KONA ICE WILL BE ON CAMPUS FRIDAY DECEMBER 19TH 2025
Kona Ice will be on campus Friday, December 19TH 2025! Students will be able to visit the Kona Truck during their recess time.
Below are a few very important reminders to help make this event run smoothly:
PRE-PAY SITE: The Pre-Pay Site will close on Wednesday, December 17th 2025. You will not be able to purchase Kona Ice for your student(s) online after this time frame.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K150X1453638
REFILLS: The REFILL option is ONLY for students who already have a Kona Ice Reusable Cup. Students can only visit the truck ONCE meaning you may not purchase a size + a refill for your student on the same day. Refunds will not be given.
REUSABLE KONA CUP: If your student(s) is bringing in a reusable Kona Cup to use for a refill purchase please remember to put their names on the cup & send in a large ziplock bag to place it in after. We are not responsible for lost or stolen cups.
CASH: You may send your student(s) in with cash for the event. However please keep in mind, cash may not be sent in until the day of(December 19th 2025) and exact change must be given(our teachers do not have access to change, therefore no change will be given) & you must send it in with the bottom of this form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lfbdT-Ih2oEtaV_PevqdLtEH4cQ25shL/view?usp=sharing
If you have any questions or concerns please email pineridgepto@gmail.com
Kona Ice will be on campus Friday, December 19TH 2025! Students will be able to visit the Kona Truck during their recess time.
Below are a few very important reminders to help make this event run smoothly:
PRE-PAY SITE: The Pre-Pay Site will close on Wednesday, December 17th 2025. You will not be able to purchase Kona Ice for your student(s) online after this time frame.
https://customer.kona-ice.com/#/K150X1453638
REFILLS: The REFILL option is ONLY for students who already have a Kona Ice Reusable Cup. Students can only visit the truck ONCE meaning you may not purchase a size + a refill for your student on the same day. Refunds will not be given.
REUSABLE KONA CUP: If your student(s) is bringing in a reusable Kona Cup to use for a refill purchase please remember to put their names on the cup & send in a large ziplock bag to place it in after. We are not responsible for lost or stolen cups.
CASH: You may send your student(s) in with cash for the event. However please keep in mind, cash may not be sent in until the day of(December 19th 2025) and exact change must be given(our teachers do not have access to change, therefore no change will be given) & you must send it in with the bottom of this form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lfbdT-Ih2oEtaV_PevqdLtEH4cQ25shL/view?usp=sharing
If you have any questions or concerns please email pineridgepto@gmail.com
🎄✨ The Bears on the Ridge Chorus added even more festive cheer to Pine Ridge Row with live Christmas caroling! Beautiful voices, warm smiles, and holiday spirit everywhere — excellent job, chorus! 🎶🧣🐻
Art to Remember Orders will be arriving soon.
🍬 PTO Candy Cane Grams Fundraiser
Our PTO is excited to launch the Holiday Candy Cane Grams fundraiser! Students may send Candy Cane Grams to friends, classmates, or teachers for $1 each or 6 for $5.
To participate, please complete the form that was sent to your FOCUS email and return it with exact payment in a sealed envelope to the front office by Friday, December 12th. (Hard copies of the form will also be sent home with your child this week.)
All grams will be delivered on Thursday, December 18th.
Our PTO is excited to launch the Holiday Candy Cane Grams fundraiser! Students may send Candy Cane Grams to friends, classmates, or teachers for $1 each or 6 for $5.
To participate, please complete the form that was sent to your FOCUS email and return it with exact payment in a sealed envelope to the front office by Friday, December 12th. (Hard copies of the form will also be sent home with your child this week.)
All grams will be delivered on Thursday, December 18th.
🎁 PRE Holiday Shop – December 8–12
The PRE Holiday Shop, facilitated by PTO, will be on campus Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th. Students will visit the shop during their PE Enrichment Period to purchase small, family-friendly gift items for loved ones.
More detailed flyers will be sent home during the first week of December. Families who would like to pre-purchase Holiday Shop gift vouchers may do so here: https://www.myfunservicesholidayshop.com/ShoppingVouchers.
Please direct any questions to pineridgepto@gmail.com.
🙌 Holiday Shop Volunteers Needed
The PTO is looking for LEVEL 2 volunteers to help make the Holiday Shop a wonderful experience for our students. If you are available and interested in supporting the event, please sign up using this link: https://signup.com/go/oLmVwDy
(Links were sent to FOCUS email also)
The PRE Holiday Shop, facilitated by PTO, will be on campus Monday, December 8th through Friday, December 12th. Students will visit the shop during their PE Enrichment Period to purchase small, family-friendly gift items for loved ones.
More detailed flyers will be sent home during the first week of December. Families who would like to pre-purchase Holiday Shop gift vouchers may do so here: https://www.myfunservicesholidayshop.com/ShoppingVouchers.
