Ridgeview Elementary School

It's time for the Ridgeview Elementary Read-A-Thon! Our school Read-A-Thon begins on Monday April 14, 2025 and is sure to be a fun and exciting event. We understand that your time is valuable. We also know that providing the best education for your child is important. That's why we are encouraging everyone to activate their student's Read-A-Thon account as soon as possible. The instructions are straightforward, making it quick and hassle-free, and it should take less than 5 minutes of your time. Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader: https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/RdZUvT/1?utm=email Funds raised through our Read-A-Thon will go towards celebrations and events for students. These events include the rock wall and dunk tank for field day, author visits and assemblies, field trips, and more! Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Thank you, Ridgeview Elementary

Spring is in the air---and these kids are staying focused and working hard until the end of school! Well done!

IAR testing is officially DONE and our students ROCKED it! Huge thanks to our Student Council for the awesome hallway decorations that kept everyone motivated all week. So proud of all the hard work and positive energy!

Thank you to the Gibson Area Hospital for hosting the school tours and giving our 2nd grade classes a great field trip!

Marshall is one lucky pup! His thoughtful students created friendship bracelets and charms for him to wear!

Consents will go home with all elementary students this week. Here is the link to register online: https://www.myschooldentist.com/

Ridgeview Elementary has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon this year! Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more. Our Read-A-Thon starts Monday April 14, 2025. We will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/RdZUvT/1?utm=email and following the simple instructions. We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. Funds raised through our Read-A-Thon will go towards celebrations and events for students. These events include the rock wall and dunk tank for field day, author visits and assemblies, field trips, and more! We hope EVERYONE participates! Thanks so much, Ridgeview Elementary

Thank you STANGS for an awesome glow party! it was awesome! Glow twister! Glow limbo! Let's GLOW!!!!

When your kids have the day off....you miss them but get extra naps! Happy teachers institute--see you Monday! Love, Marshall

Thank you voters!

1st grade had our nursing students do a lesson today about brushing their teeth. They learned how many times to brush their teeth a day, what song to sing while brushing their teeth and what foods are good or bad for their teeth. They were also given a goodie bag to take home. Thank you for helping us learn about how important it is to brush our teeth!

Spring break is here---and so are a new round of books in the free library! Stop by the school and enjoy some reading over break! No need to return--enjoy!

Please mark your calendars for April 7th-11th. Ridgeview students in grades 3, 4, and 5 will be taking our annual Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and students in grade 5 will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) testing.

Our 4th grade annual Market Day production is underway on student made items. We can't wait to see what the end products will look like!

Mrs. McCarty's 2nd graders shared their career presentations with Mrs. Helmig's kindergarten class!! They were wonderful listeners!

Our friends at The Peppered Pig have put together a discounted menu for kids and will be open every day next week (except Monday) for lunch and dinner. If you are in Colfax during Spring Break and looking for something to eat be sure to stop in!

Lots to celebrate today! Mustangs making their community proud!

1F enjoyed listening to an Ag in the Classroom book today for Ag Literacy week. The book was The Soil In Jackie's Garden. Thank you to Rylee and Claire for reading the book to us.

April in the Mustang Café.

Don't forget to register any Kindergarten thru 5th grader for the Ridgeview Baseball Camp on Saturday, April 12th - turning in the registration form by March 31st guarantees a t-shirt! This event is being put on by the High School Baseball Team to teach local youth about baseball. Registration is just $20. Flyers were sent home with all Ridgeview Elementary students earlier this month. For more information please email Coach Mal: amalinoswski@ridgeview19.org