Author Archives: Gary Defrang

We are looking forward to Harvest Parties on the 31st. Next week as you discuss celebrations with your students, please remind them that weapons, blood, and overly scary masks are not allowed at Lava Ridge. Thank you! Happenings next week … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava Ridge: Monday:  ICCL Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center Tuesday:  October Staff Meeting @ 2:30 in the Media Center Wednesday: 7:15-11:15 Work In Classroom;  11:15-7:15 Conferences Thursday: 7:15-11:15 Work In Classroom;  11:15-7:15 Conferences Friday:  … Continue reading →

Staff Appreciation Breakfasts are back! On Thursday, bring your appetite to the Media Center beginning at 7:00 for omelettes, pancakes and all the fixings. With some on duty in the morning, let’s all work together so everyone can enjoy the … Continue reading →

Happenings next week at Lava: Wednesday:  Safety Assembly @ 12:05 (North Playground) & SIW: Foundational Skills Support @ 1:45 in the Media Center Thursday:  5th MTSS (EBISS) @ 2:30 in A1 (Discovery Falls) & PTO Meeting @ 2:30 in the … Continue reading →

Teachers: We need your help in deciding the schedule we will use this year for conferences in the fall and spring. Please take this brief survey by Monday at 12:00 to share your input. We are only a couple of … Continue reading →

Happenings at Lava Ridge next week include: Monday: ELL groups begin Tuesday:  September Staff Meeting at 2:30 in the Media Center Wednesday:  SIW-Teacher Prep Friday:  DIBELS Day and Family Movie Night @ 6:30 . Here is the flyer. From Jennifer … Continue reading →

That was an amazing first week! Thank you for all of your hard work and preparation and for making this such a wonderful start for our Lions. The September Staff Meeting is on Tuesday, September 20th in the Media Center … Continue reading →

Thank you for all of your hard work getting ready for the first day of school! Below are some reminders for this week: -All students will eat breakfast in the gym this year. Bus riders will wait in the gym … Continue reading →

In response to screen time concerns and some home management issues, elementary schools are being asked to not send iPads home on a regular basis.  This doesn’t mean they can never go home.  There will be times when projects need … Continue reading →

This year, Week at a Glance, will again be an important part of our communication system at Lava Ridge. I will send out notes to you weekly and appreciate you making this a must read before the start of the … Continue reading →