Ridgewood Public Schools
Mission Statement
The Ridgewood Public Schools, committed to a tradition of excellence and innovation, in partnership with the community, provide a rich and challenging learning environment, enabling students to maximize their unique potentials to become life-long learners and productive, responsible citizens.
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Upcoming Events
2/1/2012
- Deadline for sign-up: Jr. New Players Winter Weekend2/3/2012
- Jr New Players Winter Weekend2/4/2012
2/5/2012
2/6/2012
- Board of Education Regular Public MeetingDistrict Announcements
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
The Ridgewood Board of Education will have two vacancies in the Annual School Election, which will take place on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. One vacancy is for a full three-year term and one vacancy is for a one-year unexpired term. Candidates must file a nominating petition with the local school board declaring which seat they are running for in order to get their name on the ballot for the Annual School Election. Click here for full information and the Candidate Kit from the NJSBA.The deadline to submit the nominating petition is 4 p.m., Verizon cell phone time, Monday, February 27, 2012.
1.24.12: HOT OFF THE PRESS: rps.eNews
The district's electronic newsletter, rps.eNews, contains highlights of the Board of Education meetings, news around the district, and upcoming events of interest to the RPS community.Click here to read the January 24 edition.Welcome to the Ridgewood Public Schools
DID YOU MISS THE RECENT BOE MEETING?
Click here to view the webcast of the January 23, 2012 Regular Public Meeting of the Ridgewood Board of Education. The Board will meet next on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend the meeting at the Ed Center, 49 Cottage Place, Floor 3. Or it may be viewed live via the district website, FIos channel 33 or Optimum channel 77.NEW: BOARD MEMBER REPORT ON THE HISTORY OF NJ SCHOOL FUNDING
Board member Sheila Brogan has compiled a report on the 42-year history of school funding in New Jersey. Click here to view the report.
MUSIC FELLOWSHIP HONORS RHS ALUMNUS
RHS music students Catherine Janson (’15), Johnny DeCesare (’15), Matthew Casale (’14), Miranda Canilang (’13), and Trey Shore (’12) were inducted last month into the high school’s new Donahue Fellowship program, honoring the life and memory of 2003 RHS grad Connor Donohue. The Fellows were selected based on their love of music, motivation to study music seriously, and willingness to serve as a mentor and role model to other musicians. Acceptance into the Fellowship includes weekly private music lessons, monthly music seminars with a professional musician, master classes with faculty at local universities, and opportunities to attend concerts in the area. The Fellowship was established by RHS alumni Colin Mead (’03), Val Allevi (’02), MichaelAaron Flicker (’01), Director of Bands Jeffrey Haas, and is currently led by Alison Crossley (’01). The Fellowship is a recognized non-profit organization and operates solely on fundraising and donations. Donations can be sent to: Donohue Fellowship c/o Valerie Allevi, 411A Gregory Avenue, Weehawken, NJ 07086. Checks should be made payable to RHS Band Council Alumni. Any questions about the Fellowship can be sent to DonohueFellowship@rhsbands.org.Photo top row: Trey Shore (’12), Catherine Janson (’15), Matthew Casale (’14). Bottom row: Miranda Canilang (’13), Johnny DeCesare (’15)
UPDATE ON THE REFERENDUM PROJECTS: 1.24.12
Click here for the January 24 Referendum Update.Click here to see the most recent photos of the construction projects at GWMS and Willard.
REGISTER NOW: JR NEW PLAYERS WORKSHOP IS FEBRUARY 3-5
Under the guidance of RHS staff, students in Grades 5-8 will work in small groups to create, rehearse and perform original scripts. Dates are Friday, February 3 – Sunday, February 5. Cost is $150. For full information, or to register, click here for the application, which is due by Wednesday, February 1.
RPS ROCKS: NPR PIECE FEATURES DISTRICT ARTS PROGRAM
In August 2010, the NPR music blog, The Record, featured the arts program of the Ridgewood Public Schools and focused in on several RHS alum who credit their public education as the springboard for their music careers today. To read the feature, click here.NEW DATE: TRENTON COMES TO THE ED CENTER ON FEBRUARY 7
Assemblymen Scott Rumana and David Russo will speak at the Education Center on Tuesday, February 7 at 7:30 p.m. The public is invited to come to 49 Cottage Place, floor 3, to hear them address hot education topics in the Legislature at this time. Please rsvp to Kathy Kiedaisch in the Superintendent’s Office at kkiedaisch@ridgewood.k12.nj.us or 201-670-2700, ext. 10530. Click here for the flyer.RHS BANDS CITRUS SALE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 6
The RHS Band annual citrus sale has been extended to February 6. A variety of selections is available for $25. Order details are on their website at www.rhsbands.org, under fundraising/citrus. Proceeds go toward the purchase of new instruments and supplies not included in the Board of Education's budget and also helps fund scholarships for some graduating seniors.TO GOOGLE OR NOT? ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARIANS HOST WORKSHOPS
Parents and guardians are invited to join the RPS Elementary Librarians as they offer ways to access and utilize online resources to help with homework and research. The following three sessions will cover the same material: Orchard School Library: Wednesday, January 18 from 9-10 a.m.; Somerville School Library: Tuesday, February 14 from 10-11 a.m.; Willard School Library: Wednesday, March 7 from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Click here for the flyer.SUBSCRIBE TO rps.eNews
Keep abreast of the latest news from the Board of Ed via e-mail! Published the Tuesday following Board of Ed meetings, rps.eNews summarizes actions taken at Board meetings, including staff and curriculum changes, and also highlights student and teacher honors and awards. Subscribers also receive real-time announcements on weather-related closings and other breaking RPS news. To subscribe:
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