Ridgedale Elementary School News

Click here to a link to the  Ridgedale "ONE STOP SHOP" for everything related to learning at home during blended learning; INCLUDING OPEN HOUSE VIDEOS!  This site has resources and weekly assignment calendars, as well as contact information.

Learning continues. Governor mandate.

Click here for the updated blended learning schedule through November  6th.

Click here to view the weekly lunch menu.  

MCS is unable to provide its employees on-site influenza inoculations this fall.

Click here to sign the Informed Consent & Confidentiality during Online Learning Form.

Some of the chromebooks, especially those that were given to the younger or new students at a school, are very behind on the updates due to not being used since March.  This is affecting certain programs such as Iready.  The chromebook will need the data cleared and the chrome version updated.  Click her for directions on how to do this.

Click here to complete the Acceptable Use Policy.

Must be completed by Sept. 30

For those students who are doing WV Virtual, the student will need to know how to get to their school email.  Click here to get the directions.

Click to view the Monongalia County Schools' COVID-19 Toolbox!

Here is a map of the new parking lot and car rider directions.

 

 

 

The revised calendar pending state board approval.

A list of all the board meeting dates is provided

Announcement for re-entry posted on 8/14

Yes!  Chromebook Digital Camp for Professionals!

Summer is sizzlin' hot with this year's Monongalia County Reading Challenge.  Each week there will be a new theme for students to read about, as well as suggestions for books from Myon.  Then after you read some of the weekly themed books, share your thoughts on flipgrid.  It is going to be so much fun to see what everyone is reading.  See ya on the "flipside"!

Check out the MCS Summer Offerings for students of all ages!

Check out the details for this year's virtual Energy Express in Monongalia County.

Does your Chromebook need repaired? Ridgedale will be doing a collection from 10:00-noon on Monday, August 24th.  Please make sure you fill out and attach the form that can be found on the website.  

The MCS School Psychological Services is hosting an informational ZOOM meeting for parents!

Summer Wellness Wednesday: 

Starting Wednesday June 10th we will be doing Summer Wellness Wednesdays all the way through July 29th.  We will be posting resources and links here on the website, as well as on the Ridgedale Google Classroom.  In addition, we will be holding 3 live meets every Wednesday at 10:00am, 2:00pm, and 6:00pm (each session will be different, so you can meet up as much as you want).   The meeting code will be in the Ridgedale Google Classroom.

Come check out a few activities to keep you socially, mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy.  

Here is a list of free digital resources that can be used by kids until the end of the school year.

Find links to speech activities from Mrs. Dewitt and Mrs. Hershman

Join our schoolwide Google Classroom for resources, activities, fun, and communication.

Hot lunch is available for pickup from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  Bus drivers will also be delivering meals as follows:

11:00am Hornbeck/Harvest Ridge,  11:20am Goshen Baptist Church, and 11:40am Opeckisi Intersection   12;25pm  Healthy Heights

K Registration and Screening 2020-2021

What should parents know?  How to protect your child!

Ridgedale's Got Talent audition forms are now available.  Please click on the link and fill out the Google Form to register for auditions.  

A phone call to Parents to provide registration information went out via Schoolmessenger call & email on 1/8/2020, at 6pm.

Check out the progress of our new addition!

During the 19-20 school year, the Monongalia County preschool program will receive its triennial program review.  One portion of the review is parent input.  Your insight, comments, noted strengths and concerns are very important to our program.  Please take a few minutes to complete this survey..  Thank you.

The Annual WCLG Food Drive begins on November 1st!  Please send in your non-perishable food items to help those that might not have as much at this holiday time.  **One change this year that came from the organizers, RAMEN NOODLES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED OR COUNTED.  

Thank you for your generosity!

Parents please take a few minutes to complete the climate survey.  We are always trying to make our school the best it can be for our students and families.  This survey helps us to see where we are doing well and where we can improve.  Thank you!

The November monthly newsletter is available from the website.  Just go to the Newsletter link on the right side of the screen to view the newsletter.

