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🎨🎃 GET YOUR PAINTBRUSHES OR DECORATING SKILLS READY! ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT! 🎃🎨

Our Pumpkin Painting/Decorating Contest for the Fall Festival is just 3 DAYS away, and it’s time to show off your creativity!

🗓️ Event Date: October 22
🏫 Bring Your Pumpkins: Drop off your painted pumpkins at school starting today (Monday, October 19) so they can be put on display for everyone to see!
🗳️ How to Win: Voting begins at the Fall Festival, and the pumpkin with the most votes wins! The winner will walk away with a gift card!

Grab a pumpkin and bring your masterpiece to school this week!
1 day ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title & Theme: Side-by-side English and Spanish promotional flyer for "Pumpkin Painting Contest for Fall Festival / Concurso de Pintura de Calabazas para el Festival de OtoĂąo" taking place on October 22. Visuals & Artwork: Framed with colorful autumn leaves, paintbrushes, pennant banner bunting, and the school's jaguar mascot standing beside a large orange pumpkin. Event Details (English - Left Panel / Spanish - Right Panel):Pumpkin Drop-Off: Painted pumpkins can be brought to school starting on Monday, October 19 and will be displayed for all to see. (Las calabazas pintadas pueden ser traĂ­das a la escuela a partir del lunes 19 de octubre y se exhibirĂĄn para que todos las vean.) Voting: Voting begins at the Fall Festival! (ÂĄComienza la votaciĂłn en el Festival de OtoĂąo!) Winner: The pumpkin with the most votes wins! (ÂĄLa calabaza con mĂĄs votos gana!)
Get ready for the Elementary Champions Cup!

Come out and support our Blue Ridge Jaguar student-athletes as schools across the district compete for the cup!

📅 Date: Thursday, October 29th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Heritage Complex (Behind Park Creek Elementary)

Participating Schools:
🐾 Westwood
🐾 Park Creek
🐾 City Park
🐾 Roan School
🐾 Blue Ridge
🐾 Brookwood

We hope to have you there to cheer on our Jaguars!!
1 day ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title & Header: A soccer stadium graphic featuring a large gold trophy topped with a soccer ball, centered over bold 3D lettering that reads "ELEMENTARY CHAMPIONS CUP". Participating Schools & Mascot Logos:Westwood Park Creek City Park Roan School Bobcats Blue Ridge Brookwood Event Details:Date: Thursday, October 29th Time: 4:00 – 8:00 PM Location: Heritage Complex (Behind Park Creek Elementary)
Get ready, Blue Ridge Jaguars! October 26th–30th is Kindness & Anti-Bullying
Dress-Up Week! Our theme this year is “Kindness Unites Us!”

Here is our daily dress-up schedule:
🛌 Mon, Oct 26 – PJ Day: Rest in Kindness
🧢 Tue, Oct 27 – Hat Day: Put Your Thinking Cap On for Kindness
😎 Wed, Oct 28 – Bright/Neon Day: Shine Bright with Kindness
⚽ Thu, Oct 29 – Team/Jersey Day: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
🎭 Fri, Oct 30 – Character Dress-Up Day: Kindness Gives You Character

Together we can make our school a kinder, safer place!
1 day ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title & Theme: Side-by-side English and Spanish promotional flyer for "Kindness & Anti-Bullying Dress-Up Week / Semana de la Amabilidad y Contra el Acoso Escolar" taking place October 26th–30th under the theme "Kindness Unites Us!" / "¡La Amabilidad Nos Une!" Header & Mascot: Features the Blue Ridge Elementary jaguar mascot head and "BR" logo at the top. Daily Dress-Up Schedule:Monday, Oct 26: PJ Day / Día de Pijamas ("Rest in Kindness" / Descansa en la Amabilidad). Tuesday, Oct 27: Hat Day / Día de Sombreros ("Put Your Thinking Cap On for Kindness" / Ponte tu Gorro de Pensamiento por la Amabilidad). Wednesday, Oct 28: Bright/Neon Day / Día de Colores Brillantes/Neón ("Shine Bright with Kindness" / Brilla con la Amabilidad). Thursday, Oct 29: Team/Jersey Day / Día de Equipo/Camisetas Deportivas ("Teamwork Makes the Dream Work" / El Trabajo en Equipo Hace los Sueños Realidad). Friday, Oct 30: Character Dress-Up Day / Día de Disfraces de Personajes ("Kindness Gives You Character" / La Amabilidad Te Da Carácter). Footer: "Together we can make our school a kinder, safer place!" / "¡Juntos podemos hacer de nuestra escuela un lugar más amable y seguro!" decorated with colorful hearts and paw prints.
Blue Ridge Jaguars Celebrate Unity! 🧡

