Friday, March12, 2010 

On Friday, February 19^th, the Ridge High School Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Jennifer Curran, hosted its first inter-school Orchestra Festival. The WAMS 8th Grade Orchestra, under the direction of Brian McGowan, spent the day rehearsing with the Chamber Orchestra and attending sectionals with guest clinicians. At the close of the festival, the members of the Chamber Orchestra took questions from the 8th grade players.  By all accounts, the day was a huge success!

The National Honors Society is hosting a ping-pong fundraiser in the old gym on Saturday, March 20th, from 4 to 7:30p.m.  Sign up and purchase tickets for $10 outside of the cafeteria during lunch periods.  All proceeds go to the Red Cross’ efforts in Haiti.

The Ridge Fencing Association will have a meeting on Tuesday at 7:00p.m. in room 630.

Attention Senior Prom Committee – there will be a Senior Prom meeting on Tuesday at 2:30p.m. in room 709.

Class of 2012 t-shirt order forms are due Monday.  See a class officer with questions and return order forms to the guidance office or a class officer.

Attention all seniors!  The Honors Incentive program is open to all seniors who earn A's and B's, with the exception of one C during the third marking period.  Informational packets will be available in the main office starting on Monday, April 5.  All forms must be completed and turned in no later than Friday, May 7.  Late applications will not be accepted.  See Ms Wolff in Room 710 with any questions.

 

Who will be the next Mr. Ridge?  Come find out on Thursday, March 25th at 7:30pm in the Ridge Performing Arts Center!  Tickets will be sold during lunch periods the week of the performance, as well as at the door.  They are $5 each. 

Writers Wanted!  Bernards Township 250th Anniversary Essay Contest.  The Bernards Township 250th Anniversary Task Force has launched an essay contest to celebrate the town's rich history.  Essay entries are organized by age and topic, from kindergarten to adult.   Winners (under age 18) will receive a U.S. Savings Bond and the essay will be included in the time capsule to be buried in November, 2010.  In addition, winners will be invited to read their winning essays at "Memories of Bernards Township and Ridge High School" on October 15-16, 2010.  Go to:  http://www.bernards.org/250th_Anniversary/default.aspx for information about the essay contest and details about how to submit your essay.  All essays must be submitted by April 1, 2010.  

Did you hear all that commotion down in the 600 wing on Tuesday?  That was Mr Stewart singing with his Art Explorer classes learning about the abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky.  If you missed it, check out the video:

  Kandinsky was one of the first
  abstract artists whose goal was to
  visualize music through his
  paintings

  Click HERE to learn more about

  Kandinsky and his "musical" art!

 

  Click HERE to see more Ridge Art

  and animations!

The sophomore class is selling T-Shirts. Please click HERE for more details.

 

Any girls interested in playing soccer for Ridge in the fall 2010 fall season (freshman through varsity) is being asked to send the following information: Names, email addresses and Phone Numbers of both parents and players to:stecher261@ gmail.com, mclunny@optontline.com, or e.wheatley23@hotmail.com. This information will be used to keep parents and players up to date on all girls' soccer events and schedules!

 

The FASHION SHOW committee is presenting the JUNIOR JOY RAFFLE PACKAGE which is offered to Juniors only. The raffle winner will get to: 1) park in a Visitor Space for the month June; 2) Have lunch delivered to the school from ANY basking Ridge Eatery ($15 limit); and 3) Serve as "Principal for a Day" (this will earn 8 hours of community service). Tickets will be sold lunch periods on March 16th - 19th, and the evening of the Fashion Show.  Click HERE for full details.

Permission slips for the Junior Prom can be picked up in the Main Office.

Congratulations to the Ridge Forensics Team for taking their ninth straight State Championship title at the 2010 New Jersey Forensic League State Championships this weekend.  Special congratulations to Alex Smyk, State Champion in Student Congress; Peter Vogel, State Champion in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking; Rohun Pai, State Champion in International Extemporaneous Speaking; Christopher Winter and Adam Badrawi, Public Forum Debate State Champions; and Liz Pires and Alex Liao who closed-out the final round in Junior Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate, declaring themselves co-champions.  Congratulations to the entire team!  
 

Join the running community of the Basking Ridge Area and race with some of the top high school runners on March 28 at 2:00p.m. at Mountain Park in Basking Ridge.  Go to www.njridgerunners.com for registration forms and more information.

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Bullying : Information for STUDENTS and PARENTS : Click HERE for information about Bullying.

What students and faculty can do to help prevent from getting or spreading the flu:

• Practice good hand hygiene. Students and staff members should wash their hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
• Practice respiratory etiquette. The main way that the flu spreads is from person to person in the droplets produced by coughs and sneezes, so it is important to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder, not into your hands.
• Stay home if you are sick. People who are sick should stay at home and keep the virus to themselves rather than sharing it with others at school.

Community Service: Attention All Students - For community service information and opportunities please click on the Community Service Opportunities link in the left column of this page.

Attention all Sophomores and Juniors : We are pleased to be able to offer an online SAT Preparation Program to any 10th or 11th grade student at Ridge High School. This program is developed by the College Board, the company who designs the exam, and allows students to prepare ofthe SAT at their own pace. Any 10th or 11th grade student may obtain their individual access code from Ms Pavlik in Mr Thompson's office (Room 613)

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Club Meetings

Monday

• Japan Club meets the last Monday of each month at 2:30 in room 525. 
• Model UN meets every week at 7:00a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in room 535.
• Amnesty International meets from 6:30p.m. – 8:00p.m. at member’s homes.

Tuesday

• Chemistry League meets at 7:00a.m. sharp in room 509.See Mrs. Mitchell with any questions.  Art Club meets every week at 2:30p.m. in room 621.
• Dance Team meets every week from 2:30-4:00p.m. in the dance studio.
• Green Team meets every week at 2:30p.m. in room 410. 
• FED Challenge meets every week at 2:30p.m. in room 536.

Wednesday

• Habitat for Humanity will meet on March 11th before and after school in rm 705
  
• Seeing Eye Club meets at 7:00a.m. in room 728.  All are welcome.
• Save Darfur Club meets at 7:00a.m. in room 537 every other week. 
• Chemistry League meets at 7:00a.m. sharp in room 509.  See Mrs. Mitchell with any questions.  Greek Club meets every Wednesday (unless otherwise noted) from 2:30-3:00p.m. in room 212.
• Open Minds Club meets every week at 2:30p.m. in room 622.
• Habitat for Humanity meets the 4^th Wednesday each month at 2:30p.m. in room 707. 
• Physics Science League will meet at 2:30p.m. in room 502.  See Mr. Gilmore for details.

Thursday

• Habitat for Humanity will meet on March 11^th before and after school in room 705.
• Green Team meets every week at 2:30 in room 410. 
• Physics club meets every week at 7:00a.m. in room 506.
• Video Club meet at 2:30p.m. in room 615.
• FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meets at 7:00a.m. in room 515. (NON ATHLETES WELCOME)
• Chess Club will meet at 2:30p.m. in room 537.  All are welcome.

Friday

• Greek Club meets at 2:30-3:00p.m. in room 212. 
• FBLA meets at 7:05 a.m., in room 211. 
• Economics Club meets every other week at 7:00 a.m. in room 534.
• REPP meets every other week at 7:00a.m. in room 534. 
• International Humanitarianism for Students Club meet at 7:00a.m. in room 532

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