Seventh-grade social studies students are acting scenes from the Roman Empire.

Principal Update

Dear Coal Ridge Family,

I hope this message finds you well and thriving as we move forward into another exciting week at Coal Ridge Middle School. As always, we are grateful for your continued support and dedication to our school community. We have several important announcements and updates to share with you.

Wrestling Practice Begins Next Week

We are thrilled to announce that wrestling practice will kick off next week! This is a great opportunity for our students to engage in physical activity, learn new skills, and foster a sense of teamwork and discipline. We encourage all interested students to participate and show their Coal Ridge spirit.

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Mark your calendars! Our parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for January 30 and February 4. These meetings are vital for maintaining open communication between our dedicated educators and the supportive families of our students. We look forward to discussing your child’s progress and how we can continue to support their academic journey.

Honor Roll Certificates

Congratulations to all our students who have worked diligently throughout the second quarter! Honor Roll certificates will be distributed on Monday. Your hard work and commitment to academic excellence do not go unnoticed, and we are immensely proud of each student’s achievements.

Building Our School Community

At Coal Ridge, we believe that a strong school community is built on the pillars of kindness, empathy, and collaboration. Every student and staff member contributes to this community spirit, and we encourage everyone to continue practicing kindness both inside and outside the classroom.

Celebrating Hard Academic Work

Our students have been working incredibly hard this quarter, showing resilience and dedication in all their academic endeavors. Let’s continue to support them in their journey by nurturing a positive and encouraging learning environment. Together, we can achieve great things!

Thank you for your unwavering support and for being an integral part of our Coal Ridge family. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming events and continuing to build a nurturing and inclusive community for all.

Warm regards,

Natalee Swan, Principal

Parent Corner: Valuable Items

Bringing valuable items and money to school can create some risks for students. Schools are lively places where belongings can sometimes get misplaced or lost. By keeping valuable items at home, parents can help their children feel more relaxed and avoid any worries about losing things. This allows students to focus on learning and their coursework.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, January 30, and Tuesday, February 4, from 3:00 pm. to 7:00 PM. These optional meetings are suggested for parents who have concerns about their child’s academic progress.

Wrestling Sign Up

We are excited to begin Wrestling Season starting on Monday, January 27th! We will have a parent meeting after practice Tuesday, January 28th at 4:15 PM (sorry for the change in dates, I need to have final registration numbers to the district earlier than I thought), where we will go over athlete expectations, how to register, and the schedule. Practice will be Monday-Friday after school 3:00-4:30 PM. Students must have a ride home from practice, there are no buses that can take them home. Please reach out to Coach Ridgway ([email protected]) if you have any questions!

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.

Hearing & Vision Screening Day

There will be a vision and hearing team at Coal Ridge Middle School on Thursday, January 30th to screen all 7^th graders and students new to the district students. Please encourage your child to wear their glasses/contact lenses to school that day. If the screening indicates your student needs further evaluation, you will be notified by mail. Please consult your school’s health clerk, Debbie Mills, at [email protected] if you have questions or concerns.

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 5 – PLC Late Start

February 14 & 17 – No School

February 19 Orchestra Concert

February 27 PTO/SAC Meeting

February 28 7th Grade Dance

Weekly Events

Monday, January 27

GSA Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Tuesday, January 28

VEX Robotics 3:00pm – 4:15pm

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Musical Rehearsal 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Wednesday, January 29

Card & Game Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Homework Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Art Club 3:00pm – 4:15pm

AAA Math Program 3:00pm – 4:15pm

Wrestling Practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Thursday, January 30

Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Friday, January 31

Wrestling practice 3:00pm – 4:30pm

Need Support in Spanish

Contact Priscilla Gonzalez by phone, text, or email
[email protected] or 303-775-3596

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