Ringgold Elementary School

REMINDER: Monday, February 15th is a Virtual Day for all students. Campus will be closed. Have your student check their google classroom for assignments.

Benton Panthers LOVE to READ! Register for Benton School District’s book giveaway! Complete the registration form to enter. Drawing will be held February 16, 2021 There will be a winner in each of the following grade categories: A winner per grade level K-12 Winners will be notified at school and will receive their books at school. Entry form: https://forms.gle/AWqsZK5XnDVkkMjn9

3rd Quarter Wellness Meeting is on February 12th. Details in the following photo--->

**7th Annual Chili Cook-Off Silent Auction** We need your help! Due to COVID-19, the Benton School District’s Counseling Departments are holding a Silent Auction instead of the Chili Cook-Off. All proceeds are donated to Angie Grant, Caldwell, Howard Perrin, Ringgold, BMS, BJH, and BHS Counseling Departments for student services programs. https://bit.ly/39zXbQ6

Gifted and Talented Parent Referral Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwSIJHLt7uIwxn7wBWSCF6lJ7L7OiF8dQp1k_3b8rqiPlUQ/viewform

The Gifted and Talented Program is now taking referrals for testing this spring. Please see the link below for more information. https://forms.gle/i3kcsPKRydyjoQRE6

Mr. Melton's classes had a science lab today where the students were learning about tendons and muscles and used chickens from home so students can see live chicken feet and how they work.

COVID-19 Checklist. Please review

Tips from our Friendly Benton Public School Nurses on how you can boost your immune system and stay healthy right now!

Virtual Fridays continue this week. Please click on the following image for more information:

Parents/Guardians: Home Access Center (HAC) will be down from Dec. 20th -Dec. 28th for an upgrade.

Benton/Bryant Saline County Shootout tonight at Benton Arena. Girls 6:00 Boys 7:30 Only selling 150 Benton tickets at the door due to Covid Capacity Guidelines.

Please welcome our 2020-2021 Be Tom School Board. Dr. Mike Skelton Jonathan Woolbright (not pictured) Jarrod Hambric Chris Ledbetter, Vice President Holley Little, President Randy Mitchell, Secretary Paul Childress Like Fulcher

Thank you bus drivers!

We’re looking for substitute teachers! Who’s ready to help our students!?

Important Information from the Athletic Department

Next week is Red Ribbon Week. We will celebrate by dressing up each day. Here is the theme for each day next week.

**Ringgold Elementary Meal Sign Up** During this Offsite Virtual Instruction time, you are still eligible for school meals. Please fill out this form if you would like meals during this time. Meal pick up will be @ Ringgold, Thursday, October 8, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Drive thru the PK/Kindergarten drop off line and we will meet you at the curbside. All we need is your name and your child's name. You will receive Thursday's and Friday's meal all at once. Just a reminder, these meals are at no cost to you! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevpa3a45ZSvg7Ng3MiyIgKRu7jM-K4Dt7Ic6EE0VN59PRsgw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Virtual Friday Information:

Benton Public Schools: Parents/Guardians, Benton Public Schools will be having Virtual Fridays beginning on October 16th. Please select the link below to learn more and provide us with information by Friday, October 9th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VirtualFriday