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Meadow Ridge Elementary School 
Location Mead, Washington
United StatesInformation Type Public Elementary School Established 1992 School district Mead School District President Leigh Drinkard Principal Marilyn Brennan Staff 54 Grades K-6 Number of students 572 [1] Mascot Jaguar Website Meadow Ridge Elementary School Meadow Ridge Elementary School is a K-6 school, in the Mead School District. Meadow Ridge was built in 1992, and was the district's newest elementary school, but lost that title when Prairie View Elementary was built in the fall of 2007. The mascot of Meadow Ridge is the jaguar, and has been the mascot since 2000. Before that, Meadow Ridge was called the Thunderbolts. The current principal of Meadow Ridge is Marilyn Brennan.
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History
Meadow Ridge was created in the year of 1992. When opening, its first mascot was the thunderbolts. Starting in 1998, Meadow Ridge began making t-shirts for every year by picking the winner of the t-shirt design at the jaguar jam. The Jaguar Jam is like a fun run raising money for the school. Every year the Jaguar Jam takes place in June.
Technology
Computers On Wheels (COWS)
COWS are Apple laptops that are carried on wheels. There are thirty laptops total, which means that every student in one classroom can use one. They are used for reports, presentations, podcasts, and more.
LCD Projector
Each classroom at Meadow Ridge has an overhead LCD projector for optimum display of information and instruction. They can use the LCD projector to, amongst other things, watch social studies videos and learn project guidelines.
Sound Amplification System
Each classroom at Meadow Ridge is equipped with a sound amplification system to ensure auditory receptivity of instruction by every student.
Document Cameras
Several classrooms at Meadow Ridge are equipped with document cameras to enhance instruction with added visual presentation. One of the goals of the Meadow Ridge PTO is to equip every classroom with a document camera.
Student Writers
Keyboard instruction is conducted in third grade classrooms with the classroom set of student keyboard writers.
Sports
Listed below are the sports that Meadow Ridge offers and what time of year they do that sport.
Fall Sports
- Fifth & Sixth Grade Boys Soccer
- Fifth & Sixth Grade Girls Soccer
Winter Sports
- Fifth Grade Boys Basketball
- Fifth Grade Girls Basketball
- Sixth Grade Boys Basketball
- Sixth Grade Girls Basketball
- Fifth & Sixth Grade Boys Volleyball
- Fifth & Sixth Grade Girls Volleyball
Spring Sports
- Sixth Grade Boys Softball
- Sixth Grade Girls Softball
- Track (4,5,6)
Clubs
Listed below are clubs that Meadow Ridge has to offer throughout the school year.
Associated Student Body
The ASB meets throughout the year. The advisors for the 2006-2007 school year were Mr. Wiser and Mrs. Pfiffner. Members of ASB serve in various leadership roles and assist with events and projects at Meadow Ridge.
Drama Club
The drama club was coached by Mrs. Krieger, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Rogers, Mrs. Wiser, and Mrs. Corry in the 2006-2007 school year. Drama club holds auditions in early October for the annual school play. Rehearsals begin in November. The play is presented during the week before winter break.
Chess Club
Chess club was advised by Mr. Rogers and Mrs. Pfiffner in the 2006-2007 school year. Chess club is for grades 2-6 and meets one day a week from January to March.
Sign Language Club
Sign Language Club was advised by Ms. LowRance in the 2006-2007 school year. It meets after school once a week from January to March.
Bloomsday Running Club
In the 2006-2007 school year, the bloomsday running club was coached by Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Brenaman, and Mrs. Wiser. This club meets after school in the spring in preparation for Bloomsday on the first Sunday in May.
Got Spotted
Students at Meadow Ridge "get spotted" for demonstrating the five character traits: Safe, Polite To Others, Obeying The Rules, Trustworthy, and Successful. "Spots" are given out to students who are observed by adults. Every Thursday, two spotted students are randomly chosen to receive an award and a prize.
External links
High Schools Middle Schools Northwood Middle School · Mountainside Middle SchoolElementary Schools Brentwood Elementary School · Colbert Elementary School · Evergreen Elementary School · Farwell Elementary School · Meadow Ridge Elementary School · Midway Elementary School · Prairie View Elementary School · Shiloh Hills Elementary SchoolAlternative Schools
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