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Ridgewood NJ, all Ridgewood Public Schools will reopen February 3rd following the regular hybrid schedule on Wednesday. Please use caution and allow extra time to travel. For those students who walk to school, please dress warmly, allow for extra time, and use caution while walking.
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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the impending snowstorm in our area, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 1, 2021. No virtual classes will be held. Hazardous conditions related to the aftermath of the storm are expected; therefore, Tuesday, February 2, 2021 will be a full day of remote instruction. Your child’s principal will send building-specific schedules. Please stay safe and warm indoors.
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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 23, 2021. The event attracted 17 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 44 entries.
Ridgewood performed well, according to Head Coach Boris Roque-Alvarez, “This event was a great opportunity to all RC athletes and will help the team to keep motivated in a difficult season giving the challenges presented by COVID-19. We are proud of the whole team and we are looking forward to race in upcoming events.”
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“With regard to expanding the virtual learning and the closing of schools I have three points to make: Science, The Problem, and A Solution.”
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Ridgewood NJ, last week, Stacie Poelstra Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum presented an update on the Gifted and Talented Program to the Board Curriculum Committee, beginning with a brief overview of current trends and the evolution of pedagogy in this area. The district takes a three tier approach to gifted and talented enrichment education to meet the needs of all learners.
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Ridgewood NJ, a public hearing was held to discuss the annual renewal of Policy and Regulation 2361 – Acceptable Use of Computer Networks/Computers/Personal Electronic Devices (PEDs) and Resources. There were no changes to this policy. A number of measures are in place to address cybersecurity and internet safety, including a web filter and anti-virus software. The district subscribes to an electronic monitoring service that filters content. Administrators are notified of any issues regarding inappropriate use of electronic devices, and follow-up discussions are held with parents and students. The IT department runs cybersecurity and phishing tests for our staff, and training in this area is provided to staff.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood school district reported the following Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases from January
18 through January 22, 2021. In order to reduce the number of email communications, the district will issue COVID-19 notification letters on Tuesday and Friday beginning January 26, 2021, unless there is a situation where a school must transition to all remote learning.
The Public can view, listen and comment during the public comment period of the meeting via Zoom from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device.
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One of the biggest problems with homework is how tedious it can get. You have attended school for hours, come home, and you have a mountain of work to get done. Between chores, school, extra-curricular activities, and friends, homework often gets left behind. While it should be on priority for you, students often forego doing their homework. This habit, though common, can lead to severe long-term consequences.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Schools return from remote learning with the following reported Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases from January 9 through January 15, 2021.
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