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- RHS Choir Parents Tea CANCELLED5/20/2013
- BOE Regular Public Meeting5/23/2013
5/27/2013
- Memorial Day: Schools Closed6/2/2013
Ridgewood Public Schools
ANNUAL PARENT/GUARDIAN SURVEY IS OUT
5.13.13: This year’s survey is comprehensive in scope, asking for parents and guardians to voice their satisfaction on several areas of programming and facilities. All parents and guardians with active e-mail addresses on file with the school district will be sent a separate survey link for every school their children currently attend. Parents and guardians will have until Friday, May 24, to complete the surveys. All responses and comments are completely anonymous. A dedicated e-mail address has been set up to take questions or concerns at survey13@ridgewood.k12.nj.us.MISSION STATEMENT
The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens.
HOT OFF THE PRESS: rps.eNews 5.07.13
The district's electronic newsletter, rps.eNews, contains highlights of the Board of Education meetings, news around the district, and upcoming events of interest to the RPS community. Click here to read the May 7 edition.
Welcome to the Ridgewood Public Schools
SUMMER PROGRAMS ACROSS THE DISTRICT
The New Players Company is running Junior New Players for interested Ridgewood students in grades 5-8. The program runs July 8 - 29. Click here for more information and to download the enrollment form.
The Ridgewood Community School’s Summer Music Academy runs July 2 – August 2. Click here to download the brochure.
The RHS Summer School program offers remedial and new work-for-credit courses, as well as enrichment courses. The program runs from Monday, July 1 through Friday, August 2. Click here to review course options and to register. For more information please contact Summer School Principal Keith Cook at 201-670-2800, ext. 20682 or e-mail rhs-summerschool@ridgewood.k12.nj.us.BOE MEETS MONDAY, MAY 20
The Board will hold a Regular Public Meeting on Monday, May 20 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Ed Center, 49 Cottage Place, Floor 3. The meeting will be aired live on FiOS channel 33 and Optimum channel 77. Or it may be viewed live via the district website at www.ridgewood.k12.nj.us using the "Link in Live" tab. Click here to view the agenda for the May 20, 2013 Regular Public Meeting.
BE COOL, BE SAFE: STOP, LOOK AND WAVE
May is Walk to School Month: Pedestrian safety is being stressed this month through a new initiative from the Federated Home and School Association. Rubber wrist bands with the Stop, Look & Wave motto will be distributed to all Ridgewood elementary school students during May's Walk to School Month. The bracelets will serve a dual purpose of encouraging children to walk to school and reminding them about pedestrian safety. Parents are asked to remind their children to be alert, check for traffic and communicate with drivers through a friendly wave. EXCELLENCE IN MOTION
5.14.13
The RHS Novice Boys & Girls Crew teams, coached by Jackie Nolan, rowed for bronze on May 5 at the Philadelphia Cities Championships. The Ridgewood team garnered a total of eight medals, including four golds. Pictured: Caroline Lampone, Will Creedon, Brittany Donnel-lan, Colin Wilkinson, Morgan Collins, Sophia Bicks, Brian Hnat and Sophia Gao.
5.09.13
2012-2013 Teacher Recognition Award Winners
Bottom Row: Darien Dastis-Buckler (Travell School)
5.09.13
The Ridgewood High School newspaper, The High Times, was recently awarded second place for schools with an enrollment of 1001 to 1700 students, in the 2013 Newspaper Review Contest sponsored by the American Scholastic Press Association.
Pictured left to right: Elizabeth Kopec, Joyce Kwon, Curran McSwigan, Gabriela Bonfiglio, Theo Hong, Sarah Sandler, Jackson Stone-Esposito, Ethan Sapienza, Sumita Rajpurohit and Steven Lee.
