Ridgeview Elementary School

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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, This message concerns the white milk distributed with summer meals on Thursday, June 12th, and Friday, June 13th. We've confirmed with our distributor that the UHT (Ultra-High Temperature) white milk delivered on these dates shows signs of separation. While we have no further details from the distributor at this time, this issue appears to be limited to the white milk with an expiration date of October 2nd, 2025. This likely impacts all white milk distributed on June 12th and 13th.. Out of an abundance of caution, we kindly ask that you discard any white milk you received as part of your summer meal delivery on these dates. We are actively working to secure an alternative product for all future meal deliveries. For your reference, we have attached images of the affected product. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the quality and safety of our summer meal program. Sincerely, Erik Young Superintendent

Please note these changes to the Free Summer Meals schedule due to holidays. If you signed up to pick up food and won't be picking up, please email amulks@ridgeview19.org.

Building & Grounds closures this week:

We will be working hard this morning packing up food for pick-up today and tomorrow for our Free Summer Food Program!!! If you have pre-registered please be sure to be at pick-up. We plan, order, and pack enough for all those pre-registered and some extras for walk-ups. We do not want to see any of it go to waste. If you have pre-registered and are no longer planning to pick-up or will not be able to pick up a certain week, please email: amulks@ridgeview19.org

Have you ever considered Substitute Teaching? Contact tlopshire@ridgeview19.org to find out how to get started.

Free Summer Food Program starts TOMORROW in Colfax. Set those reminders for pick-up now! Online registration is still open until the end of the day today. It will close Thursday/Friday and reopen Saturday. If you pre-registered and are unable to pick-up this week, please email amulks@ridgeview19.org as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/GB4u9G6WcUfhYsUC9

The end of Marshall's 2nd year working has left him feeling loved and connected to his kids! While summer break provides rest and recuperation--you can guarantee he is already counting the days until the hallways are full again!

Hey parents! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year at Ridgeview Elementary is officially OPEN! Make life easier (and your kiddo happier) this back-to-school season with before-and afterschool care that’s … ✨ Flexible ... support when you need it ✨ Convenient … at-school location ✨ Homework help … dedicated time and support to finish assignments ✨ An academic boost … with hands-on curriculum and topnotch teachers ✨ Social … exploring and giggling with friends Affordable...you may qualify for tuition assistance—check with your local agency Let’s make this school year a success! Questions? Call (800) 246-2154 or visit www.discoverchampions.com

Summer break has begun but we are still serving up food! We are offering FREE Summer Meals to all children 18 and under! Pre-register now with the link provided. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFStYAWpI74ZaiuX7yrD4t2Iwv3Ut3tJMniWujmyMJwPmE1Q/viewform?usp=header

We had such a great last day with your kiddos! Field day was a blast! Thanks to STANGS, Alliance Grain, and all of the volunteers and staff who made it a success! We wish you the very best summer and we look forward to seeing you for the 25-26 school year!

Thank you to all who participated in the Read-a-Thon fundraiser! Mr. Hutley had fun rewarding all students who read 20 min or more by voting on a costume to wear for the day! He rewarded the class with the most fundraising pizza, the class that read the most had a water balloon fight, and finally the top readers and fundraisers got to have lunch with the principal at the ice cream shop!

Mrs. McCoy's class enjoying field day!

First grade here we come! Kindergarten enjoyed a visit to Mrs. Langhoff's first grade classroom.

Hey parents! Enrollment for the before/after school program for the 2025-2026 school year at Ridgeview Elementary is officially OPEN! Make life easier (and your kiddo happier) this back-to-school season with before-and afterschool care that’s … ✨ Flexible ... support when you need it ✨ Convenient … at-school location ✨ Homework help … dedicated time and support to finish assignments ✨ An academic boost … with hands-on curriculum and topnotch teachers ✨ Social … exploring and giggling with friends Affordable...you may qualify for tuition assistance—check with your local agency Let’s make this school year a success! Questions? Call (800) 246-2154 or visit www.discoverchampions.com

Pre-K Screening Registration for the summer screening sessions is now live. Your child should be 3 years old at the time of screenings. Please click on the link below to pick the day/time you would like to bring your child in for screening. The dates are Monday, July 21st and Tuesday, July 22nd. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeapEw-jVUI_dDAk0exv0VI0C2OKbxMpqsGpTqWMFhVl1skaQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=102939424806950185069

Thank you first grade for allowing future first graders to come visit. Kindergarten is ready!

Ridgeview Music Department Receives Generous Grants to Enhance Programs In a significant boost to its music education programs, the Ridgeview Music Department, through the hard work of Mrs. Rachel Aupperle has been awarded $775 from the David and Kay Williams Music Education Endowment at the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. The purpose of this funding is to provide necessary accommodations for students with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to educational programs and activities. This initiative is part of a broader effort to foster an inclusive learning environment that supports the needs of all students, encouraging meaningful and equal participation.

Looking for a fun activity this summer? Here is a father-child fishing day.

Summer is almost here! We will be offering FREE Summer Meals to all children 18 and under! Pre-register now with the link provided. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScFStYAWpI74ZaiuX7yrD4t2Iwv3Ut3tJMniWujmyMJwPmE1Q/viewform?usp=header