I am looking forward to attending the Pure Joy event this coming Friday with my daughter, Michelle. I welcome the opportunity it fellowship and enjoy this event with any of my CRE friends.

We are expecting to have officers on campus more often to provide a presence and to educate students on the partnership with our local law enforcement providers. Please share language to support our young learners when they see and respond based on their prior knowledge or experiences with a police officer. I have witnessed the need to educate and begin to shift some of our student’s mindset with regard to the role of a police officer.

C of O education professors and students will be here at CRE for a literacy learning observation experience. We are thrilled to be able to offer up and coming educators a quality opportunity to observe in their field of study. We feel this partnership with C of O is strengthening the quality of graduates that will be flooding the market in our area.

Mrs. Brown has organized this visit and we are expecting 40 students and 2 professors to join us for the 1st/2nd grade literacy blocks on April 26th from 9-10:30. #CREsstrong

Students who earned the fundraiser incentive will have letters sent home next week.  The Kona Ice Truck will arrive at Cedar Ridge Campus around 11:00. Students will eat their pizza, enjoy their Kona Ice treat, and then head back to class around 11:45. Student names will be shared with you via email if you have a student participating in this event.

Mrs. Blackerby’s class will participate in the CR Turf Dedication celebration during their PE class time with Coach Helsel.  The dedication event is scheduled for April 9th at 1:30. They will go to the turf, take pics, play, etc. It is exciting to have this space available to our students and families. We look forward to ways we can best utilize this space for students during the school week.

2nd grade students are planning a Stuffed Animal Drive to benefit new Kindergarten students starting school in the fall. Precious, right?!?! the dates for the stuffed animal drive are set for April 18th, 19th, and 20th. More info will be shared the week we return from Easter weekend. I am inspired by the interest our students have taken in helping others. AND we thought EMPATHY would be the hardest concept to grasp…#CREstrong

Tiffany Hughes has been tenacious in addressing forward movement and action both in teaching approach and student needs. She is thorough in all areas to wrap services around in support of her learners. Comprehensive areas of strength include: differentiated instruction, detailed documentation, parent communication, etc. Well done, Mrs. Hughes!

Deanna Blackerby recognized a need and reached out to our local school partners to host a learning opportunity for her students. This was a WIN WIN as we educate our young learners on the role and responsibilities of our local law enforcement officers. Well done, Mrs. Blackerby!

Nurse Leigh Ann is embracing a significant health need with a student with confidence, preparedness, and understanding. I appreciate her competence as a nurse, her empathy as a parent, and her organization to get it all done! Nurse Leigh Ann is well respected in her field and serves us well here at CRE!

Michelle