in and out of class.  If you are not using the App, please use the safe arrival line 1-844-350-2646.

Upcoming Dates at a Glance:

February 19       Family Day Holiday – no classes

February 20       BSU Spirit Week

February 28       Pink Shirt Day

February 28       Black History Month Assembly

February 28       Gr 10 & 11 Math Contest

February 29       Marketplace

Have a wonderful long weekend!

Sincerely,

Pine Ridge Administration