We had a fun afternoon on Saturday at our annual Winter Family Fun Day. This year we hunted for Yetis outside and made Yetis inside. We also climbed the walls and shot some basketballs. The few inches of snow that arrived during the party added to our winter atmosphere!
Here are the highlights of the special events going on at Ridgeway Community School this week:
Tuesday, Feb. 11th - 6 PM - RPAC Meeting - Everyone Welcome - Free Childcare Available
Wednesday, Feb. 12th - 100th Day of School - Celebrations likely, especially in the younger grades.
Thursday, February 13th - Full Snow Moon -the day before Valentine's Day...Hold on to your valentines!
Friday, February 14th - Valentine's Day - Preschool Party in AM, K-5 Parties in PM.
Saturday, February 15th - 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. - Little Jays Playgroup
Sunday, February 16th - 1:00 p.m. - 500 Card Party
Hope to see our Ridgeway friends and neighbors at our activities and events this week!
The winners of the 500 Card Party held at Ridgeway Community School on Sunday, February 9th were: Women: 1st place –Rosie Moger (3,300), 2nd Place – Sandy Koeller (3,220), 3rd place – Lois Ladewig (3210). Men: 1st place – Tim Rislow (3,890), 2nd place – Steve Miller (3,710), and 3rd place Wayne Steiver (3,520).
Ridgeway Community School’s 500 Party Tournament will continue on February 16th and February 23rd. No partner is necessary and you don’t need to have attended the first day of the tournament to attend either of the remaining two Sundays of play. A suggested donation of $5.00 or more to the school’s parent organization, Ridgeway Parents and Community (RPAC), is requested for those attending. Those participating are provided a light lunch following play and the opportunity to win door prizes and prizes for the top 3 men and women players as well as a men’s and women’s tournament prize for the highest scores over the 3 weeks of play. For more information about the tournament contact the school at 507-454-9566 or go to www.ridgewayschool.org
Thanks to Kevin Larsen Construction LLC for supporting this community event.
Pictured Top Row: (Left to Right): 1st Place – Tim Rislow (3,890), 2nd place – Steve Miller (3,710), 3rd Place - Place Wayne Stiever (3,520);
Front Row: (Left to Right): 1st Place - Rosie Moger (3,300), 3rd place Lois Ladewig (3,210); Not ‘Pictured: Sandy Koeller second place (3,220)
We are switching up our after-school clubs for the month of February. Still hoping for some snow so we can do some cross-country skiing, but in the meantime, we'll create with Legos, shoot some arrows, and build our strategy skills with Mr. R's Chess Club.
Please consider joining us for our Winter Family Fun Day on Saturday, January 8th at 1:00 p.m. or our 1st 500 Card Party at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 9th.
Our 2nd and 3rd grade Lego Club had its last gathering this week. Each week the students met in the school library to work on a new Lego challenge. Some weeks 4th & 5th graders assisted with judging the creations. Many thanks to Ms. Laurie for leading this club and to Ms. Lindsay and Miss. Brooke for their assistance with the fun!
Ridgeway's 4th and 5th Graders showed off the results of their science projects at the School's Science Fair on January 28th. The students did a great job of putting their presentation boards together despite a fair amount of illness and some lost school days! Thanks to all the families and friends who attended the event to learn about the students' projects. These photos are of some of the 5th graders in front of their projects.
The Ridgeway Bluejays have a busy week ahead with some activities originally scheduled for last week rescheduled for this week. Please join us for our Open House Night on Tuesday, January 28th. Kindergarten Roundup begins at 6:00 p.m. and the 4th and 5th Grade Science Fair begins at 6:30 p.m. Please let us know you plan to attend our Kindergarten Roundup Open House by filling out this short K-Roundup Registration Form: https://forms.gle/qkhaRqkLoBndquwe8
Earlier this month, Ridgeway Community School collaborated with the Pleasant Busy Bees 4-H Club on our 2nd Annual 10 Days of Giving Food Drive Challenge. The 4-H Club matched every food item Ridgeway families donated to the 10 Days of Giving Food Drive. Together, the two organizations contributed 1,455 items to the 10 Days of Giving Food Drive. Many thanks to all the families who contributed to making this food drive successful!
#tendaysofgiving;
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to our families, friends, and neighbors!
Ridgeway's Kindergarten to 5th grade students had a great time at Friday's annual Winter Fun Day. The students sang some of their Holiday Concert songs at Merchants Bank and Watkin's Home Great Hall during the morning. After lunch, the students were able to choose between skating at Bud King Ice Rink or swimming and playing in the gym at Winona State University. Thanks to our awesome parent organization RPAC for their financial support for this trip, and to all the businesses and individuals who support RPAC's annual spring raffle which raises funds for this and other field trips. Their efforts allowed us to provide the choice of afternoon activities for our students to enjoy some fun lifetime sports activities. We hope all our families and neighbors can enjoy some fun physical activities during our winter break!
On Thursday evening these Ridgeway Community School students performed at the school's Winter Piano recital. Many thanks to Ridgeway 's music teacher Mrs. O'Brien, Mr. Hobbs and the other piano teachers who work with our students to help them develop their musical skills.
Last week Ridgeway's favorite "Science Grandparents" Anna and Mike Markegard led two afternoon STEM sessions with our 4th and 5th graders. They explored the "Science of Color" and learned that color results from light interacting with objects, where wavelengths of light are absorbed or reflected by the surface. Our eyes perceive these wavelengths as different colors, with the brain interpreting them based on their frequency and intensity. We would like to thank the Markegards for making this ELECTRIFYING, hands-on learning experience!
The students and staff members of Ridgeway Community School are thankful for our families, friends, and supportive community!
In cooperation with 10 Days of Giving, Ridgeway Community School families and community members are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to school from November 26th thru December 6th . Items will be totaled by homeroom and the winning homeroom will receive a special holiday treat! Items will also be matched by the Pleasant Busy Bees 4-H Club making this a great opportunity to double your giving and help fill a local food shelf. Thanks to Merchants Bank for coordinating this food drive and to the Pleasant Busy Bees for matching the donations we receive! We hope to exceed our 2023 total of 715 items. Community members may drop off your donations in the barrel in the front entryway of the school. For more information on Merchants Bank's 10 Days of Giving Food Drive go to their website: https://www.merchantsbank.com/about-merchants-bank/community-events/10-days-of-giving
Join your Little Jays friends for our FREE Playgroup for 2 to 6 year-olds and their caregivers. Each Little Jay Playgroup offers fun large motor activities on the climbing wall and bounce house, creative play centers, crafts, storytime, and healthy snacks.
Bring your own Teddy Bear!
Ridgeway Community School is located 12 minutes south of MN State College SE at 35564 Winona County RD 12, just west of the village of Ridgeway.
The event is sponsored by Ridgeway Parents and Community (RPAC), the school's parent support organization.
Join your Little Jays friends for our FREE Playgroup for 2 to 6-year-olds and their caregivers. Each Little Jay Playgroup offers fun large motor activities on the climbing wall and bounce house, creative play centers, crafts, storytime, and healthy snacks.
Bring your own Teddy Bear!
The event is sponsored by Ridgeway Parents and Community (RPAC), the school's parent support organization.
