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The Alston Ridge community provides a safe and welcoming environment in which students develop a true love for learning through challenging and enriching educational opportunities that advance their unique talents to meet and exceed diverse individual needs.

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June 29, 2023

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Track Change Request

Track Change Requests are accepted annually during the month of February for the following school year. All requests will be reviewed after the end of the Track Change Request Period. Track Changes should be submitted via the online form--https://tinyurl.com/ARESTrackChange. Final assignments will be communicated to families who request a Track Change by May 1.

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After-School Programs (Community-Based)

In addition to the school's Before School and After School programs, community-based programs offer fee-based afterschool programming for Alston Ridge students. Programs include the Alston Ridge Band and TGA Tennis and Golf. Information about registration is available on each program's website. All students who participate dismiss directly to the private programs at the end of the school day, and parents are responsible for arranging pick-up and transportation home at the conclusion of program-days.

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WCPSS Bus Registration

To register for the school bus, families must have a student identification number for an eligible student to use the WCPSS Transportation Bus Rider Registration (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/51640). All bus registration is managed by the school district's WCPSS Transportation Department.

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Here Comes the Bus! The App from WCPSS Transportation

WCPSS Transportation uses an app for smartphones/devices to allow parents to track their assigned bus on its route. Download "Here Comes the Bus": from the App Store or Google Play. Register at https://bit.ly/2AuW9Sd with School Code 67500 and your child's Student ID. You can watch a video (https://bit.ly/2HNar7g), and view FAQ on the WCPSS Transportation site (https://www.wcpss.net/transportation)

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Before School & After School Care Registration

Through a partnership with the NW Cary YMCA, all families K-5 have access to Before School and After School care on-site at Alston Ridge. The program exclusively serves Alston Ridge Elementary School students. The program is fee-based; however, financial assistance is available for those families who qualify. Before School Care drop-off begins at 7 a.m. and After School Care begins immediately following the school day and proceeds until final pick-up at 6 p.m. https://www.ymcatriangle.org/schools/alston-ridge-elementary-after-school

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Principal's Message Update

Families and community members always have access to the latest information & reminders impacting Alston Ridge ES through the Principal's Message at https://www.wcpss.net/Page/25322. Updates will include information on upcoming events, district policies and updates, and the goings on at Alston Ridge. Not receiving the Principal Message? Confirm your contact information is correct by speaking to the school's Data Manager--919-544-2474 or jtang@wcpss.net. You can manage SchoolMessenger by following the directions available at http://bit.ly/sm-infocenter.

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