Blackridge Students and Parents,

We are so excited to welcome each of you back to a new and exciting school year! This year all students in grades K-6 will start school on Wednesday, Aug 21st. Preschool students start on Monday, Aug 26th. We are also excited to announce that all classrooms will be in the building this year. The few portable classrooms we have left will be used for small group interventions and room transformations. I want to draw your attention to some important information as we begin the new school year. 

• Please complete your child’s yearly registration before school starts. This ensures that your child will have access to technology at school and that we have accurate information for your child.  
• Teacher assignments are now available on Skyward! When you log into Skyward Family/Student Access, click on the "Schedule" or "Gradebook" button on the left side.
• Our Back-to-School Night will be held on Tuesday, Aug 20th between 5:30-7:00pm. We will be serving Lee’s donuts after you visit with your teachers and the PTA! We would like to thank PTA for sponsoring this fun event! 
• The first day of school for students in Kindergarten-6th grade is Wednesday, Aug 21st. The students should line up outside at 8:53am when they hear music playing outside. Grade level numbers are painted on the playground and there will be signs indicating teacher lines. The first bell rings at 8:55am and teachers will bring students into the building at that time. Here is a link to the updated district school calendar. https://planning.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/22/2024-25-Calendar-Elementary-School.pdf
• The first day of school for Preschool will be Monday Aug 26th. Please see the preschool calendar at this link. https://jcdc.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2024/06/Preschool-Calendar-_2024-25.pdf
  • AM Preschool Hours – M-Th 9:30am – 12:00pm (No classes on Friday)
  • PM Preschool Hours – M-Th 12:45pm – 3:15pm (No classes on Friday)
• The price for breakfast and lunch remain the same this year. Breakfast is $1.05 and Lunch is $2.00. You can apply for a FREE/REDUCED lunch by filling out an application online by logging into Skyward, or you may pick up an application at the school. 
• Drop-off and pick-up of students must be done in the south/west car loop. The district has required that our north drop-off loop be used for busses only. See link for additional drop-off and pick-up procedures. https://blackridge.jordandistrict.org/school-info/drop-off-and-pick-up-procedures/
• Check-out of students must be done in person by a parent or guardian.  ID is always required! Please see the following link with current check-in and check-out procedures. https://blackridge.jordandistrict.org/school-info/check-in-check-out-procedures/
• Safe Walking Route – Please see the following link for safe walking routes. https://blackridge.jordandistrict.org/school-info/safe-routes/
• Dress Code – Please ensure your child is following the district dress code. See the following link for dress code guidelines.  https://blackridge.jordandistrict.org/school-info/dress-code/

• Electronic Device Policy – Please remind your children that the use of personal electronic and communication devices, including cell phone and smart watches, is not permitted during the school day. Students will be asked to keep these items in their backpacks while they are on school grounds and on school buses. 

We hope you are all having a fun, safe, and exciting summer! We are excited to welcome students back to school on Wednesday, Aug 21st! If you have any other questions or concerns please feel free to contact the school. 

Sincerely,

David Butler

Principal, Blackridge Elementary