RES Family Update

The annual Ridgely Elementary Halloween Parade is scheduled for tomorrow, Monday, October 31, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Students and staff will begin lining up in front of the school by grade starting at 9:15 a.m. Once all grades are in position, the parade will begin with the end of the line wrapping around to lead the way into town. The students will walk on both sides of Central Avenue before returning to school. The town of Ridgely and local businesses in our community are also involved in this event, providing treats along the parade route. We encourage parents to line the parade route to watch the parade. Following the parade, parents will not be permitted to enter the school. If the parade is indoors due to inclement weather, unfortunately, parents will not be able to attend the inside parade.

When we return to school, students will continue with their school day. However, this day is a 1:00 p.m. Dismissal Day for students. Please plan for students to arrive home earlier than normal.

As you and your child plan for this school event, we request that students wear costumes that are appropriate for the school environment involving varying ages of children. Overly scary masks or costumes that display blood and/or violence are not permitted to be worn in the parade. Play weapons—swords, guns, knives—are also not appropriate at school, so please leave those at home.

If we have a 2 Hour Delay Opening, students will arrive at school at 10:45 AM. We will hold the Parade into town in the afternoon if the weather permits beginning with the line up at 1:30 PM and the parade starting at 1:45 PM. Again, if it is raining we would have to have an indoor parade and parents would not be permitted to attend.

We would like to remind you of our school-based health center open right here at RES!

In partnership with Choptank Community Health System, we have high quality, convenient healthcare, and dental services in our school.

If your child starts to feel sick at school and with parent permission, the school nurse can refer them to the school based health center. A Choptank Health provider will conduct an exam, run diagnostics, and even call in a prescription if necessary – all in the school setting.

Records will be shared with your child’s pediatrician, and if ongoing care is required, this will also be coordinated with the pediatrician.

Choptank’s dental services include screenings, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and emergency visits. With care once again coordinated with your child’s primary dentist. The Choptank dental team will be at RES later this year- sign up today using the link below!

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Choptank Health accepts most insurance plans and has a sliding fee scale for eligible families without insurance.

Enroll today –

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October 31

Halloween Parade into town - 9:30 AM

1 PM Dismissal for students

Guided Planning PM

November 1

2nd Grade Field Trip - Fifers Orchard 9:25 - 2PM

Board Meeting - 6 PM

November 4

1 PM Dismissal Day for Students

SUNDAY, November 6

Daylight Saving Ends - Clocks Fall Back 1 Hour

November 10

Make-up Picture Day

November 11

Red, White & Blue Spirit Day

November 15

Q1 Report Cards Distributed

Board Work Session - 6 PM

November 16

Pre-k 4 Field Trip - Adkins Arboretum 11:15 - 2PM

November 17 & 18

No School for Pre-k Students -- Parent Conference Days

November 18

No School for Students -- Parent Conference Day

It is important that parents call before 3 PM to request changes for dismissal. This allows sufficient time the office staff to communicate changes to the teachers and students. Last minute calls are very stressful during dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Thank you for supporting our Fall Book Fair and making it a success.

The R.E.S. in person Book Fair has ended but you can continue to shop online for 2 more weeks at www.bookfairs.scholastic.com (Find A Fair). Any remaining eWallet funds will become a gift card balance that can be used online with Scholastic or used to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair.

When a student is absent from school, it is required that parents provide a note stating the reason for the absence. If the student has been to the doctor's or dentist's office, please provide the doctor's/dentist note. Without a parent's note or doctor's note, the student's absence is considered unlawful. Notes must be provided within 10 days of the absence.

The NUTS (Neighbors United To Serve) Group is now taking reservations for the 2022 Thanksgiving meal delivery. If your family is in need of a meal, go to https://bit.ly/2022NUTSMEAL to make a reservation, or call in your order (English speaking only) to 443-339-4829.

Caroline County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, and in employment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.

OFFICE HOURS:

The RES front office will be open Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM.

Email: sutton.lee@ccpsstaff.org
Website: ridgelyes.org
Location: 118 North Central Avenue, Ridgely, MD 21660
Phone: 410 479 3243