11/11 Veteran's Day Parade and Assembly
11/12 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Ramettes Cheer Camp
11/16 Report Cards
11/17 PTO Greenery Orders Due
11/21 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cheerleader's Pizza Inn Fundraiser
11/23 Make-Up Day
12:00 Release
11/24 - 25
Thanksgiving Break
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Varsity Boys vs Northeast
Bethel Tournament
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| Service Hour Opportunities |
Basketball Baked Goods
We are looking for volunteers to help with cutting and weedeating the school grounds (not the athletic fields). Double service hours will be given to those who bring their own equipment and gas. Please contact the front office at 252-332-2964 if you can help.
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Seeking Alumni News
We love to hear from our alumni! If you have any news about your education, career, or family, or just want to share what you have been up to since graduation, please contact
Barbara Outland, Director of Advancement.
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Congratulations to Ridgecroft's Fall All-State Athletes!
From left: Lauren Harrell (soccer), Reagan King (volleyball), Taylor Jenkins (tennis), Hunter Hairston (soccer), and Jasper Krueger (soccer)
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Every Gift Matters
The Ridgecroft 2016-17 Annual Fund drive is underway! Did you know that tuition and fees only cover 85% of our school's expenses? Like at all independent schools, Ridgecroft budgeting includes the projected generosity of our current parents, grandparents, alumni, Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and other friends who contribute to the Annual Fund. Your contribution will be put to work right away to help pay for everyday expenses - from classroom materials to art supplies.
You will soon receive a letter soliciting your Annual Fund gift or pledge. As you decide on your level of giving, please thoughtfully consider the impact that Ridgecroft has had on your family, your child's future, and the community. The most convenient way to give is to set up a monthly automatic draft with our business office, but you can also
donate online
, make one-time or recurring payments through your FACTS account, use a debit or credit card in our business office, or return a check or pledge using the envelope enclosed in your Annual Fund mailing.
As always, your Annual Fund gift is 100% tax deductible and will truly make a difference to every student, every day.
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Fresh Face
Ridgecroft's online presence has recently had a facelift! If you have not already noticed, we have a new website with a number of new features to keep parents and students informed and involved. Links to the school and athletic calendars, as well as the lunch menu, are now conveniently located on the home page. Homework assignments can be found on teacher websites by clicking "About Us" and then "Faculty and Staff." Links to the
Ram Page archives, the most recent One Call, and parent volunteer opportunities can be found under "Resources," and the "Support Us" tab leads to an online giving form as well as information about many other ways to support Ridgecroft. This new site is responsive to just about every platform available, so it will be easily viewable on phones, tablets, etc. While a few pages are still under construction, we hope that you will find the new website an easy and informative portal into all things Ridgecroft. Visit
www.ridgecroft.org to see all of the changes for yourself!
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Helping, not Hurting
On Thursday, November 10, Dr. Elizabeth Marsal from North Carolina Wesleyan College met with middle and upper school students to talk with them about identifying and preventing bullying. Students discovered the difference between meanness and bullying, answered questions to discover whether they themselves might be exhibiting bullying behavior, and learned how to intercede if they saw bullying occurring. Everyone who attended the sessions agreed that the information they learned will help our Ridgecroft family grow even closer.
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Vendors Needed
Do you or any of your friends make crafts or have a store-front or home retail business? Are you looking for a place to display your goods and meet new customers? The Ridgecroft Christmas Bazaar is looking for vendors! Please contact
Peg McLean or
Charlotte Riddick for more information.
Donate Stuffed Animals and Books
Ridgecroft's annual Christmas Bazaar will be held Friday, December 9 and we are looking for gently loved stuffed animals and books for the toy room. Please drop off any donations with Mrs. Riddick or in the front office.
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| Athletic Association Night of Fun |
A Little "Pizazz"
Need a grown-up night out after the family fun of Thanksgiving? On Friday, November 25, from 8:00 PM until 12:00 AM, join your Ridgecroft friends in the Revelle Gymtorium for a night of dancing to the music of the Pizazz Band, with hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. Tickets are $25 per person and available from Athletic Association members or in the front office.
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| Cheerleader Pizza Inn Fundraiser |
Take a Night Off!
On Monday, November 21, the cheerleaders will be hosting a fundraiser at Pizza Inn in Ahoskie. From 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, they will be waiting tables and earning 10% of all buffet sales and all tips. Come on out and help this spirited group!
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Give Me an "R"
The cheerleaders will hold a Ramette Cheer Camp for girls in grades K-5 this Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The girls will learn cheers that they will perform at one or two games during basketball season. The $30 registration fee includes lunch and a t-shirt.
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Fresh, Fragrant, and Festive!
The Ridgecroft PTO is selling fresh holiday greenery straight from the North Carolina mountains! All proceeds from the sale of these beautiful wreaths, garland, and swags will support the many enrichment opportunities that the PTO provides for students and staff. Check your student's folder for order forms or pick one up in the front office. All orders are due by November 17 and payment is due at the time of the order. The greenery will be delivered on December 9, the day of the Faculty Bazaar.
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Students were in a giving mood at the Beta Club's Red Cross Blood Drive.
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Dr. Gail Marsal uses volunteers to make a point during her discussion on bullying.
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Middle School Students of the Month for October!
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A student casts his vote during the third grade's mock election on Election Day.
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| Easy Ways to Support Ridgecroft |
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Give with a Smile
Ridgecroft receives a percentage of all purchases made through AmazonSmile. You shop. Amazon gives. What could be simpler? Click the image above to begin shopping.
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Dress for Success
When you buy Ridgecroft logo apparel at Lands' End, not only will you display your Ram pride in style, but Lands' End will also donate a percentage of each sale to Ridgecroft! Click the image above to enter the Ridgecroft Lands' End store.
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Clipping Cash!
Each of those little pink squares may be worth only 10 cents, but they add up quickly. During the 2015-16 school year, Ridgecroft earned more than $1000 from Box Tops for Education! The PTO used that money to provide teachers with classroom equipment like LCD projectors, file cabinets, and much more. So, keep clipping!
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Turn your Groceries into Greenbacks!
You can help Ridgecroft just by doing your usual grocery shopping. Buy Food Lion gift cards from Joannah Lassiter in the business office and Ridgecroft will receive 5% of your total purchase.
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