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Sandy Ridge Visual and Performing Arts Elementary

Welcome to Sandy Ridge!

We are a visual and performing arts magnet elementary school.

The application period for 2013-2014 has passed.

More information about DPS Magnet Schools can be found HERE

Parent Survey

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Congratulations to Kaila Forte on winning the elementary school division of the Playworks Write It! Playwriting Contest

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Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Sandy Ridge Teacher of the Year, Robin Mallard!

2013 Teacher of the Year

Congratulations to the 2012-2013 Sandy Ridge Instructional Assistant of the Year, Michelle McAlexander!

2013 IA of the Year

The Sandy Ridge STAR Store is now open! Cash in your "STARBUCKS" for cool prizes and supplies now! Browse the store HERE and ask your teacher for an order form.

 

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Music Lessons

Is your child interested in learning piano, voice, guitar, percussion, or violin? Now is a great time to start lessons! Our instructors have spaces available immediately. Contact Mrs. Allen for more information at carolyn.allen@dpsnc.net.

 

Upcoming Events

May

27 - Memorial Day Holiday (No School)

28-31 - End of Grade Science Testing (5)

29 - 6:30p Anderson Dress Rehearsal for Piano Recital

31 - 6pm Guitar/Piano Recital (Students of Spencer/Fitz)

June

3 - K-2 Field Day / 6:30p Anderson Piano Recital

3-7 - Book Fair BOGO (Buy One, Get One) Event

4 - 3-5 Field Day

5 - Field Day Rain Date

6 - 5th Grade Graduation

7 - Last Day for Students / Report Cards Distributed / 1:45p Early Release - no afterschool programs

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Find this month's lunch menu and pay on your child's lunch account HERE.

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DPS instituted a new Wellness Policy effective January 1, 2013. Read more about it HERE and HERE.

 

Artsonia

Artsonia is the largest student art museum in the world! Every child can have an online art gallery and preserve their masterpieces for all time!

If you would like your child to have a portfolio on Artsonia that you can access anytime, download digital images of their art, order personalized products, and leave comments to boost their self esteem, please turn in a permission slip to Ms. Breckenridge. (Forms in Spanish available HERE.)

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We are the Sandy Ridge STARS!

S - Show self-control

T - Try your best

A - Accept responsibility

R - Respect yourself and others

S - Show kindness

Resources for Crises

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1417 Old Oxford Rd

Durham, NC 27704

Stakeholders

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Endorsed by: Durham Association of Educators & Durham Council of PTAs

Video Tour

Watch the construction of Sandy Ridge and hear about features of the building and the curriculum.

Click here to watch the video