“Life is a Puzzle, Solve It Drug Free.”
Each day, students will have the opportunity to participate in fun spirit activities to promote healthy, drug-free choices. Please see the schedule below:
Thursday, 10/23 – “We’re Red-y to Be Drug Free!” – Wear Red
Friday, 10/24 – “We All Fit Together to Make Something Amazing!” – Wear your PRE Shirt
Monday, 10/27 – “Just Like Puzzles, Even the Silly Pieces Are Important!” – Mismatched Monday
Tuesday, 10/28 – “Matching Pieces Make the Puzzle More Fun!” – Twin Tuesday
Wednesday, 10/29 – “We’re All Part of the Positivity Puzzle!” – Wordy Wednesday (wear a shirt with a positive saying)
Thursday, 10/30 – “All Colors Are Important in the Big Picture!” – Color Day (by grade level)
• PreK & K: Red
• 1st Grade: Orange
• 2nd Grade: Yellow
• 3rd Grade: Green
• 4th Grade: Blue
• 5th Grade: Purple
Friday, 10/31 – Character Pawrade
👉 Reminder: Please be sure that all outfits follow the school dress code policy.
We are looking forward to a fun week of school spirit and positive choices! Thank you for your support in helping our students celebrate Red Ribbon Week.
Kindness is powerful. 🌟 A simple act of kindness can change someone’s whole day—and help prevent bullying before it starts. This month, let’s challenge ourselves to choose kindness every day.
Kindness is powerful. 🌟 A simple act of kindness can change someone’s whole day—and help prevent bullying before it starts. This month, let’s challenge ourselves to choose kindness every day.
KONA ICE FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2025 PRE-PAY SITE IS OPEN
Kona Ice will be on campus Friday, October 17th 2025! Students will be able to visit the Kona Truck during their recess time.
Below are a few very important reminders to help make this event run smoothly:
PRE-PAY SITE: The Pre-Pay Site will close on Thursday October 16th 2025. You will not be able to purchase Kona Ice for your student(s) online after this time frame.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K150X2583636
REFILLS: The REFILL option is ONLY for students who already have a Kona Ice Reusable Cup. Students can only visit the truck ONCE meaning you may not purchase a size + a refill for your student on the same day. Refunds will not be given.
REUSABLE KONA CUP: If your student(s) are bringing in a reusable Kona Cup to use for a refill purchase please remember to put their names on the cup & send in a large ziplock bag to place it in after. We are not responsible for lost or stolen cups.
CASH: You may send your student(s) in with cash for the event. However please keep in mind, cash may not be sent in until the day of, exact change must be given(our teachers do not have access to change) & you must send it in with the bottom of this form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HpjY7Bi6V3TzKF1nueX2sVN70wpYhblG/view?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaThjZldFQ2ptcEp5cXdSZgEeSumWEQ9xzm_7Fzbj44hDQyp99Rj0bTatJA32vgQkCINsajKf0jApBXJ16fI_aem_HlC1rKijFS6psHbblfNHKQ.
If you have any questions or concerns please email pineridgepto@gmail.com
🌟🍎 October is National Principals Month, and today we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible elementary school principals who lead some of our youngest learners each day! From welcoming smiles at the car line to creating safe and inspiring classrooms to partnering with families and staff, our elementary principals set the foundation for success. They guide students through their very first years of education with care, dedication, and a vision for bright futures. To all of our Lake County Schools elementary principals: thank you for being champions for children and for leading with heart. 💙 Drop a comment below to show your appreciation for your principal! 👏📚
🌟🎉 What an AMAZING Attendance Week! 🎉🌟
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for showing up, showing out, and making last week a huge success! 🙌 Every day counts, and together we built strong habits that lead to stronger learning. 💪📚
👏 Shoutout to our classes with the highest attendance and to EVERY student who made the effort to be present and on time. Your dedication makes a difference!
Let’s keep the momentum going—because when we show up, we shine! 🌞✨
Event Details:
📅 Friday, October 17th, 2025
⏰ 4:00–5:30 PM
🎉 A PTO-sponsored, fall-themed dance for grades PK–5th (students grouped by grade level: PK–2nd and 3rd–5th)
Ticket Info:
• $5 each, with a $10 max for families of 2 or more (immediate family members only).
• Tickets will be sold Monday, September 29th – Friday, October 3rd in the cafeteria (by the stage) from 8:00–8:25 AM, or until tickets sell out.
• Only 250 tickets will be available.
• Students will receive a wristband and instructions on Wednesday, October 15th.
After-School Option:
Students who are attending the dance may stay after school on the day of the event. Since dismissal is at 3:00 PM and the dance begins at 4:00 PM, this means families only need to go through the car rider line once at the end of the event. Students will be supervised until the dance begins.
Concessions (candy, chips, water, juice) will also be available for purchase at the event. Please send only bills $10 or smaller.
We would also love your help in making this event a success! If you are a Level 2 Volunteer, please consider signing up to volunteer using this link:
👉https://signup.com/go/zPZpnSM
Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to see our students at The Great Bear Bash!
✨ PTO Attendance Challenge ✨
The Pine Ridge PTO is sponsoring the Attendance Awareness PTO Challenge the week of September 22–26, 2025.
• The class with the best attendance record during the week will win a pizza or donut party (winner’s choice)!
• If multiple classes tie for the top spot, one class will be selected at random from the list of winners.
👕 Dress-Up Days 👕
We’ll also celebrate with themed dress-up days to encourage attendance and school spirit:
• Monday 9/22: Be Present for Tomorrow’s Opportunities – Dress as your future profession!
• Tuesday 9/23: Team Up for Tomorrow – Wear your favorite sports team jersey or shirt!
• Wednesday 9/24: Wild About Attendance – Show off animal prints, crazy socks, or wacky accessories!
• Thursday 9/25: It’s a Bright Tomorrow – Wear bright colors, neon, and sunglasses!
• Friday 9/26: Ready Together, Ready for Tomorrow – Rock Pine Ridge colors or PRE spirit wear!
We can’t wait to see our students show their excitement for attendance, learning, and school pride! Thank you for helping us make every day count.
See the image for registration information.
We are excited to announce that four Lake County Schools have been recognized for successfully building a schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered prevention framework designed to improve and integrate all data, systems, and practices impacting student outcomes. National research shows that full implementation of PBIS leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes by enhancing school climate, acknowledging appropriate behavior, and using data to identify supports. Congratulations to the following schools for being recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a PBIS Model School: Pine Ridge Elementary, Gold; Rimes Early Learning and Literacy Center, Silver; Astatula Elementary, Silver; Mount Dora High, Bronze.
Join the Bears on the Ridge Choir! 🎤🐻
📅 Auditions: Monday, Sept. 15
🕒 When: Mondays after school, 3:30–4:15 PM
📍 Where: Music Room
🌟 Performance opportunities in the community & competitions!
➡️ Limited spots (30 students) – reserve your audition today by emailing your student’s name & teacher’s name to ibanezc@lake.k12.fl.us
To help students get to class on time, those not actively checking out by 8:25 AM will be directed to class before the tardy bell rings. For students who eat breakfast in the cafeteria, please remind them to finish their meal before visiting the store.
We look forward to providing our students with a fun and convenient school store experience.
