Wednesday, May 22nd
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: 4th Grade (Mrs. Carpenter's Homeroom)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Garden Club
Friday, May 24th
Wear our school colors (red & white) to show our Ridge Pride!
9:45am - 10:30am Concert: 4th/5th Grades for Students and Staff
11:20am - 11:50am Pre-K/1st/2nd Grades: Springing into Summer Family and Friends Lunch
12:10pm - 12:40pm Kindergarten/5th Grade: Springing into Summer Family and Friends Lunch
12:55pm - 1:25pm 3rd/4th Grades: Springing into Summer Family and Friends Lunch
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!
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 28th!!!
Students need one week of overall 98% on ClassDojo!
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.
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!
Handwritten Letter/Card Handwritten Letter/Card
When’s the last time you received a hand written letter or card? Did you receive it in the mail or as a note card passed off in-person to you? How did it make you feel?
Handwritten letters have been replaced by text messages and emails. While technology makes communicating easier and faster than ever before, it just doesn’t have “soul.” Handwritten letters and cards are time consuming, yet wonderfully meditative.
Think of someone you haven't talked to in a while or
someone you enjoy being around.
Let’s write them a thoughtful handwritten letter
to put a smile on their face.
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.
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.
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.
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.
