Monday, May 27th
All Schools and Office closed in honor of Memorial Day.
“Freedom does not come without a price.
We may sometimes take for granted
the many liberties we enjoy in America,
but they have all been earned through the ultimate sacrifice
paid by so many of the members of our armed forces.”
- Charlie Dent
Ridge Elementary School's 3rd Annual Living Wax Museum!
The event will take place on Friday, May 31st. Students in 4th and 5th grade will be participating in this project and present their research on this day.
All grades will have a time to visit and parents/guardians of students in 4th and 5th grade will also be able to visit in the morning between 9:30am and 10:30am!
Field Day will be held on Tuesday, June 4th.
Volunteers Needed!!
Set-Up Stations: 8am to 9:30am
Field Day Stations: 9:30am - 11:00am
Take-Down Stations 11am - 12:30pm
We are looking for registered parent volunteers to help with setting up, taking down, and running Field Day activities. Set-up begins at 8am and take-down begins after the last activity at 11am.
Rain Date will be Wednesday, June 5th.
Volunteer Forms were sent on home on Friday, May 24th
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!
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.
