Congratulations to our students who performed at the District Honor Band this week. They did a fantastic job.

Principal Update

Dear Coal Ridge Families,

We hope this newsletter finds you well! We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families who attended our parent/teacher conferences over the past two weeks. It was wonderful to see so many of you in our building, engaging with teachers and supporting your students’ education.

A special thank you goes out to our NJHS parents and students for keeping our staff nourished during our evening conferences. Your generosity and support are truly appreciated!

School Highlights

• Wrestling Season: Our wrestling season is in full swing! We are excited to announce that our first meet will take place on Monday right here at Coal Ridge. We hope to see lots of support for our athletes as they showcase their hard work and dedication.
• Musical Rehearsals: Our musical rehearsals are progressing beautifully. Students are putting in great effort and we can’t wait to see the final production!
• Music Achievements: We are incredibly proud of several of our students who participated in the district Honor Band on Wednesday and the All State Choir on Friday. Their talent and dedication to music is commendable!

Important Dates

• No School: Please note there will be no school on Friday, February 14th, and Monday, February 17th. Enjoy the long weekend with your family!

Reminders

• Outdoor Recess: We believe in the importance of fresh air and outdoor exercise. We aim to go outside for recess for at least 5 minutes each day. Please ensure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather.
• iPad Preparedness: To help your student succeed, please ensure they come to school each day with a fully charged iPad. This ensures they are ready for their learning activities.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. If you have any concerns or questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Have a wonderful weekend!

Warm regards,

Natalee Swan, Principal

Parent Corner: Growth Mindset

For the month of February, we will be discussing having a growth mindset in our Advisory classes. When we teach students how to develop a growth mindset, we can help them achieve academic success. A growth mindset, a concept developed by psychologist Carol Dweck, emphasizes the belief that dedication and hard work can develop abilities and intelligence. This perspective encourages children to embrace challenges, learn from criticism, and persist in the face of setbacks. When kids adopt a growth mindset, they start to view challenges as opportunities they can conquer through persistence and hard work instead of giving up or thinking success is unattainable for them.

Encouraging a growth mindset in your child can be achieved by offering specific words of encouragement instead of general praise. Instead of praising your child’s innate talents, focus on providing encouragement that highlights their efforts and strategies. For example, instead of saying, “You’re so smart,” try saying, “I can see how hard you worked on this project, and your effort really paid off.” This type of encouragement reinforces the idea that success comes from hard work and perseverance. When your child faces a difficult task, express confidence in their ability to improve by saying, “I know this is tough, but I believe in your ability to figure it out.” By emphasizing the process and recognizing their determination, you help your child build resilience and a positive attitude towards challenges, essential components of a growth mindset.

Project Launch

Coal Ridge Middle School will host Project Launch Middle School from June 2 to June 26, from 7:45 pm. to 1:45 PM. This free program is designed to support students who need additional help in reading, writing, and math.

EPIC At Home Reading Challenge

We are starting our EPIC At-Home Reading Challenge. Students are encouraged to read at home for at least 20 minutes, five days a week, totaling 100 minutes, to participate in a weekly book drawing. To enter, students must complete their reading log and have a parent sign it. On Fridays, students will exchange their logs with their advisory teacher. Each completed log is entered into a raffle, with one winner per grade announced on Monday. Winners can then choose a free book as their prize.

Yearbook Pictures

Dear Parents/Guardians, 

The Yearbook Staff 2024-2025 is looking forward to another amazing year! We are hoping that you can help us get some out-of-school sports photos. There are endless opportunities for yearbook photos, and we want to make sure that we can get as many students as possible and their sports represented. If you have photos, please send them to [email protected].

Thank you, 

The Yearbook Staff 

Free and Reduced Fees

Families needing financial help reducing or eliminating class fees are encouraged to complete the Free & Reduced Fees Application. This benefits your family and supports our school in terms of funding, staffing, and reduced fees for activities. Remember to renew this application annually for access to various benefits.

Apply for free & reduced fees today to take advantage of these opportunities!

Lunch Menu

The monthly Lunch Menu is available at LINQCONNECT. This online system allows you to filter for allergens and view the Breakfast Menu. In the upper left-hand corner, you can change between breakfast and lunch.

Save the Date!

February 19 Orchestra Concert

February 27 PTO/SAC Meeting

February 28 7th Grade Dance

Weekly Events

Monday, February 10

GSA Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Meet Lyons @ CRMS 3:30pm

Tuesday, February 11

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm

VEX Robotics 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm 4:30pm

Parent Community Event 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 12

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Card & Game Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15m

Art Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Thursday, February 13

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30p

Garden Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Friday, February 14 & Monday, February 17

No School

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