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.

    Many thanks to all the volunteers who helped make the Kick-Off Carnival happen this week! Special thanks to our committee members, school staff, and building services, without whom this would not have been possible. Thanks also to our sponsors: Bruster's Ice Cream, Erica Tappis Photography, Sheehan Orthodontics, Zen Windows, and the GYC, who came out and ran sports and games with the kids! 

    Here are November Reminders:

    11/24 CNO Paisano's Pizza-all day, mention Ridgeview Middle School
    11/24 Parent Teacher Conferences 1:00-7:30pm
    1/24 Early Release
    11/25 Early Release
    11/26-11/28 No School Thanksgiving

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

    JOIN the PTSA: 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: 
    • Bobcat Boutique (clothing donations available at school)
    • Movie Night (Winter) We're looking for 2 or more people to help plan a Movie Night for students this winter. This was the number one event students voted for adding to the events schedule last year so we're hoping to make it happen but can't do it without your help!
    • 3v3 Basketball Tournament (March)
    • Concessions- We're looking for 1-2 people to coordinate selling concessions at Winter and Spring intramural sports. Role involves making sure we have enough concessions items to sell, helping to coordinate day of volunteers and helping with setup / cleanup as needed for a handful of home games in the Winter!

      Basketball games 1/21, 1/29, 2/4, 2/11, 2/19, 2/25
      Volunteers needed from 2:45pm-4:45pm
      Please email rmsptsavpvolunteers@gmail.com if interested in supporting either need!

    DONATE:
    • 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.

    • 6th Graders are attending Outdoor Ed in January and it will be cold! The PTSA is helping to collect waterproof gloves, hats, and winter coats for students who do not have them so they can fully participate in all the activities. If you have gently used gear in middle school sizes please drop them off in the front office. There is also an Amazon Wishlist linked below for purchasing new items. Wishlist items will be delivered to Ridgeview. Thank you for your help!  Amazon Wishlist

    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. Our Fall meetings are Tuesday 10/14 and Monday 11/10. 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.