May
5
to May 10
May
9
8:45 AM08:45
RPES Field Day
Field Day is coming up at RPES! This day can not happen without parent volunteers to help run stations. It is a fun day full of a ton of activities. Please consider volunteering. Thanks! Rain date is 5/16.
May
17
2:00 PM14:00
5th Grade Geography Bowl
The 5th Grade Geography Bowl will be taking place soon. Each 5th grade student has an opportunity to complete and study a packet of information on Europe, Africa and Asia. The top 3 scorers on the test, for each class, will represent their class and participate in the annual Geo Bowl. The winning class will receive the coveted trophy their teacher will proudly possess for the year…until next year’s Bowl. In addition, the winning class will earn a PTA sponsored ice cream party, with a little something special for the winning participants! Students love the opportunity to make signs and cheer on their fellow classmates for this friendly competition.
May
21
6:00 PM18:00
Arts and Science Night
Join us for the annual Art and Science Night at RPES. View science experiments and projects created by students along with beautiful student artwork. New this year: parents and family members will have the opportunity to purchase their child’s framed artwork!
Art
This year our Art Show will feature a theme... Maryland! Each student's art will relate to a place or symbol of our state!
We have teamed up with Artomé to have every student’s work framed to be displayed at the show. Each student will have the opportunity to purchase their professionally framed work. The cost is $25 per frame, $22 will go to the company Artomé for the actual frame and $3 will go to the Ritchie Park art department for new supplies such as paint, paper, clay, and other exciting mediums!
You will be able to purchase the frame the night of the show, but it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to pre-order the frame on Artomé’s website beforehand (ordering will be an option in the virtual art show link). If you choose not to buy the frame Artomé will take your student's artwork out of the frame at the end of the night and hand it back to Ms. Goldberg. Artwork without a frame will be passed back during the week to the artist it belongs to. If other family members would like to purchase a reproduction of your student's artwork you can order a framed copy from Artomé during the virtual event and Artomé will ship it to them. About a week to 3 days before the physical show Artomé will upload all of our artist's art to a special website where you will be able to view the virtual art show as well as pre-order a frame and reproductions! Ms. Goldberg will send the link for the website to all Ritchie Park families as soon as Artomé gets the virtual component up!
Science
We invite all students to participate by bringing in their exciting STEAM projects to display at the event. Whether it's a science experiment, a piece of art, a technological innovation, or a mathematical model, we welcome all contributions!
You can sign up to bring your project here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16674XZF7dHjxIXHqs5dXBG1KkEQbwdJ355qBjMxUN3E/edit
Deadline to submit a project is Sunday, May 19th. Each participant will get a certificate of participation
We're also seeking volunteers to assist on the day of the event. We need help with the science tables and art projects to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you're interested in lending a hand, please let us know by emailing Nat Gorman at nattng310@gmail.com or signing up here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAZd1fBQ2X1w0foiQ8GypJif0JKK4Kk_km1QQaLLRGDPaGcQ/viewform
Plus, don't miss the science assembly by Circus Science with Gregory May at 7:00 pm!
Stay tuned for more surprises and details about the event. We promise an evening filled with wonder and excitement for the whole family.
Jun
7
4:00 PM16:00
End of the Year Ice Cream Social
Celebrate the end of the year with ice cream! Come get a special treat, compliments of the PTA. The Staff Member of the Year will be announced at the ice cream social. We hope you can join us!
May
8
8:40 AM08:40
RPES Bike to School Day
Ritchie Park is participating in Bike to School Day on Weds, May 8, 2024. Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling.
This event is for kids AND adults!! Students, parents, teachers and all staff are encouraged to bike or walk to school on Wednesday, May 8.
Here’s what you need to know:
Rockville City Police will be helping cyclists and pedestrians cross at two locations in the morning AND the afternoon:
Wooton Pkwy and Falls Road
Falls Road and Dunster Rd
Students bicycling MUST wear helmets!
Rain or shine event!!
We’re excited to join thousands of students across the country taking part in this event.
May
7
7:00 PM19:00
May PTA Meeting
Join us to hear about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and to stay in the know about what’s going on at RPES.
Bar-T child care and pizza dinner will be available for rpes students - we hope you can join us!
PLEASE SIGN-UP YOUR CHILD FOR BAR-T/PIZZA SO WE HAVE A CORRECT HEADCOUNT.
