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Ridgewood October 2024 Newsletter

Ridgewood October 2024 Newsletter
Ridgewood October2024 Newsletter

Ridgewood October News Ridgewood October News

It's a Great Day to be a Cub! It's a Great Day to be a Cub!

Mission, Vision, Core Values Mission, Vision, Core Values

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

Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

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October 31st - Halloween Parties

November 5th - No School, Election Day

November 7th & 8th - Parent Teacher Conferences

November 8th - No School

November 20th - 11:30 Dismissal

November 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Break, No School

3 B's 3 B's

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Each Day We Strive To:


Be Respectful

Be Responsible

Be Safe

SEL Goal SEL Goal

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Ridgewood School will complete at least 50 paws on our school paw chart by using a level 0 voice in the hallways. When we reach our goal, we will celebrate with a popcorn party!

Halloween Parties Halloween Parties

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Halloween parties will take place on Thursday, October 31st. Students may dress up in a costume for their party. Please remember that all costumes must be school appropriate. No blood, gore, or weapons allowed. Students should not wear their costumes to school. They will be given time to change into their costume before their party. Classroom party times are varied based on the teacher. Information regarding individual classroom parties will be shared by classroom teachers. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions. If your child is bringing a snack for the party, please follow the district wellness/snack policy located on the EMSD website.

Conferences Conferences

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Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 7th from 3:30-7:30 and Friday, November 8th from 7:45-11:30. There is no school for students on November 8th due to parent teacher conferences. Your child’s teacher will be reaching out to you to set up a conference time. If you need a translator for conferences, please let your child’s teacher know.


We have the most amazing staff at Ridgewood! We would appreciate any help in providing a meal for them on Thursday, November 7th during Conferences. Please sign up if you are interested in helping. You can drop off your items in the front office of the school. Thank you!

Hour of Code Week - 3rd Grade Hour of Code Week - 3rd Grade

3rd Graders at Ridgewood participated in an Hour of Code Week. Volunteers from John Deere came to help students learn how to code through a Dance Party Module. The students had a lot of fun!

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1st Grade Field Trip 1st Grade Field Trip

1st Grade students at Ridgewood went on a field trip to the pumpkin patch! They had beautiful weather and had a great time!

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Science Science

Ridgewood students did a fun experiment in science learning about chemical reactions! Check out these fun photos!

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Ridgewood Elementary School
814 30th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244
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