Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
February 28, 2023
Principal's Message:
Hello Ridgeview Family,
Parent Teacher conferences will be held March 2nd and March 7th this year! If you would like to schedule a meeting with your students' teacher(s), please email them directly to secure a date and time to conference.
Tiger UP!!!!!!!
Henry K Lee
Ridgeview STEM Junior High
Interim Principal
614 548 1700. Ext. 1711
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PLSD families:
NOTE: Please be advised that PLSD will only be accepting personal checks as payment for fees through April 28, 2023. Beyond 4/28, payments may be made by card, electronic check via the Parent Portal, or cash as needed.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADERS:
Interested in addressing real global-local issues while learning about global cultures and careers? The application is open for the 23-24 incoming cohort of the Global Scholars program!
Ideally, students start as freshmen or sophomores so that they can finish all three years of the program, but upperclassmen are also welcome to apply and do 1-2 years of the program, as their schedules permit. Students enjoy off-campus adventures to locations such as Nestle in Marysville, Honda, the Grange Audubon Insurance Center, and multiple Columbus area colleges.
Application Link for 23-24:
https://forms.gle/soHb9hcTfD1uQnUr9
Here is information about the program:
https://columbusworldaffairs.org/program-training/global-scholars-diploma/
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Panorama March 6-17 and Opt-out Letters
The Panorama window is March 6-17 for our spring SEL survey administration. Please plan to promote and complete the surveys within this timeframe. We are hoping for another set of
excellent response rates to inform our SEL programming and PBIS goals. If parents/guardians choose to opt-out, they should do so by March 3. Please see the attached Panorama SEL Survey Letters below.
Thank you for your commitment to students' SEL and program planning!
Panorama SEL Spring Survey English 2023
Panorama SEL Primavera Survey Spanish 2023
Panorama SEL Spring Survey English 2023
Panorama SEL Primavera Survey Spanish 2023
Nepali Version of Panorama SEL Spring Survey Le
NOTICE OF LANGUAGE ASSISTANCE
The opening of the 2022-2023 school year in Pickerington was a great start for our district, and it is because of our awesome students, staff, and families. That's why it is important to me to reach out to you today to emphasize how proud I am of the exceptional teamwork displayed by our entire school community as we welcomed students back for the 2022-23 school year.
It is also important for you to know that with our growing population, we have a Language Assistance Plan for our families that need language assistance. It is the policy of Pickerington Schools to ensure meaningful communication with students and families in order to communicate information related to the education of all students. All services needed to comply with this policy will be provided for students and their families in need of such assistance free of charge. For assistance, please call 614-833-2110.
Let's continue to make it a great school year! I look forward to seeing you in and around the buildings and community!
Dr. Chris Briggs, Superintendent of Pickerington Schools
** Click this link to view/download this letter in a pdf version .
Notice of Language Assistance
Pickerington Schools will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in all services, activities, and programs available throughout the district. It is the policy of Pickerington Schools to ensure meaningful communication with LEP students and families and to communicate information related to the education of all students. All services needed to comply with this policy will be provided for students and their families in need of such assistance free of charge. For assistance, please call 614-833-2110.
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PHSC Spring Musical- Addams Family
Hello Pickerington Faculty, Admins, and Support Staff!
I am so excited to let you know that Pickerington Central will be presenting the “Addams Family” as their Spring Musical. This lighthearted family favorite emphasizes the importance of remaining true to yourself, accepting everyone (even if they seem different), and most importantly “It’s family first, and family last”. The cast, stage crew, stage managers, make up crew, and costume crew have been working their tails off to create the best show possible!
Pickerington Central is fortunate to be included in the CAPA Marquee Awards for the fourth year in a row. Through this educational celebration, students have the ability to earn nominations for their show, their roles, their backstage excellence and more! Nothing could be more helpful to their success than support from their Pickerington Community.
As a non-profit performing arts organization, donations and ticket sales are the primary and only fiscal backing that Pickerington Central Theatre uses to maintain their mission of performing top notch shows with an emphasis on providing entertainment for the Pickerington Community and providing priceless educational and performance experiences for Central students.