Ridgedale Fall Fest will be Friday, October 25th.  Come join us for food and fun from 4:00-8:00.  There will be lots of games, activities, and lots of time with friends.

Come meet ESL teachers and connect to community resources

There is a new electronic absence form that parents can use instead of sending paper notes.  This form can be found on the Ridgedale website under Parents in the top right corner.

Check it out!

We have had several staff changes for this upcoming school year.  We are sad to see people go, but we want to welcome our new Chargers!

WVU begins August 21st - Traffic Headaches to come!

Check out WVU's opening schedule.

Get the latest info on Pre-K, K, 7th and 12th grade requirements!

For students who have not previously registered

Come hang out with us at Ridgedale's Summer Library Snowflakes for some STREM (that's STEM plus READING!  July 8-18th Monday-Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  No registration needed.  

Open House Nights for Back to School have been set.  Kindergarten and Pre-K will be on August 15th and 1st-5th will be August 19th.  More information to come soon.

Summer Math and Reading Challenge resources and information

This year the Sizzler is coming to a location near YOU!

Check it out!

Startalk Registration Information

Here is a link to the pictures that Art Garvin took at the father-daughter dance last Friday. 

https://gallery.amandagarvin.com/gallery/9100355/

This link will be up until April 30th.  Enjoy!

Check out the May Newsletter from the side menu.

The West Virginia Department of Education has created a new math initiative that Monongalia County will use to help with math instruction.  This initiative is called "Math 4life"  and has some great math resources.  Check out the flyer to find out more!

We will be having a Kindergarten Chromebook Night on Thursday, March 14th from 5:30-6:30 in Mrs. Pride's room.  We will have information about Cyber Safety, and how to log into several programs at home.  It should be a very informative and fun hour.  Please let your child's teacher know if you will be attending.

The Spring Buy One, Get One (BOGO) bookfair will be held Monday, March 18th through March 22nd during school hours.  BOGO is equal or lesser value.

Find out what an Arctic Academy Day is!  

Any student in Monongalia County can try out!

All proceeds benefit WVU Medicine Children's

Parents affected by federal shutdown may be eligible for help with School Lunch Program.

Registration will open February 1, 2019

Check out the February Newsletter from the right side menu "Newsletters"

Click here for information about Pre-K/Head Start Registration which opens February 4th.

Flu:  What Parents Should Do

Considering Early Retirement?  Get Info here.

The annual carnation sale is now underway.  This sale is part of February's Random Acts of KIndness.  The money raised benefits the scholarship fund that is awarded to a former Ridgedale Charger.  

Information for Parents and Students about Jan. 9

Check out the January Newsletter from the right side menu "Newsletters"

Join Our Bus Driver Crew!

Instructions and help for Arctic Academy Days.  There are activities and resources for PK-5th grade.

Come and enjoy a night of food and math fun at our first annual Family Math Game Night on Friday, December 7th.  Dinner will be provided from 5:00-5:30 and then from 5:30-6:30 students and parents will learn some new math games that they can take home.

Come visit the 5th grade Wax Museum at 2:30 pm on December 6th.  You may be surprised at all of the famous people you will meet.

There's an app for that!

You can add more numbers.

Bring in non-perishable food and/or money to donate to the annual holiday drive.  Remember there will also be "Spirit Days" throughout the next few weeks, in which the money raised will be used to purchase additional food items.  Click on the picture to find links for more information about the food drive and spirit days.

Come join us Friday, November 9th at 2:00 to celebrate our Amazing Veterans.

Bring the family for great food, fun, and activities from 4pm-8pm.

Moms and sons it is your time to come and play at the annual Mother/Son Sports Night.  Sign up and come prepared to have a great time.

The  December newsletter is now available online.  Go to the newsletter link on the right side of the banner pictures.  Save a tree and find out the happenings for the month.

2018 Fall Bookfair

Chromebook/Google Help with "Captive Portal"

Stay up to date on your student's progress by downloading the Schoology App. Parent access codes will be distributed following the first report card.

We are excited to implement Schoology in Monongalia County Schools!

Engrade is no more!