RES Rocket Weekly
April 1st - April 5th
B Week
Character Education and Mindset
April Mindset Focus: There’s A Difference Between Not Knowing and Not Knowing YET!
"Kindness is seeing the best in others when they cannot see it in themselves" -- RAKtivist
Let's remember to be kind to one another as we support each other in making positive choices and to lend a helping hand.....
Most importantly - when school work is difficult - remember that learning takes time!
"I can't do this yet, but I'm well on my way.
This doesn't work YET, but today is a new day.
I'll work really hard and embrace my mistakes.
I'll believe in myself and do what it takes.
With the power of YET I can set my own pace,
I know I will get through any challenge I face."
------ Tweet by M. Korach (May 2018)
Week at a Glance
Wednesday, April 3rd
Work-Out Wednesday
11:50am – 12:20pm Jump Rope Club: 2nd/3rd Grades
1:20pm – 1:50pmJump Rope Club: 4th/5th Grades
3:45pm - 5:15pm Keys to Success After School Program
4:00pm - 5:00pm Garden Club
4:00pm - 5:30pm Math Team: 4th Grade
Thursday, April 4th
11:50am - 12:20pm MakerSpace Club - 2nd/3rd Grades
12:40pm - 1:10pm MakerSpace Club - Kindergarten/1st Grade
1:20pm - 1:50pm MakerSpace Club - 4th/5th Grades
3:45pm - 5:15pm Keys to Success After School Program
Friday, April 5th
Wear our school colors to show our Ridge Pride!
Rocket Store
3rd Grade Field Trip: Calvert Marine Museum
4:00pm – 5:15pm Robotics Club
Upcoming Events for Next Week
Informational Items & Upcoming Activities/Events
Outdoor Recess - Temperature cut-off is "feels like" 33 degrees or higher
All students need to wear a winter coat that zips/buttons.
Any students wearing only a light jacket or sweatshirt will remain inside for indoor recess unless it feels like 65 degrees or higher.
Academy Application Window and Key Dates
- March 6, 2019 Academy Application Opens Online
- April 19, 2019 Academy Application Closes
- May 24, 2019 Academy Decisions Emailed
RES Students Soar to Great Heights!!!!
Presentations/Workshops and Community Events
Tri-County Youth Services
Please click here for their flyer regarding groups and activities available for children/families.
Summer Enrichment Opportunities
RES Enrichment Activities and Before/After School Clubs
Pupils as Leaders - PALs (During School)
Next Planning Meeting: 3/14/2019
Next Meeting with Mrs. Batelka: Rescheduled for 3/26/2019
Destination Imagination COMPETITIVE (After School)
Engineering Competitive Team meets on Thursdays
Service Competitive Team meets on Fridays
Destination Imagination CLUB (After School)
Robotics Club (After School)
Approved volunteers are welcome to assist!
Jump Rope Club (During Recess)
Session: Wednesdays B Week during Recess beginning October 25th.
Yearbook Club (After School)
Who: 5th Grade Students (maximum of 6 students)
Where: Media Center
Goal: To promote teamwork, build organizational skills and expand creativity through photography
Walking/Running Club
Session: Wednesdays (8:00am - 8:45am) from April 24th through May 29th.
Permission Slips were sent home on Friday and are due on 3/27/2019. Please click here for a copy of the form.
Only the first 30 students will be accepted into the club.
Garden Club (After School)
Session: April 3rd, April 10th, May 1st, May 8th, May 15th, May 22nd
Acceptance & wait-list letters will be sent home this week
FOR (Friends of Ridge) for the Kids!
Volunteering Updates and News
BOX Tops Challenge!
Students/Families turned in approximately $350 for the March Submission.
Get those box tops in for a School-Wide Hall Dance Party!
Next Collection will be following Spring Break.
Next Meeting - Wednesday, April 10th
As many families may not be able to attend evening meetings, other options are available to support and participate in activities FOR the Kids.
Please click here for March's Meeting Notes with plenty of volunteer opportunities and updates on FOR Sponsored/Supported Events and Programs. If interested in volunteering or supporting any of the activities please contact Mrs. Goddard in the main office and she will forward your contact information to committee leads.
Previous Meetings:
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!