Campus News:

posted: November 24, 2008
eNews - November 21st

Thanksgiving Break

School will be closed November 26-28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. I wish all a happy and restful holiday.

Early Release

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 is early release at 1:30 pm. All students will eat lunch at the same time (1:02-1:30) in their advisory classrooms. Students will attend a pep rally during the period they normally have lunch. Students may purchase a sack lunch from the cafeteria ($2.60) or bring lunch from home. We will not accept outside lunch deliveries.

Busses will run two hours earlier to accommodate early release. If your student does not ride a bus or walk home, please make sure your provide transportation for them at 1:30.

Principal Brown Bag

There is a Principal's Brown Bag Lunch on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Pro-Center. Bring your lunch and join us!

Pro-Center

I would like to thank all of the parents who volunteer in the Parent Resource & Opportunity Center (PRO Center). Rosie Beattie, Parent Support Specialist, asks that you communicate with her the days and times you are available to volunteer. I also want to thank Mrs. Beattie for her work with Literacy Austin and the establishment of an English-language course for our community. If you want to volunteer or find out more about the program, contact


 


Health Alert - Several cases of Chicken Pox have been reported on campus. A letter was sent home on October 27th outling the situation.  You can read the letter here.


posted: November 12th, 2008
High School Information Night

Ridgeview MS will host a High School Information Night for parents/guardians of current 8th grade students on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30pm in the Ridgeview cafeteria. Information about the various high school graduation plans, four-year plans and academies/International Baccalaureate (IB) program will be presented. Please contact Ken Damron, 8th grade counselor, for more information.


posted: November 7th, 2008
eNews - November 7th

Round Rock ISD voters say YES to $293.9 million bond package
Nearly 80,000 voters exercised their right to vote in the Round Rock ISD 2008 Bond Election. Both propositions passed allowing the school district to build new schools and make renovations to existing campuses.

Traffic/Parking
We know that traffic is heavy due to the large school sizes and close proximity of Ridgeview and Blackland Prairie, especially in the morning. We want to remind you of our student drop-off procedure. Please review the traffic flow map online.

Student safety is very important to us.  Please make sure that you drop off students on the north side of the building.  The front of the school is reserved for special needs busses and the south side of the building is for all other busses. Also, please do not utilize the visitor parking lot for drop off.

Bus Evacuation Training
Students and faculty will be trained to safely evacuate from a school bus next week. All 8th grade students will participate in the training on November 11, and all 6th and 7th grade students on November 14.  Students will be trained to exit busses through the back door.  Students should dress appropriately for this training, including wearing proper footwear and jeans (skirts are not advised).

High School Information Night
Ridgeview MS will host a High School Information Night for parents/guardians of current  8th grade students on Tuesday, November 18 at 6:30 pm in the Ridgeview cafeteria.  Information about the various high school graduation plans, four-year plans, and academies/International Baccalaureate (IB) program will be presented.  Please contact Ken Damron, 8th grade counselor, for more information. Ken_Damron@roundrockisd.org

Operation Donation
The Ridgeview Middle School leadership class is sponsoring a food drive for the Round Rock Serving Center. Canned food donations will be accepted in advisory classes until November 14.

Book Drive
Are you a bookworm?  Do you have extra books sitting on your bookshelf?   
Ridgeview Middle School is having a book drive!  We are in need of gently used and new books grade levels 2 - 8 to help assist all reading levels at Ridgeview Middle School.  If your children have read books that you would like to pass on, we have a home for them!  There is a box in the school office to drop off your donation.  Our Librarian and Literacy Coach will screen all book donations.  If you have any questions please contact Hilary_Perez@roundrockisd.org


posted: October 20, 2008
eNews - October 18th

Congratulations

We're happy to announce that two Ridgeview teacher groups were awarded grants from Round Rock Partners in Education. The winners of a $2,900.00 grant to purchase document cameras for English Language Arts teachers include Linda Nelson, Christina Hollander, Stacy Schwartz and Victoria Zuehlke. The second grant of $2,500.00 to increase the use of non-fiction reading in science classes was awarded to Linda Kay, Tammy Duncan, Emma Dausses, Laura Stegall, Randa Ruiz and Victoria Zuehlke.

