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9/6/26 Rocket Recap

Posted Date: 09/07/26 (11:23 AM)
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👋🏖️Rocket Recap👋🏖️

Weekly Update from Ridgedale Elementary

September 7, 2026

Quick Notes & Highlights

  • Mrs. Campbell's students learned how yeast and sugar create gas.
  • Congratulations to Makena Grote and Madison Blackburn whose artwork will become the official "Thank You" cards for Ridgedale Elementary.
  • Students were rewarded with icees during our first Surprise Attendance Celebration. 
A child's drawing depicts a rocket launching from Earth into space with yellow stars and a large letter R.
A colorful handmade drawing features the text 'Thank You' in black ink, surrounded by a large red letter R, two blue rockets, and a red and blue star design.
 

Important Information

  • Backpack Blessings forms are due by Sept. 18. Contact Ms. Warwick if you need a new form.
  • Power Hours begins TOMORROW!
  • Mum forms due TOMORROW!
  • Attendance Spirit Week THIS WEEK!
 
A promotional image for JOCO GROWERS features the text "LAST WEEKEND TO SELL!" on a yellow background with vibrant flowers.

Annual PTO Mum Sale!

Important dates:
● Kick Off: Monday, August 24, 2026
● Orders Due: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 - All money and order forms must be returned.
Please make checks payable to Ridgedale Elementary PTO
● Pick-up: Saturday, September 19, 2026, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Online sales:
● Visit www.fundraiseit.org → “Online Shopping” → Enter child’s last name, first name,
and school name
● Online sales close Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Prizes:
● Sell 1 item - Principal’s treasure chest
● Sell 5 items - Mini squishy toy
● Sell 10 items - Book Vending Machine token
● Sell 15 items - Large squishy toy
● Sell 20 items - Silly String Party

Every purchase supports our students, teachers, and families.
Poster announcing a Halloween Costume Donation event for students, with a free store available during fall conferences.
 

Rocket Builders

Nine smiling elementary students proudly display their achievement certificates in front of a brick wall with "Rocket Builders" painted on it.
Six students proudly hold their certificates in front of a brick wall painted with the words "ROCKET BUILDERS ROCKETS".
A group of elementary school students proudly display their certificates in front of a 'Rocket Builders' wall.
Five children proudly hold their achievement certificates in front of a colorful 'ROCKET BUILDERS' school wall mural.
 
A colorful school lunch menu for Ridgedale Elementary in September 2026, laid out in a weekly calendar format.
 

Upcoming Events

9/7 - Labor Day - No School
9/8-9/11 - Safety City - Mrs. Curren
9/16/26 - 2nd Grade ECO Center Field Trip
9/17/26 - Fall Pictures
9/18/26 - Staff PD - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
9/24/26 - Fueled Up Friday
Children in a classroom raise their hands, with rockets and the letter 'R' in the background.
 
 
A square graphic with the words 'LOVE YOUR SCHOOL!' in large red letters.