Ridge High School
South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
ph: 908-204-2585
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The deadline to submit articles and announcements for the June 2012 Ridge PTO Monthly parent newsletter is Tuesday, May 15. Please email your articles and photos to ridgepto@yahoo.com.
The June 2012 Ridge PTO Monthly will be posted on the PTO website on May 29 and will be announced in the June 1 Friday Folder.
Volunteers are needed to staff the Ridge High School Welcome Desk. Volunteers sign in, direct visitors, and assist with items dropped off for students to pick up. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer.
THE STUDENT STRESSORS SURVEY
Mandatory that parents of all students in Grades 10 and 12 complete and return the Consent Form
Friday, June 8th
6:00pm
Sign yearbooks, watch senior video, enjoy "beach" buffet and tropical smoothies
Free "tickets" will be available May 29, 30 and 31 outside the cafeteria
Dress is summer casual
Photos Needed!! Senior dinner committee is currently putting the video together for the dinner. Please submit photos of your student and/or student with friends from only our town schools to ridge2012@optimum.net or place photos in the green box at the welcome desk. Include the names of the students in the pictures. (Can be from elementary through high school years) Thanks for helping to make the evening a success!!
Send a balloon to your favorite Ridge High graduate.
Click here to learn more.
Orders due June 1
June 11 - 13, 2012
Opening Night Reception, Monday, June 11th, 7 pm
Optional new program for completing your annual sports physical evaluation form electronically online
Physicals offered at Ridge June 18th and 19th, 2 - 6 pm, Ridge High School Gym.
Compile, organize and produce monthly newsletter of articles written by students, staff, and volunteers. Includes soliciting articles, editing, and page layout.
Please send inquiries to Kathy Whitman at kcwhit4@verizon.net
So You Think You Can Dance? Audition for the Ridge Dance Team and learn the latest dance moves from your favorite dance shows. Hip-hop and jazz technique are used to create funky and rhythmic dance routines. Members will perform at the RHS Dance Showcase, community events and dance competitions throughout New Jersey! Dance Team rehearses on Tuesdays from 2:30-4:00. Come and join the fun!
To sign-up please email Ms. Falis at rfalis@bernardsboe.com or stop by the dance studio.
Join the Ridge Dance Collective!!!
Informational Meeting
June 1st
2:45-4:00
Ridge Dance Studio
Ridge Dance Collective is a modern dance performance group where students choreograph dances for the Ridge Dance Showcases. Dancers must have 3 years of recent dance experience and be in grades 7-12.
There is no audition for this group, but space is limited.
When: Every Friday from 2:45 to 4:00 beginning in
September 2012- May 2012
Where: The Dance Studio at Ridge High School
Are You Ready For Some Flag Football?
7 on 7 Non-Contact Flag Football
Boys & Girls Grades 3 – 12
2012 Fall Season
2012 Registration
Wednesday, May 23rd and Friday, June 1st
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Basking Ridge Community Center
CLICK HERE for MORE INFORMATION
Option II Links Now Available for 2012-13
Links for 2012-2013 Option II Applications are now available on the Ridge Guidance Web site (click on “Option II”). Please read the full descriptions of the Option II program and its components before completing any applications. Contact your guidance counselor with questions. Click here for information regarding extracurricular activities and filing your Option II form.
The Bernards Township Schools District Technology Committee is now allowing students to bring their own technology to school (BYOT). BYOT allows students to make use of technology tools they already possess along with existing district technology devices to increase a teacher's ability to create technology infused lessons.
Please review the Board of Education's BYOT Policy and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to address common concerns and questions.
Please review and complete the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and procedure for mobile devices agreement for Grades 9 - 12. All students are required to complete the Grade 9 -12 AUP form.
Click here for a copy of the handout that
Dr. Elias shared at the meeting
HELP THE ART DEPARTMENT WITH A NEW MAT CUTTER
The Ridge Art Department is in great need of a new mat cutter for the art room. Please click here for more information on how to donate.
Order the Official
Ridge High School Varsity Jackets
Raise Money for your Team!!
Letter from Principal regarding Drinking at Sporting events
Click here for a summary of the most recent Board of Education meeting. Scroll down to BOARD MEETING INFORMATION...
Click on the tab on the left hand side of the page for an archive of past summaries.
Parents of SENIORS
Click here for information on Project Graduation
Standardized Test Information
The Guidance Dept website offers an abundance of information, including a page Standardized Testing for the PSAT, SAT and ACT.<Click Here>
Free ACT & SAT Test Prep Courses
now available on Naviance:
<Art Dept Website>
Find Galleries section showcasing your student's art and check out the "Just for Fun" link to explore your creative side. On the RHS website, click on Departments under Directory in the left menu bar. Select Fine Art.
Click on Art Dept title for link. Click Here
For info on Sophomore year's Community Service requirement for 2011-2012 Click here
DATES TO REMEMBER
Mon 5/28 No School, Memorial Day
Tue 5/29 Pick up Senior Dinner Tickets Thu 5/31 in hall by cafeteria
Thu 5/31 College Admission Panel, 7 pm, RHS PAC
JUNE
Fri 6/1 Balloons in June Orders Due
Fri 6/8 Senior Dinner
Mon 6/11 BOE Meeting, 7 pm, WAMS Cafeteria
Wed 6/20 Senior Ice Cream Social
Fri 6/22 Graduation
Fri 6/22 The Bash for Seniors (Graduation Night)
Click here for the 2011/2012 Calendar
The 3rd Marking Period Ended April 5th
Grades have been posted on HAC
Click here for the full grading calendar
Click here for the
PTO Treasurer's Report
Advertise your Fund Raiser event! To post information about upcoming PTO events or fundraisers, email information to rhsptocomm@yahoo.com. Entries should be written, as you would like them to appear. Website requests received by Mon 10 AM will also be highlighted in the PTO Update that goes out in the Ridge Fri Folder for that week.
June 2nd, 7 PM
Trump National Golf Club
The third Precious Pearl Gala will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, 2012, at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. This year’s event is titled, “Passport to Unexpected Destinations.” The night will celebrate the many colors and cultures of disabilities, while treating guests to the diverse flavors, sounds and sights of the world. Proceeds from the event will help us expand our art and dance programs and create new music and theater programs for children with special needs in our community.
Raffle tickets are being sold at $100 each Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Prizes include a $5,000 Ridge Travel Voucher, $2,500 3-night Disney package and a $250 Travelocity Gift Card. Drawings will be held at Precious Pearl Gala. Need not be present to win.
Volunteers are needed to staff the Ridge High School Welcome Desk. Volunteers sign in, direct visitors, and assist with items dropped off for students to pick up. Click here to learn more and sign up to volunteer.
24th Annual Pleasant Valley Park Challenge
Sunday, June 3rd
Location: The race courses are within beautiful Pleasant Valley Park on Valley Road in Basking Ridge, NJ. 5K - Starts at 6 p.m.
Sponsored by The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance Against Substance Abuse / Youth Services Commission, and the Bernards Township Health Department.
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Ridge High School
South Finley Avenue
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
ph: 908-204-2585
rhsptoco