5.09.13
The Ridgewood High School Boys Track Team claimed their first championship at the Bergen County Relays (BCR) since 2010. Meanwhile, the Girls Track Team sailed to their twentieth victory at BCR, outpacing their nearest competitor by an impressive 39 points, on April 19 and 20 at River Dell High School. Notable performances on the boys’ side include James Barnett and Storm Dublirer who each helped succeed in several key running and field events including the discus and the sprint medley. Similarly on the girls side, the trio of junior Laura Weisberger, and sophomores Kelly Cleary and Catherine Pagano led the team to their exciting victory. Pictured here is Alex Armatas running the 3x400 hurdle race.
5.09.13
The Ridgewood High School History Bowl teams spent the last weekend in April competing in Washington, D.C. The varsity team was able to advance to the playoffs, while the junior varsity team succeeded to the quarterfinals. Sophomore Ben Bechtold placed tenth and sophomore Thomas Cleary placed thirty-second in the individual JV tournament out of over 150 students nationally. Another sophomore* participated in the individual Geography Bee and came in fifty-ninth out of 100 students.
* Permission not granted to release student’s name.
5.09.13
Ridgewood High School junior Christopher Criscitiello was recently awarded the Rensselaer Medal Award for outstanding academic achievement in the study of mathematics and science by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is pictured at left with Supervisor of Math and Science Greg McDonald.
5.09.13
Ridgewood High School DECA traveled to Anaheim to compete in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) from April 23 to April 28. Four RHS students excelled in their respective categories. Senior Ryan Ardelle received the top score in his flight for Professional Selling. Senior Seamus Creedon placed in the top 20 for his Human Resources competition. Senior Justin Shin, in Professional Selling, and junior Mickey McGinley, in Entrepreneurship Plan - Independent Business, placed in the top 10 of their respective competitions.
5.09.13
RHS student Gabriela Bonfiglio has been recognized by the U.S. Military Academy as an exceptional high school junior. Gabby received the award at the Board of Education meeting on May 6.
The RHS Novice Boys & Girls Crew teams, coached by Jackie Nolan, rowed for bronze on May 5 at the Philadelphia Cities Championships. The Ridgewood team garnered a total of eight medals, including four golds. Pictured: Caroline Lampone, Will Creedon, Brittany Donnel-lan, Colin Wilkinson, Morgan Collins, Sophia Bicks, Brian Hnat and Sophia Gao.5.09.13
2012-2013 Teacher Recognition Award Winners
Bottom Row: Darien Dastis-Buckler (Travell School)Row Two: Linda Diorio (Willard School)
Row Three: Lauren Sacks (GWMS), Michael Yannone (RHS), Susan Foreman (Somerville School)
Row Four: Lorraine Zak (Ridge & Willard Schools), Erin Corcoran
Top Row: Lynne Peabody (Ridge), David Jenkins (Hawes), Sawyer Austin (Orchard)
5.09.13
The Ridgewood High School newspaper, The High Times, was recently awarded second place for schools with an enrollment of 1001 to 1700 students, in the 2013 Newspaper Review Contest sponsored by the American Scholastic Press Association. Pictured left to right: Elizabeth Kopec, Joyce Kwon, Curran McSwigan, Gabriela Bonfiglio, Theo Hong, Sarah Sandler, Jackson Stone-Esposito, Ethan Sapienza, Sumita Rajpurohit and Steven Lee.
5.09.13
The Ridgewood High School Boys Track Team claimed their first championship at the Bergen County Relays (BCR) since 2010. Meanwhile, the Girls Track Team sailed to their twentieth victory at BCR, outpacing their nearest competitor by an impressive 39 points, on April 19 and 20 at River Dell High School. Notable performances on the boys’ side include James Barnett and Storm Dublirer who each helped succeed in several key running and field events including the discus and the sprint medley. Similarly on the girls side, the trio of junior Laura Weisberger, and sophomores Kelly Cleary and Catherine Pagano led the team to their exciting victory. Pictured here is Alex Armatas running the 3x400 hurdle race.5.09.13
The Ridgewood High School History Bowl teams spent the last weekend in April competing in Washington, D.C. The varsity team was able to advance to the playoffs, while the junior varsity team succeeded to the quarterfinals. Sophomore Ben Bechtold placed tenth and sophomore Thomas Cleary placed thirty-second in the individual JV tournament out of over 150 students nationally. Another sophomore* participated in the individual Geography Bee and came in fifty-ninth out of 100 students.
