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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chastain to the Bridle Ridge Family!
Dr. Jennifer Chastain will be the new principal at Bridle Ridge Elementary School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Feb. 9 meeting.
Dr. Chastain has worked for Nixa Public Schools since 2004. She is currently the principal at John Thomas School of Discovery, a STEAM elementary school. She has held that position since August 2015. Previously, she was the principal at Century Elementary School, assistant principal at Espy and Mathews Elementary School, and 5th and 6th grade teacher at Inman Intermediate School.
Earlier, she taught grades 5-8 for Springfield Catholic Schools.
Dr. Chastain said she is honored to be selected to serve as Bridle Ridge Principal.
“I look forward to meeting everyone and building strong relationships with the educators, students and families of Bridle Ridge," she said. "I cannot wait to join the Ray-Pec community!”
She will replace Dr. Missy Mattingly, who is resigning at the end of 2022-2023 school year to accept another position in the District.
Read more: https://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/article/1005075
Students and teachers celebrated the upcoming Super Bowl during lunch shifts.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School Reading Interventionist Gina Garrison received a $669 grant to purchase High Noon decodable readers for use with Tier 3 students. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Gina Garrison, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School Art Teacher Emily Pfaff received a $599 grant to purchase 3D pens and supplies. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Emily Pfaff, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School Music Teacher Robert Dothage received a $705 grant to purchase MIDI keyboards. Pictured, from left: Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Robert Dothage, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Bridle Ridge Elementary School Library Media Specialist Jen Bailey received a $417 grant to purchase books for the Good Choices Giveaway program. Pictured, from left: Administrative Assistant Dawn Dye, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Jennifer Bailey, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe, Library Media Assistant Rene Bowen, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Collaboration in action on Monday, Jan. 30, at Bridle Ridge Elementary School! Students were not in session, but the day provided valuable time for teachers and staff to plan and improve instruction. Bridle Ridge Teacher and Professional Development Committee Representative Emily Pfaff speaks to staff about the value of observing colleagues to provide feedback and gain new ideas. Pfaff created a “Cupid Shuffle” activity to encourage and reinforce staff for their observation of others
The adults sitting in groups: Digital Learning Teacher Melissa Kelch and Instructional Coach Keri Pinney facilitated collaboration among Bridle Ridge teachers focused on incorporating instructional strategies in Math and ELA to increase student motivation and participation.
Tonight is Bridle Ridge Culver's Night! Come support Bridle Ridge and have a delicious dinner!
Culver's will be donating a percentage of sales made from 5pm-8pm back to Bridle Ridge PTA to help support our students, teachers and staff!
Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for our family math night. We are excited to share some math activities and ideas with you. Let us know you're coming so we can have adequate supplies and snacks!
Thank you to all of the Veterans and guests that were able to attend our assembly this morning. We enjoyed honoring our service members and welcoming families into school. Below are the links to the 3rd/4th grade music program and the tribute video.
Music Program: https://youtu.be/1fjgvaDvc4M
Tribute Video: https://youtu.be/5m8b0gt2MR0
Congratulations to our kindergarten team, Mrs. Cronk, and Mrs. Kelch for receiving grants to enhance student learning.
Grant for Physical Science activities
Bridle Ridge Elementary School Kindergarten Teachers Kim Rice, Katie Mallory, and Samantha Schanzmeyer received a grant of $680 to purchase resources for physical science activities. In front, from left, are Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Katie Mallory, Kim Rice, Sam Schanzmeyer, and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. In back: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing.
Grant for Joey Jump game
Heather Cronk, physical education teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary, received a $215 grant for purchase of the Joey Jump game for eye-hand coordination.In front, from left, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Physical Education Teacher Heather Cronk, Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, and Bridle Ridge Administrative Intern Keri Pinney. In back, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Board Member Rachel Crowe, Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Grant for STEAM kits
Melissa Kelch, Digital Learning Teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary, received a $745 grant to purchase STEAM kits for all grade levels. Pictured in front, from left: Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, Melissa Kelch, and Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing. Pictured in back: Foundation Board Member Rich Bartow, Foundation Board Member Rachel Crowe, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.
Our annual Thanksgiving lunch is back! Be sure you have signed up and paid online if you plan to eat with your child.
Remember to bring your Driver's License for checking in at lunch.
We are excited to bring back our annual Veteran's Day celebration this year. We would love to recognize all of the service members in our Bridle Ridge family. Please send pictures to Mrs.Kelch at the email provided. RSVP's and pictures are due by November 2 so we can adequately prepare for our guests.
Thank you to our families for supporting our Boosterthon Fundraiser. Students had a great time last Friday participating in class dance parties! Here are our Boosterthon Final Totals:
Total Pledges received by Bridle Ridge families: $15,034.
Grade level earning most pledges: Kindergarten: $4,425 ice cream party
Class earning most pledges: Mrs. Rice: $2,260 pizza party
Two students tied for the largest pledge total with a total of $560. They will throw pie in Dr.Mattingly and Mrs.Pinney’s faces - Jocelyn and Gracie Hefner
Portions of PTA proceeds will go directly back to school staff to purchase classroom supplies as well as fund future family events. Proceeds will also pay for new volleyball & basketball nets, basketballs, footballs, kick balls and volleyballs, a small temporary shade for the playground and money invested into a fund to purchase a long term, commercial grade shade solution.
We've had a great first week of our Boosterthon fundraiser. There were lots of classroom celebrations of picnic lunches, hat days, and extra recesses. Keep getting pledges this weekend for more fun next week!
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Enjoy your weekend Summer School friends! See you back on Monday:)