May
3
9:15 AM09:15
Incoming Kindergarten Registration Fair
On Friday, May 3rd from 9:15am-11am Ritchie Park will be hosting a Kindergarten Registration Fair for parents and guardians only. Check out our FLYER for more details and for the link to sign-up to attend.
May
2
6:00 PM18:00
Staff/Parent Kickball Game
Come cheer on the parents and staff as they team up to play kickball. Teams will be separated by grades - K-2 vs. 3-5. This event will take place behind Ritchie Park on the baseball field.
A big thank you to JT Burton, of the Jeweler Burton Group of Compass Real Estate for helping organize and sponsoring this event. JT and his team have previously sponsored the Ritchie Park PTA golf tournament, and generously offered to assist with this special event. To learn more about JT, visit www.JewelerBurton.com
Apr
11
7:00 PM19:00
April PTA Meeting
Join us to hear about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and to stay in the know about what’s going on at RPES.
Bar-T child care AND pizza dinner will be provided for RPES students. Please rsvp here so we can get an accurate head count for pizza.
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
Apr
2
to Apr 6
Annual Book Fair
Thank you to our storytelling night sponsor, Louis M. Leibowitz.
Set-up your child’s eWallet so they can shop the book fair without cash.
Sponsor a student:
Donate directly to the Book Fair and help us ensure every student can leave the Fair with something they’ll love! Sponsor 1 student for $10, or contribute any amount. You can deposit funds directly into our school’s Scholastic Book Fair eWallet account at https://bit.ly/RPSponsor24
The Ritchie Park Book Fair is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. All purchases benefit our school.
We have planned several family and community events, sponsored by our PTA and Louis M. Leibowitz.
Please reach out to us with any questions: bookfair@ritchieparkpta.org.
Mar
22
9:30 AM09:30
Maryland Day
It’s coming this Friday, March 22nd! Are you ready? Here is information about our BIG Event!
Wear Maryland Colors: To help make this event tremendous we are asking all students, staff, and participants to wear Maryland Colors (red, gold, black, and/or white)!
Parent Relay & Parent Volunteers: We still need parents to sign up to run laps for the parent relay or sign up to volunteer to help make this event a success. Please take some time to review and SIGN UP for relay and/or volunteer slots.
For the past 3 years, RPES has celebrated Maryland Day with a schoolwide running event. Parents are invited to join, and the event has gained recognition throughout the local community and beyond. More info to come for 2024 planning and volunteer opportunities.
Why Maryland Day?
We are named in honor of the longest serving Governor in Maryland history! To help our students understand why we are celebrating Maryland Day, here is some information about our namesake Albert Ritchie!
Wear Maryland Colors
To help make this event tremendous we are asking all students, staff, and participants to wear Maryland Colors (red, gold, black, and/or white)!
Metric Marathon
Our main event is a metric marathon 16.3 miles. We will be running laps around the building. Each lap is .268 miles in length and a total of 61 laps will be achieved. We will be having a relay team of students, staff, parents, and RM Track Team relay!
Making It Festive
We will have balloons and a DJ to keep up the momentum and fun! We encourage students to make posters or cheers to help maintain the fun and excitement. We also will have some chalk to write messages of support on the bus loop when runners aren’t going by!
Maryland Facts
Each time staff crosses the start line a 4th grader will be sharing a Maryland Fact on the microphone!
Mar
5
7:00 PM19:00
March PTA Meeting
Join us for our March PTA meeting to hear about upcoming PTA events, volunteer opportunities, and an update from Mrs. Tibbs. Bar-T child care will be available for RPES students. We hope you can join us!
Feb
28
10:30 AM10:30
Shake Shack Fundraiser
Dine out at Cabin John Shake Shack on Weds, Feb 28, 2024 from 10:30am-9:30pm and 25% of proceeds will be donated to RPES PTA.
Show the flyer (click below) when you order in-person OR use code DONATEFRY on the Shack App for pickup, delivery or kiosk (in store) when checking out. This is valid for the whole day - so order lunch, a snack, dinner, or dessert and you’ll help support the PTA!
Feb
22
7:00 PM19:00
Community Service Night
Community Service Night is back! It is on Thursday, February 22nd at 7pm in the All Purpose Room. We will be packing backpacks, organizing supplies, and creating positive cards for an amazing organization, Comfort Cases. www.comfortcases.com Their goal is to provide a bag filled with personal items for children as they transition into foster care.
