Hello RMS Families:

We are off to a great start at Ridgeview with our scholars. As shared in my opening mailing to families, we are "Flying High for Student Success"! Our scholars are expected to come into the building each morning dressed appropriately and ready to learn. Additionally, we want all of our students to believe that they can achieve. At this point in the school year each scholar should have had the opportunity to listen to the story, "I Am More Than" by Lebron James. Through this book our scholars are encouraged to be empowered and motivated to believe in themselves. As a staff we will continue to hone in on these elements with our scholars throughout the school year. I hope that each family will do the same at home as well.

Additionally, as a reminder we follow the CCS Dress Code at Ridgeview. A link to the CCS Student Handbook: Your Guide to Student Success is below. Please review page 16 in the handbook with your child. All scholars are expected to follow the dress code. Our scholars are also expected to follow Ohio's Cell Phones In Schools Model Policy. The adherence to this policy is expected. A copy of the policy can be found on our website in addition to the most up to date information regarding Ridgeview. I have also included the link below for your convenience.

CCS Student Handbook: Your Guide to Student Success:

https://www.ccsoh.us/cms/lib/OH01913306/Centricity/Domain/1643/24-25%20CCS%20Guide%20to%20Student%20Success%20Updated.pdf

Ridgeview Middle School Website:

https://www.ccsoh.us/RidgeviewMS

Thank you for your support in helping your child to succeed!

With Joy,

Natalie M. James, Principal

Ridgeview's Assistant Principal, Mr. Reese, offers these words of advice From Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (July 18, 1918 - December 5, 2013) was a South African anti-apartheid activist, politician, and statesman who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country's first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election. His government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid by fostering racial reconciliation. Ideologically an African nationalist and socialist, he served as the president of the African National Congress (ANC) party from 1991 to 1997. the summer and a lifetime ...

To learn more about Nelson Mandela click HERE.

• 9.5, Thurs at 6:00 pm: First PTA Meeting - https://us05web.zoom.us/j/83610318134?pwd=5uzHiGt7NEHhjJtqDpy0oqTpa9Npmv.1
• 9.8-14: Suicide Prevention Week
• 9.9, Mon: Last Day to Turn in Permission forms for Student Participation in the 2024 Girls Will! Summit
• 9.10, Tues: Immunization Exclusion Day
• 9.17, Tues from 5:30 - 7:00 pm: RMS Open House
• 9.18, Wed: Professional Development Day - Students Not in Attendance
• 10.11, Fri: Girls Will! Summit 24 (permission slips are due September 9, Monday)
• 10.18, Fri: Professional Development Day - Students Not in Attendance

Columbus City Schools takes Suicide Prevention Week seriously. As a result, we are concentrating on preventing suicide by talking with our students Monday through Friday, September 9-13, 2024.

We encourage you to take the time to talk to your student so that there is always an open line of communication.

Together, we can reduce an even eliminate suicide among our youth.

The 2024 Girls Will! Summit is offered to our girls at RMS. The event is designed to empower and inspire young girls by providing them with opportunities to engage in interactive workshops, hear from accomplished women leaders, and participate in hands-on -activities. The Summit aims to foster leadership creativity and passion for science and technology among its participants.

• Friday, October 11, 2024
• 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
• COSI, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215

NOTE: Both parental forms must be completed by

Monday, September 9, 2024

September 4, 2024

Dear Ridgeview Families:

I hope each family is well.

I am making you aware of a complaint received from a community member of The Knolls neighborhood regarding parking on the side of Rudy Road closest to the building during our afternoon dismissal.

We want to be good neighbors so please make sure that you are adhering to the “No Parking” signs during the stated hours (8 a.m.- 4 p.m. School Days/ No Stopping Any Time).

I appreciate your support in this matter.

Thank you,

Natalie M. James, Principal

Greetings RMS Families,

Ridgeview Middle School has three behavior expectations. Students are expected to be RESPONSIBLE, be a MEMBER, and be SAFE at all times.

Because these expectations so so important, each student in attendance viewed videos addressing each of the topics during the first few days of the new school year.

Here's the areas addressed:

• In the Hall
• In the Classroom
• In the Restroom
• In the Cafeteria
• In the Auditorium
• On the Bus
• At Recess
• At Entry and Dismissal
• Against Bullying

Won't you help your child to Be Responsible, a Member, and be Safe.

You can find this information in its entirety by clicking HERE.

Sincerely,

Julie Thomas

Your RMS Counselor

Welcome Back to School Students, Parents and Guardians!

I am so excited to be starting my 3rd year here at Ridgeview Middle School (and 17th year as a school nurse)! I look forward to keeping your children healthy here at school and taking care of them if they become ill or hurt. Just a couple of reminders:

Please keep your children home from school if they are experiencing ANY of the following symptoms:

• Temperature of 100 or higher
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea
• Shortness of breath or wheezing during normal activities
• Cough that disrupts normal activities
• Yellow or green drainage from eyes
• Rash or draining sores
• Bad sore throat, earache or injury

Your student can return to school if they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications (Tylenol, ibuprofen); improving symptoms; no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours.

Hearing and vision screenings will be starting in September. I screen all 7th graders and new-to-district students (per ODH). If you prefer to opt-out of screening, please send me an email.

