Patriot Day – September 11
Today we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, as well as the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who showed incredible courage and compassion.
May we continue to teach our students the importance of kindness, unity, service, and remembrance. ❤️🤍💙
Today we pause to remember and honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, as well as the first responders, service members, and everyday heroes who showed incredible courage and compassion.
May we continue to teach our students the importance of kindness, unity, service, and remembrance. ❤️🤍💙
📚 Book Fair Alert! 📚
Our Book Fair is coming soon, and we can't wait to see our students discover new books! See the attached photos to find out when each class will be shopping.
Parents, you're invited! You can: ✨ Shop alongside your child during their class's scheduled time ✨ Join us for Family Night on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30-5:00 PM
Missed your shopping day or absent? No problem! Students can shop on Friday afternoon as a make-up time.
We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
Our Book Fair is coming soon, and we can't wait to see our students discover new books! See the attached photos to find out when each class will be shopping.
Parents, you're invited! You can: ✨ Shop alongside your child during their class's scheduled time ✨ Join us for Family Night on Thursday, September 17th from 1:30-5:00 PM
Missed your shopping day or absent? No problem! Students can shop on Friday afternoon as a make-up time.
We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair!
🎉 Boosterthon is coming to Pea Ridge Elementary! 🎉
We are excited to kick off our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser on Wednesday, September 30! This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 to support campus beautification projects at Pea Ridge Elementary. 💙
📅 Fundraiser Dates: September 30 – October 9, 2026
🏃 Fun Run Day: Friday, October 9, 2026
💻 Registration Opens: September 30 at mybooster.com
During the fundraiser, families can register their student, share their fundraising page with family and friends, and collect donations to help us reach our schoolwide goal.
Then, we’ll celebrate all of our students’ hard work with our Fun Run on October 9! Students will spend the day running, skipping, walking, and having fun together. Please make sure your child wears athletic clothes and shoes and brings a water bottle on Fun Run Day.
Every donation helps us get closer to making our campus even better for our Chiefs. Thank you for supporting Pea Ridge Elementary! 💙🏃♀️🏃♂️🎉
Ready, Set, FUN!
We are excited to kick off our Boosterthon Fun Run fundraiser on Wednesday, September 30! This year, our goal is to raise $20,000 to support campus beautification projects at Pea Ridge Elementary. 💙
📅 Fundraiser Dates: September 30 – October 9, 2026
🏃 Fun Run Day: Friday, October 9, 2026
💻 Registration Opens: September 30 at mybooster.com
During the fundraiser, families can register their student, share their fundraising page with family and friends, and collect donations to help us reach our schoolwide goal.
Then, we’ll celebrate all of our students’ hard work with our Fun Run on October 9! Students will spend the day running, skipping, walking, and having fun together. Please make sure your child wears athletic clothes and shoes and brings a water bottle on Fun Run Day.
Every donation helps us get closer to making our campus even better for our Chiefs. Thank you for supporting Pea Ridge Elementary! 💙🏃♀️🏃♂️🎉
Ready, Set, FUN!
🌌 Learning That’s Out of This World! 🚀✨
Our fifth graders have been working hard researching, creating, and presenting their very own projects! From designing eye-catching presentations to confidently sharing what they learned with their classmates, these Chiefs are putting their creativity, communication, and critical-thinking skills into action. 💫
We love seeing our students take ownership of their learning and shine in front of their peers. Great job, fifth grade! 👏📚
#PeaRidgeElementary #ProudToBeAChief #FifthGrade #StudentLearning #FutureReadyChiefs
Our fifth graders have been working hard researching, creating, and presenting their very own projects! From designing eye-catching presentations to confidently sharing what they learned with their classmates, these Chiefs are putting their creativity, communication, and critical-thinking skills into action. 💫
We love seeing our students take ownership of their learning and shine in front of their peers. Great job, fifth grade! 👏📚
#PeaRidgeElementary #ProudToBeAChief #FifthGrade #StudentLearning #FutureReadyChiefs
🌟 Mission Spotlight Awards 🌟
At our recent faculty meeting, we had the opportunity to recognize several incredible members of our Pea Ridge family with Mission Spotlight Awards. These individuals were nominated for the many ways they go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and school community.