* Permission not granted to release student’s name.
5.09.13
Ridgewood High School junior Christopher Criscitiello was recently awarded the Rensselaer Medal Award for outstanding academic achievement in the study of mathematics and science by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is pictured at left with Supervisor of Math and Science Greg McDonald.5.09.13
Ridgewood High School DECA traveled to Anaheim to compete in the International Career Development Conference (ICDC) from April 23 to April 28. Four RHS students excelled in their respective categories. Senior Ryan Ardelle received the top score in his flight for Professional Selling. Senior Seamus Creedon placed in the top 20 for his Human Resources competition. Senior Justin Shin, in Professional Selling, and junior Mickey McGinley, in Entrepreneurship Plan - Independent Business, placed in the top 10 of their respective competitions.
5.09.13
RHS student Gabriela Bonfiglio has been recognized by the U.S. Military Academy as an exceptional high school junior. Gabby received the award at the Board of Education meeting on May 6. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUPPORT
JERSEYS FROM JERSEY FOR AFRICAN CHILDRENThrough the end of the school year, RHS sophomore Deborah Frank is working with Project Interact to collect soccer jerseys to bring to orphanages in Tanzania and Kenya this July. All sizes are needed. Collection boxes have been set up at RHS; or, arrangements can be made for home pick-up. For more information, contact Deborah at sherryfrank@verizon.net or call 201-563-9154.
CANCELLED: RHS CHOIR PARENTS HOLD TEA TO BENEFIT THE MUSIC LIBRARY
Saturday, May 18 from 3-5 p.m.
CANCELLED: RHS CHOIR PARENTS HOLD TEA TO BENEFIT THE MUSIC LIBRARY
Saturday, May 18 from 3-5 p.m.
BREAKFAST DAYS COLLECTION BENEFITS SOCIAL SERVICES PANTRY
June 3 - 7 at RPS Elementary and Middle Schools
RPS children are asked to bring a favorite non-perishable breakfast item for donation to the food pantry. Social Services will pick up all items on Friday, June 7 at the schools. Click here for the flyer and contact information.
ANNUAL WIFFLE FOR CANCER TOURNAMENT IS SUNDAY, JUNE 2
The tournament, in memory of RHS alum Nick Currey (Class of 2004) will be held at RHS, starting at noon. For full details on teams and sponsorships, visit www.wiffleforcancer.org.
RHS Learning Commons Project Donor Wall Deadline is Extended to May 20
Through the generosity of parents and supporters, the 07450 Committee's original fundraising goal
has been exceeded, but support is still needed. It's not too late to make a donation.
Click here for the full update.
Click here to download information on the Donor Wall and donation form.
Click here to download the regular donation form.
Please visit the RHS Learning Commons website at www.RHSLearningCommons.com.
Click here for the full update.
Click here to download information on the Donor Wall and donation form.
Click here to download the regular donation form.
Please visit the RHS Learning Commons website at www.RHSLearningCommons.com.
SUPERINTENDENT'S APRIL COLUMN: STREET SMARTS
Click here to read Dr. Fishbein's March column, "Street Smarts," in which he discusses safety awareness. The article ran in the April 26 edition of The Ridgewood News.4.18.13: NJ SCHOOL PERFORMANCE REPORTS ARE OUT
Click here to access the links to the reports for all Ridgewood schools.Click here to read a letter from Dr. Daniel Fishbein regarding the reports.
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN FOR SEPTEMBER START
Kindergarten registration for the incoming 2013-14 kindergarten class is ongoing. To enter kindergarten, children must be five years of age on or before October 1, 2013. For registration forms and other information, please go to the website of your child's school, or call the assigned elementary school. Thank you.