Ridgewood August 2025 Newsletter

Vision: Academically, socially, and emotionally preparing today's students for tomorrow's world.

Mission: Ridgewood Elementary School will work collaboratively to provide a rigorous, standards-based, student-centered learning environment for all.

Core Values: Achievement, Equity, Integrity

August 27th & 28th - STAR Testing (reports will go home with report cards)

September 1st - No School, Labor Day

September 2nd - No School, Teacher In-Service

September 8th-12th - COGAT Testing for 4th Grade

September 9th - PTO Meeting, 5:30 in the Ridgewood Library

September 16th - Picture Day

Walkers & Car Riders

Students may not be dropped off at school before 8:00. This is the same for walkers. Walkers should not arrive prior to 8:00. This is due to safety. Arrival time is between 8:00-8:20.

If you are dropping off your student by car in the car drop off lane, please stay in your car. If you are looking to get out of your car, please park in an available parking spot or along the street. By getting out of your car, it stops traffic in the car drop off lane. Please also remember to drive slow and watch for children.

Thank you for your assistance as we work together to create a safe environment for all Ridgewood students.

Click here to view the monthly breakfast menu.

Click here to view the monthly lunch menu.

Our Ridgewood fall picture day will be coming up on Tuesday, September 16th. More information will be coming home with your child.

Kindergarten and new students to the State of Illinois:

Please remember to turn in your child's State of Illinois physical form with up-to-date immunizations. There is a part on the physical form that needs to be filled out and signed by a parent before turning it into the office or sending it with your child to school. This needs to be done no later than October 15th or your child will be executed from attending school starting that day.

If you have made an appointment for your student and it falls after the October 15th deadline, please reach out to me directly or send a note from the Doctor's office stating when the appointment is. Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns. My email is apauwels@emsd37.org or you can call 309-752-2570 and ask for the nurse.

All Students:

Bethany's Dental Bus is coming back to Ridgewood this October! This is an amazing program that gives free dental exams, cleanings, and sealants for children that qualify. Please look for the consent forms to be coming home toward the second half of September if you would like your child to have a chance to receive this resource at school.

Thank you:)

Mrs. Pauwels

Be Bold, Be You, Be a Cub!

On Fridays, students and staff can wear bold, bright colors or Ridgewood apparel to show that we are proud to be a Ridgewood Cub!

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 9th at 5:30 in the Ridgewood Library. We hope to see you there!

Got questions? Just want to connect? Feel free to reach out to:

Co-President: Ana Calil, acalil@emsd37.org

Co-President: Audrie Peterson, amwink.87@gmail.com

Secretary: Sydney Fetters, sydney.fetters@gmail.com

Treasurer: Katie Crimmins, katiecrimmins@yahoo.com

Thanks for being part of Ridgewood—we’re excited to grow, give back, and make great memories with you!

— The Ridgewood PTO Team

Did you know that you can order Ridgewood apparel at anytime? See the link below. You can also find this link on the EMSD website.

East Moline School District Apparel