| Ridgewood Elementary 18030 162nd Place SE, Renton, WA 98058
Main (253) 373-7482 Fax (253) 373-7483
Principal Julie McBride |
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Dear Ridgewood Families,
It has been another month of great learning here at Ridgewood. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work together in supporting all students at our school. We have many exciting events planned this spring, which bring us closer to the end of this school year. On April 2nd, all Ridgewood families are invited to Multicultural Night from 6:00-7:30. We are grateful that Ridgewood is comprised of many cultures, with each of our students, staff, and families being unique. Our Multicultural Night is a fun evening to celebrate our diversity with a variety of fun performances, food, and entertainment. Whether you host a booth to help represent your culture or attend as a guest and join in the fun, we hope all Ridgewood families can attend!
Please keep your eye out for details on additional events. We look forward to another Coffee with the Principal on April 30th at 9:00am, where all parents/guardians are invited to join. Also, our whole school STEM Fair Night will be here before you know it on May 20, 2026.
Please keep in mind that registration for next year is now open. We can use your help in spreading the word with the community. Any interested parents and guardians can go onto our Kent School District website to fill out the online enrollment form or contact our front office for assistance. Ridgewood is such a fantastic community, and it is because of our extraordinary students, supportive families, and professional staff. Thank you. Sincerely,
Ms. McBride
Your Proud Principal |
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Spring is on the way! Please help your student dress in weather-appropriate clothing (coats, gloves, hats, rainboots, umbrella, etc.) to keep them warm and dry at recess. Consider packing an extra set of clothes in the bottom of their backpack just in case they get wet. |
TRAFFIC SAFETY AROUND OUR SCHOOL |
For the safety of all our students, please be sure to follow all traffic laws when on the roadways near our school. |
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Vehicle speeds on roadways must be 20 mph or less when children are present.
- Vehicle speeds in the parking lot must always be 10 mph or less.
- People are not to exit vehicles while the vehicle is on the road and in the flow of traffic.
- Vehicles must yield to all pedestrians.
- Vehicles must not make U-turns or park on the wrong side of the street.
- Vehicles are not to be parked in fire lanes or no parking areas.
- Please use designated crosswalks to cross the street and wait for crossing guards to indicate that it is safe to cross.
- Please do not block mailboxes if parking on the street.
- Remember that your children watch and learn from you. Thank you for keeping the safety of our community a top priority.
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| Mar 6 - PTA Popcorn Friday Mar 8 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 13 - No School - Teacher Workshop Mar 18 – Talent Show Auditions 5:00-7:00pm Mar 20 – PTA Movie Night Mar 31 - Group and Spring Picture Day
Apr 2 - Multicultural Night 6:00pm Apr 3 - PTA Popcorn Friday Apr 6 to Apr 10 - No School - Spring Break Apr 30 - Coffee with the Principal 9:00am May 20 - STEM Fair 6:00-8:00pm |
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JOIN US FOR MULTICULTURAL NIGHT |
We are so excited to invite families to Ridgewood's 2026 Multicultural Night on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 from 6-7:30 pm. We hope that ALL families will join us as we learn about different cultures and countries represented at Ridgewood. We want to learn from you and celebrate the wonderful diversity in our school.
Families are invited to share more about their culture through display boards and/or food. Students are also invited to wear clothing that represents their culture or country of origin for the Cultural Parade at the opening of the event. Watch for more information from your student’s teacher. |
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Ridgewood students earn Raven RAVES tickets for following any or all of our schoolwide expectations during the day! Our schoolwide expectations are called the Raven RAVES! - Respect Everyone
- Act Responsibly
- Value Learning
- Encourage Each Other
- Safety First
There are times when students have even recognized each other with Raven RAVES tickets! Each week, one ticket from each class is pulled and the students selected are awarded with a small prize from the office. Sometimes we even surprise the school with a double draw for the week! |
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UNLOCK BENEFITS FOR YOUR FAMILY AND OUR SCHOOL |
We are so thankful to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch for all students regardless of family income. If you also appreciate our free meals, you can give back in an easy and free way by completing the CNEEB Application Online. Create an account or login to fill out the short application.
Every eligible form submitted means dollars for resources for our schools and benefits to families. |
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| DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
TIME TO SPRING FORWARD SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH
Set clocks ahead one hour at 2am Sunday. |
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Kent School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/discrimination
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