Show your support for inclusion, acceptance, and kindness by wearing orange on Wednesday, October 21st! Let's come together to make a difference and stand united as one community.
1 day ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Header: "Blue Ridge Jaguars Celebrate Unity!" written in black comic font inside a squiggly orange border. Logos & Graphics:Features the Blue Ridge Elementary jaguar mascot head alongside red "BR" initials. An illustration at the bottom shows diverse hands of various skin tones reaching inward around a central globe decorated with a red heart. Event Details: "Wear Orange on Wednesday, October 21st."
Encabezado: "Blue Ridge Jaguars Celebran la Unidad!" escrito en fuente tipo cĂłmic de color negro dentro de un borde ondulado de color naranja. Logotipos y grĂĄficos:Presenta la cabeza de la mascota del jaguar de Blue Ridge Elementary junto a las iniciales "BR" en rojo. Una ilustraciĂłn en la parte inferior muestra manos diversas de diferentes tonos de piel rodeando un globo terrĂĄqueo central decorado con un corazĂłn rojo. Detalles del evento: "Vistete de naranja el miĂŠrcoles 21 de octubre."
Cool treat, big mission!

Support our amazing students with the ESOL Popsicle Fundraiser! We are raising funds to celebrate our students' hard work and end-of-year ACCESS scores. Every sweet treat you purchase goes directly toward celebrating their language learning milestones!

💵 Price: $1 each
🚚 Delivery: Delivered on Fridays
💙 Goal: Support the ESOL Department and celebrate our students' achievements! Grab a popsicle each Friday, treat yourself, and show your support for our ESOL learners!
7 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title & Pricing: "ESOL Popsicle FUNDRAISER" displayed in bold, bright, multi-colored lettering above a prominent "$1" price tag graphic. Delivery & Cause:Delivery Schedule: "DELIVERED ON Fridays". Call to Action / Purpose: "Support the ESOL Department!" Visual Style & Graphics:A vibrant, cheerful background featuring a smiling yellow sun, hearts, starbursts, and a rainbow at the bottom. Framed by cartoon ice pops (ice popsicles in plastic sleeves) with cute smiling faces in various colors, including red, blue, rainbow, purple, orange, pink, and green.

Travel the World Through Math! Join Us for the Blue Ridge Fall Festival & Family Math Night on Thursday, October 22, 2026!

Bring the whole family for an evening filled with fun, hands-on math activities, games, and fall festivities! Each math station celebrates a different country, making learning an exciting adventure for everyone.

📅 Event Schedule: Thursday, October 22, 2026 Title I Parent Meeting: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Fall Festival & Family Math Night: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Blue Ridge School
🎟️ Admission: FREE!
✨ Fun Highlights & Activities:🎯 Interactive Math Stations 🎨 Face Painting 🎈 Balloon Animals 🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest 📸 Photo Booth 🍿 Concessions & Candy 📚 Dalton Reads

🎃 Costumes are welcome! Dress up and come celebrate with us!

7 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Header & Title: "FALL FESTIVAL Family Math Night - BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL" with the school's winking jaguar mascot standing on a pumpkin giving a thumbs-up. Event Schedule: Title I Parent Meeting: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM. Fall Festival Family Math Night: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM. Theme & Activities: Theme: "Travel the World Through Math!" featuring fun, hands-on math activities and games where each station celebrates a different country. Featured Stations & Attractions: Math Stations Face Painting Balloon Animals Candy Concessions Dalton Reads mobile van Photo Booth Pumpkin Decorating Contest Costumes Are Welcome! Admission: Prominently displays "FREE ADMISSION!" at the bottom.
Encabezado y título:"FESTIVAL DE OTOÑO - Noche de Matemáticas para Familias - ESCUELA BLUE RIDGE" acompañado por la mascota de jaguar guiñando un ojo, parada sobre una calabaza y haciendo un gesto de aprobación. Horario de eventos:Reunión para Padres (Título I): 4:30 – 5:00 PM. Festival de Otoño / Noche de Matemáticas para Familias: 5:00 – 6:30 PM. Tema y actividades:Tema: "¡VIAJA POR EL MUNDO A TRAVÉS DE LAS MATEMÁTICAS!" con divertidas actividades y juegos donde cada estación celebra un país diferente. Estaciones y atracciones destacadas:Estaciones de Matemáticas Pinta Tu Cara Animales con Globos Dulces Concesiones Furgoneta de Dalton Reads Cabina de Fotos Concurso de Decoración de Calabazas ¡Todos los disfraces son bienvenidos! Entrada: Destaca ampliamente "¡ENTRADA GRATIS!" en la parte inferior sobre un fondo de hojas de otoño.

