Open House tonight 6-7! Come see some amazing art created by area HS students!
As we continue to fight through the cold and flu season, I wanted to send a couple of reminders of the exclusion criteria and when you should send your student to school or keep them home. At the bottom of this email, you will find a link to the Communicable Disease Guidance provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Reminders:
To prevent the spread of communicable disease and illness, students and/or staff who are sick should stay home from school/work. If students are sent to school with symptoms, they will be assessed by the nurse and may be sent home with his/her parent upon arrival.
If your child is absent from school for 3 consecutive days or more, you must present a doctor’s note to verify the reason for the absence. A letter from a parent/caregiver is needed when: a child has any condition requiring hospital or surgical care.
Criteria for Exclusion from School:
Strep throat: Exclude until after 24 hours of effective antimicrobial therapy and afebrile for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
Influenza: Positive cases must stay home for 1-4 days from the onset of symptoms. Exclusion time may vary based on the doctor's discretion.
COVID-19: Positive cases must stay home for 5 days from the onset of symptoms.
Gastroenteritis (vomiting and/or diarrhea) Bacterial: Exclude until diarrhea and/or vomiting has ceased for at least 24 hours; additional restrictions may apply.
Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Nurse Lisa can be reached by email at lhaas@riverridge210.org and via phone at 815-858-9005 ext. 333.
Resources:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/symptoms/coldflu.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/infectious-diseases/cd-school-nurse-guidance.html
The Ag Mechanics class is currently in the welding unit.
Students learn to arc weld, MIG welder and gas weld.
You can see Piper's art, along with art exhibited by several other River Ridge students, on display at the Galena Center For the Arts. The area HS show is up until February 27th. It features work from CTE, Stockton, Galena, Scales Mound and East Dubuque as well as River Ridge.
WILDCAT SENIOR NIGHT!!!
Come out to support the senior class this Friday night!
7th grade literature students creating a model of a human brain 🧠 using an orange and various types of candy.
#Amplifybrainscienceunit
RRSM SENIOR NIGHT!!!
PTO Ski Day at Chestnut Mountain
Monday, February 19; Starts at Noon!
Follow the link on the flyer for the special rate of $30
Thank you, PTO, for sponsoring this super fun event!
Just 1 More Picture! Fossil Fun!
Fossils, Rocks, & Minerals Oh My!
Some of the Kindergarteners and First Graders were able to work with the middle school Science Club Members last Friday night at Winter Science Camp on a fossil dig and rock and mineral identification board! They were excellent scientists and we look forward to having them all join us next time!
More Fossil Fun! From K-1st Winter Science Camp
We are almost ready for our 1st round of Winter Science Camp! The Kindergarten and First Graders will be joining us today from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Be sure to look for the doors with the yellow signs for pick up today. A HUGE Thank you to everyone coming and helping organize this event.
Introduction to Agriculture students played "Fact Tag" today on class to learn more about the pork industry.
Chestnut Mountain Resort is excited to welcome River Ridge Students and Families!
Come out for a day of Winter Fun on the Slopes!
Lift, Rental, Group Beginner Lesson & Helmet for only $30
Monday, February 19, 2024 starting at 12pm
To access your exclusive discounted tickets, click the link below, log into the site with the username and password (case sensitive) provided and select your tickets. Tickets must be purchased online. Discounted tickets and rentals not available at the ticket window. Hours are subject to change.
Please check website for updates of hours and conditions.
Special Ticket Link:
https://chestnutmtn.secure-cdn.na2.accessoticketing.com/embed/store.php?merchant_id=100116&emerchant_id=100101
Username: RR
Password: Wildcats
The SMRR softball apparel store is open! 🥎
https://scalesmoundriverridge24.itemorder.com/
Science Club Trip Forms are Due Wednesday, February 14th.
Seats are filling up. Be sure to see Mrs. Klippert ASAP if you plan to attend.
You have just 2 months left to order the 23/24 yearbook. Orders are due by April 1. Cost is $40.
Valentine Orders are due Friday, February 9th.
No late orders will be taken.
6th grade literature students in a project simulation to determine the cause of Yellow Fever. Note the vials of Bacillus icteroides (Nerds)! Congratulations to Dr. Nicolin, Dr. Engle, and Dr. Rogers for being the first team to complete the project!