PLEASE RSVP FOR THIS EVENT
Please let us know how many will be attending (RSVP HERE button below) and indicate whether your family will be bringing a backpack to the event when you RSVP. **NOTE: If you have children in both the lower and upper grades, then plan to attend the second session.
TIME SLOTS:
7-7:45: Session 1: GRADES K-2
Packing Backpacks, Card Making & Mindfulness Activity.
8-8:45: Session 2: GRADES 3-5
Packing Backpacks, Card Making And Mindfulness Activity.
8:45-9: Organizing and Clean Up
ITEMS NEEDED AND DONATIONS
Please send in items starting 2/15/24 all the way to the event! Books are also welcome (may be lightly used)
If you are feeling generous, or you do not wish to send items with your child, please use our Amazon Wish List for ideas or Venmo @Deborah-Young-40.
Any questions? Please contact Deb Young or Sally Rahnama debmilleryoung@gmail.com salemay51@gmail.com
Feb
6
7:00 PM19:00
February PTA Meeting
What: February PTA Meeting - hear about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, school updates, and more!
When: 7-8pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Meeting info will be emailed and posted online in early February.
Jan
26
7:00 PM19:00
PTA Event: Bingo Raffle Bake Sale Night
Note: This event has been rescheduled due to winter weather. Original date Jan 19th, new date Jan 26th. Join us in the Multi Purpose Room for a fun night of bingo! It’s free to play bingo, but we’ll have raffle items (tickets for purchase) and a bake sale to benefit the 5th grade promotion.
Win a fun prize or just have fun playing bingo with friends!
Jan
11
7:00 PM19:00
RPES Winter Music Concert
Message from Principal Winter: The rescheduled Winter Concert will be on Thursday, January 11th at 7 pm in our gymnasium. We look forward to the music of our beginner and advanced band, orchestra, and our fifth grade chorus. We hope that you can join us for this musical evening!
Dec
18
4:00 PM16:00
Potomac Pizza Traville Center Restaurant Night
Dine out at Potomac Pizza in Traville Village Center on Mon, Dec 18 from 4pm-8pm and 20% of proceeds will be donated to RPES PTA.
Mention Ritchie Park Elementary when you carry-out or dine-in
Scan the QR code in the flyer or click ORDER ONLINE below.
Online Order Instructions from Potomac Pizza: On the far left menu panel there will be a tab that says "FUNDRAISER." For your order to count towards the fundraiser, you MUST go to the tab, select the fundraiser button, and add it to your cart prior to check out. If placing an order via the Potomac Pizza app, you will similarly need to go to the fundraiser to your cart
Dec
5
7:00 PM19:00
December PTA Meeting
What: December PTA Meeting - hear about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, school updates, and more! We will be doing the drawing for the No Fuss Fundraiser prizes, including Lunch with Principal Winter and two $50 Pinstripes Gift Cards
When: 7-8pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Meeting ID: 832 0050 8185
Password: panthers
Nov
16
7:00 PM19:00
PTA Event: Cultural Heritage Night
Join us for this family-friendly event for a night that celebrates culture and diversity at RPES!
Sign up to host a booth or to help volunteer!
Nov
7
7:00 PM19:00
November PTA Meeting
What: November PTA Meeting - hear about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, school updates, and more!
Where: RPES School Library (enter through main entrance and walk straight down the hallway)
When: 7-8pm
Oct
28
6:30 PM18:30
PTA Event: Halloween Skate Night
Please join the Ritchie Park Community at Halloween Skate Night. Come dressed in costume for a great evening of skating fun! Please purchase your Skate Tickets and Rentals below!
TICKETS MUST BE PRE-ORDERED BY TUES, OCT 24, 2023!
If you did not pre-order your tickets, but still want to participate in skate night, please contact Mihaela Biro at programs@ritchieparkpta.org
Tickets are required for anyone who wishes to skate.
Skate rentals are optional and for those who don't have their own skates.
If you would like to attend and need a reduced price, please send a confidential email to the school counselor: Rachel_S_Greif@mcpsmd.org.
Oct
18
10:30 AM10:30
Shake Shack Fundraiser
Dine out at Cabin John Shake Shack on Weds, Oct 18 from 10:30am-9:30pm and 25% of proceeds will be donated to RPES PTA.