READY, SET, WIN!

Blue Ridge family and community, here’s your chance to zoom into the school year in style! We are excited to announce our Win a Go-Kart Fundraiser!

🎟️ Ticket Sales Begin: Friday, October 16th (1 ticket for $7 or 2 for $10)
📍 Where to Purchase: Stop by the Front Office to buy your fundraiser tickets!
🗓️ Duration: Tickets will be sold throughout the school year.
🏆 Drawing Date: TBD — stay tuned for the official date announcement!

Don't miss out on your chance to take home this awesome go-kart while supporting our school! Head to the front office starting Friday to grab yours.

8 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Header: "BLUE RIDGE WIN A GO-KART!" with the school's jaguar mascot standing on the top left and a diamond "BR" logo on the top right. Main Imagery:A large red raffle ticket graphic reading "FUNDRAISER TICKET". A young child wearing a racing helmet and suit driving a red and black ride-on go-kart with a blue flag. Ticket & Event Details:Start Date: Ticket sales begin Friday, October 16th. Where to Purchase: Buy tickets in the front office. Duration: Tickets will be sold throughout the school year. Drawing date to be determined (TBD). Footer: Decorated with black paw print grap
Encabezado: "BLUE RIDGE ¡GANA UN GO-KART!" acompañado por la mascota de jaguar de la escuela en la esquina superior izquierda y un logotipo de diamante "BR" en la esquina superior derecha. Imágenes principales:Un gráfico en forma de boleto rojo de rifa que dice "BOLETO DE RECAUDACIÓN". Un niño con casco y traje de carreras conduciendo un go-kart de juguete rojo y negro con una pequeña bandera azul. Detalles de la venta e instrucciones:Fecha de inicio: La venta de boletos comienza el viernes, 16 de octubre. Lugar de compra: "COMPRA BOLETOS EN LA OFICINA PRINCIPAL". Duración y sorteo: La venta de boletos se realizará durante todo el año escolar. ¡Fecha del sorteo por determinar! Pie de página: Decorado con huellas de patas negras y el logotipo de diamante "BR" en el centro.
🍂🎨 Show off your creativity at the Fall Festival! 🎨🍂

Get ready for the Pumpkin Painting Contest! Bring your best designs to life and help make our festival colorful and fun. Here’s everything you need to know to join the excitement:

📅 Key Dates:

Drop-off Starts: Monday, October 19 (Bring your painted pumpkin to school)

Voting & Fall Festival: Thursday, October 22

How It Works:

Grab a pumpkin, paint it, or decorate it!

Drop it off starting Monday, Oct 19 to be displayed.

Vote for your favorites at the Fall Festival on Thursday, Oct 22!

The pumpkin with the most votes wins! 🥇

**All pumpkins must be brought home by the end of the day on Friday, October 23
8 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title & Theme: Side-by-side English and Spanish promotional flyer for "Pumpkin Painting Contest for Fall Festival / Concurso de Pintura de Calabazas para el Festival de OtoĂąo" on October 22. Visuals & Decorations: Framed with colorful autumn leaves, paintbrushes, and the school's jaguar mascot standing next to a large orange pumpkin. Event Details (English - Left Panel / Spanish - Right Panel):Submission: Painted pumpkins can be brought to school starting Monday, October 19 and will be displayed for all to see. (Las calabazas pintadas pueden ser traĂ­das a la escuela a partir del lunes 19 de octubre y se exhibirĂĄn para que todos las vean.) Voting: Voting begins at the Fall Festival! (ÂĄComienza la votaciĂłn en el Festival de OtoĂąo!) Winner: The pumpkin with the most votes wins! (ÂĄLa calabaza con mĂĄs votos gana!)
⚾ FREE Little Cats Baseball Clinic! ⚾

Got a young player ready to learn the game or sharpen their skills? Join us for the Little Cats Baseball Clinic—a fun, hands-on introduction to baseball fundamentals!

Here are the details:

Who: Kids in grades K through 5th Cost: 100% FREE!

