The vision for JLG-RICA School is to provide quality education, care and support for all students who are admitted to the program. All JLG-RICA's students will learn and grow academically, socially and emotionally in a safe, secure and nurturing environment. JLG-RICA School staff will continue to foster the development of our students through a consistent academic and behavioral program, maintaining close working relationships among all stakeholders to prepare the students to become productive citizens of a changing global society.

As educators who respect our students and their diverse backgrounds and needs, we will work to help them:

GET READY...

by supporting them with a safe, structured behavioral program to address social emotional concerns.

GET SET...

by providing a rigorous academic environment for learning.

GO...

to less restrictive schools, to higher education, to the world of work.

As we settle into the new school year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all our families, both returning and new. September is a busy month, filled with opportunities for our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally.

Back-to-School Updates

Our first few week was busy with full of energy and excitement. Teachers and staff have been working diligently to create a welcoming and productive environment for our students. I hope you had the chance to attend our Open House and meet the dedicated team members who will be guiding your child this year. If you were unable to attend, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or myself with any questions or concerns.

Important Dates

Back to School Night and Carnival- September 12th 5-8pm. Please bring cash o the carnival to participate in the games and food

Silver Diner Fundraiser, September 24th- Come out and support Rica. A portion of the evening proceeds will be donated to RICA

International Night, September 26th 5-7pm sponsored by the cafeteria

Staying Informed

Communication between school and home is crucial for student success. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date in the school office. Our monthly newsletters, along with important updates, will be sent via email. Additionally, you can always check our school website for the latest news, events, and resources.

School Safety and Attendance

Your child's safety is our top priority. Please review our school’s safety procedures and talk to your child about the importance of following these guidelines. Additionally, regular attendance is essential for academic success. If your child is absent, please notify the school as soon as possible.

Get Involved

We encourage all parents and guardians to get involved in our school community. Whether through volunteering, joining the PTA, or simply attending school events, your involvement makes a huge difference. We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is key to your child’s success.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly. I am looking forward to a fantastic school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Ms. Langston

Principal

MCPS is reviewing the current cell phone use in schools due to so many issues occuring over social media causing unsafe situations in schools. At this time all day students can have phones and resident students who attend Edison can have their phone when they leave but must return them when they arrive back to RICA. We know many issues we have had at school have had a social media involvement as well as may record incidents that have occured at school. At this time we will be starting focus groups with students, families and staff about the cell phone use in school and looking to begin a new cell phone policy during the 25-26 school year.

International Night is back and the school is co hosting with the cafeteria. Please come out and celebrate the many cultures in our community with a delicious tasting and learn more about all of us. This is event is open to all students and families.

All day students at RICA must present an updated physical exam by Friday, August 2nd to the health suite. (please see the form below to have completed by the physician)

Monday, August 26th- students must provide documentation of immunization by the first day of school or an appointment scheduled by September 16th. Students not up to date on vaccinations by September may be withdrawn from school.