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NUNTIUSFORT COLLINS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 The unexamined life is not worth living.

Ridgeview Classical Schools1800 S Lemay Ave.

Fort Collins, CO 80525

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Important Dates9/27: Storytelling as Social Practice: The Power of Narrative Art - Colloquium presentation by Ms. Lennartson, 12:05pm in room 306

9/28, 10/5, 12, 19, & 26: Weekly Parent Book Group, 8am

9/30: Monthly Parent Book Group, 8am

9/30: Third grade field trip to the Denver Zoo

9/30: Student Ambassador Trip

9/30-10/7: Homecoming/Spirit Week:

• Spirit Week Day 1: Old West Day,September 30

• Spirit Week Day 2: Crazy Hairand Hat Day, October 3

• Spirit Week Day 3: Decades Day,October 4

• Spirit Week Day 4: Preparing for aFlood Day, October 6

• Spirit Week Day 5: Spirit Day,October 7

10/5: First Responders' Day, 10am-2pm. ALL students must be in dress code

10/6: Homecoming Ultimate Frisbee Game at Edora Park, 4pm

10/7: Faculty Recital, 7pm

10/8: Homecoming Dance, 7pm at RCS

10/12: PSAT, 7:35am

10/13: BOD Meeting, 4pm, R2 Conference Room

10/15: Humanities Day, 9am-2:30pm

10/19: PSAT/NMSQT, 7:35am

Administrative Annoucements Friday, September 30 will be Denim Friday as well as Western Day for the start of Spirit Week. All students may wear denim on Friday if they are dressed in western attire or are wearing a Ridgeview t-shirt, hoodie, etc.

HOMECOMING GAMEAll Ridgeview students and their families are invited to cheer for their favorite Hoplites at the annual Homecoming Ultimate Frisbee Game. The Seniors and Freshmen will take on the Juniors and Sophomores at Edora Park on Friday, October 7 at 4:00pm. Concessions (drinks, snacks, and more) will be available. Bring your blue and gold gear, your lawn chairs and your Hoplite spirit!

HOMECOMING DANCEAll 9-12th grade students are invited to attend Ridgeview's Homecoming dance on Saturday, October 7 from 7-10pm. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. If you would like to bring a guest, please obtain a permission slip from the student council board and turn it in to Mr. Carpine.

SENIOR SOAKThis is the chance you have been waiting for! On Monday, October 3 at 3:15pm, purchase water balloons to throw at the senior of your choice. Balloons are .25 cents each. All money raised will go towards senior host nights.

Announcements

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Administrative Announcements ContinuedPSAT AND PSAT/NMSQTAll ninth graders will be taking the PSAT on October 12 and all tenth and eleventh graders will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT on October 19. All exams have proctored pre-assessment sections that students must complete: - 9th grade: September 28- 10th grade, last names A-M: October 4; last names N-Z: October 6- 11th grade: October 11The pre-assessment sections will take place at 2pm in room 306. All exams will take place at 7:35am in the gym and willlast approximately 3.5 hours. All students will need two #2 pencils, an eraser, and an approved calculator. No personalbelongings will be allowed in the testing center, including water bottles. The NMSQT is the qualifying exam for theNational Merit Scholarship; only the eleventh graders are eligible to participate. We ask all of our students in grades 9-11to take the PSAT so they can become aware of their strengths and weaknesses on the exam. Please email Mr. Carpine atdcarpine@ridgeviewclassical.org if you have questions.

Congratulations to the Chess Hoplites who received awards on Saturday, September 17 at the first Battle of the Boards Chess Tournament hosted at RCS. Damian & Daniel Yanez took first and second place respectively in the <1000 section. In the >1000 section, Sami al-Adsani took 2nd place, Aiden Sirotkine and Ryan Mantey tied for 3rd, with Aiden taking home the trophy on tie breaks. Other Hoplite participants were Kylan Jin, Isaac Mount, Sabin Yanez, William Daigneault and Iris Mount.

School pictures may be ordered through September 30 by calling Studio 5 at 970-674-0520. Order forms are available at the front desk with school picture package information. Any order placed after September 30 will be charged a late fee by Studio 5. Picture retakes are on October 21 for students who were absent on picture day or who want a new picture.

Upcoming volunteer opportunities include the Scholastic Book Fair until September 28 (sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e49a4a62cabf58-scholastic) and First Responders’ Day on October 5 (sign up at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e49a4a62cabf58-first). We are still in need of a CVC for the following classes or departments: High School, Art Department, Volunteer Support, and All-School Events. If you are interested in learning more about these volunteer opportunities, please email Mrs. Patawaran at kpatawaran@ridgeviewclassical.org. Thank you for your consideration!

The 5th Graders Ski Free Passport Program is back! Parents of 5th graders who are interested in enrolling a student in the ski program can stop by the front desk and pick up a brochure for more information.

The Colorado Ski Country USA 6th Grade Passport Program provides four days of skiing or snowboarding at 20 participating Colorado resorts. Parents can apply online at www.coloradoski.com/passport.

Announcements ContinuedFine Arts

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Music Boosters will meet in the elementary cafeteria on Friday, September 30 at 7:45am. We would like to invite all parents who are interested in supporting the music program at Ridgeview. This will be an informational meeting where we will discuss our budget, plans for this year, and volunteer opportunities. For more information, contact Katherine Carroll at kcarr@edcarrollmotorco.com.

AthleticsVolleyball- B game 4pm and A game at 5pmMonday, September 26: Home- Dayspring at Aztlan: 112 E. Willow, Fort Collins Wednesday, September 28: Home- Loveland Classical at AztlanMonday, October 3: Away- St. Mary: 2351 22nd Ave., GreeleyThursday, October 6: Away- Immanuel: 4650 Sunview Dr., Loveland Saturday, October 8 at 8am: Playoff tournament- Windsor Charter Schools: 810 Automation Way & 680 Academy Court

Soccer- Start time is 4pmMonday, September 26: Home- West Ridge at FCSC: 3955 NE Frontage Rd., Fort Collins Thursday, September 29: First playoff game- Location TBA

Cross CountryFriday, September 30: 3pm at Windsor MS: 900 Main Street, Windsor (early dismissal at 1:45 pm)

Boy’s basketball begins October 10Please email Mrs. Luttman at ad@ridgeviewclassical.org if you would like to be added to the parent email list to receive more information regarding boy’s basketball. Registration and fees will be accepted online this year. Each athlete must have a copy of current physical or form from the doctor stating that the athlete is physically fit to participate.

Administrative Announcements ContinuedSCRIPPurchase reloadable King Soopers gift cards for yourself, friends, and family. 80% of the earnings go directly to your personal account for school and activity fees. Sign up today at www.shopwithscrip.com. Ridgeview’s enrollment code is 9L9937568511.

Ridgeview Shirts for SaleRidgeview hoplite and athletic gear is available. Go to the website under “Compete” and check out our swag. Proceeds benefit the athletic department.

Middle School Science Bowl is open to all 6th-8th grade students. Practice is on Mondays from 3:10-4:10pm in room 204. For more information, please contact Mr. Hayhurst at phayhurst@ridgeviewclassical.org

MathCounts will meet in Room 241 on Thursdays from 3:05-4pm beginning this Thursday, September 29. It is open to all 6th-8th graders who are interested in mathematics. Students may be eligible for chapter and/or state competitions in the spring. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Freese at hfreese@ridgeviewclassical.org .

Lands' End is offering 30% off all uniform items until Tuesday, September 27. This is a great opportunity to stock up on uniform essentials!

Announcements Continued

Club Information

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Ridgeview is home to many student clubs. Listed below are club names and faculty advisors. To learnmore about student clubs, including where and when they meet, please contact the faculty advisor or visit Ridgeview's website at https://www.ridgeviewclassical.com/community/student-life/clubs-and-activities.

Miscellaneous Welcome to all of our new 100 Mile Club members! We have had a great start to the year. We ran 158 miles as a team the first week. Congratulations to Alex Medina; Alena, Sophia, and Mrs. Schuemann; Jackson and Braeden Raine; Catarina and Mrs. Paa; Clementine Ruch; Jeremy Larson; Marielle Wrona; Naomi and Mrs. Rairdon; William Hoelzel; Ms. Trefethen; Mrs. Jhones; and Mrs. Nichols for completing the Rodelle Vanilla Day 5K. Not only did you add 3.1 miles to your tally, but you also helped raise money to build a school in Madagascar.

Kara Lubin, founder of 100 Mile Club, has asked if we would represent the 100 Mile Club in Fort Collins for a very special event. Pete Kostelnick, an ultrarunner, is running from San Francisco to New York City in an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the fastest man to run across the country. He and his team are stopping in Fort Collins to talk about his run at Runner's Roost this Thursday, September 29, at 6:30pm. Please join us in welcoming him! More information about Mr. Kostelnick can be found at petesfeetaa.com.

College AdvisingUpcoming college visits at Ridgeview: oUniversity of CO–Colorado Springs, September 26, 12pmoMontana Tech, September 27, 12pmoQuest University, September 27, 12pmoCentre College, September 27, 12pmoCollege of Idaho, September 27, 12pmoHendrix College, September 27, 2:30pmoSarah Lawrence University, September 27, 2:30pmo Illinois Wesleyan University, September 28, 12pmoWheaton College, September 28, 12:30pmoWhitworth University, September 29, 12pmoWilliam Jessup University, September 29, 12:30pmo John Brown University, September 29, 2:30pmoMarlboro College, September 30, 12pm

Out-of-State College Fair, Tuesday, September 27, 6–8pm, Poudre High School. Students can register at www.gotocollegefairs.com to receive a bar code for a quicker processing at the event.