💙 Ms. Mumaugh
Recognized for going above and beyond to support our ESE unit, assisting students, supporting her ESE/PreK team, and consistently being a thoughtful problem solver and team player.
💙 Ms. Reaser
Recognized for her dedication to her ESE students, her strong advocacy for students with high needs, and the support and mentorship she provides to new ESE self-contained staff.
💙 Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Perry, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Terry, Ms. Watson & Mrs. Mumaugh
Recognized for the tremendous behind-the-scenes work they completed over the summer. From sorting and counting textbook deliveries to labeling new ELA curriculum materials and books, their teamwork helped prepare our school for a successful start to the year.
💙 Mrs. Cheryl “Ninny”
Recognized for the countless hours she has volunteered to support classrooms and our school. From helping with organization and bulletin boards to gathering volunteers and helping bring an outdoor classroom vision to life, her generosity and dedication have made an incredible impact.
💙 Dean Bam
Recognized for the care, structure, and joy she brings to the purple hallway each morning. Her warm greetings, consistency, and commitment to modeling respect and kindness have already made a meaningful difference for our students.
💙 Anna Dawson
Recognized for the exceptional job she has done stepping into a new role this school year. Her hard work, flexibility, and willingness to support staff wherever needed are appreciated more than she knows.
💙 Dean Bam
Recognized for the exceptional job she has done in her new role and for the incredible support she has already provided to our staff and students. Her dedication and willingness to step in wherever needed have made a meaningful impact.
💙 Madison Barton
Recognized for the courage, flexibility, and dedication she has shown in making the brave decision to switch grade levels early in her teaching career. She has embraced the challenge, continued to grow, and pours so much into her students each day.
We are so fortunate to have so many people who truly embody what it means to serve, support, and lead with heart. Please join us in congratulating all of our Mission Spotlight recipients! 🌟💙
📊 First Nine Weeks Midterms – September 9 📊
First nine weeks midterm grades will be available on September 9th.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to log in to the FOCUS Parent Portal to review their student’s current grades and academic progress. 💻📚
This is a great time to check in, celebrate successes, and see where a little extra support may be helpful as we continue through the first nine weeks!
First nine weeks midterm grades will be available on September 9th.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to log in to the FOCUS Parent Portal to review their student’s current grades and academic progress. 💻📚
This is a great time to check in, celebrate successes, and see where a little extra support may be helpful as we continue through the first nine weeks!
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds!
Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pearidgeelementaryschool
If you have previous unspent funds from a previous fair at Pea Ridge, you can use those funds to create a new ewallet for your child.
Check out this video for more information https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/book-fair-ewallet.html
Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pearidgeelementaryschool
If you have previous unspent funds from a previous fair at Pea Ridge, you can use those funds to create a new ewallet for your child.
Check out this video for more information https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/book-fair-ewallet.html
📚 International Literacy Day – September 8 📚
Today we celebrate the power of reading, writing, and learning! ❤️📖
International Literacy Day is a wonderful reminder that literacy opens doors, builds confidence, sparks imagination, and helps students become lifelong learners.
We encourage our Chief families to celebrate by spending a little extra time reading together today! 📚✨
Today we celebrate the power of reading, writing, and learning! ❤️📖
International Literacy Day is a wonderful reminder that literacy opens doors, builds confidence, sparks imagination, and helps students become lifelong learners.
We encourage our Chief families to celebrate by spending a little extra time reading together today! 📚✨
🧇💙 Waffles with Mrs. Wood! 💙🧇
Pea Ridge families, you’re invited to join us for a special morning of waffles, conversation, and connection!
Come meet Mrs. Wood, enjoy some delicious waffles, and learn more about ways you can get involved at Pea Ridge during our annual Volunteer Orientation Training. Whether you already volunteer with us or are simply interested in learning more, we would love to have you!
📅 September 18
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Pea Ridge Cafeteria
There’s always room for more helping hands in our Chiefs family! 💙🩵
If you plan to join this event, use the registration link below to pre-register so we have enough waffles for everyone. 🙂
Here is the link: https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration
Passcode is PREwaffles
The deadline for pre-registration is September 17th at 12:00pm.
#PeaRidgeChiefs #WafflesWithMrsWood #ChiefsCommunity #GetInvolved #VolunteerAtPeaRidge
Pea Ridge families, you’re invited to join us for a special morning of waffles, conversation, and connection!
