Ridgewood May 2023 Newsletter
May News
Mission, Vision, Core Values
Vision: Academically, socially, and emotionally preparing today's students for tomorrow's world.
Mission: Ridgewood Elementary School will work collaboratively to provide a rigorous, standards-based, student-centered learning environment for all.
Core Values: Achievement, Equity, Integrity
Goals
SEL Goal: Ridgewood School will complete at least 25 paws on our school paw chart by using a level 0 voice in the hallways.
Academic Goal: By May 17th 2024, 80% of students will show growth on their word work assessments.
Academic Goal: By May 17th, 2024, 75% of students will be at meets/exceeds on the standard chosen by each grade level.
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1-RF1.3
2-RI/RL.2.1
3-L.3.2
4-W.4.2
Upcoming Dates
August 6th - Backpack Night, 5:00-6:00
August 7th - First Day of School, 1 hour early dismissal
SEL Celebration for Meeting our Goal
We accomplished our building-wide SEL goal for walking in the hallways at a Level 0. We celebrated with read aloud stories, snacks, and pajamas. Check out the pictures from our celebration below:
Field Day
I want to give a huge shout out to Mr. VonThun for all his hard work putting together our Field Day! Also, thank you to all our volunteers who helped make our Field Day a huge success. We appreciate you! The students had a great day. Check out the pictures from Field Day below:
Lexia & ST Math Spring Challenge Winners
For the 4th Quarter, Ridgewood students participated in a Lexia & ST Math Spring Challenge. Students worked together to earn the most certificates per week in Lexia and have the most puzzles completed for ST Math. Congratulations to Mr. Lack's 2nd Grade class and Mrs. Floming's Kindergarten class for winning our challenge! They received an extra recess and popsicles!!
Publishing Party
Summer Reading Bingo Challenge
Students can boost their literacy skills all summer long with these fun activities. Have them go for five in a row, or try to fill the whole board!
Registration
Registration is now open. Please visit the East Moline School District Webpage to register your child today! Click the link below for more information.
Backpack Night
Mark your calendars. Backpack Night for the 2024-2025 school year will be held on Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-6:00 at Ridgewood. School supply lists can be found by clicking the link below. We hope to see you there!
1st Day of School
Our first day of school will be on Wednesday, August 7th. There will be a 1 hour early dismissal this day.