When: Sunday, October 4th | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: Dalton High School Baseball Field

What We’ll Cover: Base running, throwing, catching, and hitting

Equipment: No equipment needed to participate! Just bring your energy and be ready to have fun!

This clinic is a fantastic way for beginners and young athletes to build confidence on the field. 📞 Questions? Contact Little Cats Baseball Director Irvin Hernandez at 706-581-8804.
22 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title & Pricing: "LITTLE CATS Baseball Clinic" with a prominent white badge that reads "FREE!!" in bold red text. Clinic Details:Overview: Focuses on baseball fundamentals including base running, throwing, catching, and hitting as a great introduction to the game. Requirements: No equipment needed to participate. Eligibility: Ages K–5th grade. Event Logistics:Date & Time: Sunday, October 4th, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Location: Dalton High School Baseball Field. Contact & Director Information:Photo: Features a headshot of Little Cats Baseball Director Irvin Hernandez wearing a baseball cap and jersey. Director: Irvin Hernandez Phone Number: 706-581-8804
Título y precio: "GATITOS PEQUEÑOS - Clínica de Béisbol" con un distintivo blanco destacado que dice "¡¡GRATIS!!" en letras rojas en negrita. Detalles de la clínica:Resumen: Se centrará en los fundamentos del béisbol, incluyendo correr las bases, lanzar, atrapar y batear como una excelente introducción al béisbol. Requisitos: No se necesita equipo para participar. Edades: K-5.º grado. Logística del evento:Fecha y hora: Domingo 4 de Octubre, de 4:00 a 5:00. Lugar: En el campo de béisbol de la escuela secundaria Dalton. Información de contacto y director:Fotografía: Incluye una foto de retrato del director Irvin Hernandez con gorra y camiseta de béisbol. Director: Irvin Hernandez (Director de béisbol de los Little Cats). Teléfono de contacto: 706-581-8804.
Homecoming Week came to an EPIC finale with our Homecoming Parade! 🐾❤️🖤

Our Jaguars showed up, showed out, and represented Blue Ridge in true Jaguar style! We loved seeing our teachers and students come together, spread some school spirit, and make the parade one to remember.

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our float and parade participation so much fun!
22 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Main Subject: Three smiling women stand arm-in-arm posing for a photo in an outdoor parking lot area. Clothing & Details:The woman on the left wears a red t-shirt and light blue jeans. The woman in the center wears a pink shirt reading "BLUE RIDGE 2025-2026 Classified Staff of the Year" with a black skirt and a lanyard badge. The woman on the right wears a black "WE ARE BR" shirt and blue jeans. Setting & Background: They are standing next to the bed of a white Chevrolet pickup truck. In the background, other participants in red shirts walk through a asphalt parking lot, and a trailer decorated with red balloons for a parade float is visible under an overcast sky.
Main Subject: Three women pose closely together in an open outdoor parking lot with wide smiles, arms outstretched to the sides. Attire & Accessories:The woman on the left wears a large black and silver embroidered sombrero, a red t-shirt, and blue jeans. The woman in the middle wears glasses, a green dress layered with an open green Mexico jersey, and an ID badge lanyard. The woman on the right wears a wide-brimmed colorful pink and yellow sombrero, a black "WE ARE BR" t-shirt, and dark jeans. Background: In the background, a man in a red shirt and khaki pants stands near parked cars in an asphalt parking lot under a cloudy sky.
Main Subject: A group of six elementary students standing together outside near a sidewalk curb posing for a picture. Props & Signs:A young boy on the left holds a long red cardboard sign with black lettering that reads "SOMOS". Standing in front of the middle and right students are two large, standalone red glitter cutout letters forming "BR". Clothing: Most students are wearing red shirts, with one girl in a pink shirt reading "DAUGHTER" and another wearing a Hello Kitty top. Background: The photo is taken outside near a parking lot in front of a multi-story school building with trees, grassy hills, and a yellow school bus visible under a partly cloudy sky.
Main Subject: A group of cheerful elementary students sitting on hay bales aboard a decorated trailer float during a parade. Signs & Props:A smiling boy in the center holds a black rectangular sign with glittery red text that reads "WE ARE". A student next to him holds a red sign with black lettering that reads "SOMOS". Several children are wearing large sombreros, including a black and silver embroidered one and a wide-brimmed pink one. Float Decorations:A white bunny/mascot piĂąata with an orange wig and blue bow sits among the students. The sides of the trailer are decorated with blue, red, and yellow fringe and streamers. Black and white balloon arches span the background of the trailer float. Setting: Outdoors on a clear, sunny day with bright blue skies, light clouds, and trees visible behind parked vehicles along the parade route.
Main Subject: Two women and a young girl standing in front of the side bed of a white pickup truck, posing for a photo. People & Attire:On the left, a woman (Tiffany Seil) in a pink Blue Ridge shirt and black skirt smiles next to a poster. In the center, a young girl in a matching pink shirt reading "DAUGHTER" and black shorts stands proudly. On the right, a woman (Angie Edwards) wearing a pink Blue Ridge shirt, blue jeans, and sunglasses poses with her hand on her hip. Signs & Recognition:Left poster: "CLASSIFIED STAFF MEMBER OF THE YEAR Tiffany Seil - BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL". Right poster: "TEACHER OF THE YEAR Angie Edwards - BLUE RIDGE SCHOOL". Setting: An outdoor parking lot setup for a parade or event on a partly cloudy day, with a trailer attached to the pickup truck.

