February
February 1
Special Education 8th Grade Parents and Students Academic Planning Night
6:15pm-6:45pm - Ridge High School Room 402
A General Special Education Information Session from 6:15-6:45 pm in room 402 will focus on questions related to resource room, in class support, and the functional classes at Ridge. Incoming 9th graders will have the opportunity to meet with current RHS students and a high school case manager to have their questions answered as they prepare to transition from middle to high school. We will also have a second session in room 402 at 7:45 pm. In addition, an information session will also be offered for parents of the students entering the RHS CBAP (Comprehensive Behavior Analytic Program) will be held in Room 721 from 6:15-6:45 pm.
February 1
Academic Planning Night for 8th Grade Students
7:00pm-9:00pm - Ridge High School
On January 25th, the Academic Planning Resources website for 2024-2025 was launched for parents to view. It includes all of the resources for scheduling including videos of many of the night’s sessions. We will be running two programs in order to alleviate crowding and to maximize everyone’s experience in order to get the most out of the evening.
February 6
Special Services Lunch & Learn - Graphic Organizers for Writing
12:00pm - Virtual
Various K-5 graphic organizers will be presented that assist and support students when writing for a specific genre.
February 8
Making The Future More Secure for Loved Ones With Special Needs
7:00pm-8:00pm - Virtual
Gain more peace of mind regarding “What will happen when I’m gone?” by learning how to most effectively support your loved ones. Topics include: protecting government benefit eligibility, the basics of special needs trusts and ABLE accounts and writing a letter of intent. Information will be presented in a practical, plain-spoken manner, and participation is encouraged. Content is also relevant for professionals seeking basic answers to financial topics impacting those they support. Participants are welcome to a resource kit and complimentary consultation.
February 15
ESS Parent Presentation: How to Talk to Your Kids & Survive
7:00pm-8:00pm - Ridge High School Performing Arts Center
Raising a child is probably the most gratifying job any of us will ever have -- and also one of the toughest. In large part, this is because times have changed. We live in an increasingly complex world that challenges us every day with a wide range of disturbing issues that are difficult for children to understand and for adults to explain. Today’s children are part of the iGen or GenZ generation, the generation born in the age of smartphones and tablets. This presentation will help parents discuss how to talk with today’s kids and survive.