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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 6.11.13
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 June 11 edition.
5.30.13: NOTICE ON RPS PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Please note: The New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Act was adopted on December 12, 2002. Its purpose is to provide safe and effective pest management and to minimize the use of pesticides in and around school buildings. Requires the development of a model School IPM policy by December 12, 2003 by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) in cooperation with the New Jersey School Boards Association, the Commissioner of Education, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE). (See New Jersey School IPM webpages @ http://www.pestmanagement.rutgers.edu/ipm/schoolipm/njact/nj.htm).Click here for important information regarding the Ridgewood Public School’s Integrated Pest Management Program.
Click here for full information on the New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
Click here for full information on the New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM) from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
School Announcements
Field Day
We are cancelling Field Day for Friday, June 14th and are scheduling a rain date - the last rain date - for Wednesday, June 19th. We will need additional volunteers to help out. If you can help between 8:30 and 11:30, please contact Livia Lauro at llaruo@ridgewood.k12.nj.us. Thank you! Hope for sunshine!
Last day of school
Wednesday, June 26th
is the last day of school for students, which will be a minimum day. Lunch will not be provided by the school district. The Home and School Association is providing pizza for Kindergarten through Grade 5 in their classrooms. Students will be in school according to the following schedule on June 26th.
Grades 1 – 5 8:35am – 12:45pm
Kindergarten – AM & PM 8:35am – 11:20am
The police department has been notified of the time changes in the school scheduleKindergarten – AM & PM 8:35am – 11:20am
Fund Raiser for Oklahoma
Due to the change in Field Day, we will be wearing red, white and blue on Thursday, June 13th for our fundraiser for Oklahoma relief. If you being in one dollar, you should wear red, white, and blue.
Studying Science Up Close
The 4th grade students went to the Tenafly Nature Center to discover aquatic ecosystems and food chains. They learned about the relationships between the organisms they found in the pond, and learned how human activity impacts pond habitats. They had a chance to participate in hands-on pond exploration.
Summer's Almost Here!
Children should continue to read throughout the summer months to maintain their reading levels. If a child does not read over the summer, they lose one reading level every five weeks. Over the course of the summer that could be two levels from where they left off in June. Children should select their own books on topics they like, characters they love, or something they know about. Remember it's better to choose something that feels a little too easy rather than something that's too hard. Students are encouraged to log all their summer reading and bring the logs to school the first week. Additional logs can be found below. If you need some good book suggestions, check out the summer reading list below. Happy reading!
Travell summer reading logs
Summer Reading Lists scroll down the page and click the blue arrow to download or print each level.
Travell summer reading logs
Summer Reading Lists scroll down the page and click the blue arrow to download or print each level.
Ten Ideas to Keep Learning Fun All Summer Long
1. Play board games. Scrabble or Boggle are specifically good for building vocabulary and spelling.
2. Collect trading cards. There are card series to appeal to most interests, from sports to space travel, Yu-Gi-Oh! to Beanie Babies.
3. Learn “how to.” Is there something your child would really like to do, such as perform magic tricks or add sequins to her jeans? Encourage her to find out how by reading about it.
4. Get cooking. Invite your child to help you bake a cake or a special meal together. If necessary, simplify and rewrite a recipe's instructions so he can read it to you.
5. Make cards. Have your child make her own cards for holidays, birthdays, party invitations, and thank-yous. Help her write a personal message to each recipient.
6. Create signs and labels. Help your early reader build his vocabulary by creating stickers or signs for his room that identify toys or furniture: "bike," "desk," etc.
7. Take a road trip. Write down travel directions and have your child serve as navigator when you drive. Give your co-pilot a map before you go, and ask her to mark the route according to the directions.
8. Put on a play. You can perform the play for a special celebration or family party. Help your child find an appealing script or create one together based on a favorite movie. Remind your child that he must memorize his lines by reading them over and over.
9. Write messages for your child. Even if you spend hours together in the same room, there are many reasons to write to your child. Drop a letter in her school bag or email her a joke she can forward to her friends. Post a list of chores on the refrigerator, and write family news or appointments on a wall calendar.
10. Host a scavenger hunt. Make a list of items that your child and his friends need to find inside your house or around the neighborhood. Provide written clues that lead to the treasures.
These suggestions are provided courtesy of Scholastic Inc.
These suggestions are provided courtesy of Scholastic Inc.
