Ridgeway RAP May 19, 2023
Phone (573)214-3550 ~ Fax (573)214-3551
End of Year Events Schedule
- May 22 - Field Day
- May 23 - Parade, Promotion and Awards Ceremony 8:15 AM
- May 23 - Early Release @ 12:10
Specialist News
Message from Ms. Roettgen - Speech Language Pathologist
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and May 18th is National Speech-Language Pathologist Day! Communication disorders—which include speech, language, and hearing difficulties—are among the most common disorders that school-aged children experience. Left unaddressed, they can significantly affect a child’s academic success. You can learn more about communication disorders, and how speech-language pathologists help, here: www.asha.org/public/speech/development/speech-and-language-services-in-schools/.
It’s a good time for families to consider how they can help their children continue to improve their communication, literacy, and learning skills during the summer months. I recommend some simple but meaningful steps: having a dedicated time for reading every day (and even writing in a summer journal); having rules for using screen-based technology (such as daily time limits or tech-free times, including family breakfasts or dinners); and prioritizing outdoor and/or creative activities. Most children will benefit tremendously from participating in recreational activities that allow them to move, explore, and interact with their peers.
I wish you a happy Better Hearing and Speech Month—and a fun, relaxing, and safe summer.
Greta Roettgen, MHS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ridgeway Elementary
Columbia College Liaison-Mrs. Welker
We want to take a moment to congratulate our graduating student teachers: Mr. Damery and Mr. White! We know you will make excellent teachers and look forward to hearing about your successes!
Columbia College is offering a variety of camps this summer! Please click the link below if you are interested.