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Ridgewood NJ, during the COVID crisis, several creative individuals had a revolutionary meeting of the minds. This week their shared vision of fusing public art into Ridgewood’s downtown will come to fruition. Sean Flanagan of the Ridgewood Arts Council and Bill Carbone, a prolific volunteer, will install the fourth and final painting in the villages’ business district on Saturday, June 19, at Pearl Restaurant.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is pleased to honor ten outstanding educators in the 2020-2021 school year. The Teacher Recognition Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 PM in the Benjamin Franklin Middle School Auditorium.
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May 4, 2021
Dear Ridgewood Public Schools Community,
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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, at Mondays Ridgewood Board of Education meeting Dr. Gorman thanked the Board for the tremendous opportunity to serve as Acting Superintendent and shared that he looks forward to working cooperatively on the district and Board of Education goals as we navigate through this unprecedented time. He also thanked Dr. Fishbein for his guidance and wisdom over the years and wished him a happy and well-deserved retirement.
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Ridgewood NJ, Due to the inclement weather, all Ridgewood Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, December 17. No virtual classes will be held. Due to potentially hazardous conditions related to the aftermath of the storm, Friday, December 18 will be a full day of remote instruction. Your child’s principal will send building-specific schedules. All afterschool activities are canceled. Thank you and please stay safe and warm.
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Ridgewood NJ, Seven architecture firms were invited to present an overview of their firm and services to the Ridgewood Board of Education. Following each presentation, the BOE had the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters from each firm.
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The Ridgewood Blog has learned that Ridgewood resident Constance “Stacey” Loscalzo, author of a rather controversial “call to action” e-mail regarding the resignation of Ridgewood Schools Superintendent Daniel Fishbein, was horrified upon learning that her e-mail was posted on The Ridgewood Blog, and on several community Facebook pages. The e-mail, posted below in its entirety, requests specific actions be directed against the two (2) Trustees of the Ridgewood Board of Education who are minorities.
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May 1, 2020
Dear Ridgewood School Community,
On April 29, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 133, which allows state parks and golf courses to reopen effective at sunrise on Saturday, May 2. Additionally, county governments will have the authority to determine whether county parks will be open or remain closed. Social distancing measures continue to be in effect for these outdoor spaces, and individuals are encouraged to wear a mask. The Executive Order and information about social distancing policies and specific areas/facilities that remain closed at state parks and forests can be found at https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562020/approved/20200429c.shtml.
April 16, 2020
Dear Ridgewood School Community,
This afternoon, Governor Murphy announced that schools will remain closed through at least Friday, May 15, to help continue to flatten the curve and slow the transmission of coronavirus. This decision was made in careful consultation with the New Jersey Department of Health and the New Jersey Department of Education, as well as other key stakeholders. With over 75,000 cases of COVID-19 in New Jersey, we must all work together by social distancing and following the guidelines to help curtail the spread of this disease.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Public Schools is conducting a district communication survey in preparation for the development of a District Communication Plan, which will be launched in September 2020. We value feedback from all stakeholders in our community and would appreciate your input!
This survey is intended for parents, current high school students, alumni, staff members, Ridgewood residents, Ridgewood business owners, and anyone in the community who has an interest in our public schools. All members of a household are encouraged to submit an individual response.
The district communication survey can be accessed through the link below and the District News section of the website. The survey will be open until midnight on Monday, March 23.
To access the survey, please click here or go to https://www.surverymonkey.com/r/rps_communication_survey.
