River Ridge CUSD 210

Happy new year! Enjoy this month's Counselor's Corner newsletter from the MS/HS counselor. January's newsletter contains valuable information on spring assessments, high school course requests, and the FAFSA soft launch, so be sure to check it out! https://sites.google.com/riverridge210.org/counselorscorner/home

The middle schoolers had a blast participating in Minute To Win It Games today! Bring on Winter Break!

Today the 4th graders spread some Christmas cheer in Elizabeth. Thank you to the Brown and Nicolin families for the hot chocolate at E-Town!

River Ridge NHS students received a donation for volunteering their efforts to the Galena Downtown Business Association (GDBA)'s Night of Luminaria. Thank you, GDBA!

Another year of Mrs.Tippett's first and second grade Reader's Theater performances is in the books! First grade performed Hanukkah Shmanukkah! and 2nd grade performed Lailah's Lunchbox. Well done!

SENIORS and parents/guardians: There is a Youtube Live presentation TONIGHT from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) that will walk you through the basics of the upcoming FAFSA. The presentation will review what is needed to create an FSA ID, sections of the FAFSA, and a Q&A. If interested, join them tonight from 6:30-7:00 at youtube.com/@ISACvid

Third grade enjoyed decorating "gingerbread houses" this week.

2nd grade made snowmen ornaments in Art class!

I am SOOOOO PROUD of these 5th grade musicians! They knocked their first band concert out of the park and acted like they were professional musicians the entire time! I can't wait to see what else they pull out of their hats on their musical journey!

Santa Store 2023 was a huge success thanks to the hard work of the HS business class. We saw 164 shoppers and helped them pick out over 700 gifts for their friends and family! We hope you enjoy the holidays with your families and ask that you keep us in mind if you have any extra new or gently used gift bags and/or unused wrapping paper. We would love any donations as we prepare for Santa Store 2024. Happy Holidays!

Cats Care has some concert clothing available if your child is in need. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you need something.

The FACE room became pizzeria today!

Seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to attend our FAFSA Completion Workshop in January! Completing the FAFSA is the first step to receiving any financial aid for college, and we will have experts available to walk you through the process. Please see the flyer for details.

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Congratulations to our 6th-8th River Ridge Spelling Bee 🐝 winners! These students will advance to the school wide Spelling Bee on January 17, 2024 @1:00 p.m. in the school library. G.R.E.A.T. J.O.B!

On Sunday, Dec. 10, students from River Ridge's National Honor Society helped package next year's Galena Luminaria bags. From left are Isaac Rife, Graci Vanderheyden, Nate Haas, Kelly Chapman, Jala Haberman, Arthur Horn, and Lucas Holland.

RRSM Girls Basketball Monday December 11th @ Dakota VARSITY @ 6:00 JV 2 Quarters after

Has it been more than 6 months since your child has been to the dentist? Sign them up TODAY for the Mobile Dentist who will be at school this Thursday and Friday. Forms are in each of the offices and can be sent home with your student. If they need dental work, Cats Care will be helping with that. Students must see the Mobile Dentist to be eligible for help.

Mr. Downs Traditional American Values posters from the Sociology class.

Students from River Ridge attended the Northern Illinois Ag Industry Expo along with 230 other students from area schools. They had the opportunity to meet with over 40 agribusiness; from Compeer Financial and Stephenson Service Company to Midwest Groundcovers and Grain Solutions. It was a great chance to see some of the professional agriculture opportunities in our area!