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Show your school pride and stay warm this chilly season with our PRE Hoodies! 💙💙
The sale runs from today through November 17th — don’t miss out!
Cash or Check only! $25
📬 Flyers will be heading home today or tomorrow, so keep an eye out in your student’s folder for all the details on how to order.
Let’s bundle up in style and show our PRE spirit! 💪❄️

We want to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing Rachell Salomon here at PRE! 🎉 Rachell works tirelessly to support our students, staff, and families — helping everyone feel seen, heard, and supported every single day.
Thank you, Rachell, for the care, dedication, and positivity you bring to our school community. We appreciate all that you do! 💛👏

We’re now offering Yearbook Ads so you can celebrate your 5th grader in this year’s yearbook! 💙
Each full-color ad includes:
📸 2 single-shot photos
💬 A personal message from you
✨ Featured on a 1/5-size strip in the yearbook
(You can purchase multiple strips!)
Cost: $25 per strip
Deadline: November 21
To submit: Email your photos and message to Heather Garcia at 📧 GarciaH@santarosa.k12.fl.us
Please include your child’s:
👤 Full name
👩🏫 Teacher’s name
🎨 Favorite color
💌 Message
All photos and messages are subject to staff approval.
Let’s make this yearbook extra special for our amazing 5th graders! 💛

Friday, October 31st
It’s the last day of our Spooky Book Fair, and what a fantastic week it’s been! 🧡
💳 Don’t forget to use those last-minute eWallet funds or send students with any final purchases in mind! (Need help? Check our earlier posts for how-to tips.)
Thank you to everyone who’s supported our fair this week — from students and families to staff and volunteers. Let’s finish strong and celebrate a week full of reading, fun, and spooky school spirit! 📖🕸️


Thursday, October 30th
The countdown to Halloween is on, and so is the Book Fair fun! 👻🎃
💳 Reminder: If your student is using an eWallet, make sure it’s set up and ready to go! Check our earlier posts for easy instructions if you need help getting started.
There’s just two days left — don’t miss out on the chance to stock up on great reads and support our school!

Just a quick heads-up, we're experiencing some technical difficulties with our credit card system, so if possible, please bring cash for purchases. Thank you for your understanding and support! 📚

📚🕷️ Book Fair – Day 3! 🕷️📚
Wednesday, October 29th
We’re halfway through our Spooky Book Fair week, and the excitement just keeps growing! 🎃
🛍️ Students, don’t forget to bring your eWallet or other payment if you plan to shop today! Still need to set one up? Scroll through our earlier posts for a quick setup guide — it's super simple and super safe!
‼️‼️Reminder‼️‼️
Join us Wednesday from 1:30–5:30 PM for a special Family Night at the Book Fair!
Come shop after school with your student, explore all the exciting book selections together, and find the perfect spooky (or not-so-spooky!) reads to take home. 👻📖
It’s a great way to support our school, encourage a love of reading, and enjoy a fun afternoon together. We can't wait to see you there!
👀 We’ve seen some AMAZING books fly off the shelves, so don’t wait too long to check it out!

📚🎉 Book Fair – Day 2! 🎉📚
Tuesday, October 28th
The Book Fair fun continues! 🧡 Whether you're student is looking for spooky stories, graphic novels, or something to make you laugh, we've got something for everyone!
💳 Don’t forget: If you’re using an eWallet, make sure it’s loaded and ready! Need help? Check out our previous posts for a quick how-to guide.
We’re loving the excitement and can’t wait to see even more smiling faces today. Let’s keep the Book Fair magic going!

Federal Impact Aid Survey Forms are due back to your child’s school no later than Wednesday, November 12. Please complete all sections of the form, including your child’s name, address, date of birth, and grade. This information helps us identify federally connected students so our district can qualify for federal funding. All information is kept confidential, and these funds are critical to supporting our students. Thank you for your prompt attention and for supporting Santa Rosa County District Schools.

🌍✨ Happy World OT Day! ✨🌍
Today we celebrate the incredible work of our Occupational Therapists who make a difference every single day! 💙
A special shout-out to our amazing OT — Christa Spooneybarger — for all that you do to support our students’ growth, independence, and success. 🙌
Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and creativity — you truly make our school a better place! 💫
We’re so excited to kick off our Fall Book Fair the week of October 27–31, and it's going to be fang-tastic! 🧛♂️🕸️ Up first is Monday, October 27th — get ready for a week full of reading adventures, fun finds, and spooky surprises!
👛 Planning to use an eWallet? Be sure to check out our earlier posts for a step-by-step guide on how to set one up—it’s a safe and easy way for your student to shop cash-free!
📆 Stay tuned each day for schedule updates and special highlights. We can’t wait to see everyone there supporting literacy and finding their next favorite read!

Check out the links to set one up today!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pearidgeelementaryschool
How to video for the Ewallet:😊
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/videos/using-unspent-funds.html

We’re so excited to kick off a week full of school spirit and positive choices! ❤️ Check out our dress-up day schedule below and get ready to show off your creativity! 👕✨
📚 And that’s not all — our Book Fair also begins tomorrow! 📖
Stay tuned — we’ll be posting the class schedule for Monday’s Book Fair visits soon! 👀
Let’s make it a great week celebrating Red Ribbon Week and the love of reading! ❤️

We’re excited to celebrate making healthy, safe choices with our amazing students. Check out our fun dress-up day schedule below and start planning your outfits! 👕✨
We can’t wait to see everyone’s school spirit and creativity as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week together! ❤️

If you can't make it to our family event, you can shop with your child during their class shopping time.
You can also shop online at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pearidgeelementaryschool.
All book purchases over $35 ship free and every purchase benefits our school!💙📖💙

We’re so proud to celebrate our 2025–2026 Santa Rosa Education Foundation Grant Winners! Your creativity and dedication continue to inspire innovative learning for our students. Teacher Grant recipients will be honored at the fifth annual Teacher Grant Reception on November 13th. 👏
🏆 "Magnetic Minds: Building Literacy with Hands-On Learning"
Michelle Wade, Pea Ridge Elementary
🏗️ "Learning with Legos"
Samantha Palermo, Pea Ridge Elementary
📚 "Library Lego Land: Where Building and Coding Come Alive!"
Ashley Robinson, Pea Ridge Elementary
Your passion for hands-on, engaging learning is helping our students build brighter futures—one brick at a time! 💡❤️
