page background
page background

Ridgeview Review Weekly

September 8th, 2024

Ridgeview ReviewWeeklySeptember 8th, 2024

Good Evening, Bobcats!

This is Mr. Miller, your proud principal of Ridgeview Middle School. It was so great meeting many of you at our Back to School Night event this week. While we understand the format was different, it was so nice seeing everyone in our building speaking not only with teachers, but with each other. A huge thank you to our fantastic staff who worked so hard to ensure the night was a success! If you have not done so already, please provide Back to School Night Feedback so we can continue to make changes to best meet the needs of our incredible Ridgeview community.

Events and Information

  • Grab dinner tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 9th, between 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at Chipotle (96 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878) and help raise funds for our school. Click the links for further details. English Spanish

  • The Bob Bucks store is open for business! Tuesday, September 10th, during grade level lunches, students can stop by and purchase goodies with their Bob Bucks. The PTSA is asking for donations. Please click the links for more details. Bob Bucks SignUp Genius or Amazon: Check out my list on Amazon

  • Our first PTSA meeting will be this Tuesday, September 10th, in the Media Center at 7:00 p.m.

  • Activity busses start next week! Any students interested in staying after school will have access to activity busses if they normally ride a bus to school. Activity busses leave Ridgeview at 4:30pm Tuesday - Thursday most weeks. Please visit our website for more information about events and bus schedules.

  • If your student has received, or is eligible to receive Free and/or Reduced Lunch, please be sure to submit an online application. Online applications are the fastest way to apply. Visit www.MySchoolApps.com to apply. Please click here for directions in English and Spanish.

Hispanic Heritage Month

We’re excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Ridgeview Middle School, and we invite parent volunteers to be a part of this vibrant and meaningful event! From September 16th to October 15th, we will host a series of activities and presentations, during the school day and after school, that highlight the rich cultural heritage and contributions of the Hispanic community.


Volunteers will have the opportunity to help with cultural displays, interactive activities, and classroom discussions, creating an engaging and educational experience for our students. Your involvement will not only enrich our celebration but also foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hispanic cultures within our school community.


If you’re passionate about sharing your heritage or simply want to contribute to this special month, we would love to have you on board. Please contact Mrs. Wanakee Sheku (Wanakee_R_Sheku@mcpsmd.org) to sign up or for more information.


Let’s make this Hispanic Heritage Month a memorable and impactful experience for all our students!

Emergency Preparedness

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students and staff. Every year, each MCPS school conducts a number of emergency drills to ensure students are prepared in the case of an emergency. This week, students and staff successfully completed the following drills:

  • Evacuation

  • Reverse Evacuation

  • Shelter-in-Place

  • Drop, Cover, Hold

  • Severe Weather

  • Lockdown

  • Lockdown with options (active assailant drill)

RMS staff were trained before school started on the emergency preparedness procedures and our students watched an emergency preparedness video on the first day of school to review what they do for each emergency situation. Students will continue to practice drills throughout the year.

We understand that emergency preparedness drills can be triggering to some students, and they are always encouraged to share this with their teacher and can see counselors if they express concerns or questions as we provide training.

Please visit the MCPS Emergency Preparedness website by clicking here to review emergency drills and student and staff expectations.


Thank you for your support as we work together to ensure the safety of our students and staff.

Future Events

  • The Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) for reading and math will be administered on Tuesday, September 17th, and Wednesday, September 18th. MCPS uses the results from the MAP assessment in mathematics and English to monitor each student’s progress throughout the school year, as well as progress from one school year to the next. Teachers and school staff utilize the MAP scores to inform instruction, personalize the learning, and measure the performance and growth of students. MAP scores are one data point of many that teachers use to inform the learning processes during planning sessions. Please make sure your child gets a good night’s rest.

