East Ridge had a great teacher appreciation week!
Congratulations to the first and second grade Star Students of the week. Keep working hard!
Summer Food Rocks!
Sweetwater Intermediate School
June 2nd to June 26th
Monday thru Thursday (Closed June 19)
Breakfast: 8am to 8:30am
Lunch: 11:30am to 12pm
These second graders gave the kindergarten students a tour of East Ridge Elementary in preparation of the 2025-2026 school year. Thank you 2nd grade leaders: Justus Clark, Briella Pena, Kyson Francisco, Reese Burton, Ashton Martinez, Avianna Martinez, Amore Alvarado, Jaxon Williams, Emmanuel Falana, and Jesse Vera.
First grade did it again! 100% attendance!
Congratulations to our Cinco de Mayo Salsa Challenge Winners (as voted on by staff): 1st place- Tracy Young, 2nd place- Raquel Rivas, 3rd place- Laurie Biera.
The Sweetwater Reporter is excited to feature Nolan County teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week. Tell us who your favorite teachers are from the 2024-25 school year. Responses will be featured in the Sweetwater Reporter during Teacher Appreciation Week. Parents, help your kids fill out the form.
https://www.sweetwaterreporter.com/site/forms/teacher_appreciation/teacher_appreciation/
College Awareness Day
Congratulations Mrs. Foster!
Congratulations Star Students of the week! Keep shining!
We are excited to announce the East Ridge Elementary Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jody Foster!
On Wednesday, April 30th we had our annual GLOW PARTIES during PE hosted by the East Ridge PTO. Students decorated glow in the dark t-shirts in art class and had fun with their friends playing games and dancing.
The Capturing Kids' Hearts theme for May is Integrity. See the attached newsletter for ideas to share at home.
Take a look at all of the fun things we have going on at East Ridge next month!
Roscoe Bank personnel presented an interactive lesson on money spending, saving, and giving to first grade students. The students were given a piggy bank and gold dollar coins. We appreciate Roscoe Bank for their generous support to our school.
East Ridge Family Night - Second Grade
Second grade visited the WASP Museum bringing a portion of their Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) to life.
Congratulations Star Students of the week! Keep it up!
East Ridge Elementary has been named a 2024-2025 Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase School, a prestigious honor awarded to campuses that demonstrate excellence in building a culture where students feel safe, connected, and engaged.
The Capturing Kids’ Hearts National Showcase Schools® Award recognizes schools that go above and beyond in creating an environment where students thrive academically and emotionally. Through the Capturing Kids’ Hearts® Process, educators at East Ridge Elementary have been equipped with relationship-building tools and processes that help them foster student success and a positive campus culture.
Each year, Capturing Kids’ Hearts recognizes schools across the country for their commitment to transforming their campus environments through a relational approach to education. Schools that receive this designation have shown measurable progress in student connectedness, academic achievement, and overall school culture.
"I am so proud of our staff and students for this prestigious award. At East Ridge Elementary, we strive to create a positive school culture and show students how much we care by building relationships that will optimize their learning environment." - Peggy Elliott, Principal
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"If you have a child's heart, you have a child's mind" ~ Flip Flippen
100% first grade attendance today at East Ridge!
