FIRST PLACE:
* Phoenix Ianicone James, 2nd grade - The Villages Elementary
* Kevin Polanco, 3rd grade - Fruitland Park Elementary
* Imogen Krug, 4th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Kylie Padilla, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
SECOND PLACE:
* Camila Ruiz, 2nd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Amira Fricke, 3rd grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
* Robert Matthews, 4th grade - The Villages Elementary
* Theodore Underwood, 5th grade - Pine Ridge Elementary
As we prepare for a great start to the school year, we wanted to share a few upcoming events and PTO opportunities that you won't want to miss.
📅 Upcoming Events
Be sure to check out our Events & PTO Information flyer for important dates and opportunities to get involved throughout the year:
https://canva.link/ufdjw6goc8kukss
⭐ PTO Meetings, Kona Ice & School Dance
Our PTO has some exciting events planned! Learn more about upcoming PTO meetings, Kona Ice days, and our school dances by viewing this flyer:
https://canva.link/oyg1l48to0znvr1
Our Pine Ridge PTO plays a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and school community. We encourage all families to get involved—whether it's attending a meeting, volunteering at an event, or simply joining us for the fun!
Join Lake County Schools as a School Safety Guardian. Make a difference and help keep our students safe! Apply at https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/employment . Click "current job openings" and then type "Guardian" in the "Search Jobs" box.
We're excited to invite all families to our upcoming Tags & Tees event! This is a great opportunity to:
✓ Pick up your current school year car tag ✓ Collect any pre-purchased spirit apparel ✓ Shop additional spirit wear (cash payment)
A Quick Reminder: Please make sure to get your updated car tag, even if vehicle pickup isn't your regular routine. Without the current year's tag, drivers will be stopped and ID'd during dismissal, which will back up our carline. Getting your tag helps keep pickup running smoothly for everyone!
We hope to see you on July 30th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Thanks for your help!
If your family is interested in before- or after-school care for the upcoming school year, be sure to set a reminder now! Registration begins promptly at 8:00 AM, and families are encouraged to register as early as possible.
Need registration information?
For details about enrollment, program fees, and payment information, please visit the Lake County Schools Extended Learning Center webpage:
🔗 https://www.lake.k12.fl.us/page/extended-learning-centers-elc. If you have additional questions, please contact our ELC Coordinator, Jasmin Rangel, at rangelj@lake.k12.fl.us.
We look forward to partnering with you for another great school year!
Go Bears! 🐻⭐
Click here for the supply list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Tg_V4Dg-lJHkAsIfVo62A2ifw1qzp6UHaMl96Zl2ow/edit?usp=sharing.
Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform
Come and join us! Be a part of the Lake County Schools Vendor Networking Fair at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 11, and learn how to do business with LCS. Local businesses are welcome. We look forward to seeing you at Tavares High School for this engaging event! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfogRhXS4qZeKZQjUT7aU7LZSxkmaNFnMzQ1s9TxQmdCcPjpQ/viewform
A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for sponsoring this special event and helping make the day so memorable for our students and staff. Your support makes a difference!
Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer, Pine Ridge families—we can't wait to see you again next year! 💛
As our amazing 5th graders walked the halls one last time as elementary students, they were cheered on by teachers, staff, classmates, and families who are so proud of all they have accomplished. Tomorrow, our final day of school, will be a bittersweet one as we prepare to send these incredible students off to middle school.
We are excited for all that awaits them, but they will always hold a special place in our hearts. Wishing our 5th graders continued success, confidence, and joy in this next chapter!
Get a head start on back-to-school shopping and make sure your student is ready for a great year ahead. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another amazing year of learning and growth! 💚💛
