The Parent Teacher Student Association

    The PTSA is an organization of parents, teachers, and students that work together to support the Ridgeview community. La PTSA es una organización de padres, maestros y estudiantes que trabajan juntos para apoyar a la comunidad de Ridgeview.

    Winter Reminders:

    12/12 Bobcat Boutique Holiday Store donations end
    12/15 Staff Appreciation Cookie Exchange
    12/17 CNO at Chick-Fil-A Kentlands from 5-8pm (supports Outdoor Ed)
    1/9 Staff Sunshine Hot Beverage Bar
    1/13 PTSA Meeting 7pm in Media Center

    Here are ways to get involved with the PTSA at Ridgeview:

    JOIN the PTSA: 
    • Our next PTSA meeting will be on Tuesday January 13th at 7pm in the Media Center.  If you are unable to attend in person, please join us virtually through this Ridgeview PTSA Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 856 0092 1762 & Passcode: 899298)
    • Your membership dues help support our efforts to advocate for and provide programming for all students. PTSA monthly communications will be coming through Givebacks this year, so stay connected and up to date through membership. Join at RMS PTSA Givebacks
    VOLUNTEER your TIME: 
    • Movie Night - we're looking for 2 or more people to help plan a Winter Movie Night for students this year. We can't make it happen without your help!
    • Basketball Concessions - we need 1-2 people to coordinate selling concessions at the intramural sports games right after school. Role involves making sure we have enough supplies, coordinating volunteers and helping with set-up/clean-up as needed. Basketball games are scheduled for 1/21, 1/29, 2/4, 2/11, 2/19, & 2/25
    • Bobcat Boutique - help sort and organize donations at school Interested in helping out? Email rmsptsavpvolunteers@gmail.com
    DONATE:
    • Bake cookies for the upcoming Staff Appreciation Holiday Cookie Exchange on Monday 12/15 - Sign up here for cookies 
    • Bobcat Boutique is opening a Holiday Shop for Ridgeview families. We are looking for small toys or gifts for siblings, clothing items and small gifts for parents & guardians. Wrapping supplies are a big help too. Please help us make this holiday season magical for ALL of our Ridgeview families. Gift drop off by Dec 12th please. Please sign up on the Sign Up Genius if you're able to support!
    • Help support the 6th graders attending Outdoor Ed in the January cold by providing waterproof gloves, hats, and winter coats so that all students can fully participate. If you have gently used gear, please drop them off at the front office. Or consider purchasing via our Amazon Wishlist.
    • Attend the December CNO at Chick-Fil-A (Kentlands) on Wednesday 12/17 from 5-8pm. Proceeds will go towards Outdoor Ed to support financing extra evening activities.
    • Bob Bucks Store runs all year long! Please help us keep the shelves stocked by  donating to the Bob Bucks Store, or ordering items directly to the school via the Amazon wish list. 
    ATTEND a PTSA meeting: 

    All students, parents, and guardians are welcome! 
    Students who attend will earn SSL hours. Meetings are held in the RMS Media Center at 7pm and last 1 hour. This is a great opportunity to hear from the administration on important topics and to share your ideas.  If you are unable to attend in person, please join us virtually through this Ridgeview PTSA Zoom Meeting (Meeting ID: 856 0092 1762 & Passcode: 899298)
     
    • The Bob Bucks Store is open twice per month for students to cash in their "bucks" earned from teachers and staff for exceptional behaviour. This highly successful initiative is dependent on volunteers and donations! Donate to the Bob Bucks Store, order items directly to the school via the Amazon wish list, or join the SignUp Genius to volunteer. 
    • The Staff Appreciation committee organizes monthly snacks for the teachers and staff at their meetings. They also organize meals during pre-service week, Back to School Night, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Teacher Appreciation week. Please consider donating to support and encourage our staff through Staff Appreciation Donations or make a snack donation through our SignUp Genius.
    PARTICIPATE in Community Nights Out (CNO): Local restaurants partner with us and give a portion of their sales to our organization. This is an easy and impactful way to contribute to the PTSA. 
     

    Ridgeview PTSA Board 2025-2026:

    • President: Alyse Portnoff  RMSPTSAPresident@gmail.com
    • VP Membership: Jane Mugrage  RMSPTSAVPMembership@gmail.com
    • Secretary: Jess Boro RMSPTSASecretary@gmail.com
    • Treasurer: Sara Krieg RMSPTSATreasurer@gmail.com
    • VP Volunteers: Maribeth Foelber, RMSPTSAVPVolunteers@gmail.com
    • NAACP Representative Elizabeth Goueti, elizabeth.goueti@gmail.com
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    Junta de la PTSA de Ridgeview 2025-2026:

    • Presidenta: Alyse Portnoff RMSPTSAPresident@gmail.com
    • Vicepresidenta de membresía: Jane Mugrage RMSPTSAVPMembership@gmail.com
    • Secretaria: Jess Boro RMSPTSASecretary@gmail.com
    • Tesorera: Sara Krieg RMSPTSATreasurer@gmail.com
    • Vicepresidenta de voluntarios: VP Volunteers: Maribeth Foelber, RMSPTSAVPVolunteers@gmail.comElizabeth Goueti, elizabeth.goueti@gmail.comElizabeth Gouetielizabeth.goueti@gmail.com
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    Please join Ridgeview PTSA; you will become part of our school, MCCPTA, Maryland PTA, and National PTA.  You, your child, and every member of our community benefit.  Your membership matters.    

    Únase a Ridgeview PTSA; pasará a formar parte de nuestra escuela, MCCPTA, Maryland PTA y National PTA. Usted, su hijo y todos los miembros de nuestra comunidad se benefician. Su membresía es importante.