2008-2009 PTA Reflections Art Program Theme: "Wow!"

Who: All students are invited to create "Wow!" original works of art in the following categories:

Dance Choreography Music Composition Visual Arts

Photography Film/Video Literature

Students, parents, and staff: Your support, enthusiasm and encouragement for participating in the Reflections Program will make this program a success!

What: Reflections is designed to enhance rather than replace a quality arts education. The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. Students participate in the Reflections Program by submitting entries to their local PTA.

Where: Information about rules for each category, required entry forms, and a gallery of previous winning art can be found at:

http://www.txpta.org/reflections2008.htm -- entry forms, rules by category, etc.

http://pta.browsermedia.com -- browse the art gallery of the 2007 National PTA Winners

Entries can be completed at home or, in some cases, at school for class assignments/projects/extra credit (check with your teacher). Only projects based on this year's theme "Wow!" can be entered. All entries must be the original idea/creation/work of one student only.

When: Entries Due: October 24, 2008

Why: Have fun, develop your skills, participate in an extra-curricular activity and "Wow!" us with your originality!

Wow! Start Now. Entries judged on application to the theme, artistic merit, and creativity/originality. Contact Chrissy Sphar at Chrissy_Sphar@roundrockisd.org.

Ridgeview Late Bus

The late bus is now running Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week. The bus picks-up students in front of the school at 5:15 p.m. The bus delivers students to predetermined locations. It is possible that students will still need to walk home from the stop in their neighborhood. Students need to be in a supervised after school activity to ride the late bus (clubs, tutorials, etc.)

Child Behavior Management

As you know, RRISD subscribes to the techniques outlined in the Love and Logic series presented by Dr. Jim Faye and Dr. Foster Cline to support classroom management. Foster Cline is coming to our community to speak to parents and teachers about parenting skills for toddlers through teens, and young adults. You are invited to attend and hear directly from Dr. Cline.

What: Parenting With Love and Learning Seminar with Foster Cline

When: October 25, 2008

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Location: Celebration Church

1202 County Road 116 (Sherrill Road)

Georgetown, Texas 78626

Cost: $15/individual

Childcare available at $5/child

To Register Call the Church Office at 512-763-3000

Get the 2008 Bond Facts

At the recommendation of the 2008 Citizens Bond Committee that studied projected and current enrollment data, school capacity, and infrastructure needs, the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees called for a bond election to be held on Nov. 4, 2008, to ask voters to approve funding for capital improvement and facility projects totaling $293,940,000. The district will be hosting Public Hearings at all four high schools to give residents a chance to learn about the bond projects and ask questions regarding the election. All public bond forums will be held at 7 p.m. in October:

- Oct. 21 - McNeil HS, 5720 McNeil Dr.

- Oct. 28 - Stony Point HS, 1801 Bowman Rd.


posted: October 14, 2008
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posted: October 14, 2008
eNews - October 10th

Holiday Time
Round Rock ISD will not hold classes today, October 10 (staff development) and Monday, October 13 (Fall Holiday). Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 14.

Report Cards                                                                                                          
Report cards were sent home on
Wednesday October 8, 2008 along with other information. Please ask your student to see their grades and the letters sent home.

New Early Release Schedule

In order to increase instructional time on early release days, and still hold student recognition pep rallies, we have developed a new early release schedule. The next early release day is Wednesday, October 29, 2008. All students will eat at the same time in their advisory classrooms. Students may either purchase a sack lunch from the Cafeteria or bring a lunch from home. We will not be able to accept outside lunch deliveries.

SCHEDULE:

Period

Time

Event

1

8:10 - 8:40

 

2

8:44 - 9:14

 

3

9:18 - 9:48

 

4

9:52 - 10:28

6th Grade Pep Rally

5

10:32 - 11:08

7th Grade Pep Rally

6

11:12 - 11:48

8th Grade Pep Rally

7

11:52 - 12:24

 

8

12:28 - 12:58

 

 

1:02 - 1:30

Lunch

PICNIC/SACK LUNCH:

Students will NOT eat in the Cafeteria, but will be eating in their classrooms. Students may either purchase a sack lunch from the Cafeteria or bring a lunch from home.

