Ridgewood Middle Bulldog Bulletin

May 9th

Hello Ridgewood Families!

It was a great week at RMS!

Thank you to everyone who donated for Teacher Appreciation Week this week! Thanks to the The Table for organizing and helping with the week. We had a great time honoring our teachers with contests and treats! We appreciate all they do!

Next week is a busy week!

The 8th grade picnic next week on Tuesday May 13th. The RMS PTO (The Table) is looking for donations for both of these events. Check the info below.

Also, on May 13th is Field Day in the morning. Be sure to have the kids bring an extra pair of shoes, sunscreen, and a blanket. The weather looks to be nice that day!

Thursday will be inflatables day!

The 8th grade formal is next Friday! Be sure to get your money in if you plan to attend. See the info below.

Only 2 more weeks before summer break! Just a reminder that the last day of school, Friday May 23rd, will be a half day of school. We will dismiss that day at 12:00pm

Have a great weekend!

Mr. Courtney Meagher

Building Principal

Ridgewood Middle

Students of the Month!

The following students are the last Student of the Month winners for the year!

Westin Ehrlich

Lydia Macke

Jaxon George

Ava Low

Payton Zavorka

Eleanor Pattrin

Kellan Brooks

Cormac Nielsen

Eli Turner

Judah Martinez

Congratulations!

RMS Archery Team at Nationals!

Good Luck to the State Champion RMS Archery Team as they compete at Nationals in Kentucky starting today!

8th Grade Picnic

On May 13th, we will be celebrating our 8th graders with an 8th grade picnic! Have teamed up with the Table parent/teacher group to provide a day of fun and food to celebrate them. We need your help with donations to make this a fun day! Please see the link to the Signup Genius below to donate!

8th Grade Picnic Signup Genius

8th Grade Formal

The 8th grade formal will be held on Friday, May 16th at Royal Orleans from 6-9 pm. The cost is $25. The requirements for 8th graders to attend are as follows:

No more than 4 write-ups that result in detention (after school or lunch) between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25.
No suspension that results in ISS between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25.
No suspension that results in OSS between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25.
No more than two removals from a classroom for behavior
No more than FIVE days absent (excused or unexcused) between the dates of 04-03-25 through 05-16-25. (Please note that late arrivals and early dismissals will accumulate towards the five total days).
This dance is only open to 8th grade students at RMS. No outside guests are allowed.
You must be at school the entire day of the dance in order to attend (you cannot arrive late or leave early from school on 5/16/25).
Once at the dance you must remain at the dance until the end (unless prior arrangements have been made with a principal). Your ride must be on time to pick you up from the dance.

***Additional note - no strapless dresses

- no dresses that show the midriff/stomach area

- no limos or party buses

*PLEASE NOTE: No Refunds - Once you purchase a ticket you cannot get your money back if you change your mind or if you become ineligible to attend.

Character Kids Club/Outreach Leadership Training Program Summer 2025

The Character Kids Club/Community Outreach Leadership Training Program is an opportunity for our Fox C-6 students entering 7th, 8th or 9th grade to apply for a chance to work with younger children attending the Character Kids Club summer camps.

The Character Kids Club Leadership Trainee will be taught leadership and job skills as they relate to caring for children participating in CKC programming. The trainee will be under the supervision of a Character Kids Club team member at all times. The trainee will demonstrate what is learned, by leading activities, assisting staff members, and assisting the children in the program.

The training program will allow chosen candidates to build confidence, gain experience on how to apply, interview and take on an employment opportunity. Each chosen candidate will work with a supervisor and a team of staff members at a particular camp. Camp assignments are typically based on the candidate’s interests. Our camps will be located at Rockport Elementary.

This program typically requires a three week commitment. We intend to offer camp from July 7-31, 2025. The training program, if selected, costs $115.00 per week of participation for a total of $345.00 for the summer. The trainee will receive a T-Shirt, name badge, and participate in daily activities and field trips with the entire camp team. The trainees are allowed to be dropped off as early as 6:45 am and stay as late as 5:30 pm to help working parents who may not be available to drop off or pick up during the trainee’s program hours of 8:00 am-3:30 pm.

If you are interested in this program, the Arux on-line platform that will be used, will be available on March 3, 2025. A parent will create an account in Arux, they will then select to enroll their child (you) for the Leadership Training Program. Once you are enrolled, you will then complete the on-line application, upload the documents below, and agree to the terms and conditions in the application.

What you need to be prepared for the application process:

One double spaced page essay: "Why I want to be a Leadership Trainee" (You will upload this in your application)
One teacher letter of recommendation (You will upload this in your application)

If you have further questions, please feel free to reach out to our Character Kids Club office at 636-282-6915. Or you can reach me by email at bellevilles@foxc6.org .

Susan Belleville

Director of Child Care Services

636-282-6915 ext. 2640

Attendance and Activities at RMS

Good attendance leads to academic success! If the kids aren't at school, they are not getting the instruction that they need! Of course, if any student has a fever or is sick we always want them to stay home so everyone can stay healthy. If students are not coming to school for reasons other than appointments (Dentist, Doctor, Funeral, etc.) and sickness on a regular basis (attendance rate below 90%), they will not be able to participate in any of the RMS after school activities or qualify for attendance incentives. Please note that appointments (Dentist, Doctor, Funeral, etc.) and sickness can only be excused if a documentation is turned into the office (Doctor/Dentist note, etc).

Fox Warrior Basketball

If you son will be a Freshman at Fox High School next year and are interested in playing for Fox next year see the flyer below.

If you are interested in the Boys Basketball Youth Camp July 17th and 18th, check the flyer below. If you have any questions about either program, reach out to Chris Miller at millerc@foxc6.org

Parents of upcoming 8th graders for 2025-26

Make appointments now!

Before you know it, this school year will be over! Don't have the worry or stress of waiting to get required immunizations. Get your State Mandated Tdap & Meningococcal Immunizations as soon as possible during well visits. Please submit proof of immunizations or appropriate documentation regarding these immunizations on or before May 22nd, as nurses are on the same schedule as students and are not in the building during the summer. A copy of the updated immunization record or appropriate documentation regarding these immunizations is required BEFORE the students start school in August of 2025. Students will not be permitted to attend school until this document is received and authorized by the nurse. Feel free to call Nurse Margaret if you are unsure that a recent copy has been received.

**If you have already sent an updated copy for next school year-Thank You!

Check with your doctor to see if your student is up to date

Immunization records can be:

*Faxed to: (636)282-5193

*Emailed to: fraleym@foxc6.org

If you currently do not have a pediatrician / doctor :

Jefferson County Health Department will be happy to help with any needed immunizations

(636) 282-1010

**(also Immunizations can be obtained from Walgreens clinic, Dierbergs, and some local pharmacies)**