Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
July 22, 2022
Principal's Message:
Important Upcoming Dates:
Welcome Days with Schedule Pick Up:
August 4th: 9AM-11:30 AM and 4:30PM-7:00PM
August 5th: 1PM-6PM
This will be the time to make sure that families have all of their required paperwork entered for the district. If all complete students will be able to pick up their schedule.
*Currently Ridgeview is going through minor construction, removal of lockers and repairs of walls in relation to this. Students may not be able to walk their schedule depending on the conditions in certain areas of the building. If this is the case, there will be alternate days to walk their schedule. However Teachers will not be available during these times.
OPEN HOUSE
August 11th: 5PM-7PM
At this time students will be able to walk their schedule, introduce themselves to their teacher and practice their locker, if they choose to have one, and get familiar with the building layout!
PICTURES
August 17th (also first day with all students together)
Please remember 7th grade students will start on August 15th and be here in person, 8th graders are NOT to come to school on the 15th. On August 16th 7th graders stay home and work on their ASYNCHRONOUS work, 8th grade students will report to school. Then on August 17th all students will be in person.
Summer Office Hours: 8AM - 3PM
Office staff will be available if you stop by the school or call.
Thank you for your continued support of the Pickerington Schools!
Sincerely,
Beth Richardson
Principal
Update your student's information!
Families of Returning Students:
Attention Needed ASAP: Annual Update deadline 07/25/2022
The Annual Update for the 2022-2023 school year is now active on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Please complete and submit the Annual Update for your currently enrolled students by Monday, July 25, 2022.
What is the Annual Update? Every academic year, parents/guardians are asked to update and submit the required “Back-to-School forms” for their currently enrolled student(s). These forms include the Emergency Medical Authorization, Student Handbook Acknowledgement, Device Agreement, Technology Protection Plan and Field Trip Authorization Form. The process of completing these forms is referred to as the Annual Update.
VERY IMPORTANT: if you don’t complete the annual update, you will not be able to pick your student’s schedule or teacher assignments before school begins!
Where do I find the Annual Update? The Annual Update can only be accessed via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. The Annual Update “lives” in the Online Registration area of the Parent Portal. Instructions for accessing and completing the Annual Update can be found here.
Who can fill out the Annual Update? Only parents or legal guardians in the student’s custodial household can complete the Annual Update. Students cannot complete this update for themselves.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that your email and phone number are correct in Infinite Campus — this info will be used to contact you all school year long!
When is the deadline? Please complete and submit the Annual Update by Monday, July 25, 2022.
Unlike elementary schools and middle schools, Junior High School fees are not added to your student's account until after the start of the new school year. If you log into Infinite Campus any fees you see currently would be for previous school years, please pay those so that your account is current. Be on the look out for the Device Insurance Fee posted to your accounts (if applicable) that will need to be paid in order to have insurance coverage for your student's Chromebook, this is usually posted BEFORE any classroom fees and has to be paid before the deadline to have coverage!
We’re excited to welcome you back for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. As your child’s school district, we strive to be the best in all we do. Through our combined efforts, we will help ensure that your child has a successful school year! We look forward to progressing as we work together to cultivate change and progress. To achieve this goal, we anticipate our parents and students serving as active members of our school community to make this year a success.
Staggered Start Info For 2022-23 School Year
As we gear up for the 2022-23 school year, we thank you for allowing us to educate your child! Next school year, we are implementing a staggered start for students transitioning into new grade bands. The purpose for the staggered start is to allow them to get acclimated to the routines, to meet administrators and other staff members they will see in the building, to meet their classmates, to become familiar with the building, including the lunch room, but most of all, to help calm those first day jitters. Please see the chart in this article to determine the first day of in-person learning for your child(ren), which will depend upon their incoming grade level.
Thank you!
FIRST TIGER FUNDRAISER!!
We will be starting a fundraiser for some spirit wear items to benefit our school Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports committee. The T-shirt and Hoodie will be available in gray only and our lanyard will be perfect for students to use to wear their ID badges! Make sure to order your Tiger gear! Click here to order.
T-Shirt - $15 add $2 for 2X/ $4 for 3X
Hoodie - $30 add $2 for 2X/ $4 for 3X
J- Hook Lanyard - $10
Profiles of Ridgeview
If you want to follow them daily as they are posted you can find them on our Twitter page @RidgeviewPLSD or on our facebook page
Notice of HVAC Request for Proposals (RFPs)
RFPs Being Accepted for HVAC Service Contract
Pickerington Schools contracts with Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC) vendors for our buildings. This year, our current contract expires. Accordingly, the district is accepting Requests For Proposals (RFPs) from HVAC vendors who may be interested in bidding the business. More info about the process, the deadline for submission and to download a copy of the RFP, visit our Business Office webpage.
PLSD Chromebooks
If remaining in the district - your student keeps their chromebook and charger over the summer.
If moving out of the district - please return your student's chromebook and charger to Ridgeview's main office between 9a-1p over the summer.
Summer emergencies that cannot wait - please reach out to one of these 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
MEET OUR NURSE RACHEL!!
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
SCHOOL NURSE UPDATE(S)
In the past, student's schedules have been held until the parent provides documentation of their child's required immunizations. The school nurse is in the process of arranging for Nationwide Children's Mobile Unit to be at one or both of the High Schools and/or Junior High Schools during their scheduled Welcome Days.
Immunizations - Per the Ohio Department of Health, all 7th graders must show documentation of receiving the Tdap
Medication(s)
Prescription and Over the Counter medications – If your student needs any medication(s) at school, a medication form will need to be completed. Forms can be found at https://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/health-services/
Health Concerns – It is important to communicate your child’s health concerns and medications. If needed, a Health Plan will be developed and shared with the teacher(s).
Online Registration – When completing this form, make sure to update and note your student’s health conditions, allergies and medications.
2022/2023 INFORMATION & UPDATES
Fall Athletics official start is Monday, August 1st, 2022.
In order to participate, you will need the following:
- Registered in Final Forms
- Updated physical signed by a medical examiner uploaded on the Final Forms account
- Academically Eligibility
- 7th grade – eligible regardless academic achievement for the fall
- 8th grade – must have passed 5 classes with a 1.75 gpa in the previous grading period
All forms can be found on our athletic website: https://pickeringtontigers.net/
PTO
We are always looking for feedback, ideas, and new members so please do not hesitate to reach out to us on Facebook (Ridgeview STEM Junior High PTO) or email (kelly.martin_rvjhpto@hotmail.com). We will continue to communicate on social media about fundraisers, events to watch out for and upcoming meetings.
Have a great rest of your Summer.
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Ridgeview Values
Ridgeview STEM Junior High School
Email: beth_richardson@plsd.us
Website: pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 130 Hill Road South, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-548-1700
Facebook: facebook.com/RidgeviewStem
Twitter: @RSJHSPrincipal