2021 Seniors: Formal Composite Pictures will be made on Tuesday, August 11th. Please check your school email for your time slot and further instructions.
Early Childhood staff will be contacting families of enrolled children with any paperwork updates that are needed and will schedule a time for the paperwork to be completed to file. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Lori Goings at 870-201-2577.
All Cedar Ridge students must have the required paperwork completed for the 2020-2021 school year. Blended learners must have submitted paperwork by August 17, 2020. Beginning Wednesday, August 5, 2020, parents/guardians may pick up the required registration paperwork at their respected buildings. Please call once you have arrived to be allowed into the building to complete the required paperwork. For your child’s safety, only a parent/guardian will be allowed into the building. A mask is required to enter the building.
| ACT Test Dates |
Tests will have limited seating, so be sure to register soon! Register at ACT.org or contact Mrs. Kathleen Holder at 870-201-2577.
Below is a link to our Ready for Learning FAQ's for the 2020-2021 school year. Don't forget about our District Information Night happening via Facebook Live on July 27th at 6pm! Please continue to monitor our website (cedarwolves.org) and social media channels for all updated information.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jLCl5zKPIw8rnp9QyNfWAfxQZPoS441x0CoKR4e_XxQ/edit
Parents & Guardians,
We need your help! As you know, Cedar Ridge School District is working hard to provide a virtual learning option for the upcoming school year. Please click on the link below and complete the survey to help us prepare appropriately. If you have any questions, please call 870-201-2577.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h7ax7q4oMWvb9DM8MwKigMTeFMWYvsKXZ2VidPlGpCM/edit?ts=5ede781c
Or go to cedarwolves.org, then find "Virtual Learning Survey" under the Parent/Community tab on the Menu.
Chromebooks for students in grades 6-12 need to be turned in no later than July 1, 2020. Chromebooks can be dropped off in the high school library or high school office.
Cedar Ridge School District was blessed with 140 FREE Barbie dolls from a neighboring school district to give to our students! Drive by the Ag Ed and Professional Development Center this Thursday, June 4th from 1 PM to 3 PM to receive your FREE item. See you then!
Cedar Ridge community,
We understand the concerns you may be having regarding the 2020-2021 school year. As you know, the safety and security of our students and staff are a top priority. While we hope to get back to face-to-face instruction starting in August, we also want what is best for everyone. Options will be available.
Cedar Ridge School District is working hard to provide a virtual learning option. We will be working on our virtual plan under the guidance of the ADE. Please know that whether instruction is presented in the classroom, virtually, or a blend of the two, we will continue to provide students with the best education possible.
We expect plans to evolve and adapt as further guidance becomes available. Please continue to follow our district social media pages, website, and app through the summer for updates and additional information.
Have a great summer!
SENIOR PARADE
Saturday, May 9th 11am around Newark
This parade does NOT replace graduation. Seniors: meet at the high school gym at 10:15am for line-up. Please wear your cap and gown. The parade will be recorded and shown at graduation. Parents/Guardians should drive so seniors can enjoy the parade. You can ride in a vehicle, tractor, or ATV.
Mr. Conyers will be playing some graduation songs and announcing seniors on the radio. If you or a family member would like to record something to be played during the parade, please email Mr. Conyers at caleb.conyers@cedarwolves.org or call him at 870-201-2577 ext. 0201.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to these ladies!
Jennifer Copeland
Debra Treadway
Kayla McAdams
Brittany Brown
Wanda Wilson
Janis Toste
Marla Crotts
You are appreciated more than you know! 💙🧡
Over 4,500 meals went out this week to Cedar Ridge students (and younger siblings). Thank you to everyone who helped!
The School Choice deadline for the 20-21 school year is May 1, 2020. Applications can be found on our website at https://www.cedarwolves.org/o/cedar-ridge/page/freedom-of-choice or at each building office.
Spring Picture Proofs are in! You may view your proofs in one of the following ways:
1. Proofs can be delivered with food & AMI packets on Monday.
2. Proofs can be picked up during normal school hours in the Agri Lobby.
3. Proofs can be viewed online at https://pinkstonphotography.photoreflect.com.
Please call Sherry Pinkston at 870-219-8188 with your order.
If at all possible, please order by April 17th.
Parents and Guardians — Please visit the link below to view the new system in place for Pre-K and Kindergarten registration.
https://www.cedarwolves.org/article/229521?org=cedar-ridge
VIRTUAL SPIRIT WEEK
The Cedar Ridge School District would like to invite all students, staff, and community members to participate in our Virtual Spirit Week!
