RES Rocket Weekly
May 13th through May 17th
CHARACTER EDUCATION AND MINDSET
Character Trait for May: Peace
May Mindset Focus: "I got this!"
B WEEK
WEEK AT A GLANCE
May's Breakfast/lunch Menu: Pre-K and Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Please Note: Changes may be made due to availability of ingredients and items.
Monday, May 13th
9:15am - 9:45am Counseling Lesson: 5th Grade (Mrs. Nassuk's Homeroom)
11:30am - 12:30pm Math MCAP: 4th Grade
Wednesday, May 15th
Workout Wednesday: Students and staff are encouraged to wear school appropriate athletic gear as we focus on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle while also taking a mid-week motor break to focus!
9:15am - 9:45am Counseling Lesson: 5th Grade (Mrs. Welch's Homeroom)
11:30am - 12:30pm Math MCAP: 4th Grade
3:00pm - 3:30pm Counseling Lesson: 3rd Grade (Mrs. Hunts'/Davis' Homeroom)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Garden Club
Friday, May 17th
Wear our school colors (red & white) to show our Ridge Pride!
9:15am - 9:45am Character Education & Mindset Recognition Celebration
11:30am - 12:30pm Math MCAP: 4th Grade
3:03:00pm - 3:30pm Counseling Lesson: 3rd Grade (Ms. Deputy's Homeroom)
NEXT WEEK AT A GLANCE
RES INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
School Lunch Highlights
SAVE THE DATE
Springing into Summer Family & Friends Lunch: May 24th
Invitations will be sent home this week for students wishing
to give or mail them to a family member or friend.
All guests need to bring their own lunch. School lunches are only provided for current RES students.
Pre-K Lunch: 11:20am - 11:50am
1st/2nd Grade Lunch: 11:20am - 11:50am
Kindergarten/5th Grade Lunch: 12:10pm - 12:40pm
3rd/4th Grade Lunch: 12:55pm - 1:25pm
Please note that this event will be held outdoors
and will be moved inside if there is inclement weather.
1st Annual Ridge Elementary Beautification Day - May 25th
Roll up your sleeves and help transform our school!
Join us on Saturday, May 25th, from 10:30am to 2:30pm as we clean up flower beds, repair the benches, and give our school the beautiful exterior our students deserve!
This is a family event, with the following also on site:
- Woodworking experiences
- Horticultural learning by Collentro Landscaping
- Games
- Face painting
- Food from Dan D.'s Catering along with a visit from Lucky Dog Ice!
This event is being organized by our Ridge Lions Club in support of our RES School Family!
Click here for the full flyer!
Thank you to the sponsors for their generous donations/support of our Beautification Day!
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
SCHOOL-WIDE CELEBRATIONS
As we work together as a school family on making positive choices, our students are focusing upon meeting school-wide goals.
Students achieved an overall 97% positive last week and
were close to meeting their goal.
Students are still working for extra recess and popsicles
on the playground on Tuesday, May 21st!!!
Students need one week of overall 98% on ClassDojo!
Health Room Corner
We have noticed an increase in foot and ankle injuries lately, which appear to be related to the type of footwear some students are wearing.
For safety reasons, students should not wear slippers, slides, or any open-backed shoes to school, especially during physical education classes.
During recess, which is held outdoors, it is crucial for students to wear enclosed footwear to protect their feet from potential hazards such as rocks, mulch, and other objects that could cause cuts or injuries.
Counselor's Corner
April Counseling Focus!
In April, our RES Counselor, Mrs. Britt, visited all classrooms to teach lessons about our character trait and mindset of the month.
Friday, May 17th, is our
April Character Trait & Mindset Recognition Ceremony!
May Counseling Focus!
In May, our RES Counselor, Mrs. Britt, is visiting all classrooms to teach lessons about our character trait and mindset of the month.
Students are learning about peace and working on developing a "I got this" mindset.
Friday, June 7th, is our
May Character Trait & Mindset Recognition Ceremony!
May Kindness Calendar for Students!
In addition to our monthly character trait and mindset, our RES students, families and staff will continue to practice acts of kindness all year long. CLICK HERE to view and print the kindness calendar for MAY.
Students: For every kindness task our students complete, they will check it off their calendars. Students may return their calendar to their homeroom teacher, or to Mrs. Britt on Monday, June 3rd.
Students with 20 or more completed tasks will join Mrs. Britt
in painting kindness rocks for our rock garden!
Mindfulness Tip
Now that the weather is getting warm and sunny, let's go outside and really focus on what is around us.
Focus on the silence, the trees, the wind, the animals nearby:
- What do you smell?
- What do you hear?
- Do you feel at peace?
RES Enrichment Activities and School Clubs
Chess Club!
Grades: 3rd through 5th Grade
Session Day/Time: Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm
Session Dates: Week of April 22nd through the week of May 27th
Grades: 3rd through 5th Grade
Session Day/Time: Wednesdays from 4pm to 5pm
Session Dates: Week of April 22nd through the week of May 27th
SMCPS IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAL ITEMS/REMINDERS
Full-Day Pre-K 4 Accepting Applications
2024-2025 applications for income eligible Pre-kindergarten students are now being accepted.
The Pre-kindergarten programs provide high-quality early learning experiences to help children develop basic skills and concepts necessary for success in kindergarten.
Acceptance in a Pre-Kindergarten is based on age and income level.
A child must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2024 to apply for PreK 4.
Online Cognito Common Application: The online process uses Cognito Forms and allows the parents/guardians to complete the application and upload required documents. Before you begin, upload the following required documents:
- Proof of Birth
- Proof of Residency
- Proof of Income Verification
Click here to access the SMCPS Website to apply.
Summer Food Service Outreach
Parents must pre-register their children by filling out this form
or bringing them to the site when they pick up meals.
SMCPS will also be operating Lunch and Learn and Lunch at the Library.
- Stay tuned for addiotnal information.
School-Based Health Centers
The School-Based Health Centers have updated their registration site
to better serve you and your child's needs.
Please click here to enroll now for faster service when you need it!
Stay well RES Families!
ST. MARY'S COUNTY PRESENTATIONS, EVENTS, & ITEMS OF INTEREST
GMHS Comic Con - May 18th
Great Mills is excited to announce their first Comic Con.
There will be vendors, artists, film screenings, panels, concessions, cosplay games and more!
The QR code on the Flyer will take you to their comic con website, which you can preview here.
Tickets are on sale now through gofan.co for $5. Price at the door will increase to $10.
Surf the Mental Health & Wellness Wave: A Resource & Education Fair
Come interact with and gather information from over 35 Mental Health & Wellness vendors.
There will be numerous guest speakers and presentations on several different mental health and wellness topics.
Use the QR code in the health fair flyer to view the schedule of events.
In addition, there will be food trucks, door prizes, and lots of fun! Please join us!!
Summer Sports Academies
SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer
new Summer Sports Academies.
Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday.
Click below for more information. Registration opened March 1st.
Camp D.A.R.E July 29th - August 2nd
D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
The camp, organized by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with Lexington Park Baptist Church, runs from 8:00am to 4:00pm daily, at Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Camp D.A.R.E. is run by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office members, and St. Mary's County school students are the camp counselors. The week involves teaching D.A.R.E. America Elementary curriculum with two daily lessons from certified instructors. The program focuses on educating participants about the harmful effects of drugs, alcool, and violence, suggesting alternatives and providing tools for making good decisions. Beyond lessons, the day includes various activities like arts and rafts, recreational competitions, and public-safety related demonstrations. All participants receive daily snack and lunch.
Family Involvement Team (FIT)
NEXT MEETING - Stay tuned for our next meeting!
Family Involvement Team (FIT) will meet monthly.
FIT meets in person (Media Center) and virtually.
Meeting notes will be posted below for families unable to attend meetings and notifications of volunteer opportunities will be shared via our Rocket Weekly for Families, Schoology, and ClassDojo.
Meeting Notes:
Quick Links!
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