You want to help your children but you don’t
speak the language well?
DUAL CONVERSATION CLASS
English and Spanish
Wednesdays 7:45 – 8:45 AM / Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Library
¿Quieres ayudar a tus hijos pero no hablas
bien el idioma?
CLASE DE CONVERSACIÓN DUAL
inglés y español
Miércoles 7:45 – 8:45 AM / Jueves 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Biblioteca
If you are a current Dual Language parent and have purchased the Rosetta Stone program from your Ridgetop your contact for questions is Dr. Shelley Wright-Patterson.
You can reach her at spatterson@RosettaStone.com and phone 540-236-7845.
Have fun practicing or learning your new language!
Claudia Kramer Santamaria
Parent Support Office (and Rattler parent!)
512-414-3196
June 14th : 5:30 -7:00pm
Ridgetop Elementary
5005 Caswell Ave. 78751
Pelicula para padres de clases Idioma Dual de Ridgetop
Ridgetop Dual Language: Parent Movie Night and Meet
“Speaking in Tongues”
“Hablando en Lenguas”
Speaking in Tongues follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual. This charming story will challenge you to rethink the skills that Americans need in the 21st century.
“Hablando en Lenguas” sigue a 4 niños diversos en el viaje a hacer bilingües. Esta historia encantadora lo hará que piense diferente de las destrezas que los niños necesitan para el ciclo 21.
Parent discussion and presentation by AISD Dual Language Director will follow 60 minute movie.
Discurso de padres y presentacion de la directora de Lenguage Dual de AISD- despues de la pelicula de 60 minutos.
Light snacks provided *Merienda ofrecida * Kids movie in library *pelicula de niños en biblioteca
Join us for Ridgetop Kindergarten Round-Up!
Tuesday, May 3rd 8:30-10:00 am
Meet at the Ridgetop Playground
Martes, 3 de mayo 8:30-10:00 am En el parque de Ridgetop Elemental
Las familias que han aplicado al programa de Lenguaje Dual, seran notificadas la semana del 4 de abril por coreo electronico o coreo postal. Familias que esten en la lista de espera tendran sus numeros de ‘loteria’ asignados por la Oficina de Evaluacion del Distrito Escolar de Austin.
Families who have applied for the Dual Language Kinder or First grade program will be getting formal notification of “acceptance” or “waiting list” this week (April 4-8) through email or US mail. Those on the waiting list will have a ‘lottery’ number generated by the AISD Office of Program Evaluation.
For those interested in registering for the Dual Language program at Ridgetop, you can print the Dual Language application for Fall 2011 here and take the form by the office by Feb. 25th.
If you are interested in learning more about the Dual Language Program
at Ridgetop Elementary (available for incoming Kindergarten or 1st
graders), please join us at these upcoming events!
(January is full)
Feb. 25th, 9 am
March 4th, 9 am
March 25th, 9 am
Please call 414-4469 to reserve a place on the tour.
1.13.11 Dual Language Parent Meeting: Movie Night: “Speaking in Tongues”, 5:30 pm, Cafeteria
1.14.11 Parent Coffee: Movie: “Speaking in Tongues”, 8:00 am, Library
1.28.11 Dual Language Learning Walk around campus, 8:00 am
2. 10. 11 Dual Language Program Application Parent Meeting Q & A
1.7.10 from 8-9 am.
1.28.10, from 8:30 – 11:00 and 12:25-2:30
Please stop by the office for a visitor pass.
The District has appointed a Task Force to consider ways to reduce the budget. One way involves closing small schools to consolidate or repurpose them. It’s important for us to have a strong showing at these meetings. Let them know that Ridgetop has the support of its families, is proud to be Exemplary and plans to continue growing with its Dual Language program!
Meet at the school at 5:15 if you’d like to carpool.
Wear your school tshirt!
Childcare, refreshments and translation provided.
If you can’t attend either meeting, please complete the online survey at: www.austinisd.org beginning on Thursday, January 13, through Monday, January 17.
El Distrito ha designado a un equipo de trabajo para estudiar las maneras de reducir el presupuesto. Una manera consiste en el cierre de escuelas pequeñas para consolidarlos o cambiar el uso de ellos. Es importante para nosotros tener una fuerte presencia en estas reuniones. Hágales saber que las familias en Ridgetop apoyan la escuela, están orgullosos ser Ejemplares, y quieren seguir creciendo a través de la programa de idioma dual!
Reúnen á la escuela a las 5:15 si desea viajar con los demás.
Lleva los colores de la escuela – ROJO & NEGRO – a las reuniones! Habrá interpretación al español, aperitivos y cuidado de niños.
Si no puede asistir a cualquier reunión, por favor completar las preguntas en: www.austinisd.org el jueves, 13 de enero hasta el lunes, 17 de enero.
If you are interested in learning more about the Dual Language Program
at Ridgetop Elementary (available for incoming Kindergarten or 1st
graders), please join us at these upcoming events! Ridgetop is
located in the northeast corner of Hyde Park, 5005 Caswell Ave.,
78751.
Dual Language Tours: 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 9 am or by
appointment. Call 414-4469 to schedule your visit.
1.13.11 Dual Language Parent Meeting: Movie Night: “Speaking in
Tongues”, 5:30 pm, Cafeteria
1.14.11 Parent Coffee: Movie: “Speaking in Tongues”, 8:00 am, Library
1.28.11 Dual Language Learning Walk, 8:00 am
2. 10. 11 Dual Language Program Application Parent Meeting Q & A
You are also welcome to check out our gardens on the upcoming Gardening Day 1.28.10. Students will be outside working on the gardens all day, with a break for lunch. Please stop by the office for a visitor pass.
Things we love about Ridgetop:
*we are exemplary
*dual-language program
*small school
*dedicated teachers and staff
*after-school enrichment programs
*involved parents
*gardens and chickens!
Sign up for Dual Language Parent Academy A night with Dr. Leo Gomez & Dr. Richard Gomez
Academia Para Padres De Lenguaje Dual Una noche con Dr. Leo Gomez & Dr. Richard Gomez
