Mrs. Brinkman's 5th grade ELA classes created Tableaus (freeze frames) to depict scenes from our book "The Birchbark House." They couldn't move until the class recalled the scene they created!
We're always in need of good Substitute Teachers and Substitute Paraprofessional Aides, and there are so many good reasons YOU might enjoy subbing!
Contact Taryn in the Unit Office today to learn how to get started as a sub at Ridgeview!
tlopshire@ridgeview19.org, (309)-723-5111
✨ Our Elementary Student Council had their very first meeting! We’re so excited to see the ideas, leadership, and projects they’ll bring to life this year. It’s going to be a great one! 👏💡🎉
✍️📖 Parents, our K–5 students are practicing handwriting skills while also creating high-quality writing that connects to the texts they’re reading. These skills help students become clear, confident communicators — in both print and ideas! 💡 #RidgeviewReads #BuildingWriters
Mrs. Helmig's class enjoyed dot painting some fall pictures.
1st grade had an amazing day visiting different businesses in Colfax! Thank you so much to the Colfax Fire Department and Police Department, Peoples State Bank of Colfax, Peppered Pig, The Ice Cream Shop, Hug-a-Mug, Aster and Indigo, and Martin Township Library!! We are so thankful for you all welcoming us into your business!
October in the Mustang Café.
Come cheer on the JH Girls Basketball Team as they start their season. 6th - 7th - and 8th grade girls will be in action in the South Gym starting at 10am!
We love starting Friday's by recognizing our students! If you see them--ask them why they were nominated!
Catching some morning snuggles on the playground--or taking a quick nap with a friend....Marshall loves being with his kids! He does his job well of providing smiles and comfort.
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 7 & Wednesday, October 8 from 3:30pm-7:30pm. To sign up for a conference, please log in to Family Access and then click the Fall PT Conferences Tile. From there you will choose your student and teacher on the left and the time slot on the right.
If you have any questions please contact the office.
We look forward to seeing you at parent teacher conferences!
If you have any questions please contact the office.
We look forward to seeing you at parent teacher conferences!
Elementary Student Council Meeting Tomorrow! We can’t wait to meet all of our new members and welcome back our returning ones from last year. It’s going to be a great year together!
Dear Ridgeview Parents/Guardians,
We are excited to announce that Apptegy Rooms, our newest communication tool for our district, should be up and running! We've been piloting this system, and it has proven to be a secure and easy way for Ridgeview staff, students, and families to communicate via app based messaging.
Apptegy Rooms works through our official Ridgeview app, bringing all your messages into one secure location.
If you do not have our Ridgeview app on your mobile device, just search your app store for Ridgeview Mustangs and look for the single Mustang!
Below is a helpful resources for getting started with this new tool:
https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians
Good morning Mustangs!!
Hard to believe that we are getting close to our annual Skating Unit in Physical Education classes. Please fill out the Google Form link. All information is listed below or on the link.
https://forms.gle/JoXP3yiJsA9cLGqE8
If you have any questions, please feel free to email any of the staff listed at the top of the form.
Event Timing: October 29th - November 4th
Ridgeview Mustang South Gym
Contact: dludwig@ridgeview19.org or jscaggs@ridgeview19.org or Btay@ridgeview19.org or tdonaldson@ridgeview19.org
Dear Parent or Guardian:
During the week of October 29th thru November 4th, our PE classes will be participating in the SkateTime Skating Program. The skates will be delivered directly to the school and used in our gym.
This skating unit is being implemented for its emphasis as a “Lifetime Activity”. Skating provides a variety of benefits, which include balance, coordination, motor skills, and a top rated cardio respiratory work out. Students will learn safety tips and basic skating skills such as starting, stopping, forward skating, backward skating and cornering. Skating can be dangerous even though this is a supervised activity; anytime students are physically active an injury may occur.
This year all K - 5th grade students will be $5 and 6th/7th grade students will be $10 The permission slip must be turned in before your child will be allowed to skate. Deadline for submitting the form is Wednesday, October 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ludwig at dludwig@ridgeview19.org. Please log into Family Access to pay the skating fees.
A BIG thank you to the STANGS for helping to offset the cost for the Elementary!!
Available sizes are J9 to adult men’s 16 (whole sizes only) - All sizes are measured in men's size!
Boys same whole size/ Girls down one whole size
Boys round up ½ sizes. Girls round down ½ sizes.
Hard to believe that we are getting close to our annual Skating Unit in Physical Education classes. Please fill out the Google Form link. All information is listed below or on the link.
https://forms.gle/JoXP3yiJsA9cLGqE8
If you have any questions, please feel free to email any of the staff listed at the top of the form.
Event Timing: October 29th - November 4th
Ridgeview Mustang South Gym
Contact: dludwig@ridgeview19.org or jscaggs@ridgeview19.org or Btay@ridgeview19.org or tdonaldson@ridgeview19.org
Dear Parent or Guardian:
During the week of October 29th thru November 4th, our PE classes will be participating in the SkateTime Skating Program. The skates will be delivered directly to the school and used in our gym.
This skating unit is being implemented for its emphasis as a “Lifetime Activity”. Skating provides a variety of benefits, which include balance, coordination, motor skills, and a top rated cardio respiratory work out. Students will learn safety tips and basic skating skills such as starting, stopping, forward skating, backward skating and cornering. Skating can be dangerous even though this is a supervised activity; anytime students are physically active an injury may occur.
This year all K - 5th grade students will be $5 and 6th/7th grade students will be $10 The permission slip must be turned in before your child will be allowed to skate. Deadline for submitting the form is Wednesday, October 15th. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Ludwig at dludwig@ridgeview19.org. Please log into Family Access to pay the skating fees.
A BIG thank you to the STANGS for helping to offset the cost for the Elementary!!
Available sizes are J9 to adult men’s 16 (whole sizes only) - All sizes are measured in men's size!
Boys same whole size/ Girls down one whole size
Boys round up ½ sizes. Girls round down ½ sizes.
Mrs. McCoy's class is working hard on alphabet recognition!
Homecoming week was observed in Mrs. Brinkmans 5th grade! We enjoyed dressing up in Disney theme with the school! Monday-pajamas, Tuesday-Disney/Pixar (no picture😔), Wednesday-fav color, Thursday-Disney duo/trio, and Friday-Mustang
📚✨ Parents, don’t forget to ask your child what they’re reading and writing about at school! Our students are exploring high-quality texts and practicing phonics skills to grow into confident, skilled readers. 💡 A quick conversation at home can help build their excitement and strengthen learning. #RidgeviewReads #KnowledgeIsPower
Kindergarten enjoyed a math scavenger hunt this afternoon.
1st graders had a great time dressing up as famous Disney duo or trips!
