RES Rocket Weekly
October 21st - October 25th
B Week
Character Education and Mindset
Character Trait for October: Perseverance
October Mindset Focus: My Brain is Like a Muscle that Grows
It's important to persevere and work hard when something is difficult
in order to train our brain muscles to learn new things!
We are working hard at RES to use our brain muscles!
Week at a Glance
Monday, October 21st
Red Ribbon Week: Peace Out to Drugs! Wear peace signs and/or tie dye
Tuesday, October 22nd
Red Ribbon Week: Our Future is Too Bright for Drugs! Wear neon colors and sunglasses
4:00pm - 5:00pm Competitive DI Team (Mr. Cross' Team)
4:00pm - 5:15pm SPARK (FLOW) Mentoring Club
Wednesday, October 23rd
Red Ribbon Week: Orange You Glad We Say No to Drugs? Wear orange in celebration of Unity Day
Kindergarten Field Trip: Bowles Farm
8:00am - 8:45am Running/Walking Club
11:50am - 12:20pm Tumbling Club (2nd/3rd Grades)
1:20pm - 1:50pm Tumbling Club (4th/5th Grades)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Garden Club
Thursday, October 24th
Red Ribbon Week: I Woke Up Like This…Drug Free! Wear your favorite pajamas
11:50am - 12:20pm Maker-Space Club (2nd/3rd Grades)
12:40pm - 1:10pm Maker-Space Club (1st Grade)
1:20pm - 1:50pm Maker-Space Club (4th/5th Grades)
4:00pm - 5:15pm Art Club (Intermediate Grades)
Friday, October 25th
Red Ribbon Week: Team Up Against Drugs! Wear your favorite sports shirt, jersey, or school spirit
4:00pm - 5:00pm Competitive DI Team (Mrs. Haney's Team)
4:00pm - 5:15pm Robotics Club
6pm - 7pm Trunk or Treat! It's not too late to sign up. Click here to sign up for this amazing school community event!
- Set-up Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
- All trunks must be set up by 5:45pm
- Amazon Gift Card for the top two voted to be the best decorated trunk/spot!
- Don't miss out on a fun and relaxing evening as we come together as a school family!
Upcoming Events
Save the Date!!!!
Trunk or Treat - October 25th!
Click here to volunteer at the event. We are in need of 2 volunteers for 30-minute time slots between 4:00pm and 7:00pm.
School Pictures - Get those smiles ready!
Enter Access Key: ridge19
Questions? Please call the Customer Service Line: 1-800-869-9515 x112
Important Informational Items/Reminders
Volunteer T-Shirts!
If you would like to purchase a FOR Volunteer shirt to wear at events and on field trips, please click here to order a shirt by October 31, 2019.
Cost for shirts is listed below and taxes are included:
- XS - XL: $14.50
- 2XL: $16.60
- 3XL: $17.68
- 4XL: $18.73
Shirts may be purchased via cash or check made out to Ridge Elementary School.
Payment is due by October 31, 2019. All payments should be sent in with an envelope labeled "FOR T-Shirts."
Impact Aid Forms
Federal impact aid survey forms sent home with students on Friday, October 11th.
St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) receives additional federal funding based on those students whose parents/legal guardians work on federal property, live on federal property, and/or are active duty military.
SMCPS is required to survey each student to determine eligibility for such funds.
Please take a moment and verify the information on the survey form, make any corrections, complete any appropriate missing information, sign the form, and date the form.
All information on the surveys must be based on September 30, 2019.
The forms were due back to school by Thursday, October 17, 2019. We must have a completed form for each student. If you have not returned this form, please do so this week. Office staff will be following up with families who have not returned a form. We appreciate everyone's understanding and support as we collect forms that have not been turned in.
Thank you for your cooperation in completing this very important form. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (301) 972-0200 ext 12103.
Attendance Matters!
- A FULL DAY of attendance is defined as present for at least four hours of the school day.
- A HALF DAY of attendance is defined as present for at least two hours of the school day, but less than four hours.
- A student is considered chronically absent is he/she misses 2 or more days/month?
Click here for a video produced by St. Mary's County Public School Students on the importance of attending school.
See below for our September Attendance Class Winner!!!!
Box Tops for Education!
Last week to get in box tops and earn a school-wide dance party!!!!
Let's go RES Students and families - you can do it!!!!!!!!!!!
Box Tops is moving to electronic submissions only once all current paper Box Tops expire.
Please see below regarding instructions on how to support our RES Friend of Ridge (FOR) the Kids fundraising efforts!
