Ramapo Ridge Middle School

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Welcome
Ramapo Ridge Middle School
Fifth Grade Orientation and Open House
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Tonights Schedule

• Introduction to Ramapo Ridge-Brian Miller,
  Principal
• Life at Ramapo Ridge
• Fran Schwick, Guidance Counselor
• Hanah Remo and Molly Martel, Student Council
  President and Vice President
• Health Office - Eileen Stevenson, RN, CSN
• Management, busing, traffic and Frost Valley
  Allan Van Eck,
  
  Assistant Principal
• Self guided tour of the building

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What is a Middle School?
Sensitive to needs
Friendly
Enthusiastic teachers
Trust
Its about building relationships
Challenging
Exploring
Caring
Different
Creative
Hands-on activities
Flexible
Twilight Zone
Rigorous
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Your child will attend an Accredited School

• Ramapo Ridge and Mahwah High are both recognized
  by the Middle States Association of Colleges and
  Schools.
• Visionary
• Results oriented
• Accountable to our community profession
• Focused on continuous improvement
• Welcoming

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Our Mission Statement

• Mahwah, derived from the Lenni Lenape mawewi, is
  a place where people and paths meet. Ramapo
  Ridge Middle School and Mahwah High School are
  the meeting places where various neighborhoods
  converge as one community. We will ensure that
  rigorous and relevant curricula will pave the way
  for challenging and diverse opportunities for all
  students. Small learning communities will be the
  vehicle through which we pursue our mission by
  focusing on strong relationships, learning
  preferences, performance levels, and interests.
  Students, staff, parents, and community members
  will remain dedicated to supporting one another
  in achieving these essential goals.

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• BELIEF STATEMENTS
• Effective learning is relevant and rigorous.
• Ongoing and meaningful professional growth is
  critical to success.
• Professional learning communities create the
  optimal conditions for learning.
• Everyone deserves to be valued and successful.
• Communities model the behaviors that they value.
• There must be opportunity to question ideas and
  beliefs.
• People who engage in activities aligned with
  their needs and interests will reach their
  highest potential.
• Physical, intellectual, and creative activities
  are essential for personal growth.
• Cultural and individual diversity enriches
  learning.
• Accountability and responsibility apply to all.

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Ramapo Ridge Middle School

• A time of tremendous growth
• Socially, Emotionally, Academically, Physically

• A time for parents to stay involved
• HSO meetings, Team meetings, phone calls,
  e-mail,
• assisting with homework, events, Amer. Ed. Week

• A time to help prepare your child for the
  future
• Organization, Planning, Academic rigor

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Academics

• Students will experience rigorous curriculum in
  the years to come.
• Student learning is our priority.
• We continually strive for excellence and helping
  to prepare our students for the rigors of future
  education.

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Academics
Greater academic challenges to come Some
challenges may be reflected in your childs
marking period report card grades Tests, quizzes,
homework, projects while not new, they become
more rigorous each year at RR Support from
parents needed
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Department Supervisors Curriculum experts who
supervise our teachers and assist them with
teaching our students using the best
instructional strategies available. World
Languages, Miriam Lezanski Social Studies,
Dennis OConnorSpecial Education, Pat Reinhart
Science, Vincent Dioniso Language Arts, Lori
Barnett Mathematics, Linda BohnyExcellent
parent resource Call any time
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Teaming and Learning Communities

• Students needs met
• Teachers goal to ensure student learning
• Excellent communication between home and school
• Knowledge

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New Student Data Base System
Update emergency contacts on-line
Save paper and
View reports (attendance, progress, fines,
schedules, etc.) on-line
New look to report cards
New opportunities for school/home communication
Parent integration
New look to progress reports
New look to student schedules
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Life at Ramapo Ridge Fran Schwick, Guidance
Counselor Hanah Remo and Molly Martel, Student
Council President Vice President
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Clubs Athletics (08-09)
Science Club Golf Club Study Skills
Club Homework Club Student Council School
Newspaper Technology Club Garden Club Math
Counts Club School Play Battle of the Books Fit
Club Community Serv. Club Track Wrestling
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Exploration

• Every sixth grader will have the opportunity to
  cycle through the following classes
• Art
• Spanish/French
• Home Arts
• Spanish/French
• Computers
• Spanish/French

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Band and Chorus Jr. BandJr. Jazz BandString
OrchestraSelect ChorusSixth grade chorus
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The Health OfficeEileen Stevenson, RN, CSN
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Management/Busing/Trafficand Frost ValleyAllan
Van Eck, Assistant Principal

• A safe, secure, conducive environment for
  learning is our priority.
• This is a time where students test boundaries.
• When students err in judgment, we respond
  appropriately. Parents are kept informed.
• The school handbook outlines our process.

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BusingRRMS students must reside a minimum of two
miles from school to receive transportation to
and from school on the bus. Students living
along Rte. 202 north of Halifax Rd., along
Franklin Turnpike north of Gardner Street, in the
developments off Ridge Rd., or in certain areas
of Craigmere and West Mahwah do not qualify for
transportation. Questions can be directed to
Mrs. Helena Peacock at the district
transportation office 201-882-2407
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Parent Drop off
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Frost Valley
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Frost Valley YMCA Environmental Education
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Science Classes
Water Ecology
Geology
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Science Classes
Acid Rain Study
Forest Ecology
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Science Classes
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Hikes
Cable Bridge Hike
High Falls Hike
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Hikes
Half-Day Hike
Devils Hole Hike
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Slide Mountain
Giants Ledge
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Historical/Cultural Classes
Castle Tour
Apple Cidering
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Group Building
Project Adventure
The Beast
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Group Building
Outdoor Living Skills
Low Ropes
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Adventure Elements
Flying Squirrel
Climbing Tower
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Adventure Elements
Leap of Faith
Giants Ladder
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Adventure Elements
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Evening Programs
Herpetology
Ornithology
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Evening Programs
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Lodging
Biscuit Lodge
Biscuit Interior
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Lodging
Pigeon Lodge
Pigeon Interior
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Lodging
Hayden Lodge
Hussey Lodge
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Lodging
Scott/Snow/Neversink
Interior
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Lodging
Bodman/Day/Kellogg
Interior
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Lodging
Hyde-Watson Lodge
Hyde Watson Interior
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Lodging
Quirk Lodge
Quirk Interior
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Lodging
Kresge Lodge
Kresge Interior
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Dining Hall
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Other Facilities
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Other Facilities
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Ramapo Ridge Class of 2016

• Frost Valley Environmental Education Sixth
  Grade Class Trip
• Depart 630 AM September 21,2009
• Return 315 PM September 23, 2009

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Support our HSO !

• 2009-2010 Officers
• President Leslie Wen
• Vice President Kathy Collucci
• Secretary Lillian DAgostaro
• Treasurer Jackie Shrekgast

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Visit our Web Pagehttp//www.mahwah.k12.nj.us/rr
Important Questions and AnswersTeacher web
pages / e-mailWhats happeningHandbook
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Questionsand AnswersSee packet and/or any of
us on your way, during or after your tour. Be
sure to visit the website.
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Ramapo Ridge Middle School

• We are the best middle school in New Jersey
  because we have the best kids, the best teachers
  and the best parents!

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See you in September
Ramapo Ridge Middle School
See you in September!