Please direct any questions to pineridgepto@gmail.com.
🙌 Holiday Shop Volunteers Needed
The PTO is looking for LEVEL 2 volunteers to help make the Holiday Shop a wonderful experience for our students. If you are available and interested in supporting the event, please sign up using this link: https://signup.com/go/oLmVwDy
(Links were sent to FOCUS email also)
Please note that our PTO will meet tomorrow (Tuesday) at 5:30 PM in the Media Center. Our SAC meeting has been canceled for this month. The next SAC meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 3rd at 5:30 PM, followed by PTO at 6:00 PM. Thank you for staying connected and involved!
Magic vs. Bulls – Dec. 1, 7:30 PM! It’s Building Resilient Kids Night at the Kia Center! Buy from our special link to get early access to watch NBA players warm up up-close 👀. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2
🗓️ Testing Season Is Almost Here!
Families, please mark your calendars — upcoming testing dates are just around the corner. Make sure students get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive on time each day. We’re confident our students will shine! ✨
Families, please mark your calendars — upcoming testing dates are just around the corner. Make sure students get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, and arrive on time each day. We’re confident our students will shine! ✨
🎶 What an incredible experience for our 5th graders yesterday! They had a blast watching the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra perform. A special congratulations to our two talented singers who were selected to perform the National Anthem with the orchestra — their passion and dedication to music are truly shining through! 💫 Huge thanks to everyone who helped make this unforgettable field trip possible! 👏🎵
🧸✨ Teddy Bear Picnic Success! ✨🧸
We loved welcoming our families to campus for our annual Fall Teddy Bear Picnic! It was a great day filled with cozy blankets, happy hugs, and lots of sweet moments shared between students, their families, and their favorite stuffed friends.
🎶 Field Trip Fun! 🎶
Our 5th graders had an incredible experience today at the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra! Students were fully engaged as they listened, learned, and connected with the power of live music. 🎻✨
We are so proud of how beautifully they represented Pine Ridge and grateful for opportunities that expand their horizons beyond the classroom.
Join us for Building Resilient Kids Night on Dec. 1 as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls! Buy through our special link to get early access to the Kia Center and see players warming up courtside — before the crowd arrives! It’s a night to celebrate resilience, teamwork, and supporting Lake County Schools students. Get tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2
📅 Save the Date!
Join us for a festive and fun evening at Pine Ridge Row & Science Fair Night!
🪵✨ Stroll through Pine Ridge Row, where classes will showcase a decorated tree inspired by a book.
🔬 Explore our Science Fair, featuring class and voluntary student science projects on display.
📍 Pine Ridge Elementary
📅 Thursday, December 11th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Come celebrate creativity, curiosity, and holiday spirit with us!
Join us for a festive and fun evening at Pine Ridge Row & Science Fair Night!
🪵✨ Stroll through Pine Ridge Row, where classes will showcase a decorated tree inspired by a book.
🔬 Explore our Science Fair, featuring class and voluntary student science projects on display.
📍 Pine Ridge Elementary
📅 Thursday, December 11th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Come celebrate creativity, curiosity, and holiday spirit with us!
SAC and PTO November 4th beginning at 5:15pm in the Media Center. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Experience NBA excitement for a cause! Join us on Monday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. for LCS Building Resilient Kids Night as the Orlando Magic take on the Chicago Bulls at the Kia Center! When you purchase tickets through our special link, you’ll get early access to the arena to watch NBA players warm up up-close — a one-of-a-kind experience for kids and families! Every ticket helps support programs that strengthen and uplift Lake County students. Get your tickets today: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Lcsstudent2
Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition causing the destruction of the cells in the pancreas that make insulin. This means the body can’t control blood sugar (glucose) on its own. Without management of high blood glucose levels, over time it can lead to serious and life-threatening health complications. Click here to learn about screening your child for this condition: https://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/diabetes/_documents/diabetes-type1-parent-guide.pdf
SAC and PTO November 4th beginning at 5:30pm in the Media Center. Looking forward to seeing you there.
What a paws-itively awesome day at Pine Ridge! Our annual Character Pawrade was filled with creativity, smiles, and storybook fun as students and staff brought their favorite characters to life. 📚✨ We love celebrating reading, imagination, and the joy of learning together! 💛#PREPride #CharacterPawrade
Life is a puzzle. Don’t let drugs be the piece that doesn’t fit. Stay focused, stay strong, and shape your future with drug-free choices. You have the power to complete the picture. #RedRibbon2025 #LifeIsAPuzzleSolveItDrugFree
Our Pine Ridge Bears came together in a burst of color to celebrate Red Ribbon Week! Each grade level wore their assigned color to show that when we all work together, we make something beautiful. 💛💚💙💜❤️🧡
#RedRibbonWeek #BearPride
#RedRibbonWeek #BearPride
