May 5 and 6-Pickup of locker contents-SEE DETAILS BELOW

*May 8-Deadline for current 7th graders to submit a Course Issues form for next year's schedule

*Verifications went into the mail on Tuesday. Once received, if all courses are correct, you need to do nothing else. If there is an issue, click on the Course Issues Form link and complete the form by May 8. This link will also be on the Lakeview and Ridgeview Websites.

Media Center Book Return- Please return All Ridgeview STEM Library Books when picking up personal belongings next week. Books will be collected as you drive by to pick up your belongings. We highly suggest books are returned during this time. The longer they are out, the higher the chance they go missing. If books can not be delivered at this time, then they will be collected in the fall of next school year. Thank you for your understanding during this time.

7th Grade

Tuesday, May 5th: 2-4 pm

Wednesday, May 6th: 5-7 pm

8th Grade

Tuesday, May 5th: 5-7 pm

Wednesday, May 6th: 2-4pm

Makeup Day

Friday, May 8th: 10 am -12 noon

• We are expecting a lot of cars, so we will be making a line in the Welcome Center parking lot that will wrap cars around so they can pick up their belongings by the lunch room doors. Once individuals drop off any library books and get their bag, they are asked to exit the lot from the far side exit/entrance by the insurance companies.

• Athletic team equipment will be arranged and scheduled by the athletic department. Please look for information from your coaches and AD about how this will take place in the future.

• Lost and Found: At this time, we are following all CDC guidelines and will not be putting out lost and found items for families to look through. Please continue to monitor future newsletters for updated information about lost and found items.

**Ridgeview Tiger family, the PTO needs your help.**

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up, and the PTO would like to show our teachers how much we appreciate them. During this new style of learning, our teachers have answered the call and stepped up for our students.

We are asking for Ridgeview students, as well as parents, to record a short video saying thank you to our teachers. This is where you can get creative. It can be a recording of you saying thank you with a reason why. It could be as simple as a photo with you holding a sign with thank you written on it. It could be a whole family affair as well.

We are asking that you send in the video BY NOON ON MAY 4th. Please send the video to jennsanderpto@gmail.com . If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the email address above.

Thank you for all your help! Stay safe and healthy

WEB leaders have been coming up with ideas for connecting with students during this time. One group would like to have a "Baking Meet" on Wed. May 6th at 1:00pm. If you are interested, please complete the sign-up form below and we will send you a Google Meet link the morning of the event. We will also be sharing recipes and maybe even having a bake-off - later! Hope to see you there!

https://forms.gle/7bPiavWbJQd5tgNb6

PICKERINGTON SCHOOLS INFO

• “One-stop” webpage.
  
• Important Information on School Fees
• Free Meal Storage and Heating Instructions

Reminder the “grab and go” meal program is once a week, on Mondays. Pickup times on Mondays are between the hours of noon and 1 p.m. at three sites: Tussing Elementary School, Harmon Middle School and Ridgeview Jr. High School.

• State Testing Update

• “TalkingPoints” Program Supports PLSD Non-English Speaking Families

OTHER RESOURCES

• Fairfield County ADAMH
• Battelle/Ohio STEM Learning Network

Pickerington Schools’ technical support hours will now be held on Wednesdays through the month of April. Each Wednesday, you can get help with your student’s device between the hours of 2 PM – 4 PM at the District Office at 90 N. East Street. Please use use this link to register for service. Only devices that are unusable may be brought in during these times (e.g., broken display, won’t power up, dead battery, etc.).

Locked Out of Device

If your student has issues logging into their device, please have them email their teacher, admin, or counselor and they can put in a help desk ticket for a password change. If students do not change their password when prompted to do so by the device, their password will eventually stop working and they will be locked out. Obviously, they will need to use another device to email or have someone email for them.

WORK PERMIT FORMS

Please Note: minor work permit applications must be signed by the administration at the high school. The District Office does not process the minor work permit applications. Please return to the attention of Diane Lukaso at (614)548-1802 / diane_lukaso@plsd.us or Sandy Kincaid (614)548-1803 / sandy_kincaid@plsd.us.

Application for minor work permit | Application for minor work permit (RTF)

Physician’s certificate for minor work permit (PDF) | Physician’s certificate for minor work permit (RTF)

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns. We know this is new to all of us.

We encourage you to always start with the teacher regarding course material or content, but we are happy to help as best as we can.

Eric Koch, Principal: eric_koch@plsd.us 614-548-1711

Beth Richardson, Lead Assistant Principal: beth_richardson@plsd.us 614-548-1706

Kevin Smith, Assistant Principal: kevin_smith@plsd.us 614-548-1707

Doug Rittmeyer is our 7th grade counselor Doug_Rittmeyer@plsd.us 614-548-1716

Kris Owen is our 8th grade counselor Kris_Owen@plsd.us. 614-548-1717

Here at Ridgeview STEM Junior High we value being Timely, Innovative, showing GRIT, being Engaged in our learning, and Respect! Notice the letters spell out TIGER! Click on our behavior expectations, and please take a moment to look over and review with your student(s).

Email: eric_koch@plsd.us
Website: pickerington.k12.oh.us
Location: 130 Hill Road South, Pickerington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-548-1700
Facebook: facebook.com/RidgeviewStem
Twitter: @RidgeviewPLSD