Ridgewood Elementary School

Shoutout to our amazing librarian, Mrs. Pilchowski, for being recognized as Employee of the Month through the Rock Island Regional Office of Education! 📚✨ Your dedication, kindness, and impact on our students and staff do not go unnoticed. We are so lucky to have you as part of our school family — congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🎉

A reminder to our EMSD families. All outside organization flyers are located on our website in the Digital Backpack. Check it out at the link below. There are many summer camps available that you may be interested in.
https://www.emsd37.org/o/emsd-37/page/digital-backpack

EMSD Board of Education Meeting: Monday, May 18 - 6:00 pm @ Glenview Middle School
Agenda: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/1688?meeting=745464

The countdown to summer begins today… only 10 days left! ☀️ Our first graders celebrated by heading outside for some reading time in the sunshine. 📚💛

Please click the link below and complete the form by May 15th if you would like to volunteer.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-yXJQZ2lC_7eaboRTmtn-ufJ9RcR69zz8YiSVGm8_-hryw/viewform

Dear Ridgewood Families, Our PTO Dominos Pizza Fundraiser is in full swing, and we need your help to make it a huge success. All proceeds will go directly toward funding upcoming field trips, ensuring every student gets to participate in these memorable learning experiences. 🎁 Incentives for Our Students The Quick Start: Sell just 1 card and earn an exclusive mystery prize! The Grand Prize: Register today to get your personal link and be entered to win one of several $50 gift cards! 🚀 3 Simple Ways to Help Register Now: Create your personal dashboard here: https://account.dominos.cards/pfng/public/register.php/54618 Spread the Word: Share your link (or the Store Link) via text, email, and social media. The "Win-Win": Remind friends that each card unlocks Unlimited Buy One, Get One FREE Pizza through 12/31/2026! It pays for itself in just one use. Pro-Tip: Sending a quick personal text to family and friends is the fastest way to hit your goal! Thank you for your incredible support. Together, we can reach our goal and get our students out on their next big adventure! Warm regards, Ridgewood Elementary PTO

Add a few more Ridgewood Cubs to the list!! Great job Declan and Emanuel for completing your journey in ST Math!

Judah from Ms. Erickson's kindergarten class finished his ST Math journey!! Way to go Judah!

Our Ridgewood Cubs are continuing to grow, persevere, and meet their goals! Keep up the hard work!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to our hard working, dedicated, and talented staff! If you get a chance, make sure to thank a teacher this week!

We have another ST Math journey completed! Way to go Leo! Keep working hard Ridgewood Cubs.

Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 6th, is an early dismissal day. Glenview will dismiss at 10:55 am, and elementary schools will dismiss at 11:30 am. There will be no school for the Early Learning Center.

Please click the link below and complete the form by May 15th if you would like to volunteer.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfE-yXJQZ2lC_7eaboRTmtn-ufJ9RcR69zz8YiSVGm8_-hryw/viewform?usp=dialog

Ridgewood students are working hard until the very last day! Keep up the hard work!

Redistricting information can be found here→ https://www.emsd37.org/page/emsd-forward-redistricting-plan

Our students and families had a great time at our 2nd Annual Culture Night! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated, and helped out in anyway.

Great job Faith and Elizabeth! Keep working hard and meeting your goals!

EMSD's last day of school is Friday, May 29th. It is also an early dismissal day.

Congrats to another third grader for completing his ST Math journey! Through hard work, persistence, and problem-solving, these students have reached an exciting milestone. We’re proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see them continue to grow and achieve even more!

We'd love to see you there!