- Board of Education MeetingWelcome to
Ridgeview Elementary
To Achieve, Inspire, and Motivate ...
Every Learner Every Time
- May 17 12:30 pm dismissal, Report Card prep for teachers
- May 24 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:30 pm dismissal
Don't forget! There is still time to register!
Registration Deadline – June 1st
Open to current and incoming fifth graders
There are three ways to register your child:
1. Online – go to www.worldstrides.org/register. Trip ID: 90878
2. By phone – contact WorldStrides' Customer Service Team at 1-800-468-5899.
3. By mail – send in the blue Registration Form using the envelope in your Registration Packet.
If you have financial concerns, WorldStrides has information on a number of need- and merit-based scholarships on their website. Please see www.worldstrides.org/scholarships for more information.
I strongly encourage you to register your child for this amazing educational experience. If you have any more questions, please feel free to respond to this email.
Your child will love the experience in Washington D.C.!
Sincerely,
Pamela Lewis
plewis@d49.org
Musical artists from around the United States are joining voices in Colorado Springs to take a stand against bullying.
Falcon School District 49 will host Stand Up. Speak Out., a concert to end bullying, Aug. 17 at Security Service Field. The event takes a proactive approach to prevent bullying and promote a positive, safe and compassionate culture for students and families in El Paso County.
“The ultimate goal of this event is to stop bullying before it starts,” said concert organizer Mindy Quinn, District 49 marketing and communications specialist. “Stand Up. Speak Out. is designed to bring children and families together from all areas of Colorado Springs to raise awareness, empower and educate the community.
“Our schools have individually and collaboratively brought in guest speakers to address bullying at the elementary, middle and high school levels,” Quinn said, “but it is time to organize a community-wide event, featuring public figures who can speak to students in a different way. We hope to approach this effort using the power of music.”
A diverse line up of six artists will perform during the event in support of the cause, joining with national anti-bullying and educational organizations. Vertical Horizon, an American alternative rock band, will headline the festivities. ( about the artists and concert line-up )
The BottomLine is an indie-country singing duo from Colorado Springs featuring Bree Bremser, a 12th-grade student at Sand Creek High School, and Nathan Noblit.
Brian Jarvis, New England-based singer and songwriter; Taylor Watson, recording artist from Nashville; and Devyn Rush, American Idol contestant and national spokesperson for Hey UGLY, non-profit anti-bullying organization, will perform.
Brendan James, singer and songwriter of “The New Plan,” a song recently released for the victims and families of the Newtown, Conn., shooting will be in the lineup. He will join speakers from Rachel’s Challenge, Hey UGLY and Safe2Tell, who will take the stage to educate students and families about resources available within in the community.
Student and district staff will be volunteering to take to the streets canvassing the community with posters, concert information and invitations to school districts in El Paso County.
The event is funded through sponsors and partnerships with local and national businesses, along with ticket sales. Tickets will be available in April at the Security Service Field box office and online: $13 for youth 12 years and under, seniors 55 years and older and military; $15 for adults.
(For more information and a flyer)
WATCH D.O.G.S.® is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student’s life. Our goal is to have you spend at least one day this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to provide an extra set of eyes and ears. The WATCH D.O.G.S.® Program was recently featured on the Today's Show with Matt Lauer.
Please visit the website to learn more information. http://www.fathers.com
More information on Ridgeview's Watch D.O.G.S. is coming soon.
Marjorie McKeal
Assistant Principal
Ridgeview Elementary
6573 Shimmering Creek Dr.
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Work 719-494-8700
Fax 719-494-8708
Kindergarten registration for the Falcon School District 49’s 2013/2014 school year will begin on Friday, February 15th at your neighborhood school. All registration packets are filled out on line. Please go to Falcon School District 49’s website: www.D49.org to start the registration process. Once you have completed the online registration, please bring the printed summary sheet to the school (School personnel will not be able to do this for you.) with copies of your child’s birth certificate, shot record and your proof of residence and ID. 
Peace Love and Friendship ! Some of our fun loving teachers showing their school pride for Spirit Week.
First grade students, learning about the importance of making good choices during Red Ribbon Week.
At Ridgeview Elementary, students from preschool through fifth grade learned about the Constitution and its role in our country’s history. Preschoolers created a handprint flag and talked about how the Constitution guides the rules they follow, like being responsible and kind. Kindergarteners learned about being a good citizen and went over the Pledge of Allegiance. Fifth graders played an interactive Constitution game and created a classroom Constitution.
Kindergartner Zachary Wilbur, 5, races with a baton Aug. 10, during Olympic Day at Ridgeview Elementary School. Lori Dion, physical education teacher, told the students the baton is similar to the one used by the athletes in the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Throughout the day, students learned about the Summer Olympics, Olympic events, world geography and the spirit of competition.
Fifth grader Ryan Foster, 10, uses an iPad to research Olympic competitions Aug. 10, during Olympic Day at Ridgeview Elementary School. Teacher Pam Lewis was guiding class discussions about the London 2012 Summer Olympics, Olympic events, world geography and the spirit of competition. The day's events used the Olympics as a theme for lessons in writing, reading, math, social studies, science and creativity.
Third grader Annabella Javier, 8, learns to identify continents and countries Aug. 10, during Olympic Day at Ridgeview Elementary School. Music teacher Kevin Whitcombe was explaining the U.S. national anthem, world geography, foreign cultures and facts about the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The day's events used the Olympics as a theme for lessons in writing, reading, math, social studies, science and creativity.
Third grader Abby Newel, 8, learns to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" Aug. 10, during Olympic Day at Ridgeview Elementary School. Music teacher Kevin Whitcombe was explaining the U.S. national anthem, world geography and facts about the London 2012 Summer Olympics. The day's events used the Olympics as a theme for lessons in writing, reading, math, social studies, science and creativity.
Heidi McClure, third grade teacher, helps her students, Chris Elias, 8, and Evan Mayers, 8, complete educational warmup activities Aug. 2, during their first day of the 2012-2013 school year at Ridgeview Elementary School in Falcon School District 49.