Come meet Mrs. Wood, enjoy some delicious waffles, and learn more about ways you can get involved at Pea Ridge during our annual Volunteer Orientation Training. Whether you already volunteer with us or are simply interested in learning more, we would love to have you!
📅 September 18
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Pea Ridge Cafeteria
There’s always room for more helping hands in our Chiefs family! 💙🩵
If you plan to join this event, use the registration link below to pre-register so we have enough waffles for everyone. 🙂
Here is the link: https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration
Passcode is PREwaffles
The deadline for pre-registration is September 17th at 12:00pm.
#PeaRidgeChiefs #WafflesWithMrsWood #ChiefsCommunity #GetInvolved #VolunteerAtPeaRidge
⭐ Chiefs Mission Briefing | September 7–11 ⭐
Our Chiefs have another important week ahead! 💙 Remember, there will be no school Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Later in the week, our 4th and 5th Grade Chiefs will continue PM1 testing. 🎯
Check out this week’s Chiefs Mission Briefing to stay up-to-date on what’s happening around Pea Ridge!
Be Ready. Be Involved. Be a Chief. ⭐
Our Chiefs have another important week ahead! 💙 Remember, there will be no school Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Later in the week, our 4th and 5th Grade Chiefs will continue PM1 testing. 🎯
Check out this week’s Chiefs Mission Briefing to stay up-to-date on what’s happening around Pea Ridge!
Be Ready. Be Involved. Be a Chief. ⭐
Labor Day – No School
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We hope all of our Chief families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend! ❤️🤍💙
We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 8th!
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day.
We hope all of our Chief families enjoy a safe and relaxing long weekend! ❤️🤍💙
We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, September 8th!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
SAVE THE DATE for September 14-18th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!
Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pearidgeelementaryschool
SAVE THE DATE for September 14-18th and get your reader psyched to pick out their own books!
Start exploring together: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pearidgeelementaryschool
📬 September Principal’s Newsletter
A paper copy of the September Principal’s Newsletter is coming home with your student today! Be sure to check their backpack for important school updates, upcoming events, and reminders. 😊
You can also access the newsletter anytime on our school website.
Thank you for staying connected and informed about all the great things happening at Pea Ridge! ❤️
A paper copy of the September Principal’s Newsletter is coming home with your student today! Be sure to check their backpack for important school updates, upcoming events, and reminders. 😊
You can also access the newsletter anytime on our school website.
Thank you for staying connected and informed about all the great things happening at Pea Ridge! ❤️
🧇💙 Waffles with Mrs. Wood! 💙🧇
Pea Ridge families, you’re invited to join us for a special morning of waffles, conversation, and connection!
Come meet Mrs. Wood, enjoy some delicious waffles, and learn more about ways you can get involved at Pea Ridge during our annual Volunteer Orientation Training. Whether you already volunteer with us or are simply interested in learning more, we would love to have you!
📅 September 18
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Pea Ridge Cafeteria
There’s always room for more helping hands in our Chiefs family! 💙🩵
If you plan to join this event, use the registration link below to pre-register so we have enough waffles for everyone. 🙂
Here is the link: https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration
Passcode is PREwaffles
The deadline for pre-registration is September 17th at 12:00pm.
#PeaRidgeChiefs #WafflesWithMrsWood #ChiefsCommunity #GetInvolved #VolunteerAtPeaRidge
Pea Ridge families, you’re invited to join us for a special morning of waffles, conversation, and connection!
Come meet Mrs. Wood, enjoy some delicious waffles, and learn more about ways you can get involved at Pea Ridge during our annual Volunteer Orientation Training. Whether you already volunteer with us or are simply interested in learning more, we would love to have you!
📅 September 18
⏰ 8:00–9:00 AM
📍 Pea Ridge Cafeteria
There’s always room for more helping hands in our Chiefs family! 💙🩵
If you plan to join this event, use the registration link below to pre-register so we have enough waffles for everyone. 🙂
Here is the link: https://www.kidaccount.net/santarosa/events/eventregistration
Passcode is PREwaffles
The deadline for pre-registration is September 17th at 12:00pm.
#PeaRidgeChiefs #WafflesWithMrsWood #ChiefsCommunity #GetInvolved #VolunteerAtPeaRidge
📣 Parents, we’d love for you to join us!
