Blue Ridge School

Support Blue Ridge’s Helping Hands Program!

We’re raising funds for our Helping Hands Program, and we need your help! From now until October 6, you can support us—no purchases required. Simply download the app, sign up, and complete surveys. Each survey earns our school $1 toward our goal of $1,500.

Need help getting started with the Rooms App? All the information you need is in the attached video. It will guide you through the key features and help you get up and running in no time!

English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbb9L4Ue0Ng

Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itP4E22Ti4k

The Dalton Noon Lions Club will be providing a free eye screening at Blue Ridge Elementary on September 11, 2025. The purpose of this screening is to identify students who have vision problems or may be at-risk for vision problems. Most vision problems go undetected because they are not obvious to the student or parent. If left untreated, the problem may impact the student’s ability to learn. However, early detection and treatment can, in many cases, restore normal vision. This screening, conducted with a PlusOptix vision screener, is non-invasive, and is not intended to substitute for a comprehensive eye examination. Permission forms will be going home this week. If you would like for your child to be screened, please fill out the form and return it to school. Thank you!

Blue Ridge School Dismissal Update:

Due to a power outage caused by a blown transformer and fire damage to a utility pole, a section of Frederick Street is closed. This requires a temporary change to our dismissal procedures for today only.
Regular dismissal will take place at the side of the building.

When exiting Blue Ridge School, all vehicles will be directed to turn left through the parking lot and left again onto Frederick Street. Right turns will not be possible.

Please know that all students, faculty and staff are safe. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure a safe and orderly dismissal.

Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

DALTON FAMILY CARES – FREE DENTAL DAY
🗓 Friday, October 10, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Dalton Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
1006 Professional Blvd
Dalton, GA 30720

✅ FREE for the public!
• Free dental fillings
• Free dental extractions
• Free dental cleanings

🕢 Registration begins at 7:30 AM

🚨 First come, first served
📞 For more information: (706) 226-2228

DALTON FAMILY CARES - DÍA DENTAL GRATUITO
🗓 Viernes, 10 de octubre de 2025
🕗 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 DALTON FAMILY & COSMETIC DENTISTRY
1006 Professional Blvd
Dalton, GA 30720
✅ ¡GRATIS para el público!
• Rellenos dentales gratuitos
• Extracciones dentales gratuitas
• Limpiezas dentales gratuitas
🕢 Registro comienza a las 7:30 AM
🚨 Servicio por orden de llegada
📞 Para más información: (706) 226-2228

In order to continue offering free breakfast and lunch to every student, we need ALL parents/guardians to complete the Free & Reduced Lunch Application by September 1, 2025.
✅ It only takes a few minutes!
✅ You can complete it online at home OR stop by the school office where we have computers ready for you.
Your support helps ensure every child has access to healthy meals each day—thank you for taking the time to fill it out!
ENGLISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../DistrictR.../DaltonPS_GA...
SPANISH: https://www.myschoolapps.com/.../DistrictR.../DaltonPS_GA...

Deadline Approaching—Complete the Transportation Form! Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input! All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025. Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both. Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important! ⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment. 📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM 🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025

🚍 Help Us Plan for Next Year—Complete the Transportation Form! Dalton Public Schools is planning bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your input! All families—whether your student will ride the bus or not—must complete the Transportation Intent Form by June 15, 2025. Let us know if your student will ride the bus in the morning, afternoon, or both. Students without a completed form may not be guaranteed a bus assignment on the first day of school, so submitting the form on time is important! ⏳ Don’t wait—forms submitted after June 15 could delay your student’s bus assignment. 📲 Complete the form here: https://dalton.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a5irwWXAaMrL5rM 🌐 Visit our transportation webpage for more details: https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/transportation-intent-2025

Transitioning to middle school is difficult time for many students. We understand that it can be scary time and we want to make the transition as easy as possible for your child. In order to do this, we need information about your child so that we can begin preparing his or her schedule and be aware of the individual needs of your child. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey below. Your help is appreciated! (If you have multiple children please fill out one survey for each) Thank you! https://forms.gle/erzW72rvQsMGzGvi7

The end of the year is quickly approaching!

The 2024-2025 Blue Ridge Yearbook is here!! Send $20 to get your copy today!!

Important Lunch Visitor Update

Attention Parents of 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students! Parent Meeting Monday, April 14th @ 4:15 pm We'll go over what to expect, how you can support your child, and answer any questions you may have about the Georgia Milestones Assessment. Hope to see you there!

Please take a moment to complete our Title I Parent Survey by clicking the link below. Your input helps us improve and support our students' success. 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHYrEYqR_V2pbR-s3nWBTOVpkpQioH6gw-o3SBpcUiuXUrKw/viewform Thank you for your time and support!

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Blue Ridge Elementary next week, March 24-28!!! If you do not want to send cash to school with your student, click the link to set up an eWallet! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/blueridgeelementaryschool1

If you're interested in volunteering at Blue Ridge Elementary, click the link below for more information. https://www.daltonpublicschools.com/page/volunteer-opportunities Need a device or WiFi to complete the volunteer interest form or background check? No worries! Stop by the BR front office, and we’ll provide a device for you.

Blue Ridge Families, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is very important to us. Please take a moment to complete our 22 question school survey by scanning the QR code or clicking the link below. Your input will help us improve and create a better experience for everyone. Thank you! https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=DE4775DA

IMPORTANT WEATHER UPDATE: TWO-HOUR DELAY FOR DALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025 Out of an abundance of caution, Dalton Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025. Key details for families: Dalton High School and The Dalton Academy will begin at 9:30 AM. Hammond Creek Middle School and Dalton Junior High School will begin at 10:05 AM. Elementary schools will begin at 10:30 AM. -Buses will run two hours later than normal. For example, if a bus typically picks up students at 6:30, it will arrive at 8:30. -All students will receive a grab-and-go breakfast upon arrival. -All extracurricular activities will continue as schedule -The Board of Education meeting will proceed as planned. Students will be released at their normal time, and aside from the delayed start, the school day will proceed as usual. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay safe, and we look forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday!

With snow and a wintry mix expected in the forecast, we’ve made the decision to cancel school on Friday, January 10, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. This day will not be a digital learning day, so students will not have assignments or online work to complete. We hope this gives your family the opportunity to enjoy a safe and restful day at home. While we anticipate returning to school as usual next week, we will encourage students to take their laptops and chargers home with them today. This is just a precaution in case weather conditions extend beyond Friday. Please help us remind your child to handle these items with care so they’re ready to use when needed. If your child is in need of a warm jacket for the winter weather, please contact your school social worker for assistance. We are here to help and ensure all students are prepared for the colder temperatures. Additionally, if your family is experiencing food insecurity or would like assistance, we invite you to visit our website for a list of food resources available to families. Thank you for your understanding and partnership as we navigate the winter weather together. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s school. Stay safe, stay warm, and we look forward to seeing everyone back soon!

With snow and a wintry mix in the forecast, we are closely monitoring the weather and considering all factors to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and families. We will meet with our weather team early tomorrow morning to review the latest conditions and determine the best course of action. Once a decision is made, we will communicate it to you promptly, so you have time to prepare accordingly. In preparation for the weather event, we encourage all students to bring their laptops and chargers home with them on Thursday. We ask for your help in reminding your child to do so, ensuring they handle these items with care and have them ready to use if needed. If your child needs a warm jacket to prepare for the colder temperatures, please contact your school social worker for assistance. We are here to help ensure all students are ready for the winter weather. Additionally, if your family is experiencing food insecurity or would like assistance, we invite you to visit our website for a list of food resources available to families. You can access this information on our website. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate the winter weather together. Please keep an eye out for tomorrow’s update, and feel free to reach out to your child’s school with any questions.