The 2024-2025 Blue Ridge Yearbook is here!! Send $20 to get your copy today!!
Important Lunch Visitor Update
Attention Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students!
Parent Meeting Monday, April 14th @ 4:15 pm
We'll go over what to expect, how you can support your child, and answer any questions you may have about the Georgia Milestones Assessment. Hope to see you there!
Please take a moment to complete our Title I Parent Survey by clicking the link below. Your input helps us improve and support our students' success.
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHYrEYqR_V2pbR-s3nWBTOVpkpQioH6gw-o3SBpcUiuXUrKw/viewform
Thank you for your time and support!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Blue Ridge Elementary next week, March 24-28!!! If you do not want to send cash to school with your student, click the link to set up an eWallet!
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/blueridgeelementaryschool1
If you're interested in volunteering at Blue Ridge Elementary, click the link below for more information.
https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/volunteer-opportunities
Need a device or WiFi to complete the volunteer interest form or background check? No worries! Stop by the BR front office, and we’ll provide a device for you.
Blue Ridge Families, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is very important to us. Please take a moment to complete our 22 question school survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. Your input will help us improve and create a better experience for everyone. Thank you!
https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=DE4775DA
IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE: TWO-HOUR DELAY FOR DALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
Out of an abundance of caution, Dalton Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025.
Key details for families:
Dalton High School and The Dalton Academy will begin at 9:30 AM.
Hammond Creek Middle School and Dalton Junior High School will begin at 10:05 AM.
Elementary schools will begin at 10:30 AM.
-Buses will run two hours later than normal. For example, if a bus typically picks up students at 6:30, it will arrive at 8:30.
-All students will receive a grab-and-go breakfast upon arrival.
-All extracurricular activities will continue as schedule
-The Board of Education meeting will proceed as planned.
Students will be released at their normal time, and aside from the delayed start, the school day will proceed as usual.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday!
With snow and a wintry mix expected in the forecast, we’ve made the decision to cancel school on Friday, January 10, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families.
This day will not be a digital learning day, so students will not have assignments or online work to complete. We hope this gives your family the opportunity to enjoy a safe and restful day at home.
While we anticipate returning to school as usual next week, we will encourage students to take their laptops and chargers home with them today. This is just a precaution in case weather conditions extend beyond Friday. Please help us remind your child to handle these items with care so they’re ready to use when needed.
If your child is in need of a warm jacket for the winter weather, please contact your school social worker for assistance. We are here to help and ensure all students are prepared for the colder temperatures.
Additionally, if your family is experiencing food insecurity or would like assistance, we invite you to visit our website for a list of food resources available to families.
Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate the winter weather together. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s school.
Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon!
With snow and a wintry mix in the forecast, we are closely monitoring the weather and considering all factors to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will meet with our weather team early tomorrow morning to review the latest conditions and determine the best course of action. Once a decision is made, we will communicate it to you promptly, so you have time to prepare accordingly.
In preparation for the weather event, we encourage all students to bring their laptops and chargers home with them on Thursday. We ask for your help in reminding your child to do so, ensuring they handle these items with care and have them ready to use if needed.
If your child needs a warm jacket to prepare for the colder temperatures, please contact your school social worker for assistance. We are here to help ensure all students are ready for the winter weather.
Additionally, if your family is experiencing food insecurity or would like assistance, we invite you to visit our website for a list of food resources available to families. You can access this information on our website.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the winter weather together. Please keep an eye out for tomorrow’s update, and feel free to reach out to your child’s school with any questions.
School is back in session Monday, January 6, 2025.
**ATTENTION**
The last day to turn in money and tickets for the PTO fundraiser will be December 19th
Join us for our Title I Literacy Night. December 19, 2024 from 5:00 - 6:30. We will have a chorus performance, pictures with Santa, fun games/activities, hot chocolate, and more! Every Student will receive a Free Book! Concession stand snacks for $1 and tamales for $2. Chorus Performance in the cafeteria starting at 6 pm.
Our next PTO Meeting will be on December 6, 2024 at 2pm.
Title I Literacy Family Night
December 19, 2024
5:00 - 6:30
Thanksgiving Lunch will be held November 19 & 20. Please make note of the scheduled time your child's grade level will eat, these times are different than their usual lunch times.
El almuerzo de Acción de Gracias se llevará a cabo el 19 y 20 de noviembre. Por favor, tome nota del horario programado en el que el grado de su hijo(a) almorzará, ya que estos horarios son diferentes a los habituales.
Come join this exciting event on Saturday, November 16th at the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute to celebrate PBS’s creation of a new series called Carl the Collector.
Carl is the first neurodiverse character to be featured in a PBS Kids series. Join us from 10:00 AM – Noon as we watch the show, eat snacks and participate in fun hands-on activities.
Julia, the Muppet and Sesame Street figure who is on the Autism Spectrum, will be with us as well.
The event is designed for families with children ages 4 – 8, but ALL children and families are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 16th from 10:00 – Noon at the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute - 1201 Burleyson Road Dalton, GA
The Silver Bell 5K is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2024, at
6:30 p.m. at Dalton City Hall.
The Silver Bell School Cup is awarded to the school with the most participants (including teachers, administrators, students, and parents).
📅 Friendly Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends! ⏰
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before bed this Saturday night! 🕰️ We'll all gain an extra hour of sleep, and we want everyone to be on time and ready for class Monday morning!
📅 Recordatorio amistoso: ¡Termina el horario de verano! ⏰
No olviden atrasar sus relojes una hora antes de dormir este sábado por la noche. 🕰️ ¡Todos ganaremos una hora extra de sueño, y queremos que todos lleguen a tiempo y listos para la clase el lunes por la mañana!
Pink Out! October 29th in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
