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RES Rocket Weekly

January 6th - January 10th

RES RocketWeeklyJanuary 6th - January 10th

A Week

Character Education and Mindset

Character Trait for January: Cooperation


January Mindset Focus: Feedback is a Gift


To cooperate means...

working or acting together

to achieve a common goal.


In our RES School Family, we value cooperation

as we each support one another to achieve success.


Always remembering that constructive feedback

is what everyone needs to grow and learn!

Week at a Glance

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Monday, January 6th

9:45am - 10:15am Character Ed/Mindset Lesson: 1st Grade


10:45am - 11:15am Character Ed/Mindset Lesson: AM Pre-K


12:30pm - 1:00pm Character Ed/Mindset Lesson: 2nd Grade


2:15pm - 2:45pm MTSS/PBIS Rocking Rockets Celebration


3:00pm - 3:30pm MTSS/PBIS Rocking Rockets Celebration

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Tuesday, January 7th

9:45am - 10:15am 1st Grade: Principal Code of Conduct Presentations


9:45am - 10:15am Character Ed/Mindset Lesson: Mrs. Miller’s Class


4:00pm - 5:00pm Competitive DI Team (Mr. Cross' Team)


4:00pm - 5:15pm Spark (FLOW Club)

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Wednesday, January 8th

Work-Out 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!


8:15am - 9:00am Creative Writing Club


2:00pm - 2:30pm Character Ed/Mindset Lesson: PM Pre-K


5:30pm - 7:00pm Math Night sponsored by FOR the Kids

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Thursday, January 9th

9:45am - 10:15am Kindergarten Principal Code of Conduct Presentations


10:45am - 10:15am 3rd Grade: Principal Code of Conduct Presentations


11:50am - 12:20pm Maker-Space Club (2nd/3rd Grades)


12:40pm - 1:10pm Maker-Space Club (1st Grade)


1:20pm - 1:50pm Maker-Space Club (4th/5th Grades)

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Friday, January 10th

Wear our school colors to show our Ridge Pride!


10:45am - 11:15am Character Ed/Mindset Lesson: Ms. Erdman’s Class


4:00pm - 5:00pm Competitive DI Team (Mrs. Haney's Team)


4:00pm - 5:15pm Robotics Club

Upcoming Events

Save the Date!!! Upcoming Activities/Events

New Year, New Book Swap!

FOR is seeing book donations for its annual book swap, especially intermediate books and graphic novels.


Books may be sent in with students or dropped off in the school foyer beginning December 6th through January 10th.


The book swap will take place on January 17th during the school day.

Family Math Night - January 8th!

Join us in the Multi-Purpose Room from 5:30pm - 6:30pm!


Explore math games and strategies and a spaghetti dinner!


Click here for donations needed to make this a fun-filled, successful Math Night!

Important Informational Items/Reminders

Breakfast

Please note that students arriving late to school (after 9:15am) do not receive breakfast.


In case of inclement weather and a 2-hour delay, breakfast is not served

Lost and Found

Items not claimed by students are kept in the cafeteria by the windows, on top of the rolling cabinet by the kitchen.


Please mark your child's name (at least last name) inside coats and lunch boxes.


There are many unclaimed items in the lost and found because students don't always recognize their own items or realize that they have misplaced an item.


Please click here to view pictures of items not claimed yet. Pictures updated as of 12/18/2019.

Outdoor Recess

Temperature cut-off is "feels like" 33 degrees or higher to be able to go outside.


As the weather continues to get colder, please note that students will not be permitted to participate in outdoor recess if they are not dressed warmly.

  • All students need to wear a winter/thicker coat that zips/buttons.
  • Any students wearing only a light jacket or sweatshirt will remain inside for indoor recess.

Attendance Matters!

Did you know....


In order to participate in after school activities or events a student must be in attendance for a half day of school.


A student is considered truant if a student is unlawfully absent from school for more than:

  • 8 days in any marking period
  • 15 days in any semester
  • 20 days in a school year


A FULL DAY of attendance is defined as present for at least four hours of the school day for both a full day, an early dismissal day and a late arrival day.


    A HALF DAY of attendance is defined as present for at least two hours of the school day, but less than four hours.


    A student is considered chronically absent is he/she misses 2 or more days/month.


    Click here for a video produced by St. Mary's County Public School Students on the importance of attending school.


    See below for our November Attendance Class Winner!!!!

    Runner-Ups were close behind with 7 Days!!!

    Stay tuned for our December Attendance Class Winner!!!!

    St. Mary's County Public School System County-Wide Presentations & Events

    Events Across the County...

    Stay tuned for community events!

    RES Enrichment Activities and Before/After School Clubs

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    Destination Imagination - Competitive Team

    Grades: 3rd through 5th


    Session Day/Time:

    • Mr. Cross' Team - Tuesdays from 4pm to 5pm
    • Mrs. Haney's team - Fridays from 4pm to 5pm


    Session Dates: Beginning of the week of October 14th through the week of March 2nd


    South Central Regional Competition: Saturday, March 7th

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    Maker-Space Club (During Recess)

    Grades: 1st through 5th


    Session Day/Time: Thursdays during Recess


    Session Dates: October 10th - January 17th (all students on the waitlist will be able to participate in the second session).

