The Husky Pawprint - 01/29/26
Ridgeview Elementary School
The Husky Hello: The Power of a Greeting
The best part of my day is greeting students every morning! At Ridgeview, we believe every child deserves to feel seen and valued from the moment they arrive. As part of our Capturing Kids’ Hearts commitment, students are greeted at the front door and again as they enter their classrooms.
Whether it’s a high-five, a handshake, or a friendly "hello," these personalized moments set a positive tone for the entire day. It’s a joy to see our students take the lead, too, serving as morning greeters for their peers and building a culture of belonging.
February Focus: Kindness This month, our school-wide focus is Kindness. We often say that kindness shows up in the "little things"—the small gestures that accumulate to create a wave of warmth and care throughout our halls. Ridgeview is a school bursting with kindness; it’s what makes our school such a warm and welcoming place to be. All day long, I witness students and staff taking care of each other in the hallway, on the playground, and in our learning spaces.
Bring the Conversation Home We invite you to join us in this focus! When your child returns home, try swapping the usual "How was your day?" for a question that highlights their impact on others:
“How did you show kindness to a friend or teacher today?”
“Who was kind to you today, and how did it make you feel?”
By calling attention to these moments, we help our students reflect on how their actions—no matter how small—make a big difference in the world around them.
We look forward to connecting with you at Heritage Night on February 5th!
Georganna Rapaport
Principal
This & That
It's time to plan for next year. If you have not done so yet, please fill out the Intent to Return form on the parent portal or the paper that was sent home last week. This information is very helpful as we plan staffing, class sections and supports for students. If your plans change, please email Cindy in the front office at: cynthia.martin@d49.org
If your student is in fifth grade, attending Ridgeview Elementary as School of Choice, and Skyview Middle is NOT the neighborhood school, you will need to fill out a school of choice application in your parent portal. Please make sure to do that early so Skyview Middle school can process the application and let you know. The school of choice applications for the 26/27 school year should open on February 4th. Make sure to click on the 26/27 application. The goal is to notify parents before Spring Break. Also, Skyview Middle School is hosting their annual "Future Eagle Night" on Tuesday, February 24th from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Good News!!! The Healthy Meals for All D49 students will continue for the remainder of this school year. This means that breakfast and lunch will remain free for all students.
Report Cards were posted to the Parent Portal.
Please remember to ALWAYS bring your photo ID card with you when you come to the school.
Attendance Reminder: Please call the attendance line, (719) 494-8708 if your student is going to be absent. Make sure to leave the student first & last name, grade & teacher and the reason for the absence. Any unknown absences are recorded as unexcused. Attendance everyday is very important. Every day a student misses, they are missing out on important instruction, peer interaction and social skills. It is also very important for students to be on time to school. This really helps set routine, organization and sets them up for a successful day.
Winter is here!! Make sure to monitor the weather each morning and send your students to school with the appropriate cold weather items as we will go outside for recess every day we can. When temperatures reach 17 degrees or below (with windchill), we will have indoor recess. Also, we are a very large district. Even if we only have a dusting of snow in our neighborhood, another neighborhood in our district may have several inches of snow or bitter cold conditions. When the district calls a snow day, they are calling for the entire school district and have to take into consideration the conditions of the entire district. When we have a snow day, the entire district will be closed and there will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff. When a two hour delay is called, school will start two hours later at 10:20 am. The doors open at 10:05 for arrival. Breakfast will NOT be served and there will be NO AM preschool. Please do not drop students off before 10:05 am.
Future Eagle Night
