Principals' Message
Dear Ridge Families,
Welcome back to a new school year! We hope your summer was filled with time to relax, recharge, and make memories with family and friends. As we prepare to welcome our students back, we are filled with excitement for the opportunities that lie ahead. Together with our families, staff, and students, we look forward to a year filled with positive experiences where every child is encouraged to reach their fullest potential.
We are thrilled to reconnect with our returning Ridge families and extend a warm welcome to those joining us for the first time. Whether you are new to Ridge or returning, we are so excited to have you as part of our Ridge family.
As the new Principal and Assistant Principal, we are honored to serve the Ridge community. Our teachers have been preparing engaging classrooms, our staff have planned meaningful learning experiences, and our custodial team has worked tirelessly to ensure our building is clean, safe, and welcoming for all. Together with our outstanding team, we are ready to lead our school into an exceptional year filled with learning, growth, and success for every child.
This year, our mantra is:
"Great Every Day, It's the Ridge Way!"
We believe being great every day isn't about being perfect—it's about making positive choices every day. When our students strive to be great each day, they naturally live out our RIDGE Core Values, making "The Ridge Way" part of who they are.
R – Responsibility: Taking responsibility for our actions while showing respect for ourselves and others.
I – Integrity: Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
D – Dignity: Treating ourselves and others with kindness, compassion, and honor.
G – Gratitude: Appreciating the people and opportunities that help us grow.
E – Effort: Believing that hard work, perseverance, and determination lead to success.
By living these core values every day, our students develop the skills and character needed to reach their fullest potential, academically, socially and emotionally. We know that when families and school work together, amazing things happen.
Communication remains a priority for us. Throughout the year, you can expect updates through our twice-monthly Ridge newsletters, Parent Portal notifications via Infinite Campus or Loop, our school website, and messages from classroom teachers. Please know that we are always here to answer your questions and support your family.
Thank you in advance for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to the upcoming school year. We are truly grateful to be part of such a wonderful school community. We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Ridge. Here's to a year of learning and being Great Every Day—It's the Ridge Way!
Warmly,
Annie Heramb, Principal
Cheri Magistrelli, Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal