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    Robotics Club (After School)

    Grades: 3rd through 5th


    Session Day/Time: Fridays from 4pm to 5:15pm


    Session Dates: Begins Friday, October 25th.


    Approved volunteers are welcome to assist! Volunteers do not need to have any prior experience with robotics, just a willingness to help!

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    Creative Writing Club

    Grades: 4th and 5th Grade Students


    Session Day/Time: Wednesdays from 8:15am to 9:00am


    Session Dates: Wednesday, November 6th through Wednesday, March 25th.

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    Art Club - Primary Grades

    Grades: Kindergarten through 2nd


    Session Day/Time: TBD


    Session Dates: Stay tuned for our next session!


    Wait-listed students will be given priority if they apply for the second session.

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    Art Club - Intermediate Grades

    Grades: 3rd through 5th


    Session Day/Time: TBD


    Session Dates: Stay tuned for our next session!


    Wait-listed students will be given priority if they apply for the second session.

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    Running/Walking Club

    Grades: Kindergarten through 5th


    Session Day/Time: TBD


    Session Dates: Stay tuned for our Spring Session!

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    Garden Club

    Grades: Kindergarten through 5th


    Session Day/Time: TBD


    Session Dates: Stay tuned for our Spring Session!

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    Tumbling Club

    Grades: 2nd through 5th


    Session Day/Time: Wednesdays B Week during Recess


    Session Dates: Stay tuned for our next session!

    FOR (Friends of Ridge) for the Kids!

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    Volunteering Updates and News

    Click on the site below to access the Friends of Ridge (FOR) the Kids Site for additional news and information. Also be sure to join the FOR Facebook group using the link above!

    Website: https://sites.google.com/smcps.org/respto/home
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsOfRidge/

    RES Staff "Favorite" Things

    Please click here to access a folder of RES Staff members' "favorite" things.

    Next Meeting - January 14th at 4:15pm

    FOR meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday of the month with alternating times of 4:15pm and 5:30pm to accommodate the availability of parents and families.


    As many families may not be able to attend evening meetings, other options are available to support and participate in activities FOR the Kids. 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 and ClassDojo.

    Previous Meetings are posted below:


    The St. Mary's County Public School System (SMCPS) believes volunteer service to our schools is an essential component of student success.


    At Ridge Elementary School, we are continually striving to build opportunities for our families and community members to volunteer to support both students and staff. We understand, and believe, that the success of our students comes from the partnership we have between homes and school. Only working together, collaboratively and collectively, will our students SOAR to Great Heights!


    As we encourage and foster opportunities for volunteers, we also need to ensure the safety and security of all of our students and your children. All volunteers (e.g., field trips and assistance with small groups) must be a registered SMCPS Volunteer.


    Please click here to begin the SMCPS Volunteer Registration Process if you're not a registered volunteer.

    RES Students Soar to Great Heights!!!!

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    5th Grade students working hard in Social Studies!
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    3rd Grade students working on water color painting in Art Class!
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    New Year, New Goal!

    Students came up with goals on Friday and postcards will be mailed home in June reminding students of the goals they set!

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    RES Spirit Webstore is OPEN!

    Offering several different items to show your RES Pride all year!


    Orders may be made at any time and most items come in a variety of color combinations.


    If a paper copy is needed to place an order please contact the RES Main Office and one will be sent home.


    Please click here to access the site.

    SMCPS 2019-2020 School Calendar
    Please click on the link above to access the SMCPS 2019-2020 School Calendar.
    Ridge Elementary School Supply List
    Please click on the link above for our 2019-2020 School Supply List.
    Morning Car Rider Procedures
    Please click on the link above for the RES Morning Car Rider Procedures
    Food Services - Online Meal Application Form
    The on-line meal benefit application, as well as, the paper application are now available for families to use to submit an application for free and reduced meals. Please contact Mrs. Goddard if a paper copy is needed.
    Food Services - My School Bucks
    Parents/Guardians may also use "My School Bucks" to load funds directly into their child(ren)'s lunch account.
    Bus Transportation for Head Start, Kindergarten & Pre-K
    To ensure safety at the bus stop, a responsible person (at least 13 years old) must be on time to meet the bus, at the bus door, at the assigned stop for all Head Start, Kindergarten and Pre‐K students. Click on the link above for more information.
    SMCPS 2019-2020 Student Handbook
    Please click on the link above to access the Student Handbook for additional information and forms. This document is accessible on-line only. If you're unable to access, or need a form printed, please contact the main office for assistance.
    SMCPS 2019-2020 Code of Conduct
    Please click on the link above to access the Student Code of Conduct for additional information. This document is accessible on-line only. If you're unable to access, please contact the main office for assistance.
    Student Handbook & Code of Conduct Presentation
    Please review the Student Handbook & Code of Conduct Presentation accessible via the link above. Critical information is highlighted and all families and students need to be aware of students' rights, responsibilities and administrator responses.

    RES Twitter

    Please follow us: @res_smcps. We will be using Twitter for updates and reminders as well as a means of showcasing for everyone all of our Ridge Pride!