Calendar Reminders
Upcoming calendar reminders:
- Come out to support the Ridgeview Music Department on Tuesday, December 9th, and Wednesday, December 10th, for our Winter Concerts. Advanced Ensembles (level 2 and 3) will perform on Tuesday, and Beginning/Intermediate Ensembles (level 1) will perform on Wednesday. Both concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Ridgeview gymnasium and are free of charge! Come hear some incredible music by our talented students!
- Picture makeup day is Wednesday, December 10th. Pre-order your child's photos today by going to LifeTouch. Use Picture Day ID: EVTFHJGG7.
- 12/12 Bobcat Boutique Holiday Store donations end.
- 12/15 Staff Appreciation Cookie Exchange
- Tuesday, December 16th to Thursday, November 18th, there will only be two (2) activity buses running. All drop-off routes will still be serviced between both buses. Please be patient as you wait for your child, as it will mean a later drop-off time.
- The Bob Bucks store will be open during all grade level lunches on Tuesday, December 16th.
- 12/17 CNO at Chick-Fil-A Kentlands from 5-8pm (supports Outdoor Ed)
- Interims will be distributed via USPS on Friday, December 19th, 2025, for Marking period 2.
- School will be closed for students and teachers for Winter Break, Wednesday, December 24th-January 5th. See you then, Bobcats. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
- 1/9 Staff Sunshine Hot Beverage Bar
- 1/13 PTSA Meeting 7pm in Media Center
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Testing Updates
Winter MAP Testing will begin in December. MAP Growth is a computer-adaptive test created by NWEA that kids take two to three times per school year. The results provide teachers with information to help them deliver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over time. We will have the MAP-M (Math) on Tuesday, December 16, and the MAP-R (Reading) on Thursday, December 18, 2025. We will have a modified bell schedule where testing will occur 8:15 a.m. - 10:10 a.m., and students will be able to go to all seven periods 10:15 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
To ensure all students are well-prepared for the upcoming Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) Mathematics assessment scheduled for Tuesday, April 28th, and Wednesday, April 29th, all math classes will begin implementing weekly MCAP practice sessions. We strongly encourage you to support your child's preparation at home. For valuable resources and supplemental materials, please visit the RMS math website.
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Sixth Grade Outdoor Education Parent Information
The 6th grade team hosted an important parent information night to provide details for the 6th Grade Outdoor Education Program. Here is the presentation shared wtth sixth grade parents. Here is a link to a page with all information.
Please reach out to Ms. Chiles (katelyn_m_chiles@mcpsmd.org) and Mrs.Markey (emiko_k_markey@mcpsmd.org) if you have any questions. Spanish translation will be provided at the meeting.
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MCPS Student and Community Opportunities