The 6th grade Stem Class has been working really hard on designing their dragsters! Once completed, the students participated in a race and voted on the best design. The students enjoyed learning how to use the drill press, bandsaw, and an airbrush paint tool.
Fastest Dragster: Garrett Leonard
Best Design: Clara Gerlich
Masks on school buses will be optional starting Tuesday, March 1, 2022 following new CDC guidelines.
Congratulations to the National FFA Week coloring competition winners! These guys did a great job coloring their page and for their hard work, earned some candy!
Due to Scales Mound advancing to the boys sectionals on Tuesday March 1 the MS girls basketball game vs Scales Mound is CANCELED
JOB OPENINGS:
River Ridge will begin interviewing for MS Social Studies and MS/HS Band positions very soon. If you are interested in either position please send your information to Mike Foltz via email: mfoltz@riverridge210.org
You can also call to inquire @ 8158589005
Art 2 students working on individual projects.
Juniors are selling Butter Braids to raise funds for their individual accounts in preparation for their senior class trip expenses. These hand-braided bundles of goodness will be delivered prior to Easter. Below is a link where LOCAL (due to delivery) family and friends may order if a junior hasn’t contacted you. Thanks for supporting our students!
https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/cd04f1dc-5224-4ddf-8d15-70d031502202
Isaac and Arthur using their robotics knowledge learned in the Intro to Engineering class provide entertainment for our office staff.
PTO Craft Fair Information.
Follow the link below to fill out an application:
https://www.riverridge210.org/page/rrpto
Middle school yearbook students had a working lunch today where they sorted through folders of elementary and middle school photos to push to the yearbook program.
Middle school yearbook students had a working lunch today where they sorted through folders of elementary and middle school photos to push to the yearbook program.
Just a message from your friendly MS construction crew!
We are thrilled to announce the new app for River Ridge! It's everything River Ridge, in your pocket.
Download for Android and for iPhone
T-R-O-P-H-Y That’s how you spell the prize Quinten Atutis earned by being the #1 speller in the Regional Spelling Bee! He’s headed to Washington, D.C. to compete against top spellers in the nation! Way to go, Quinten!
And…. It’s all ready to fire!
Clay week is almost complete!
Starting Thursday, February 24th from 9:30am to 12:30pm Jo Daviess County Health Department will be providing PCR Salvia based COVID-19 testing through Shield Illinois. In order to be tested, individuals will need to register for an online account on the Shield Illinois Portal at https://shieldillinoisportal.pointnclick.com/login_login.aspx. Please use df5brbrj as the agency code. Appointments can be scheduled on this website, but we will also take walk ins. To schedule an appointment an online account will need to be created where you will also review testing results. Please note your appointment cannot be made any more than 7 days in advance. However, for the first clinic on the 24th scheduling will not be available until day of testing clinic. If anyone needs assistance in setting up an account, creating appointments, or accessing their results they can contact the Shield Illinois Patient Support line at 217-265-6059. This is a free service for anyone and results will be available in your Shield Portal within 24 to 48 hours. Persons will need to present their ID and the QR provided when the appointment is scheduled. Please do not eat, drink or put anything in your mouth (no smoking, chewing gum, or using mouthwash) for one hour prior to your test. Jo Daviess County Health Department will offer Shield testing Tuesday’s from 12pm to 3pm and Thursday’s 9:30am to 12:30pm. Testing will be done in the lower level of the health department, please park in the lower parking lot and follow the signs. For more information about Shield Illinois Saliva Test please go to https://shieldillinois.com/.
This week it is clay in Art Class
The Mobile Dentist will be at River Ridge 03/24/22.
Reminder: All new, Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th grade students are required to have a dental exam on file by May 15th. This program will fulfill that requirement.
MS/HS Signup Link:
https://www.myschooldentist.com/RSRRIL_schsrm
Elementary Signup Link:
https://www.myschooldentist.com/RRRRIL_schsrm
Quinten Atutis
WINS THE REGIONAL SPELLING BEE
sponsored by the
Regional Office of Education #8.
Congratulations to Quinten Atutis, 8th grader from River Ridge Elementary School.
Quinten Atutis is the champion of the Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Regional Office of Education #8. The competition involved several spellers from area local schools.
Due to the pandemic, the competition was a virtual event in which spellers participated through the Scripps Online Testing Platform.
Quinten Atutis now advances to compete in the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee this summer near Washington, D.C. The semifinals are on June 1 and the finals are on June 2 and will be televised on national networks ION and Bounce and hosted by accomplished actor, director, educator and lifelong children’s literacy advocate LeVar Burton.
In addition to qualifying for the national finals, Quinten Atutis also wins these prizes:
1st Place trophy from the Regional Office of Education #8.
The Samuel Louis Sugarman Award.
The Britannica Online Premium
The Merriam-Webster Unabridged Online
Travel expenses for winner and one guardian.
The Regional Office of Education #8 has sponsored the regional bee event for 40 years. The competition encourages students to set goals and dedicate time to study and prepare. Participation also provides an opportunity for students to gain experience in public speaking and performing under pressure.
River Ridge is hosting a Mannys Share Night, Wednesday, March 2. Proceeds will support a scholarship and medical expenses for Travis.
