Cedar Ridge Elementary received 2 grants of $500 each from Exxon Mobil Educational Alliance Program! The grants were due to the nomination from Doublebee's in Newark and Hawgs Exxon in Batesville. These grants will be used to support our math and science programs at the elementary.
80’s dance 🎶🎸🕺🏻💃🏻
Space Camp Meeting - Covering registration, balances, and the next fundraiser
Cedar Ridge FFA hosted its first Stierwalt Cattle Clinic on Saturday, January 4th. We had just over 70 in attendance from across the state and Missouri. Students learned about new equipment, grooming updates, daily care and animal nutrition. The event was held at Charlotte in the Cattlemen’s Livestock Exchange sale barn. Amigos Show Supply sponsored the event making it free to anyone. Plans are in the works for a three day clinic where students bring their own animals!
Congratulations to Lily Mathis for being selected to be Cedar Ridge Elementary Principal for a Day!
BETA and RAK (Random Acts of Kindness) students worked for a great cause today - Christmas Brings Hope. Way to go Timberwolves!
These Junior High Timberwolves are getting their backs strong today with some inverted pull-ups!
Mark your calendars!
Happy #StaffFeatureFriday!
This week, we are spotlighting Mr. Kenneth McSpadden. Kenneth started at Cedar Ridge in 2002, and is currently the Elementary East Facilitator.
"I'm a military brat, born on Lackland AFB, TX. I've been to all states except for Oregon and Hawaii -- went to a different school about every 3 years from moving base to base. I went to Batesville High School for two years, graduated in May 1976, then was back in the Air Force by September 1976. I've worked on fighter planes, F-4, F-16, and then the B-2 Stealth Bomber. I've been to Iceland, and all over Europe. I supported the "Cold War", Desert Storm, War in Bosnia, Iraq-Northern and Southern No-Fly Zones. I eventually retired from USAF in 1999 with 22.5 years, then got my degree while in the AF and did the Troops to Teacher program in AR. Took a few classes while I was substituting and started out as a school secretary until I was an official certified teacher."
Kenneth enjoys running, hiking, timing races, and Mac's Race Timing.
Cedar Ridge is so proud to have someone like you, Mr. McSpadden!
Don't forget! You are invited to the 2nd Annual Community Appreciation Dinner & Butcher Hog Auction!
Thank you to all who served for your bravery and courage. Happy Veterans Day!
Mrs. Gilmore’s student family synergized to create a creature that represented their family yesterday. The result was the Uniwolfzebraffee! The wolf stands for bravery, the zebra for friendliness, the giraffe for think win-win, and the unicorn for their uniqueness. The students drew the picture themselves! Good job, students!
Each K-5 student had fun reading their ‘Read for the Record Day’ book at CRES yesterday! 💙🧡
It's time for another #StaffFeatureFriday!
This week we are spotlighting Mr. Vaughn Ward. Vaughn began working at Cedar Ridge right out of college in the fall of 1981 at the old campus. His entire career has been with this school district.
"I graduated from Cord-Charlotte High School in 1975, then entered Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and graduated from there in 1979 with a BA degree in Biology. I was still unsure of what I wanted to do with this degree up until my last semester of school. A friend suggested I take a Children's Literature class as an elective. I loved it, and decided at that time I wanted to become an elementary teacher. So after two more years of college, I graduated again with a degree in Elementary Education. I was lucky to be hired here in Newark as fifth/sixth grade science teacher, and now teach 5th grade science and social studies. I also completed my masters degree in elementary education in 1986."
Vaughn enjoys spending free time with his family and friends. He also enjoys hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, and raising chickens.
Cedar Ridge is so proud to have someone like Vaughn Ward!
Don't forget!
Cedar Ridge 5th grader, Daniel Gill, made a huge donation to the Thanksgiving food drive today!
ATTN!
You are invited to the 2nd Annual Community Appreciation Dinner & Butcher Hog Auction!
Happy Friday Timberwolves! It's time for another #StaffFeatureFriday!
This week we are spotlighting Mrs. Emily McMasters. This is Emily's 2nd year at Cedar Ridge (5th year as an educator) and she currently teaches 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and helps with one volleyball class. She has her BSE in Social Studies Education and Master's Degree in Principles and Theory of Learning.
"I get to work with two of my greatest passions, history and kids. It doesn't get much better than that. My husband, Joshua, and I have been married for six years and we have two beautiful boys. We spend all our free time together and with our families. We both come from large families so we are never bored! Together we enjoy hiking, kayaking, and fishing. If you ever catch me by myself you'll find me curled up with a book and a cup of Earl Grey. I so enjoy being a member of the Timberwolf pack. Go Timberwolves!!! #DFTBA"
Cedar Ridge is so proud to have someone like Mrs. McMasters!
Happy Halloween! Show us your costumes in the comments below!