Our first School Support Team meeting of the year is happening this Friday at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria! ❤️💛
The School Support Team is a wonderful way for parents to get involved, stay connected, and help support our students, staff, and school community. We would love to have as many parents as possible join us!
📅 Friday
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 School Cafeteria
Come learn more about how you can be involved and help make a difference at Pea Ridge. We hope to see you there! 🙂
Our first School Support Team meeting of the year is happening this Friday at 8:30 AM in the cafeteria! ❤️💛
The School Support Team is a wonderful way for parents to get involved, stay connected, and help support our students, staff, and school community. We would love to have as many parents as possible join us!
📅 Friday
⏰ 8:30 AM
📍 School Cafeteria
Come learn more about how you can be involved and help make a difference at Pea Ridge. We hope to see you there! 🙂
⭐ Chiefs Mission Briefing | August 31–September 4 ⭐
A new week means a new mission! 🎯 This week, our Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Chiefs will be completing PM1 testing. Help them come to school well-rested, on time, and ready to show what they know!
Check out this week’s Chiefs Mission Briefing for all the important dates and details. 💙🩵
Be Ready. Be Involved. Be a Chief. ⭐
A new week means a new mission! 🎯 This week, our Kindergarten and 3rd Grade Chiefs will be completing PM1 testing. Help them come to school well-rested, on time, and ready to show what they know!
Check out this week’s Chiefs Mission Briefing for all the important dates and details. 💙🩵
Be Ready. Be Involved. Be a Chief. ⭐
📣 Partner with Pea Ridge Elementary! 💙🩵
We are excited to invite local businesses to become part of our 2026–2027 Partners in Education Program!
By partnering with Pea Ridge Elementary, your business can help support our students, staff, and school community while also receiving valuable recognition and exposure throughout the school year.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, with a variety of benefits for our community partners.
We are so thankful for the businesses and organizations that choose to invest in our Chiefs! 💙
📩 Interested in becoming a partner? Contact Ashleigh Bowers at Bowersa@santarosa.k12.fl.us or call (850) 995-3680 ext. 4851 for more information.
#PeaRidgeElementary #PeaRidgeChiefs #PartnersInEducation #CommunityPartners #SupportOurSchools
We are excited to invite local businesses to become part of our 2026–2027 Partners in Education Program!
By partnering with Pea Ridge Elementary, your business can help support our students, staff, and school community while also receiving valuable recognition and exposure throughout the school year.
Sponsorship opportunities are available at the Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels, with a variety of benefits for our community partners.
We are so thankful for the businesses and organizations that choose to invest in our Chiefs! 💙
📩 Interested in becoming a partner? Contact Ashleigh Bowers at Bowersa@santarosa.k12.fl.us or call (850) 995-3680 ext. 4851 for more information.
#PeaRidgeElementary #PeaRidgeChiefs #PartnersInEducation #CommunityPartners #SupportOurSchools
📸 Picture Day is This Friday! 📸
Chief families, get those smiles ready! 😁✨
Picture Day is this Friday, so be sure your student comes ready to shine for the camera. These photos will capture a special memory from the school year, and we can’t wait to see all of our Chiefs looking their best! 💙🩵
📷 Don’t forget your best smile!
We would love your help at the Book Fair!
Sign up to help set up the book fair, help students shop during the fair, and help with break down. You must have a volunteer form on file.
Use the QR code or link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC2AA0F4C16-65238846-volunteers
Sign up to help set up the book fair, help students shop during the fair, and help with break down. You must have a volunteer form on file.
Use the QR code or link to sign up!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC2AA0F4C16-65238846-volunteers
Introducing our new Chiefs Mission Briefing! ⭐
Each week, we’ll share a quick look at upcoming events, important dates, reminders, and everything our Pea Ridge families need to know for the week ahead. Our mission is simple: keep our Chiefs informed, prepared, and connected! 💙
Be sure to check in each week so you’re ready for the mission ahead. Mission Possible!
Each week, we’ll share a quick look at upcoming events, important dates, reminders, and everything our Pea Ridge families need to know for the week ahead. Our mission is simple: keep our Chiefs informed, prepared, and connected! 💙
Be sure to check in each week so you’re ready for the mission ahead. Mission Possible!
