Ridgewood Middle Bulldog Bulletin

It was a great week at RMS!

Last night, we had to dodge some raindrops but were able to get the middle school soccer intramural tournament in at Seckman High. Congrats to all our athletes who participated.

This week our school psychological examiner, Robyn Stoien, was named the Fox C-6 District Support Staff of the Year! Mrs. Stoien is amazing at what she does and always goes above and beyond for our staff and students.

MAP testing will begin in just a few weeks! We will start testing April 22nd - 25th and the 28th through the 30th. More specifics to come next week.

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Courtney Meagher

Building Principal

Ridgewood Middle

The 8th grade formal will be held on Friday, May 16th at Royal Orleans from 6-9 pm. The cost is $25. The requirements for 8th graders to attend are as follows:

• No more than 4 write-ups that result in detention (after school or lunch) between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25.

• No suspension that results in ISS between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25.

• No suspension that results in OSS between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25.

• No more than two removals from a classroom for behavior

• No more than FIVE days absent (excused or unexcused) between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25. (Please note that late arrivals and early dismissals will accumulate towards the five total days).

• This dance is only open to 8th grade students at RMS. No outside guests are allowed.

• You must be at school the entire day of the dance in order to attend (you cannot arrive late or leave early from school on 5/16/25).

• Once at the dance you must remain at the dance until the end (unless prior arrangements have been made with a principal). Your ride must be on time to pick you up from the dance.

***Additional note - no strapless dresses

- no dresses that show the midriff/stomach area

- no limos or party buses

*PLEASE NOTE: No Refunds - Once you purchase a ticket you cannot get your money back if you change your mind or if you become ineligible to attend.

The Character Kids Club/Community Outreach Leadership Training Program is an opportunity for our Fox C-6 students entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade to apply for a chance to work with younger children attending the Character Kids Club summer camps.

The Character Kids Club Leadership Trainee will be taught leadership and job skills as they relate to caring for children participating in CKC programming. The trainee will be under the supervision of a Character Kids Club team member at all times. The trainee will demonstrate what is learned, by leading activities, assisting staff members, and assisting the children in the program.

The training program will allow chosen candidates to build confidence, gain experience on how to apply, interview and take on an employment opportunity. Each chosen candidate will work with a supervisor and a team of staff members at a particular camp. Camp assignments are typically based on the candidate’s interests. Our camps will be located at Rockport Elementary.

This program typically requires a three week commitment. We intend to offer camp from July 7-31, 2025. The training program, if selected, costs $115.00 per week of participation for a total of $345.00 for the summer. The trainee will receive a T-Shirt, name badge, and participate in daily activities and field trips with the entire camp team. The trainees are allowed to be dropped off as early as 6:45 am and stay as late as 5:30 pm to help working parents who may not be available to drop off or pick up during the trainee’s program hours of 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

If you are interested in this program, the Arux on-line platform that will be used, will be available on March 3, 2025. A parent will create an account in Arux, they will then select to enroll their child (you) for the Leadership Training Program. Once you are enrolled, you will then complete the on-line application, upload the documents below, and agree to the terms and conditions in the application.

What you need to be prepared for the application process:

• One double spaced page essay: "Why I want to be a Leadership Trainee" (You will upload this in your application)

• One teacher letter of recommendation (You will upload this in your application)

If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to our Character Kids Club office at 636-282-6915. Or you can reach me by email at bellevilles@foxc6.org .

Susan Belleville

Director of Child Care Services

636-282-6915 ext. 2640

Good attendance leads to academic success! If the kids aren't at school, they are not getting the instruction that they need! Of course, if any student has a fever or is sick we always want them to stay home so everyone can stay healthy. If students are not coming to school for reasons other than appointments (Dentist, Doctor, Funeral, etc.) and sickness on a regular basis (attendance rate below 90%), they will not be able to participate in any of the RMS after school activities or qualify for attendance incentives. Please note that appointments (Dentist, Doctor, Funeral, etc.) and sickness can only be excused if a documentation is turned into the office (Doctor/Dentist note, etc).

Now that the school year is in full swing, clubs have begun at RMS! To see what clubs are active at RMS, click here! Some clubs run all year and some are seasonal, so check back periodically for more information!

Make appointments now!

Don't forget to get your *Missouri State Mandated* Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations for all 8th grade students as soon as possible during well visits.

Please submit proof of immunizations on or before May 20th. Nurses are on the same schedule as students and are not in the building during the summer, but you can email or fax them anytime. A copy of the updated immunization record is required BEFORE the students start school in August of 2025. Students will not be permitted or may be delayed to attend school until proof of immunization is received and authorized by the nurse.

Check with your doctor to see if your student is up to date

Immunization records can be:

*Faxed to: (636)282-5193

*Emailed to: fraleym@foxc6.org

If you currently do not have a pediatrician / doctor :

Jefferson County Health Department will be happy to help with any needed immunizations

(636) 282-1010

**(also Immunizations can be obtained from Walgreens clinic, Dierbergs, and some local pharmacies)**

April 21st - No School

April 22nd - 25th - MAP/EOC Testing

April 28th - 30th - MAP/EOC Testing

May 16th - 8th grade formal - 6pm-9pm

May 23rd - Last Day of School - dismissal at 12:00pm

Email: Click Here
Website: http://www.foxc6.org/ridgewoodms
Location: 1401 Ridgewood School Road, Arnold, MO, USA
Phone: 636-282-1459
Facebook: facebook.com/RidgewoodMiddlefoxc6
Twitter: @RidgewoodMS