Finally, ALL 7th graders are required by state law to have an updated Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) and MCV4 (meningitis) vaccinations. I have emailed and sent home information if your student is in need of these (or other) immunizations. Please make sure to have your student immunized NO LATER than September 10th. If they have not received their required immunizations, they will be excluded from school starting September 11th and will not be allowed to attend until they receive their vaccines.

I look forward to working with you and your student(s) this school year. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Fondly,

Gina Rancitelli, RN, MEd, BSN, LSN

Licensed School Nurse

Ridgeview Middle School

office: 380-997-7600 | email: grancitelli@columbus.k12.oh.us

Lockers are the property of the Board of Education.

The Contents of all lockers

ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM SEARCH AT ANY TIME.

Ohio Revised Code section 33.13.20(B)(1)(b)

Attention all RMS Families,

Everyone (i.e. all visitors, including parents) is required to enter the building via the Attendance Office.

This is the "check in" point that enables the school to manage

the safety and security for our students and staff.

Thank you for your Support!

Does your child have difficulty focusing on an activity or seem impulsive in behavior? When symptoms are severe enough and cause ongoing problems in more than one area of your child's life, it could be a sign of a neurobehavioral disorder, such as ADHD.

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and often continues into adulthood. ADHD includes a combination of persistent problems, such as difficulty sustaining attention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior.

Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, school anxiety, troubled relationships and poor performance in school. Symptoms sometimes lessen with age. However, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. However, they can learn strategies to be successful.

Click HERE to go to the MAYO Clinic Health System to learn the

"5 Tips to Manage ADHD in Children"

Columbus City Schools Mission: Each student is highly educated, prepared for leadership and service, and empowered for success as a citizen in a global community.

2024-25 School Year Theme: Dream Big. Achieve More!

The Vision: Each student at Ridgeview Middle School will show a year's worth of growth or more in reading and math as measured by District and/or state assessments by the end of each school year.

Our Mission: We exist to create an environment where students are educated through a lens of culturally responsive teaching, mindfulness, and the use of high-quality data. Collectively, we aim to advocate, challenge, and support student growth in all areas of development.

Our 4 Core Values: 1. Create a safe, encouraging, inclusive, and supportive environment. 2. Maintain high expectations. 3. Inspire student success. 4. Demonstrate respect through empathy and inclusivity

In the complex tapestry of our world, one thread shines brighter than most – diversity. There is an inherent strength in the tapestry of humanity, in the myriad colors and patterns that make up our global society. However, it’s not just diversity that holds this power; it’s the spirit of inclusiveness that truly brings out the strength within this diversity.

Embracing and integrating diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences into the decision-making processes at every level is the core of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. In this article, we will explore the significance of diversity and inclusiveness in the context of social sustainability and the positive transformations they can catalyze across various domains.

Click HERE to read the complete article and learn more about Embracing All Voices,

A Catalyst for Positive Change, Environmental and Social Justice, The Role of Education in Fostering Inclusiveness, The Path to a More Inclusive and Sustainable World, and much, much more.

Help your child to understand that ...

Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another's uniqueness"

- Ola Joseph

Do you need academic support for tutoring for your student?

Click on the links below.

Also, help your child get a library card and make trips to the library a family fun activity.

• Academic Support - https://www.ccsoh.us/search?query=academic+support&referrerPageUrl=https://www.ccsoh.us/

Here's a list of Columbus City School Partners providing assistance.

• LSS 211 offers services from homeless shelters to senior living. Call 211.

• City of Columbus CARES Act offers assistance with utilities.

• Cap4Kids provides resources for families in the areas of meals, housing, utilities, mental health, and lots more!

• Charity Newsies offers clothing assistance & winter coats.

• Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio offers pharmacy services and medicines, counseling on proper medication usage, health screenings, wellness education, and social program assistance for those who cannot afford them. (614) 227-0301.

• Clintonville Resource Center serving all of Central Ohio by providing assistance through the food pantry, child and youth programs, senior services, and kinship care program.

• Franklin County Children Services 2022 Guide provides information on local emergency or non-emergency assistance to families.

• Mid Ohio Food Bank provides food locations by zip code.

• OhioKAN ensures every kinship and adoptive family who wants support navigating the resources available to them can get it.

• Project Connect provides help to families living in shelter, car, motel, campground, and doubled-up families.

• Emergency Broadband Benefit provides relief for broadband services and a laptop, computer, or tablet.

Ridgeview Attendance email: attendance.ridgeview@columbus.k12.oh.us

Ridgeview Attendance phone number: 380.997.6994

FACTline Email: factline@columbus.k12.oh.us

FACTline Phone Number: 614.221.FACT (614.221.3228)

Customer Relations Phone Number: 614.365.8888

Customer Relations Email: customerrelations@columbus.k12.oh.us

PTA: RidgeviewMSPTA@gmail.com

Family Ambassador Debora Myles: 614.365.5506 and dmyles@columbus.k12.oh.us

Email: ridgeviewms@columbus.k12.oh.us
Website: https://www.ccsoh.us/RidgeviewMS
Location: 4241 Rudy Rd, Columbus, OH 43214, USA
Phone: 614.365.5506
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgeviewProud