December 23, 2022

In the Classroom

Chamber Choir

Chamber choir students spread holiday cheer by caroling around RHS.

Students pictured: (left to right) Maria Walsh, Yvette Walla, Maya Grant, 

Maya Roth, Rowan Mastrangelo, Julia Wavle, Mikaela Baum, 

Audrey Dolich, Yuhyeon Byun, Julia Rojkov, Emily Schmitt.  


Symphonic Orchestra

Students in Symphonic Orchestra spent 

period 8 on Thursday playing holiday 

songs around various locations of the school.

AP Environmental Science Examines Urban Runoff 

AP Environmental Science students examined how different types of ground cover affected urban runoff and the likelihood of downstream flooding. They found that increasing the amount of vegetation and natural ground cover (not asphalt or buildings) reduced the likelihood of flood damage and water contamination. 

Club Happenings 


Jingle Bells ASL Style

A few ASL Club members learned how to sign the song Jingle Bells during our most recent meeting. The students are excited to share what they have learned with family and friends during break! 


Pictured: Juliana Stephan, Audrey Hall, Jasmine Connors, Alexandra Rupprecht, Alexandra Pickholz, Achylles Ioannou, Bessem-Asu Ngwe Chimassa 

A Cappella Trip to See the Swingles

Members of the AcaBellas, Maroon Men, and Rhapsodies a cappella groups took a trip to see the Grammy-award winning a cappella group, the Swingles from the UK, perform in NYC. Afterwards, they met and took a picture with one of the members, Jon Smith, who Ms. Cardillo sang with at the University of Delaware. Their vocal talent and complex arrangements were very inspiring! 

Unified Sports & Special Needs Siblings and Friends Club

Ridgewood High School's Unified Sports Club and Special Needs Siblings and Friends Club teamed up on December 15th at RHS to celebrate the holidays!  Club participants and volunteers decorated gingerbread houses using recycled milk cartons, frosting, and many different types of candy in the newly renovated Foods Lab.  The club ended the night by watching a holiday movie in the Dance Studio.  

Girls Who Code Club

Last Friday, Ami Mino organized a trip to Google HQ in NYC for the Girls Who Code Club.  It was an amazing experience to see the relaxed work areas and facilities including lunch in their top notch cafeteria.  Several Engineers and employees were available for questions and helped creat programs with our students. 


Around the Building

RHS staff got into the holiday spirit this week by wearing their "ugliest" holiday sweaters and attire.  Special mention goes to Mr. Kase for his homemade design honoring Mr. Pizzuto, which featured both sound and lights!

Local Scholarship Application Information 2022-2023

RHS Local Scholarships 


Each year, nearly 70 Ridgewood community organizations offer scholarships for our seniors to aid in their post-high school plans. In late October, the Guidance counselors reviewed the local scholarship application information with seniors during their Senior Focus class.  Please check out the video cast which includes detailed scholarship application instructions!

 

We encourage all seniors to apply for any scholarship that they might qualify for! 


The Local Scholarship due date is Thursday, January 12th at 3:00pm in the Learning Commons. 


Guidance Department

The Ridgewood High School Guidance Department presented to parents on December 13, 2022 the introduction to Scoir.  Scoir will be the new platform used by RHS, replacing Naviance, beginning officially in September 2023. This presentation introduces the RHS community to Scoir and talks about the process and timetable for the transition from Naviance to Scoir. 

RHS Boys and Girls Swim Team

The Ridgewood girls and boys swim teams each won their meet over Fair Lawn this Wednesday.

Senior Kaitlyn Schwartz competes in the 100m backstroke

Senior Aaron Nam competes in the 100m breaststroke

Announcements

2022-23 Ridgewood Rebels Recreation Basketball Program Summary. FINAL (1).pdf
December leap.pdf
new youth hockey.pdf
Santa's Coming 2022.pdf
NKA Webinars_2022.pdf
NKA SAT Test_2022.pdf
2023 Baseball and Softball Registration_Final.docx
NHS TUTORING POSTER.pdf

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