Principal’s Blog: June 2023
Principal’s Blog: June 2023

…almost!
June 1, 2023
Dear Cedar Mountain Families,
And just like that the school year is coming to an end! With the busyness of this past Memorial Day weekend and the end of the school year, it sometimes feels challenging to find the time to simply breathe and think. And this is exactly what is needed and helpful. The last day of school is not too far away, rather than seeing it as the finish line, let’s slow it down a bit, reflect, articulate some goals, and show kindness and gratitude for all this year has given us.
Dates to keep in mind…
- Thursday, June 15th through Thursday June 22nd are early dismissal days.
- Monday, June 19th Vernon Schools are CLOSED for Juneteenth.
- Thursday, June 22nd is the last day of school.
The BOGO (Buy One Get One, of equal or lesser value, FREE) Book Fair is Monday, June 5th from 4-6 pm. And, just a reminder, to please hand in any outstanding library books at this time, as notices will be going out.
Looking back on May…





A happy and healthy summer to all our Cedar Mountain families!
Sincerely,
Kristin Gudenkauf
Principal
June 2023 Message from GMMS Administration
May News and Updates
Happy May
Dear Walnut Ridge Families,
Welcome to the Walnut Ridge School Blog! We are planning on updating this weekly to assist our families in staying informed of our school and district events. You will continue to receive a Friday School messenger email with pertinent issues, but most school reminders will be placed on this blog.
Upcoming events
Father’s/Special Person Day: Wednesday, June 14th. Click here for more information.
Kindergarten Orientation: Thursday, June 15. Last names A-L @2:00 pm, M-Z @3:00 pm. Click here for more information.
Important Reminders:
School Closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th
Save the Dates: Please click here for more information.
Classroom Spotlight
Ms. Weber’s class is having so much fun learning about butterflies and spring. They are working on fine motor skills to create a spring scene puppet butterfly craft using paper plates, pompoms, popsicle sticks, paint, glue, clothespins, and scissors.





Ms. Lombardi’s class is having fun learning about responsibility and pet care!

We all at Walnut Ridge School thank you and your family for sharing your children with us.
Sincerely,
~Vinny
April News and Updates
Happy April
Dear Walnut Ridge Families,
Welcome to the Walnut Ridge School Blog! We are planning on updating this weekly to assist our families in staying informed of our school and district events. You will continue to receive a Friday School messenger email with pertinent issues, but most school reminders will be placed on this blog.
Upcoming events
Mother’s & Special Person’s Picnic: Thursday, May 11th. AM: 11:15am-12:00pm, PM: 2:30pm-3:15pm. Please click here for more information and registration links.
Zufall Dental Van: The Dental Van is Coming to The Walnut Ridge School on Friday, May 19th. Please click here for more information. Click here for the Registration packet.
Preschool Fun Day: Thursday, May 25th. AM Session- 10:30 am-12:00 pm, PM Session- 1:45 pm-3:15 pm.
Important Reminders:
Save the Dates: Please click here for more information.
Classroom Spotlight
Coming Soon!
We all at Walnut Ridge School thank you and your family for sharing your children with us.
Sincerely,
~Vinny
VTHS Newsletter: May 2023
Principal’s Blog
Principal’s Blog

May 1, 2023
Dear Cedar Mountain Families,
Do you believe it is May already?! We are hoping that the warmer spring weather is on the way to stay, but in the meantime, please remember that we do go outside everyday so please dress appropriately.
There are eight weeks left of the school year and we are still learning and making the most of the time that we have left. The inclination might be to give up and give in…to coast. But our teachers have great ideas for motivating learning right down to the very last day of school!

What better way to start the month than with Teacher Appreciation Week May 8th – May 12th!
Two…Four…Six…Eight…Who do we appreciate?! All of our fabulous teachers!! Thank you for all you do, day in and day out!
There is an SCA meeting Thursday, May 4th at 9:45 in the Cedar Mountain Cafeteria. It’s not too late to get involved!
The SCA is hosting a Mom & Pop shop for all students during the school day Monday, May 8th through Wednesday, May 10th for all classes. A memo will be sent home the week prior.
Friday, May 12, 2023 there is a District-Wide “Spirit Day” for Staff & Students. Wear your favorite Tie Dye attire and bring $1 in an envelope marked SCA. All donations will go to the Artstanding Program.

Fun Days at Cedar Mountain!
Kindergarten: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
First Grade: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rain Dates:
Thursday, May 18, 2023 and/or Friday, May 19, 2023
All Vernon Schools will be CLOSED Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day.
Taking a look at April….
Our Magic Show was amazing!

Mrs. Casper’s class during the SCA Egg Hunt

Some of our amazing paraprofessionals at Cedar Mountain! Thank you for all you do!



Thank you to Michele, Barbara and Dhalma, our fabulous Administrative Assistants for their hard work, tireless effort, and every day enthusiasm!

And let’s not forget our therapy dog, Sunny!

Sincerely,
Kristin Gudenkauf
Principal
May Message from GMMS Administration
Rolling Hills Monthly Message: April