The Pickerington Central Theatre Department is student run and student supported. This means that our students build, perform in, and run our shows. This provides a wonderful education for both those on stage, and those that help with crew, costumes, PR marketing, and technology. If you feel moved to donate, please do so Here.
Tickets are now available at the Pickerington Central Box Office.
March 16th- 7:00 P.M
March 17th-7:00 P.M.
March 18th-7:00 P.M.
March 19th 3:00 P.M.
I have attached the cast list as well as the poster so you can see if any of your students are taking to Central’s stage.
Thank you so much for your support and we look forward to seeing you all there!
Aileen Targett
Theatre Teacher/ Director
RJH and PHSC
“Take Chances. Make Mistakes. Get Messy.”- Miss. Frizzle
RIDGEVIEW ROBOTICS CLUB
RECOGNITION IS IN ORDER.........CONGRATULATIONS TO JILLIAN JETT & LEILA PORTIS!!
Congratulations Jillian & Leila!
Leila Portis and Jillian Jett, Grade 8 from Ridgeview Jr. High School was chosen as an honored artist for the 43rd Annual Young People’s Art Exhibition sponsored by the Ohio Art Education Association. There are eight regions in Ohio representing the OAEA, and this year’s show includes 89 student artworks from all over the state. Ms. Marsh, Ridgeview Art Teacher, has taken the time to prepare and submit artwork this year. Their honor for being a part of this exhibition, is worth celebrating! The reception will be on Saturday, March 11th at The Kings Arts Complex venue. Congratulations again! Thank you for making a difference in the art program!
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COUNSELOR'S UPDATES & INFORMATION
8th Grade Field Trip
8th graders will be going on a field trip to Eastland (Teams D & E) and Fairfield (Teams F & G & Tiger) Career Centers on March 1st. They will be learning about the programs the career centers offer and touring the facility. They will depart around 10:30 am and will return around 1:30. All permission slips should be completed to-date. If we do not have the form completed, your child will not be permitted to attend. Please pack a lunch for your child, or they can order a sack lunch on the morning we leave as their lunch for the day.
Eastland Fairfield Career Centers Summer Camp
Registration is Open for the EFCC Summer camp. Did we mention that this camp is FREE! Follow this link to register.
Coming Soon...Scheduling for the 23-24 school year
The month of February and March begin our journey into selecting the courses our students will take next school year. In the upcoming weeks, students will be presented with information regarding scheduling courses. If for some reason you are unable to attend any of the scheduled meetings, they will be recorded for families to access at your leisure. Please continue to monitor upcoming communications for more details and links in regards to scheduling.
8th to 9th grade
March 3- HS Counselor at RSJH to answer final questions
March 3 - Window for registration closes.
7th to 8th grade
Feb. 28 - Parent Meeting 6:30 pm- at Ridgeview in the gym.
Feb. 28- Mar 3 - students will register for classes for next year through Infinite Campus- During this time, counselors will be available during E/I for any students who have questions about scheduling.
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State Testing
More to come in the next month or so, but we would like you to add the dates to your calendar so you can avoid scheduling appointments, trips, etc. during those days. We generally test during the first part of the day so please avoid scheduling your student out of school before 10:30 that day if possible. If they miss a testing day, they will have to make it up during class time and will be missing instruction. Thanks for supporting us in this.
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PHOTOS FOR YEARBOOK- Message To Parents.....