📣 We want to hear from our students!

The 2026 Believe Greater Dalton Community Survey is now open, and our students have an important role in helping shape what comes next for our community.

Students, please take a few minutes to share your voice. Families, we encourage you to ask your student to participate!

The survey takes approximately five minutes, responses are anonymous, and participants may enter to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BGD2026

Your voice matters. Let’s help build the future of Greater Dalton—together!

26 days ago, DPS Communications
Believe Greater Dalton graphic inviting community members to participate. Text reads: “We want to hear from you! Your voice helps shape what’s next for Greater Dalton. Take the survey—it only takes five minutes.”
🍎 Our Helping Hands Ending Hunger program needs your help! 🍎
We currently serve 46 families at our school with weekend food bags, and the need keeps growing. You can help us secure vital funding for these meals without spending a single penny.
We are partnering with HundredX to turn your honest brand opinions into direct support for our students. It takes just a few minutes of your time, and anyone over 18 can participate!
📱 How it works: Each quick review you complete generates up to $1 for our school chapter.
🍕 The Impact: Just 25 reviews create 75 meals for our local kids!
🎁 Win Prizes: Completing reviews enters you into official raffles for $200 and $250 gift cards!
Let's come together to support our families and make sure none of our students go hungry.
👉 Get started right now: Text "HHEH" to 90412 or scan the QR code in the flyer below!

🍎 ¡Nuestro programa Helping Hands necesita su ayuda! 🍎
Actualmente apoyamos a 46 familias de nuestra escuela con bolsas de alimentos para los fines de semana, y la necesidad sigue creciendo. Usted puede ayudarnos a asegurar fondos vitales para estas comidas sin gastar un solo centavo.
Nos hemos unido a HundredX para transformar sus opiniones honestas sobre marcas cotidianas en apoyo directo para nuestros estudiantes. ÂĄSolo toma unos minutos de su tiempo y cualquier persona mayor de 18 aĂąos puede participar!
📱 Cómo funciona: Cada reseña rápida que complete genera hasta $1 para el grupo de nuestra escuela.
🍕 El impacto: ¡Solo 25 reseñas crean 75 comidas para nuestros niños locales!
🎁 Gane premios: ¡Al completar sus reseñas participará en rifas oficiales de tarjetas de regalo de $200 y $250!
UnĂĄmonos como comunidad para apoyar a nuestras familias y asegurar que ninguno de nuestros estudiantes pase hambre.
👉 Comience ahora mismo: envíe un texto con la palabra "HHEH" al 90412 o escanee el código QR en el folleto de abajo.
29 days ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Promotional flyer for Helping Hands Ending Hunger. Headline: “Support Helping Hands Ending Hunger Without Spending a Cent.” The flyer explains that users can sign up for HundredX by texting “HHEH” to 90412 or scanning the QR code, share honest opinions by reviewing companies, and generate up to $75 for Helping Hands Ending Hunger. A “How It Works” section presents three steps: sign up in minutes, share your opinions, and fund the mission. The flyer includes the Helping Hands Ending Hunger logo, a smartphone graphic showing a HundredX survey, and a QR code labeled “Scan to Join.” Fine print states that message and data rates may apply and provides SMS consent information.
Ms. O’Neill’s third grade class had an exciting guest speaker through Skype a Scientist—Dr. Omar Regalado Fernandez, a prominent Mexican paleobiologist, evolutionary biologist, and museum curator whose work focuses on dinosaur paleontology!

