Dear Stone Ridge Community,

We are very excited to welcome our students and families back to campus next week and begin a fantastic school year together!  As most of you have already seen up close or observed from passing by, the campus has transformed as construction for the turf field facility moves along and the new roads are paved.

This special communication is focused on one of the most essential safety elements of our daily proceedings: transportation safety on campus.  Having completed our AIMS accreditation and listened to constructive feedback from the community, we know that certain areas on campus needed attention. Additionally, with the new roadways and the current construction, the administration carefully re-evaluated and assessed traffic flow improvements for campus.

In order to improve traffic flow, we have made two significant changes to the transportation plan: 1.) opened a new entrance on Cedar Lane (across from Elmhirst Pkwy), and 2.) instituted a clockwise, one-way circulation route on the main campus roadway. This one-way traffic route will go into effect on Tuesday, September 4, and will remain one-way at all times. This change requires all drivers on our campus to carefully read the policies below, study the revised map (link here), pay strict attention to new signage, and take direction from our staff directing traffic to guide you safely through campus. 

As you plan your back-to-school schedule for your family, I highly encourage that you consider a carpool with a Stone Ridge family.  You may use the carpool finder located Inside SR. I also recommend that you allow for plenty of time in your morning routine.  There are many construction projects in the near vicinity.  Allowing extra time for your commute will reduce your stress, your child’s stress, and possibly also reduce the speed of your vehicle on campus! 
 
We appreciate your patience as we adapt to a new traffic pattern. As we live with this new traffic pattern during the first few weeks of school, I am certain that adjustments and tweaks will be made accordingly to ensure a more seamless plan.  The guidelines below are all part of how we keep our students, staff, and visitors safe and prepare them for a successful school experience. I thank you in advance for your full support, patience, and assistance with this safety issue.

Sincerely,

Catherine Ronan Karrels '86
Head of School

Check out our Summer fun submissions. We had surfers, beach goers, volunteers, scholars, famous people sightings, and more.

Summer Information 2014 web page includes assignments along with other important information about uniforms, school supplies, and books. Visit www.stoneridgeschool.org/summer2014.

2014-15 Online Parent Volunteer Form. Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet other parents and join in great activities with your child. Please visit www.stoneridgeschool.org/volunteerform

Room Parent Orientation, Friday, September 5, 8:00 am, Hamilton House. Lower and Middle School Class Parents (room parents) are encouraged to attend this orientation session.  Division Heads and key administrators will review important information about Class Parent responsibilities. Please contact your division offices if you have questions about the Room Parent Orientation.

SRPA Committee Chair Orientation, Friday, September 5, 8:00 am, in the MPR (400 level below Hamilton House.) This meeting is for 2014-15 SRPA Committee Chairs. The SRPA Executive Committee and key administrators will present important information about committee chair responsibilities. Please contact Patty Lovett, SRPA President, or Aubrey Bursch, Director of Parent Relations, for more information.

September Soiree, an all-school parent celebration to kick off the new school year! Don't miss this sitter-worthy event! Saturday, September 6, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Gym Pavilion. Please register at www.stoneridgeschool.org/soiree.

The Afterschool CampUs program offers enrichment classes outside of the regular school day for students in Pre-K to Grade 8. Classes vary by grade and may include Girls on the Run, Girls on Track, Tiny Chefs, Fab Lab, Spanish, Dance, Keyboarding, Robotics, Drama with Imagination Stage, Cheer Team, Free Swim, and Fairytales in Motion. Registration for fall classes is on a first-come, first-served basis open until September 12. To learn more visit www.stoneridgeschool.org/afterschool.

Each Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten child will receive a school bag from Stone Ridge. It is required to bring this SR bags to and from school each day, so a backpack is not required.

Preschool & Lower School Orientation Day, Tuesday, September 2.
8:30 am - New families meeting - Duchesne Center
8:45 am - New families visit classrooms and meet teachers
9:30 am - returning families visit classrooms and meet teachers (optional)
Come visit your classroom, you do not have to wear your uniform to Orientation. Used uniforms will be sold and Extended Day sign ups will take place on this day.

First Day of School, Wednesday, September 3, 7:50 am arrival. Noon dismissal for Lower School students.

Junior Chorus Auditions Lower School Grades 3 - 4, September 11, 12, 15, 16, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Hamilton House Chapel. Please read Mrs. Fazio's letter.

Lunch Volunteers Needed Daily from 11:30 am-12:40 pm. Welcome your child back-to-school by serving as a lunch volunteer!  It's a great way to meet other parents while supporting the Stone Ridge community. Sign up here.

Please be sure to read the Summer Information page, and note these very important items and deadlines:

• The ESCO bookstore is open, please purchase your books soon.
• Health forms were due to Alana Pitcher, RN, Director of Health Services, by July 30.
• Permission forms for ImPact Testing (Grades 7 & 8) are due to Ms. Bollo in the Middle School office by August 25.
• Parents need to read and sign electronically the Technology Responsible Use Policy (RUP).
  

Orientation, Tuesday, September 2, All Grade 5: 8:00 - 9:30 am, New Families Grades 6-8: 9:00 - 10:30 am, Returning Middle School Families: 10:30 - 12:00 noon. Advisors will contact you the week before to introduce themselves and discuss orientation day.

MS Musical, The Little Mermaid, Jr., Q&A with group music coaching, Wednesday, September 3, 3:30-4:30 pm, Sophie Center.

MS Musical Auditions, Monday, September 4 & 5, 3:30-5:30, Sophie Center.

Middle School Band and Orchestra Students and Parents, please read this letter.

Junior Chorus Middle School Auditions Grades 5 - 6, September 9, 10, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Hamilton House Chapel. Please read Mrs. Fazio's letter.

Junior Chorus Middle School Auditions Grades 5 - 8, September 17, 18, 3:30 - 4:30 pm, Hamilton House Chapel. Please read Mrs. Fazio's letter.

Middle School Fall Sports tryouts, September 8-10, 2:30-3:30 pm.

First Academic and New Upper School Family Liturgy and BBQ, Thursday, August 28, 5:30 pm.

Upper School Orientation, Tuesday, September 2.
Class of 2018 – 8:00 am
Class of 2015 – 8:30 am
Classes of 2016 and 2017 - 9:30 am

First Day of Classes, Wednesday, September 3.

Social Action make-up hours paperwork and online hours registry due Wednesday, September 3.

Social Action paperwork for 2014-15 due Friday, September 5.

First Academic Parent Social, Save the Date! Friday, September 26, 7:30-9:30 pm, Hamilton House. The First Academic (Grade 9/Freshmen) class is doubling in size so there are lots of new parents to meet! First Academic Parent Activities Committee Chairs Cheryl Leahy and Jayne O’Donnell have a lovely night planned and will be asking for help soon. As an added bonus, it’s the same night as the Upper School Mixer at Stone Ridge so you can drop your daughters off and head over for some fun of your own! 

Gator Gallery Sale of Uniforms and Spirit Wear! Please visit the Gator Gallery in the Middle School Art Room (down the hall from Duchesne Center) on Orientation Day, September 2 from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm. We will have all your uniform needs and lots of fun Gator Gear to get you back in the School Spirit! There are many marked down items and lots of new merchandise. Come shop with us! All proceeds benefit our girls.

Champion burnout tee $23	Champion swing tank $19.99
Under Armour tee $32	GFS fuzzy jacket $45