A sack lunch consists of a sub sandwich, baked chips, sandwich condiments, fresh fruit and vegetable, and milk. (The price is $2.30 or $0.40 free and reduced.) Due to Early Release, we will not be able to accept outside lunch deliveries.

Ibistro - Viewing Student Library Records

            Parents can monitor what students check out from the library. Use the following link to access your campus library catalog:

http://www.roundrockisd.org/home/index.asp?page=211

  1. Click on the link for the campus your child attends.

  2. Click on the "my stuff" tab in the upper right corner of the page.

  3. Next click on the red check mark labeled "show my record."

  4. Next insert your child's ID number in both the user ID and PIN boxes.

  5. Next click on "show my checkouts, bills, and holds."

If your child currently has books checked out, a book fine or a hold, you will be able to view them.

Get the 2008 Bond Facts

            At the recommendation of the 2008 Citizens Bond Committee that studied projected and current enrollment data, school capacity, and infrastructure needs, the Round Rock ISD Board of Trustees called for a bond election to be held on Nov. 4, 2008, to ask voters to approve funding for capital improvement and facility projects totaling $293,940,000. The district will be hosting Public Hearings at all four high schools to give residents a chance to learn about the bond projects and ask questions regarding the election. All public bond forums will be held at 7 p.m. in October:

  • Oct. 14 - Westwood HS, 12400 Mellow Meadow Dr. and Round Rock HS, 300 Lake Creek Dr.

  • Oct. 21 - McNeil HS, 5720 McNeil Dr.

  • Oct. 28 - Stony Point HS, 1801 Bowman Rd.


posted September 25, 2008
Love and Logic

Foster Cline of the "Love and Logic" series  is coming to our community to speak to parents and teachers about parenting skills for toddlers through teens, and young adults. You are invited to attend and hear directly from Dr. Cline.

What: Parenting With Love and Logic Learning Seminar with Foster Cline
When: October 25, 2008
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Celebration Church - 1202 County Road 116 (Sherrill Road) - Georgetown, Texas 78626

Cost: $15/individual
Childcare available at $5/child

To Register Call  512-763-3000


posted September 25, 2008
Fitness Information

C.A.T.C.H. Fitness stands for Coordinated Approach to Children's Health. It is a resource or tool for bringing families, schools, and communities to work toward creating a healthy learning environment. Ridgeview has just begun to start this program! We are looking to promote physical activity and initiate healthy eating behaviors at the middle school level.
Parent Newsletter »

Fitness Testing for All Students: The Texas Education Agency mandated annual fitness testing of all students grades 3rd-12th beginning in the 2007-08 school year.
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Posted September 15, 2008:
Sixth Grade Dance Unit

Sixth Grade Wellness

Wellness Class       

Sixth Grade Wellness


 

Ridgeview Middle School : taking the next step because we C.A.R.E.

 

C haracter Education

A ccountability

R elationships

E ncouragement of Pride and Excellence


 

School Hours
7:50 AM  – Breakfast Opens
8:03 AM – First Bell
8:10 AM – Tardy Bell
3:30 PM – Dismissal

 Student supervision begins at
7:40 AM.

Please do not leave your child at school before 7:50 AM each day.  Students who come early should bring a book to read quietly and alone in the commons area.

Student supervision ends at
3:45 PM.
Please pick up your children before 3:45 PM each day.

 Office Hours
7:45 AM – 4:30 PM

Ridgeview Middle School
Late Work Policy

 7th and 8th Grade

  • 1 day late – minus 30 points

  • 2+ days late – minus 50 points

After end of grading period deadline there will be no opportunities for make-up work

6th Grade

  • 1 day late – minus 20 points

  •  2 days late – minus 30 points

  • 3+ days late – minus 50 points

After end of grading period deadline there will be no opportunities for make-up work