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Ridgeview Review Weekly

September 15th, 2024

Ridgeview ReviewWeeklySeptember 15th, 2024

Good Evening, Bobcats!

This is Mr. Miller, your proud principal of Ridgeview Middle School. We are looking forward to another great week. Please note, this week we have MAP Testing on Tuesday and Wednesday. MCPS uses the results from the MAP assessment in mathematics and English to monitor each student’s progress throughout the school year, as well as progress from one school year to the next. Teachers and school staff utilize the MAP scores to inform instruction, personalize the learning, and measure the performance and growth of students. MAP scores are one data point of many that teachers use to inform the learning processes during planning sessions. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s rest.


We also are looking forward to the Kickoff Carnival on Thursday. Students who would like to stay after school should fill out the permission slip and need to pay the $5 entry fee. Students will not be able to stay after school if they have not completed these two items. PTSA will be selling tickets all week during lunch. Hope to see everyone there!

Events and Information

  • MAP Testing Tuesday 9/17 and Wednesday 9/18

  • Kickoff Carnival 9/19. $5 entry fee for students staying after school.

  • If you need a device at home, please complete this link. Please note, the link should only be completed for families in need of a device.

  • As a reminder, MCPS is an Away all Day system. Please continue to remind your child to keep all electronic devices stored in their locker.

  • Parents, please speak with your children about getting to class on time. Students will be assigned lunch or after school detentions for multiple tardies. Thank you for your support!

  • If your student has received, or is eligible to receive Free and/or Reduced Lunch, please be sure to submit an online application. Online applications are the fastest way to apply. Visit www.MySchoolApps.com to apply. Please click here for directions in English and Spanish.

Hispanic Heritage Month

We’re excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Ridgeview Middle School, and we invite parent volunteers to be a part of this vibrant and meaningful event! From September 16th to October 15th, we will host a series of activities and presentations during the school day and after school, that highlight the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Hispanic community.


Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with cultural displays, interactive activities, and classroom discussions, creating an engaging and educational experience for our students. Your involvement will not only enrich our celebration, but also foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultures within our school community.


If you’re passionate about sharing your heritage or simply want to contribute to this special month, we would love to have you on board. Please contact Mrs. Wanakee Sheku (Wanakee_R_Sheku@mcpsmd.org) to sign up or for more information.


Let’s make this Hispanic Heritage Month a memorable and impactful experience for all our students!

Future Events

  • Your child brought home a yellow emergency card the first week of school. Please review it for accuracy. Should you need to make additions and/or corrections, please do so on the physical card. Once updated, please have your child turn the emergency card into the main office or Mrs. Tober. All updates need to be submitted by Friday, September 27th. Any changes that occur during the year can be updated/changed by emailing Mrs. Tober, in the counseling office.

  • Fall sports are in full swing and the softball teams and coed cross country team begin their season against Lakelands Middle School on Tuesday, September 24, starting at 3:30 p.m. The girls play at home and the boys play away. The cross country meet will be at home.

  • Attention Parents of 7th Grade Students: The field trip to Finance Park at Thomas Edison High School will be on Wednesday, September 25th, and Thursday, September 26th. Mrs. Malone's classes will attend on Wednesday September 25th. If your child does not have Mrs. Malone for world studies they will attend on Thursday, September 26th. If you would like to volunteer for your child's field trip (we need many parent volunteers!) on the 25th or 26th, please sign up using the following link: http://www.myja.org/parents/montgomery and view this video for what to expect. Permissions slips have been sent home. Students can bring their own lunch or let their world studies teacher know that they will need school lunch. Please email Mrs. Malone should you have further questions.

  • Friday, September 27th, is an early release day. Student dismissal is at 12:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly.

  • The fall picture day for students is on Wednesday, October 9th. We will provide order forms closer to the picture day. Physical order forms will be available in the main office and order forms will be available online. We will send communications once those become available.

Note to Parents

  • Please take a moment to review the RMS/PTSA Spirit Wear Flyer! The sale runs from Tuesday, August 20th, to Tuesday, September 24th. Order early to save 30% sitewide. Orders of $75 or more ship for free. See the attached flier for details. English Espanol

  • Quince Orchard High School is hosting a college fair. Please click the link for more information.

  • Click the link for details on training to become an NFL Flag Football referee.

  • If your child is absent from school, please make sure to submit an absence note to the Attendance Secretary, Ms. Cruz. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • The Gaithersburg Youth Center (GYC) is currently taking Membership Applications. Students, 6th to 8th grade, are welcome to join. GYC has two locations: Olde Towne GYC (301 Teachers Way) and Robertson Park GYC (801 Rabbit Road). The GYC is open Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and half days/holidays, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Membership lasts one full year, and is $20 for City Residents and $25 for non-resident students. This includes admission to the youth center and discounts on trips. The membership form is attached along with the calendar of upcoming events. Membership forms must be returned to the Gaithersburg Youth Center.

  • Please consider joining the RMS PTSA ListServ. It is run by the PTSA in conjunction with RMS, to provide you news, information, updates and community information. To join, please send an email to RMSptsaPresident@gmail.com and say “Please add me to the ListServ”. Click the link for details on upcoming events. English Spanish
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