Dr. Regalado Fernandez gave students a behind-the-scenes look at his work by showing them real fossils and fossil models from the museum where he works in Germany. Students had the opportunity to ask questions, learn more about fossils, and gain a better understanding of what it’s like to be a museum curator.

What a fantastic way to connect our Jaguars with science and scientists around the world!
about 1 month ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Main Subject: A group of elementary school students sitting on a blue carpet in a classroom, looking up toward a large digital display screen on the right. Screen Display: The screen shows a video call featuring a male presenter wearing a pink shirt and glasses. Classroom Environment: The background features educational bulletin boards with reading anchor charts, a large "READ" sign, cubbies with supplies, and a sign under the display reading, "Students should NEVER be under the T.V. for any reason."
Blue Ridge Elementary is excited to join schools across the nation in celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15!

Over the next month, our students and staff will honor the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans through engaging classroom activities and art projects!

What’s Happening at Blue Ridge:
Morning Announcements Spotlight: Student announcers will feature notable Hispanic leaders, scientists, artists, and historical figures who have made a lasting impact on our world.

Cultural Art Displays: Our hallways are coming alive! Students in art class are creating inspired pieces, including traditional Papel Picado (decorative tissue paper crafts), Latin American flag displays, and vibrant murals.

Library Showcase: Our media center is featuring a special collection of bilingual books, read-alouds, and stories by Hispanic authors that highlight traditions, folklore, and inspiring historical journeys.
about 1 month ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Main Subject: A young girl smiles while standing in the center of the frame, posing with one hand on her hip. She is wearing a traditional black off-the-shoulder dress decorated with colorful floral embroidery around the neckline and an embroidered doll design on the skirt. Background & Setting: The photo is taken inside the Blue Ridge School cafeteria, with large red signs reading "BLUE RIDGE" and "SCHOOL" visible on the wall behind her. Other elementary students are sitting at cafeteria tables in the background.
Main Subject: A young girl smiles directly at the camera, holding out the side of her long, bright blue traditional dress. The dress features long sleeves, white lace trim along the neck and hem, and colorful ribbon accents along the collar and skirt. Background & Setting: The photo is taken at a crowded indoor event, likely a school assembly or parade. In the background, adults and students in red gowns and grey t-shirts are standing and walking through the room.
Short Alt Text (Best for web standard HTML alt attribute) Hand-painted banner reading "SOMOS BLUE RIDGE - The Greatest School on Earth!" decorated with colorful papel picado banners, flowers, and maracas. Long Description (Best for extended accessibility descriptions or screen reader context) Main Text: A hand-drawn white banner with "SOMOS" in pink-outlined letters at the top, followed by "BLUE RIDGE" in large, colorful block letters, and "The Greatest School on Earth!" written in black script below. Graphic Details: The top of the banner features a string of colorful cut-paper banner flags (papel picado). The bottom left corner is decorated with pink and purple flower illustrations. The bottom right corner features two illustrated maracas decorated with paw prints.
Homecoming Spirit Week is coming up at Blue Ridge!

Get ready to show off your school pride from September 21st – 25th! Here is our daily schedule so you can start planning your outfits:

🧦 Monday: Crazy Sock Day / Calcetines Locos
⚽ Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day / Playera de tu equipo favorito
🕶️ Wednesday: Tacky Day / Ropa descombinada
🌎 Thursday: Culture Dress-Up Day / Ropa de tu país o cultura
🔴 Friday: School Spirit Day (Wear RED!) / ¡Día del Espíritu Escolar! (¡Vístete de ROJO!)

We can’t wait to see everyone participate and bring the energy!
about 1 month ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Header: "Blue Ridge Homecoming Spirit Week / Semana de Homecoming" for September 21–25. Features a tan and black spotted jaguar mascot giving two thumbs up, framed by paw prints and decorative accents. English Daily Schedule (Top Panel): Monday: Crazy Sock Day Tuesday: Sports Jersey Day (Wear your favorite team jersey or colors) Wednesday: Tacky Day Thursday: Culture Dress-Up Day (Clothing from your country) Friday: School Spirit Day (Wear RED) Spanish Daily Schedule (Bottom Panel): Lunes: Calcetines Locos Martes: Player de tu equipo favorito (Usa la camiseta o colores de tu equipo favorito) Miércoles: Ropa descombinada Jueves: Ropa de tu país o cultura Viernes: ¡Día del Espíritu Escolar! (¡Vístete de ROJO!)
Say Cheese! Blue Ridge Elementary School Picture Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026. 

