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Ridgewood’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition

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RIDGEWOOD NJ ,Ridgewood Public Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 21st year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. To qualify for the Best Communities designation, Ridgewood Public Schools answered detailed questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities and support for the music programs.

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Ridgewood High School Gym Floor Remediation

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Ridgewood NJ, at Mondays Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Dr. Fishbein explained that, when news came out about concerns regarding rubberized gym floors, the district had our rubberized gym floor at the high school tested. Although the test results indicated that the mercury levels were below the level of concern, the district is moving forward with remediation and replacement of the floor. LAN will prepare the bid specs and the architecture for the replacement of the gym floor. The environmental group is developing the bid specs for the remediation. If we remain closed for the rest of the school year, we may begin work on this project sooner.

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 16 ,Due to COVID 19

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April 13, 2020

 

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

I hope you had a restful break. I was able to tackle many of the house projects that I have been peddling these past few weeks. My kids may not agree that the food and laundry responsibilities were a good swap for the hard labor of spreading 8 yards of mulch. A neighbor walked by and commented that it looks like “Fishbein Landscaping” is back in business.

On a serious note, while I do not have any inside information, it appears that we will continue with remote learning for some time. When the school closures were first announced, most people did not expect this situation to last for an extended period. We may hear some news from the Governor later this week. Moving forward, I will only send a weekly update; however, any important announcements or information will be shared immediately.

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The Ridgewood blog Endorses Dani, Kwak, Lembo for Ridgewood Board of Education

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education Election (to vote on the Board of Education budget and elect one Board of Education member for an unexpired 1-year term and two Board of Education members to three-year terms) and the Ridgewood Municipal Election (to elect three Village Council members to 4-year terms) will be held on the same date, May 12, 2020.  These elections will be a Vote by Mail election only.  There will be two separate ballots in the envelope sent to you, one for the Board of Education and the second one for the Village Council.  Vote by mail ballots will be mailed to all registered voters, no later than April 24, 2020.  The Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked by May 12, 2020 and received at the County by May 14, 2020.  Therefore, please vote your ballot and mail it back, as soon as possible so that your vote will count.  The envelopes included with the ballots are postage paid.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education Meeting Monday, April 13, 2020 49 Cottage Place 7:00 p.m.

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education will hold its next Regular Public Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2020. The Board meets at the Education Center, 49 Cottage Place, Floor 3 at 7:00 p.m.

Due to the health concerns related to COVID-19, the meeting will be conducted via videoconferencing. Comments or questions can be submitted prior to and during the public hearing through the link in the section below.

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Perfect consultations to students

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As a student, one has bundles of assignments, research papers, essays, and other academic writings to do. It becomes nearly impossible for a student to keep up with all the academic pressure and prevent himself from drowning in the ocean of essays and research papers.

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Updated Ridgewood Board of Education and Ridgewood Municipal Election information due to COVID 19

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Board of Education Election (to vote on the Board of Education budget and elect one Board of Education member for an unexpired 1-year term and two Board of Education members to three-year terms) and the Ridgewood Municipal Election (to elect three Village Councilmembers to 4-year terms) will be held on the same date, May 12, 2020.  These elections will be a Vote by Mail election only.  There will be two separate ballots in the envelope sent to you, one for the Board of Education and the second one for the Village Council.  Vote by mail ballots will be mailed to all registered voters, no later than April 24, 2020.  The Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked by May 12, 2020 and received at the County by May 14, 2020.  Therefore, please vote your ballot and mail it back, as soon as possible so that your vote will count.  The envelopes included with the ballots are postage paid.

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RIDGEWOOD ARTS FOUNDATION OFFERS SPRING 2020 SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAM!

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Dear Fellow Art Enthusiasts:
The Ridgewood Arts Foundation (RAF) hopes this note finds you and your families well, and that you are finding many artistic projects to embark upon as we are all sequestered at home. During this unprecedented time, RAF feels the obligation to help our community maintain a semblance of normalcy and routine. Therefore, we are honored to announce that we will be moving forward with our Spring 2020 scholarships and grants program for students, individual artists and arts organizations. The Spring application deadline has been extended to June 1, 2020. Middle school, high school or college students who are involved in fine or performing arts, and adult artists and/or arts organizations with a connection to Ridgewood are encouraged to apply.

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Student Assessment Requirements Waived for 2019-2020 School Year

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 117, which waives 2019-2020 statutory school year assessment requirements for eighth grade students and twelfth grade students who have not yet met the graduation assessment requirement due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 15 ,Due to COVID 19

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April 3, 2020

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

Over the past three weeks, I have received dozens of emails from parents and videos from schools about all of the great experiences our students have been having. Remote learning is undoubtedly different from our regular school day and full activity schedule, and this has demonstrated the significance of our schools and our Village to who we are as a community. I could not start the break without thanking our teachers, administrators, support staff, and custodial/maintenance workers for adapting to these circumstances and performing their roles with dedication and professionalism.

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What Will be the Long term Impact of Coronavirus “accidental homeschooling”on Public Education ?

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Ridgewood NJ, currently, 124,000 schools are closed nationwide, forcing more than 55 million children to school from home for the time being. In an effort to slow the spread of the pandemic, some states have even decided to keep schools closed for the remainder of the school year. More than ever, “ We’re All Homeschoolers Now.”
Something to think about with a $115 million Ridgewood school budget vote coming up >

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 14 ,Due to COVID 19

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April 2, 2020

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

During times of adversity and stress, I find myself thinking of others who are going through the same experience, but in this case, I am particularly aware of those who are on the front line in a much riskier position than myself. I think of the medical community who took an oath to treat any patient who needs care, even when that care puts them in harm’s way.

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Orchard School Soil Remediation Update

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April 1, 2020

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

Yesterday, I received a Letter of Health Consultation (LHC) from the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) addressing health concerns related to possible exposure from contaminated fill at the Orchard Elementary School. As you may recall, we had been in consultation with the NJDOH to schedule a public meeting; however, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a public meeting is no longer an option. Please click here to view a copy of the NJDOH Letter of Health Consultation (LHC). The conclusion of the 11-page document is as follows:

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 13 ,Due to COVID 19

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April 1, 2020

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

So many April Fools’ jokes come to mind today…unfortunately, none are funny. I wrote this sentence first thing this morning; then, many people called, texted, and even forwarded an April Fools’ Day letter allegedly from my office saying we have no April break and are going to be in school until July 21st…not true! But, it was kind of funny and “got” me and many others. People are creative.

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Ridgewood School Home School Day 12 ,Due to COVID 19

March 31, 2020

 

Dear Ridgewood School Community,

 

Good afternoon! I hope this update finds you and your families doing well. Although we are not together in school, we are continuing to find creative ways to maintain some of our traditions. This week is Spirit Week! For me, I have celebrated our Elementary School Spirit Week as follows:

Maroon Monday: Ridgewood gear! As Superintendent of the Ridgewood Public Schools, I have plenty. Back in the good old days when my wife, Sue (she asked me not to only refer to her as my wife…. done) and I cleaned out some closets, we found 17 Ridgewood sweatshirts, dozens of t-shirts, and much more. We did not donate any. My kids participated in sports at RHS, so we had plenty of gear to go around.

Team up Tuesday: I am a Dallas Cowboys fan. Ok, stop rolling your eyes and muttering under your breath. For all of you Giants fans, Jason Garret is your problem now.

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