Do you have photos from your student's sporting and school events? Share them in the link to be added to the yearbook. The more photos we have to choose from, the more students that will be represented in the yearbook. Photos need to be relevant and appropriate (we still have to approve them to even upload them on our end). No captions or names are needed for any photos. Here is the link to add photos to the yearbook: https://www.hjeshare.com/eShare/
CODE IS RJHS2023
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RIDGEVIEW SCHOOL CLUBS
Safe Space Club (Contact: Mrs. Smoot)
Diversity Club (Contact: Mrs. Dillard or Mrs. Hoffman)
Chess Club (Ms. Furlong)
Book Club (Mrs. Kissell)
Robotics Club (Mr. Ouimet)
Dungeons & Dragons Club (Mr. Boynton)
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Emergency Resources
Crisis Text Line: text "HOME" to 741741
Nationwide Children's Youth Hotline: 1-614-722-1800
Teen Hotline: 1-614-294-3300
Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673
Safe Schools Tip Line: Call or text 1-844-723-3764
Suicide Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or 1-614-221-5445
Sheriff Department: 1-740-652-7900
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MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE!!
If Your Student is Sick
Any student will be sent home if he or she has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, or signs and symptoms of a possible communicable disease. Please keep student(s) home until they remain fever-free for 24 hours without the aid of medication and are free of vomiting or diarrhea symptoms for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
Here is the new website for parents who have questions regarding COVID and return to school policy.
https://sites.google.com/plsd.us/nurse-rachel-tiger-talk/covid-update
Rachel Ross, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
School Nurse
Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
Phone: 614-548-1708
Fax:614-548-1710
Sycamore Creek Elementary
Phone: 614-834-6208
Fax: 614-834-6210
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PTO CONNECTION
Happy Friday Ridgeview Family and Friends!
Just a couple of updates we would like to share. Next week is Parent Teacher Conference’s and every year PTO host dinner for the Staff to show our appreciation. We are asking parents that are able to help with donations of soda, water and desserts. Please see link below for sign-up details and we “Thank You in Advance”.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CA5A62EA2FA7-parent1
Drum Roll…. It’s that time of year and Spring is in the AIR! PTO will host our Spring Teen Night March 10th, 2023 from 6 to 8. Please see flyer below. We strongly encourage Venmo to purchase your students ticket (wristband) but we are also offering a few days for the students to pay cash during school starting next Friday. Please when sending via Venmo be sure to pay $10.50 (there is a fee charged) and include your students name, lunch period and grade. The capacity is set for 350 students only! If you have any questions at all don’t hesitate to email Qiana or myself, DM via Messenger and or via Facebook as a flyer will be posted.
** Parents we are asking for your help – we will have 2 Resource Officers available but are in need of 12 parents to help make this go smooth. A signup genius will be sent out next Friday – but again if you are able please reach out to us directly.Have a wonderful weekend, and thank you all again for all your support this week.
We want to start by expressing our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support that we have received from our Community. With the donations received we were able to provide breakfast items and meals to our staff, teachers and administration. We appreciate all the drop off items as well - we speak on behalf of the entire Ridgeview STEM Junior High “Thank You, Thank You, Thank You”.
#RIDGEVIEWSTRONG
Please be sure to join us and help out this school year, we are planning some great things and would love for you all to be involved.
If you have any questions feel free to message us on Facebook (be sure to like our page too) and or contact Kelly Martin at kelly.martin_rvjhpto@hotmail.com.
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ATHLETICS
Tiger Cheerleading:
Any student interested in trying out to be a Tiger Cheerleader please complete the google form to stay updated.
Parents & students are encouraged to attend our Informational Tryout Meeting on Monday, April 3rd at 6:00pm for Junior High and 7:00pm for High school.
Cheerleading Clinics: Sunday, April 30th & Monday, May 1st 5:00-7:00pm
PHSC Main Gym
(Material will be taught for tryouts on these two days, if you miss any of these days you are responsible for learning the material)
BOYS VOLLEYBALL COMING TO RIDGEVIEW THIS SPRING!
This spring Ridgeview will introduce a new combined 7th/8th grade boys volleyball team! The team will practice 2x weekly with a match day on Sunday afternoons. Start Date: March 1st.
If your student is interested in playing, please come out to the high school volleyball open gyms every Thursday from 7-9 @ Central.