How to Order 

Online Orders (Recommended): Visit mylifetouch.com to order ahead and unlock early pricing, exclusive discounts, and pre-order bonus items.

Log in or create an account using our Picture Day ID: EVTNX7Z8W. If you order online, there is no need to return the paper form on Picture Day. 

Paper Orders: Complete the Lifetouch flyer form sent home with your student and return it on Picture Day with exact payment (cash, money order, or check payable to Lifetouch). Photographers cannot make change.
about 1 month ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Header: Lifetouch logo with headline text "Picture Day is Coming!" and Spanish translation "ÂĄYa llega el DĂ­a de la Foto!" Event Details: Date: Wednesday, October 07, 2026 Location: Blue Ridge Elementary School Photos & Ordering: Features portraits of three smiling children and a QR code with the text "Scan to order now! / ÂĄEcha un vistazo para me encargar ahora!" How it Works Steps: 1. Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com by creating an account or logging in with Picture Day ID EVTNX7Z8W. 2. Students are photographed on Picture Day. 3. Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day. Footer: English and Spanish instructions to contact the Help Center at lifetouch.com/support-us selecting K-12 School Photography for assistance.
Header: Event: Picture Day at Blue Ridge Elementary School on Wednesday, October 07, 2026. Online Ordering: Order at mylifetouch.com using Picture Day ID: EVTNX7Z8W. Package Options: A. Most Popular ($35.99): Prints (1-8x10, 4-5x7, 2-3x5, 8-2x3), Digital Download, 4-Fall Rewind Mix Prints, and Bonus 8x10 Hints of Fall Print (pre-orders only). B. Deluxe ($40.99): Prints (1-8x10, 4-5x7, 2-3x5, 8-2x3), Digital Download, 4-Fall Rewind Mix Prints, Social Media Digital Image, Name & Grade on all pictures, and Bonus 8x10 Hints of Fall Print. C. Favorite ($49.99): Prints (2-8x10, 6-5x7, 2-3x5, 8-2x3), Social Media Digital Download, 4-Fall Rewind Mix Prints, Name & Grade on all pictures, Basic Retouching, and Bonus 8x10 Hints of Fall Print. D. Ultimate ($54.99): Prints (3-8x10, 6-5x7, 4-3x5, 12-2x3), Digital Download, 6-Most Popular Magnets, 4-Fall Rewind Mix Prints, 6-Background Choice Magnets, Social Media Digital Download, Name & Grade on all pictures, Premium Retouching, and Bonus 8x10 Hints of Fall Print. E. Essential ($27.99): Prints (4-5x7, 2-3x5, 8-2x3), Digital Download, Standard Background. F. Basic ($20.99): Prints (2-5x7, 2-3x5, 4-2x3), Digital Download, Standard Background. G. Starter ($15.99): Prints (2-3x5, 4-2x3), Standard Background. Add-Ons & Specialty Products: H. 4 - Fall Rewind Mix Prints: $16.99 I. 1 - 8x10 Hints of Fall Print: $15.99 J. 6 - Most Popular Magnets: $16.99 Enhancements: Name & Grade ($7.99), Basic Retouching ($7.99), Premium Retouching ($12.99). Payment Form (Right Side): Student info fields (Name, Teacher, Grade, Phone, Email) and payment summary table for cash/check paper orders returned on Picture Day.
Get ready to discover new books, favorite characters, and exciting adventures! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be here October 15–23, giving our Blue Ridge Jaguars the chance to find books they’ll be excited to read.

Even better, every purchase helps support our school and puts more books and resources into the hands of our students!

📅 SAVE THE DATE: October 15–23

Start exploring the books that will be available by visiting our Book Fair page:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/blueridgeelementaryschool1
about 1 month ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Main Text: Features the Scholastic logo with "SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR" at the top, followed by large, chalkboard-style text that reads "IT'S COMING". Design & Colors: The background is a dark gray chalkboard surface. "IT'S" is written in bold white chalk, and "COMING" is written in large, textured coral-red chalk. Graphic Details: Decorative white and red chalk doodles surround the text, including zig-zag lines, star sparkles, accent bursts, and a megaphone illustration in the bottom-left corner.
Our kindergarten students had some very special visitors today! We were excited to welcome firefighters, police officers, and a mail carrier who came to talk with our students about the important jobs they do in our community.

Our students learned how these community helpers keep us safe, help others, and serve our community every day. The fun didn’t stop there—they also got the chance to explore their vehicles and even go inside!

