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Seven Ridgewood High School Teams Enter 2022 NJ STEAM Tank Competition

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Ridgewood NJ, the Applied Engineering Club continues to grow in popularity at Ridgewood High School with membership climbing to 111 students in the club’s third year. Seven RHS teams have submitted video entries to the 2022 New Jersey STEAM Tank Challenge. Created and sponsored by the New Jersey School Boards Association, this competition gives students the opportunity to apply STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) to real-world problems and offer innovative, equitable, and sustainable solutions. Club advisors Dr. Labowsky and Mr. Wohner are extremely proud of the creativity and commitment of the teams and look forward to the next rounds of the competition.

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Ridgewood High School: Next Up from the Duffield STEAM Initiative – Epilog Fusion Laser

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Ridgewood NJ, through the Duffield STEAM Initiative, the Epilog Fusion Laser machine was recently installed in the RHS Innovation and Makerspace Lab.  This machine has a high-speed laser, as well as a large cutting area (24″x24″x10″), enabling students to create larger projects or work on multiple smaller projects at one time. The camera registration system gives users a real-time image of the engraving table so projects can be quickly and accurately positioned. Another great feature is the LED touch display which makes the laser easier to use and operate. And, this new laser can engrave and cut a variety of materials including wood, acrylic, fabric, cork, rubber, slate, glass, and more! The Epilog Fusion Laser will expand the fabrication capabilities of our facilities and programs. Stay tuned for more news from the Duffield STEAM Initiative.

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The Ridgewood Board of Education meets on January 31st, 2022 at 6:00 PM for an Executive Session and 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood  Board of Education meets on January 31st, 2022 at 6:00 PM for an Executive Session and 7:00 PM for a Regular Public Meeting at the Education Center.
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RHS Bands Annual Fruit Sale Deadline to order is Friday, February 11th

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Ridgewood NJ, the RHS Bands Annual Fruit Sale is HERE. Students made the rounds in Ridgewood on Sunday, January 23. Orders can be placed with one of our students or by placing your order online (make sure you use a student seller ID!). Gift shipping anywhere in the US is available as well (ship boxes to your family friends!). The deadline to order is Friday, February 11. See (and taste!) why our famous fruit sale has been a Ridgewood favorite for more than 30 years!!!You can place your orders online at www.rhsbands.org. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]

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New Bill Would Give Parents Veto Power on Masks in Schools

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Ridgewood NJ, Senator Edward Durr has introduced legislation that would require schools in New Jersey to obtain approval from parents before mandating that children utilize “medical devices” such as masks.

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Ridgewood High School Soccer Coach Named New Jersey State Coach of the Year!

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood High School , Head Girls Soccer Coach (and RHS PE teacher) Peter Kay was named New Jersey State Coach of the Year and North 1 Region Coach of the Year.
Sophomore Isabella Winn earned All American Regional Honor, top 20 player in NJ, and top 20 player in Group 4 North 1 .
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Ridgewood Crew Wins Gold at the 2022 Ironman Regatta

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew team participated in the annual Ironman Erg Classic held 100% virtually and hosted by Don Bosco Prep High School in Ramsey on January 22, 2021. The event attracted 20 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 56 entries, second only to Montclair High School. 

Ridgewood performed well, according to Head Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez, “We are very happy with the results as the vast majority of the rowers improved their PR (Personal Record). Also, we had a large number of middle schoolers racing at the Ironman!”

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CODING BOOTCAMP : Nine-year-old kids are launching DDoS attacks against schools

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Ridgewood NJ, a study by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) revealed that the number of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks launched against school networks and websites more than doubled from 2019 to 2020. Many of the culprits were secondary school children, with the youngest being just nine. The NCA has launched a new initiative to educate kids on the consequences of launching DDoS attacks. Students who search for terms associated with cybercrime will see a page with information about the Computer Misuse Act and some encouragement to use their technical prowess in an ethical career.

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DELAYED OPENING FOR RIDGEWOOD SCHOOLS

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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the inclement weather expected tomorrow morning, all Ridgewood schools will operate under the delayed opening schedule tomorrow, January 20.  Under the delayed opening schedule, the school day will begin two hours later than usual. School bus schedules will operate two hours later.

Elementary school children who have not ordered lunch must bring a bag lunch to school. There will not be sufficient time for children to go home for lunch.

For students who walk to school, please dress warmly and allow extra time and caution while walking.

Thank you and please stay safe.

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6 Professional Outfit Ideas For Teachers

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Teachers always have to dress professionally, but that doesn’t mean they don’t want to look fashionable. If you’re looking for some outfit ideas, then look no further. These six professional outfits are perfect for many teachers.

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US Department of Education : War On Parents

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Ridgewood NJ, last October, the Biden Justice Department ordered the FBI to stop alleged “threats and acts of violence” against school officials who were the largest of frustrated parents. The move was prompted by a letter from the National School Board Association to Justice claiming that parents who object to mask mandates and the imposition of critical race theory were engaging in “a form of domestic terrorism.”

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Ridgewood Kindergarten Registration Now Open

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Ridgewood NJ, Registration for children who will enter kindergarten or be new first graders to the district in September 2022 opens on January 15, 2022. Ridgewood residents can register online only by completing the registration process no later than February 13, 2022.

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Property Taxes Continue to Increase Under Murphy’s Tenure

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Trenton NJ, It’s bad enough the average property tax bill in New Jersey is more than $9,000, but it’s far higher in many areas of the state. Senator Kristin Corrado noted it is strange the Governor is bragging that the state’s worst-in-the-country property taxes have gotten worse.

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New Jersey Student Loan Borrowers to Receive More than $60 Million in Relief from Settlement with Navient Corp. in State’s Lawsuit Alleging Deceptive, Misleading Tactics

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Ridgewood NJ,  Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that New Jersey student loan borrowers will receive over $60 million in relief from a settlement with Navient Corp. and its subsidiary Navient Solutions LLC (Navient) that resolves a 2020 lawsuit filed by the State against the student loan servicing giant. The State’s lawsuit alleged that Navient engaged in unconscionable commercial practices, deceptive conduct, and misrepresentations when servicing thousands of New Jersey consumers’ student loans over the past decade – boosting company profits at the expense of struggling borrowers.

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Over 600 People Received the COVID-19 vaccine at Recent Clinic Held by Village of Ridgewood Health Department

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Ridgewood NJ, according to Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gorman , at recent vaccine clinics offered by the Village of Ridgewood Health Department, over 600 people received the COVID-19 vaccine, including students of all ages. The Health Department will be offering additional vaccine clinics soon.

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