Show the flyer (click below) when you order in-person OR use code 25DONATION on the Shack App for pickup, delivery or kiosk (in store) when checking out. This is valid for the whole day - so order lunch, a snack, dinner, or dessert and you’ll help support the PTA!
Oct
3
7:00 PM19:00
October PTA Meeting
What: October PTA Meeting - hear about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, school updates, and more!
Where: RPES School Library (enter through main entrance and walk straight down the hallway)
When: 7-8pm
PLUS: Your RPES student can attend Bar-T for FREE during the meeting. Drop your student at Bar-T in the All Purpose Room. We’ll have pizza for dinner for kids who join!
Sep
14
6:30 PM18:30
RPES Back to School Night
An evening for parents to check out their child’s classroom, meet teachers and faculty members, and find out what is in store for the upcoming school year. Two presentations will take place to allow parents to visit more than one classroom if they have more than one student at RPES. Please lookout for an email from Mr. Winter with full details.
Sep
8
4:30 PM16:30
PTA Event: Welcome Back Family Picnic
Join us for the annual Ritchie Park Elementary School PTA Welcome Back Picnic.
This is an event for the whole family! We’ll have pizza, ice cream, games and an inflatable obstacle course to celebrate the start of school and to come together as a community. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and join the fun.
Sep
5
7:00 PM19:00
September PTA Meeting
What: Join us for the first PTA meeting of the 2023-2024 school year!
Where: RPES School Library (enter through main entrance and walk straight down the hallway)
When: 7-8pm
PLUS: Your RPES student can attend Bar-T for FREE during the meeting. Drop your student at Bar-T in the All Purpose Room. We’ll have pizza for dinner for kids who join!
Aug
25
9:00 AM09:00
RPES Sneak Peek
The Sneak Peek will be for Kindergarten through Grade 5. This is an opportunity for kids and parents to visit their classroom and meet their teachers before the first day of school.
Jun
9
4:00 PM16:00
End of Year Ice Cream Social
Join us for an end of year ice cream social celebrating a successful school year. We’ll also be using the time to announce our teacher of the year as well as honor our retiring staff.
May
22
to Jun 13
2023 Ritchie Park Book Swap
Join the PTA as we promote summer reading and provide each student with 1-2 new to them books to take home. Here is a proposed outline of activities for the 2023 book swap. Each family/student is encouraged to donate at least one chapter book. Board books and story books are discouraged since most of the children desire a chapter book. Classes that reach the goal of 1 book per child will receive a popsicle party.
Dates:
May 22-June 5: Book Collection at Ritchie Park and Julius West
June 6-7 Book Swap Round 1
June 8: Book Swap Round 2
June 9-13: Teachers take any books they desire
June 13: Remainder of books donated to local charity
Parent Volunteers Will Be Needed! SIGN UP TODAY
Parents will come in each day to sort the books into boxes by general categories and remove any inappropriate books. One-two volunteers will be needed 2-3 times a week for the book collectionand during the swap hours.
May
18
6:30 PM18:30
May
15
9:00 AM09:00
Annual RPES Golf Tournament
We hope you’ll join us once again for the Ritchie Park Golf Tournament, one of the PTA’s biggest fundraisers of the year! Golfers will tee off on May 15th 9:00am at Blue Mash Golf Course. Anyone is welcome to play, and Blue Mash Golf Course is an inviting course for golfers of all skill levels. We are looking for volunteers and sponsors as well. If you have any questions or if you would like to get involved, please contact JT Burton. He can be reached at 301-928-3456 or jt@jewelerburton.com
Register at https://birdease.com/22015
May
10
9:00 AM09:00
Dine Out - Taco Bamba
Save the date for a Dine Out Day at Taco Bamba in Rockville. More details to come.
May
3
8:00 AM08:00
Bike To School Day
Join us on May 3rd as the Ritchie Park community Walks, Bikes, Scoots to school for Bike to School Day.
This event is for kids AND adults!! Students, parents, teachers and all staff are encouraged to bike or walk to school on Wednesday, May 3. Here’s what you need to know: City Police will be helping cyclists and pedestrians cross at two locations in the morning AND the afternoon: - Wooton Pkwy and Falls Road - Falls Road and Dunster Rd Students bicycling MUST wear helmets! Rain or shine event!! We’re excited to join thousands of students across the country taking part in this event
Learn more at walkbiketoschool.org