Submit your pictures each day to be featured on our social media pages! Post your pictures in the comment section, send them to us through Facebook messenger, or email them to brianna.goodman@cedarwolves.org.
To students (and parents of students) who attend the after school program:
It’s that time of year when we ask students and parents to complete a survey about our after school program. This survey helps in the funding of our program and your help with this is much appreciated. Please go to this website: cypq.org/ar21cclc, scroll down to 2019-20 Statewide Evaluation Surveys and complete youth and/or parent survey. If you do not have internet, you may pick up a paper copy at the agri building. If you have any questions, please call Shanda Wood at (870) 307-3999 or Cindy Paarman at (870) 307-2793.
Parents and Guardians: Below is a link to the most recent COVID-19 update for today, March 31, 2020.
https://www.cedarwolves.org/article/223221?org=cedar-ridge
March 30, 2020
Dear Cedar Ridge Parents and Guardians:
Thank you for your continued attention to district communication regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and our district plans. The health of our students, their families, and our staff members is our utmost priority.
As of 1:30 p.m. this afternoon, there are 473 positive COVID-19 cases in the state. At the authorization of Governor Asa Hutchinson, all school districts in Arkansas shall remain closed through April 17, 2020. At this time, Cedar Ridge School District is scheduled to reopen on Monday, April 20, 2020. Please be aware this could change based on a directive from the Governor.
A member of the Cedar Ridge staff will be reaching out to each family this week to go over meal needs, AMI access, and other important matters. If you or your child have not heard from us by Thursday evening, please contact us at 870-201-2577 ext. 0210 or 0308.
AMI (Alternative Methods of Instruction): Starting Tuesday, March 31, 2020, students in grades PK-8 are to follow “Arkansas AMI” on Arkansas PBS (public broadcasting system). If you need help getting the show on your television, please call 501-682-2386 or email info@myarkansaspbs.org. Broadcasting times for each grade are as follows:
Pre-K - 2nd: 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
3rd - 5th: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
6th - 8th: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
If you miss the live broadcast, the AMI instructional content will be available online after 4 p.m. of the same day of broadcast. To connect to the website, go to www.myarkansaspbs.org/ArkansasAMI. Students are to fill out the PBS AMI self-reporting checklists, which is located on the Arkansas PBS website, and submit to their teacher. Submissions can be made through email, ClassDojo, or Google Classroom.
Students in grades 9-11 are to continue with their AMI assignments on Google Classroom.
WiFi Access: Cedar Ridge Schools will have network connectivity outside the buildings through an open “Guest” wifi network. School-owned Chromebooks will automatically connect to the network. Personal devices will have to manually connect. To view a map of where to access the wifi, visit www.cedarwolves.org/article/222335?org=cedar-ridge.
Food Access: Requested breakfast and lunch deliveries will begin on Monday, April 6th at 10 a.m. for students ages 18 years of age and younger. If you prefer to pick up breakfast and lunch, they will also be available in the Agri building lobby from 11 a.m to 12 p.m Monday-Friday.
Seniors: We understand the concern regarding graduation, graduation requirements, and other senior events. Our desire is for the graduating class of 2020 to have the once in a lifetime experience of a graduation ceremony. As of today, graduation will be postponed until the state of emergency has ended. Grades from the 3rd nine weeks meet the requirements for graduation. If you are not satisfied with your current grades, complete AMI days 1-10 by Friday, May 1st.
Other: Students enrolled in concurrent credit classes will still be required to complete the course per university requirements. For questions, call Mrs. Kathleen Holder at 870-201-2577 ext. 4224. Prom will also be postponed until further notice.
For accurate school information and updates please check the Cedar Ridge Schools website and download the district app on iPhone or Android. Thank you for your attention, your flexibility, and for being prepared. We will continue to monitor and communicate as information becomes available. We are doing all that we can to provide the best care for our children.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andy Ashley
Superintendent
Attention Parents & Guardians:
Sunday, March 29, 2020, marks the end of Spring Break. Students would typically be returning to school on Monday, March 30, 2020, but Governor Asa Hutchinson has closed all Arkansas school districts until April 17, 2020.
Students should continue to work on Alternative Methods of Instruction (AMI). Monday, March 30, 2020, is AMI Day #5. Tomorrow the District Leadership Team will be meeting to determine the long-range plan for the education of Cedar Ridge Students. More information will be provided very soon.
We appreciate your attention to district communications regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The health of our students, their families, and our staff members is our utmost priority.
For accurate school information and updates please check the Cedar Ridge Schools website (www.cedarwolves.org) and download the district app on iPhone or Android. We are doing all that we can to provide the best care for our children.
Dr. Andy Ashley
Superintendent