Below is a link to purchase Ridgeview track gear if anyone is interested in supporting the Ridgeview track program
https://jupiter.areswear.com/store/?storeName=Pickerington_Ridgeview_JHS_-_Track_Team_Store_2023
Below is the link to purchase spirit wear to help support the baseball program
Team Announcements: Virtually will be posted on our website & social media
To keep updated follow us on social media:
Website: https://cheerphsc.weebly.com
Instagram: pickcentralcheer
Facebook: Pickerington Central Tiger Cheer
Twitter: @PCHSCHEEER
Ridgeview STEM Junior High Athletics Administration
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POPP RECRUITMENT KICK OFF
Hello everyone!
First, I wanted to thank you all for volunteering to help with our Parents on Positivity Patrol (PoPP) volunteers! I know it is an additional task for you and we really do appreciate you taking it on.
Second, we are kicking off our 2023 recruitment campaign. Yay! Our goal is to have 10 active volunteers per building, active is defined as volunteering at least twice a month, with an additional 5 volunteers volunteering at least once per month. Our stretch goal is 20 active volunteers per building with 10 semi-active/in-reserve. We are asking you to help us reach these goals!
I have attached a short guide on volunteer engagement. Please read it and begin implementing these practices. Involve your office staff, because they can really help with this. They are the first persons your volunteers see when they enter the building. Please work these practices into your routine; so they aren't additional things, just stuff you do every day with the people you work with!
It's really hard to constantly recruit new volunteers, and it costs us to onboard them. It's much easier and less costly to keep the ones we have. Volunteers can help us provide necessary services at a reduced cost. They also help us with community engagement and with developing community connections. Parent volunteers are associated with better outcomes for students both socially and academically. There's really very few negatives with our parent volunteers!
Here are some quick tips on volunteer engagement:
- Have the volunteer sign in on a dedicated PoPP sign in sheet.
- Greet the volunteer.
- Make sure the volunteer has a name badge, vest, and walkie (if available).
- Walk with the volunteer. Let the volunteer know where they may best serve during their shift.
- Talk with the volunteer. Ask if they have any questions or need clarification on anything.
- If you see a volunteer in the hallway, greet them and/or walk with them a bit.
- Go over scenarios with your volunteers. "If this happens, you do that..."
- Invite the volunteer to attend school events such as performances, plays, and sporting events at no charge.
- Demonstrate small gestures of appreciation. Wish your volunteer a happy birthday. Tell the office staff that it's the volunteer's birthday, so the person gets multiple good wishes. Perhaps hand out a small gift such as candy or a card showing your appreciation for your volunteers' efforts.
With your help, I know we can make this the best volunteer positive behavior support program ever! Thank you so much for being a part of this program!
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Districtwide Calendar
Upcoming events and important dates are listed in the Districtwide Google Events Calendar, which is synced with individual building, program and athletic team calendars. Once inside the district wide calendar, to display the events of a particular building, team, program or activity, you will need to check the specific corresponding color-coded box(es) from the list on the left-hand side.Pickerington Community Calendar
Pickerington Schools partners with the City of Pickerington and Yodel to bring you the Pickerington Community Calendar!
Visit this link to view all Pickerington Schools activities included on the calendar and don’t forget to “favorite” our Pickerington Schools schedule! Once favorited, Pickerington Schools' events will be front and center on your calendar, enabling you to see what’s coming up.
HELP Make Our Schools Safer
The Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Department of Public Safety have launched the SaferOH tip line that will accept both calls and texts 24 hours a day.
This tip line allows students and adults to anonymously share information with school officials and law enforcement about threats to student safety—whether that involves a threatened mass incident or harm to a single student.
Every tip can remain anonymous. School safety analysts may ask for additional information, but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up.
Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by analysts in the Ohio Homeland Security’s Threat Assessment and Prevention (TAP) Unit. When action is needed, the TAP Unit immediately forwards information to Pickerington Schools, local law enforcement agencies, and others, if necessary.
Ridgeview Values
Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
Email: henry_lee@plsd.us
Website: pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 130 Hill Road South, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-548-1700
Twitter: @RidgeviewPLSD