Ridgewood July 2025 Newsletter

We hope you are having a great summer! We are excited for the upcoming school year. In this Newsletter, you will find some information about registration and events to start the school year. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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

July 30th - In-Person Registration at Ridgewood, 11:00-7:00

July 31st - EMSD #37 Back 2 School Bash at Hereford Park in East Moline, 3:00-6:00pm

August 12th - Backpack Night at Ridgewood, 5:00-6:00

August 13th - 1st Day of School, 2:00 Dismissal

Please visit www.emsd37.org for more information.

We will have school spirit wear available for you to purchase at Backpack Night! QC Custom Tees will be set up in the gym for you to purchase apparel on Backpack Night.

School supply lists for the 2025-2026 school year can be found by clicking on the links below or by going to the EMSD website:

Kindergarten

1st Grade

2nd Grade

3rd Grade

4th Grade

Our 1st Day of School will be on Wednesday, August 13th. Ridgewood students will be dismissed at 2:00.

Meetings will start up soon.

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