Wednesday, May 8th
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: 1st Grade (Mrs. Dame's Homeroom)
4:00pm - 5:00pm Garden Club
Thursday, May 9th
9:15am - 9:45am Counseling Lesson: 1st Grade (Mrs. Halbritter's Homeroom)
9:30am - 10:30am Math MCAP: 5th Grade
11:00am - 12:00pm Math MCAP: 3rd Grade
3:00pm - 3:30pm Counseling Lesson: 2nd Grade (Mrs. Reynolds' Homeroom)
5pm - 7pm Relay for Life Annual Bike-a-Thon!
- We're coming together as a school family to fundraise for Relay for Life!
- We're exercising as we ride bikes/scooters around the bus loop and/or walk!
We're eating some good food - Dan D's Food Truck and Salted Scoop Ice Cream Truck will be on site!
Raffles Baskets donated by grade levels along with a chance to dunk RES Staff!
Join us as we have fun raising money for a great cause!
Please click here for the full flyer and learn more about fun learning stations, icy treats, door prizes, goodie bags, face painting, and more!
The Ridge staff are All-Stars and deserve the best!
We want to spoil them during Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (May 6th -10th).
The Family Involvement Team (F.I.T.) is planning a week of treats for our teachers/staff and any items or donations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Please drop all items off (clearly labeled) to the front office on the date requested.
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!
At RES we are excited about a program called Check In/Check Out (CICO).
- This program helps students improve their behavior by giving them feedback throughout the day on their choices.
- Please click here to view more information.
- You can click here for a printable parent referral form or you can email Jessie Sohn at jesohn@smcps.org if you would like a paper copy sent home.
- Once returned the referral will be reviewed by the CICO committee and a member will be in contact with you.
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!
Outdoor Activities for Mindfulness
There are so many things we can do outside that remind us to stay in the present, that remind us to enjoy the little things in life.
- Gardening
- Taking a walk
- blowing bubbles
- Watching wildlife
- Watching clouds
- Going for a scavenger hunt
- Mindful breathing
- Drawing with sidewalk chalk
- Reading under a tree
- Walking barefoot
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.
Come interact with and gather information from over 35 Mental Health & Wellness vendors.
There will be numerous guest speakers and presentations on several different mental health and wellness topics.
Use the QR code in the health fair flyer to view the schedule of events.
In addition, there will be food trucks, door prizes, and lots of fun! Please join us!!
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.