A HUGE thank you to our wonderful community helpers for taking the time to visit Blue Ridge and make learning so much fun! We appreciate all that you do for our students and our community!
about 2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Main Subject: A group of young elementary students queue in a line alongside a red and black City of Dalton Fire Department Engine 1 firetruck. Actions: A firefighter in uniform stands by the open door helping children enter the cab, while another firefighter interacts with the group. A teacher stands nearby taking photos with a smartphone. Setting: Outdoors on a paved driveway/parking area under bright daylight.
Main Subject: A young girl in a patterned shirt and pink shorts carefully steps down from the open door of a red fire truck. Actions: A firefighter wearing a Dalton Fire Dept uniform and baseball cap stands beside the steps, monitoring her safety. Other children wait inside the cab doorway. In the foreground, an adult captures a photo with a smartphone. Details: Visible markings on the fire truck read "DALTON FIRE".
Main Subject: A police officer in uniform leans into the open door of a black police utility vehicle, explaining features to a group of young children clustered around. Setting: Outdoors along a sidewalk. In the background, a sports car police cruiser with emergency lights active is parked in a parking lot.
Main Subject: A police officer wearing a cap and sunglasses stands by the open driver-side door of a black police vehicle, talking to a gather of young students and a female teacher in a light pink shirt. Details: The children are looking closely into the vehicle’s interior. Background shows a parking lot with several parked cars under a sunny sky.
Main Subject: A firefighter crouches on the asphalt near a fire vehicle to demonstrate heavy hydraulic rescue equipment (spreader/cutter tool) to a group of children standing along the sidewalk curb. People: A line of diverse elementary students watches attentively alongside two adult staff members supervising the group.
Main Subject: A group of young children stands on a sidewalk viewing a white USPS delivery van with its front door open. People: A mail carrier in a light blue shirt stands near the vehicle door talking with the children, accompanied by adult supervisors standing nearby. Details: The USPS emblem and website address ("usps.com") are prominently displayed on the side of the mail truck.
Main Subject: A police officer reaches inside the open rear hatch of a black police SUV while children gather closely to look inside. People: A female teacher in a blue dress stands with the children, and a second officer in a cap and sunglasses stands nearby directing attention. Setting: Outdoor parking area near a school building with parked vehicles in the background.
BLUE RIDGE SOCCER TRYOUTS!

Calling all Jaguars in 3rd–5th grade!

Soccer tryouts will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 3:30–5:15 PM.

Come show us your skills, teamwork, and Jaguar spirit! We can’t wait to see you on the field!

Grades 3rd–5th are eligible to try out.

Good luck, Jaguars!
2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Title: Blueridge Soccer Try-Outs! Mascot/Visuals: A tan and black spotted cougar mascot standing next to large red letters "BR" on a grass field background with a soccer ball. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, Aug 26th Time: 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM Grades: 3rd – 5th Grade Tagline: "Come ready. Play hard. Be part of the Blueridge team!"
🌟 We are so proud to celebrate Ms. Sarah O’Neill! 🌟

Ms. O’Neill, a dedicated 3rd grade teacher here at Blue Ridge Elementary, has been named one of the finalists for the Tom Jones Educator of the Year Award!

What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that nominees can be submitted by anyone in Dalton Public Schools or throughout our community, giving students, families, colleagues, and community members the opportunity to recognize educators who are making a lasting impact.

Ms. O’Neill represents the heart of what it means to be an outstanding educator. Her dedication to her students, her commitment to their success, and the care she shows each day make her such a valued member of our Blue Ridge family. We are incredibly proud to see her recognized for the difference she makes in the lives of our students!

We also want to celebrate all of this year’s outstanding nominees and finalists! Each one represents the incredible talent, heart, and dedication of educators throughout Dalton Public Schools.

The Tom Jones Educator of the Year will be announced this Friday, August 21, during halftime of the Dalton High School football game.

Join us in cheering on Ms. O’Neill and celebrating all of the amazing educators being recognized for the difference they make every day!

We’re so proud of you, Ms. O’Neill! Good luck!
2 months ago, Blue Ridge Communications
Main Subject: A smiling female teacher with long dark hair, glasses, a black sleeveless top, and green pants stands near a classroom door. She holds a black travel mug near her shoulder and has her other hand on her hip. Foreground: Two young male students are sitting at a classroom table looking down at open books with pencils in hand. Background Details: The classroom walls are decorated with educational posters, including an anchor chart titled "Collaboration Do's and Don'ts" on the wooden door, a "Wonder Wall" sign, and organized shelving filled with learning materials and books