  • The highly anticipated RMS Kick Off Carnival 2.0 is on Thursday, September 19th, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. After school activity buses are available for those who need it,and will depart by 4:30 p.m. Car riders must be picked up by 5:00 p.m. Updated information on admission is in the flyer. Any student who is planning to stay after school will need to turn in a permission slip. There are additional food packages available for purchase as well. Please click the Kick Off Carnival link above for more information.

  • Your child brought home a yellow emergency card the first week of school. Please review it for accuracy. Should you need to make additions and/or corrections, please do so on the physical card. Once updated, please have your child turn the emergency card into the main office or Mrs. Tober. All updates need to be submitted by Friday, September 27th. Any changes that occur during the year can be updated/changed by emailing Mrs. Tober, in the counseling office.

  • Attention Parents of 7th Grade Students: The field trip to Finance Park at Thomas Edison High School will be on Wednesday, September 25th, and Thursday, September 26th. Mrs. Malone's classes will attend on Wednesday September 25th. If your child does not have Mrs. Malone for world studies they will attend on Thursday, September 26th. If you would like to volunteer for your child's field trip (we need many parent volunteers!) on the 25th or 26th, please sign up using the following link: http://www.myja.org/parents/montgomery and view this video for what to expect. Permissions slips have been sent home. Students can bring their own lunch or let their world studies teacher know that they will need school lunch. Please email Mrs. Malone should you have further questions.

  • Friday, September 27th, is an early release day. Student dismissal is at 12:30 p.m. Please plan accordingly.

  • The fall picture day for students is on Wednesday, October 9th. We will provide order forms closer to the picture day. Physical order forms will be available in the main office and order forms will be available online. We will send communications once those become available.

  • Please refer to our SSL information page regarding checking hours, form completion, due dates, and SSL opportunities.

Note to Parents

  • Please take a moment to review the RMS/PTSA Spirit Wear Flyer! The sale runs from Tuesday, August 20th, to Tuesday, September 24th. Order early to save 30% sitewide. Orders of $75 or more ship for free. ORDER HERE or see the attached flyer for details. English Espanol

  • Quince Orchard High School is hosting a college fair. Please click the link for more information.

  • Click the link for details on training to become an NFL Flag Football referee.

  • If your child is absent from school, please make sure to submit an absence note to the Attendance Secretary, Ms. Cruz. Thank you for your cooperation.

  • The Gaithersburg Youth Center (GYC) is currently taking Membership Applications. Students, 6th to 8th grade, are welcome to join. GYC has two locations: Olde Towne GYC (301 Teachers Way) and Robertson Park GYC (801 Rabbit Road). The GYC is open Monday through Friday, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and half days/holidays, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Membership lasts one full year, and is $20 for City Residents and $25 for non-resident students. This includes admission to the youth center and discounts on trips. The membership form is attached along with the calendar of upcoming events. Membership forms must be returned to the Gaithersburg Youth Center.

  • Please consider joining the RMS PTSA ListServ. It is run by the PTSA in conjunction with RMS, to provide you news, information, updates and community information. To join, please send an email to RMSptsaPresident@gmail.com and say “Please add me to the ListServ”. Click the link for details on upcoming events. English Spanish

  • Maryland requires that all students receive required vaccinations in order to attend school. This requirement is for all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students by the first day of school. All documentation must be submitted prior to Monday, September 16, 2024, to avoid possible student withdrawal. This includes all students who will be starting Grade 7 and must comply with Maryland state law requiring Tdap/MCV vaccinations. The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will be offering free vaccinations to students (Click here). Acceptable documentation of immunizations includes: Maryland Immunization Certificate Form 896, printed or computer generated form from the student’s healthcare provider; or ImmuNet Maryland School Certificate (MDH Form 896). Parents/guardians may access their child’s vaccination records from ImmuNet at https://md.myir.net/. Immunization records must include: name of student; date of birth; name and address of parent/guardian; complete history of vaccines received with month, day and year of each dose; and signature, title and date of the physician, health official, school official, or regulated child care program providing the information.

Back to School Night!

Daniel Miller
Daniel is using Smore to create beautiful newsletters