Ridgewood Elementary School

Today is the End of 1st Quarter.

💙 Every voice deserves to be heard! 💙 We are so excited to share our new playground communication board, created by our very own speech therapists, Paige Beale and Alejandra Raya! This bilingual board, featuring both English and Spanish, gives our students another way to express their wants and needs, share their thoughts, and connect with their friends while playing. Communication looks different for everyone, and we want to make sure every student has the tools and opportunities to be heard. Our hope is that this board helps create a more inclusive playground where ALL students can communicate, participate, and build meaningful connections with one another, regardless of their language or communication abilities. Check out the board during our Party on the Playground: Thursday October 21st from 4-6pm.

It’s Principal Appreciation Month! We asked Mr. Gonzalez a few fun questions to give our community a peek into what makes him tick and what makes being a principal so special to him. Check out his answers below!

It’s Principal Appreciation Month! We asked Mrs. Lacy a few fun questions to give our community a peek into what makes her tick and what makes being a principal so special to her. Check out her answers below!

EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, October 19th - 6:00 pm @ Admin Building
Agenda → https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1688?meeting=772759

Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up. Watch for communication from your student's teacher.

Hope you had a fantastic Fall Break!
EMSD is back to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13th.

October Newsletter https://app.smore.com/n/snjtg

EMSD REMINDER:
EMSD will be on FALL BREAK October 5th-9th. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day.

EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, September 28th - 6:00 pm @ Early Learning Center
Agenda → https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1688?meeting=769044

EMSD REMINDER
Tomorrow, Friday, September 18th, is an early dismissal day. Elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, Glenview will dismiss at 10:55 am, and there is No School for the ELC.

Spirit Week starts tomorrow!
*REMINDER: Friday, September 18th is an Early Dismmisal Day.

Spirit Week starts on Monday. Join in the fun as we get ready to cheer on UT for their Homecoming!
*Note: These theme days are for EMSD only; UT has their own theme days.

Please register here → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHr9ucE4Xth7nOyChvwDnqA1D0qcnBQv5XS0JvKccK__-Dsg/viewform?usp=header
Registration is not required to attend. We are simply trying to get an idea of how many to plan for.
Language translations can be found here → https://www.emsd37.org/article/3088434

September Newsletter
https://app.smore.com/n/jts2r

EMSD REMINDER
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. Tuesday, September 8th, is an In-service Day, and NO SCHOOL for students.

Please register here → https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHr9ucE4Xth7nOyChvwDnqA1D0qcnBQv5XS0JvKccK__-Dsg/viewform?usp=header
Registration is not required to attend. We are simply trying to get an idea of how many to plan for.

Are you looking for a rewarding role with great pay and a school-friendly schedule? We need bus drivers and bus monitors to join our transportation team today!

🎓 Paid CDL Training: Earn while you learn, no CDL required to start!
💰 Bonuses available

Apply today → https://www.applitrack.com/emsd37/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?internaltransferform.Url=&category=Transportation

Contact Ryan Ellis, Transportation Director, with any questions. (309) 752-2572 rellis@emsd37.org