Ridge Fun Run Fundraiser
Our RES Rockets SOARED HIGH - Students earned pledges in the amount of $10,405!!!!
Pledges are still being accepted until 10/25/2019!
50% of our students registered and 39% of our students earned pledges!
Pledges came from 25 states across the US and 1 US Territory (Guam)!
Way to go RES Students and Families!!!!
Principal's Challenges!!!
Ice Pops at Recess
We got up to 50% of our students registered but only 39% pledged so unfortunately no ice pops were earned for recess.
Families: Please review with your students which staff members have volunteered to be have Spaghetti and Sauce dumped over their heads! Students will be voting during lunch this week.
The Fun Run Spaghetti Slime Challenge Event will take place on Friday, November 1st, at 1:15pm. Parents are welcome to join in the fun as THREE staff members get spaghetti slimed!
St. Mary's County Public School System County-Wide Presentations & Events
Events Across the County...
RES Enrichment Activities and Before/After School Clubs
Running/Walking Club
Session Day/Time: Wednesday mornings 8:00am - 8:45am
Session Dates: 9/25/2019 through 10/30/2019
Tumbling Club
Session Day/Time: Wednesdays B Week during Recess
Session Dates: October 10th - December 18th.
Destination Imagination - Competitive Team
Session Day/Time:
- Mr. Cross' Team - Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm
- Mrs. Haney's team - Fridays from 4pm to 5pm
Session Dates: Beginning of the week of October 14th through the week of March 2nd
South Central Regional Competition: Saturday, March 7th
Maker-Space Club (During Recess)
Session Day/Time: Thursdays during Recess
Session Dates: October 10th - January 17th (all students on the waitlist will be able to participate in the second session).
Art Club - Primary Grades
Session Day/Time: A Week Thursdays (3:50pm - 5:15pm)
Session Dates: October 17th - December 12th
Wait-listed students will be given priority if they apply for the second session.
Art Club - Intermediate Grades
Session Day/Time: B Week Thursdays (3:50pm - 5:15pm)
Session Dates: October 24th - December 5th
Wait-listed students will be given priority if they apply for the second session.
Robotics Club (After School)
Grades: 3rd - 5th
Session Day/Time: Fridays from 4pm to 5:15pm
Session Dates: Begins Friday, October 25th.
Approved volunteers are welcome to assist! Volunteers do not need to have any prior experience with robotics, just a willingness to help!
Garden Club
Grades: Kindergarten - 5th
Session Day/Time: Wednesday from 4pm to 5:00pm
Session Dates: Wednesday, October 16th through Wednesday, November 20th.
FOR (Friends of Ridge) for the Kids!
Volunteering Updates and News
Click on the site below to access the Friends of Ridge (FOR) the Kids Site for additional news and information. Also be sure to join the FOR Facebook group using the link above!
Website: https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/respto/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsOfRidge/
Next Meeting - November 12th at 4:15pm
FOR meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month with alternating times of 4:15pm and 5:30pm to accommodate the availability of parents and families.
As many families may not be able to attend evening meetings, other options are available to support and participate in activities FOR the Kids. Meeting notes will be posted below for families unable to attend meetings and notifications of volunteer opportunities will be shared via our Rocket Weekly for Families and ClassDojo.
Previous Meetings are posted below:
- October 2019 Meeting Notes
- September 2019 Meeting Notes
The St. Mary's County Public School System (SMCPS) believes volunteer service to our schools is an essential component of student success.
At Ridge Elementary School, we are continually striving to build opportunities for our families and community members to volunteer to support both students and staff. We understand, and believe, that the success of our students comes from the partnership we have between homes and school. Only working together, collaboratively and collectively, will our students SOAR to Great Heights!
As we encourage and foster opportunities for volunteers, we also need to ensure the safety and security of all of our students and your children. All volunteers (e.g., field trips and assistance with small groups) must be a registered SMCPS Volunteer.
Please click here to begin the SMCPS Volunteer Registration Process if you're not a registered volunteer.
RES Students Soar to Great Heights!!!!
Fun Run!
Fun Run!
Fun Run!
RES Spirit Webstore is OPEN!
Offering several different items to show your RES Pride all year!
Orders may be made at any time and most items come in a variety of color combinations.
If a paper copy is needed to place an order please contact the RES Main Office and one will be sent home.
Please click here to access the site.
RES Twitter
Please follow us: @res_smcps. We will be using Twitter for updates and reminders as well as a means of showcasing for everyone all of our Ridge Pride!