National Portfolio Day, Saturday, September 24, student check in 9:30am, portfolio reviews 12-4pm, at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. This is an opportunity for those who wish to pursue an education in the visual and related arts to meet with representatives from accredited colleges of art and design. Representatives will be available to review your artwork, discuss their programs, and answer questions.

lhayhurst@ridgeviewclassical.orgdenise.pulsonesmith@gmail.com, 1shippy@msn.comaschmidberger@ridgeviewclassical.orggstroop1748@gmail.comlwatrous@ridgeviewclassical.orgsjhones@ridgeviewclassical.org, cnichols@ridgeviewclassical.orgsaltersteve@msn.comkmahindroo@ridgeviewclassical.orgnmarks@ridgeviewclassical.orgdmorse@ridgeviewclassical.orgphayhurst@ridgeviewclassical.orgrstaudenmaier@ridgeviewclassical.orgkayers@ridgeviewclassical.orgaftercare@ridgeviewclassical.comad@ridgeviewclassical.orghfreese@ridgeviewclassical.orgzrussell@ridgeviewclassical.org

Yearbook: Tues./Thurs., 12:30-1pm, rm. 134 Cub Scouts: contact for more informationVeritas: Wednesdays, 3:05-4pm, rm. 102 Girl Scouts: Alternating Fridays, contact for more informationChess Club: Mon., 3-3:50pm or Wed., 3:15-4:15 100 Mile Club: M/W 3:15-4pm; T/Th 7-7:30am Lego Robotics: contact for more information Creative Crafts for Cancer: Mondays, 3-4pm, rm. 232 Juggling Club: contact for more information HS Science Bowl: Mondays, 3:15-4:15pm, rm. 202 MS Science Bowl: Mondays, 3:10-4:10pm, rm. ~204 High School Art Club: Mondays, 3: 15-5pm, Art Room Mock Trial Team: contact for more information After-School Care: M-F, 2:45-6pm Athletics: contact for more information MathCounts: Thursdays, 3-4pm, rm. 241 Hoplite Helpers: contact for more informationLatin Club: contact for more information skrause@ridgeviewclassical.org

ELECTIONBOARD OF DIRECTORS

RCS 2017

I f y o u a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n r u n n i n g f o r t h e B o a r d o f D i r e c t o r s ,

t h e d e a d l i n e t o me e t a l l r e q u i r e m e n t s a n d f i l e a l la p p r o p r i a t e d o c um e n t s i s 3 : 0 0 pm , M a r c h 3 1 , 2 0 1 6 . I f y o uh a v e a n y q u e s t i o n s r e g a r d i n g y o u r a b i l i t y t o r u n f o re l e c t i o n o r w a y s t o f u l f i l l t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s , p l e a s e f e e lf r e e t o c o n t a c t t h e R C S E l e c t i o n C omm i t t e e a te l e c t i o n s@ r i d g e v i e w c l a s s i c a l . c om .

There are five voting positions on the RCS Board of Directors. Seat E is up for election this year. TheBoard Elections/Annual Meeting will be held on May 5, 2017. Candidates for the Board must meet thefollowing criteria per Policy G-1.05 in the Ridgeview Classical Schools Handbook:

Be a parent in good standing with the school for three or more years prior to running or beingconsidered for appointment; Have discussions with the Principal and all currently seated board members prior to declaringtheir intentions to the Election committee;Attend three full Board meetings within the current academic year;Read the *Ridgeview Reader and arrange a time to discuss the reading with the Principal and/orPresident of the Board;Visit at least one class in each of the three schools (elementary, intermediate and high school)within the current academic year and submit observation reports to the Principal for each classvisited;Possess an ongoing commitment to volunteering in the school an average of four hours permonth, excluding transportation, for the current academic year; and, Embrace the ideals of a classical education.A person whose term has expired is permitted to run for the office he has vacated, subject toapplicable laws governing the length of a member's term of office.

(*The 37 articles that make up the Ridgeview Reader are being added to the Parent Portal of the LMSunder Parent Resources; participation in the Weekly Parent Reading Group would allow for afulfillment of this requirement.)

Please note tha t the park ing lo t w i l l be c losed to cars f rom 8 :30-2 :30pm on 5 October .

FIRST RESPONDERS' DAYR I D G E V I E W C L A S S I C A L S C H O O L S '

5 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 | 1 0 A M - 2 P M

J o i n u s a n d F i r s t R e s p o n d e r s a s t h e y e x h i b i t a n d d e m o n s t r a t e s o m e o f t h et o o l s t h e y u s e t o k e e p u s s a f e a n d s e c u r e w h e n w e n e e d i t t h e m o s t .

S t u d e n t A m b a s s a d o r s w i l l s e r v e o u r F i r s t R e s p o n d e r s l u n c h .

P L E A S E T A K E T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O S A Y T H A N K Y O U T O A L LO F O U R E V E R Y D A Y H E R O E S !

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Saturday, October 15, 2016

Time: 9am-2:30pm

1800 S. Lemay Ave.

Fort Collins, CO 80525

P: 970.494.4620

Anthony Esolen

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Parent Business

DIRECTORYRidgeview Classical Schools

Looking for a great way to showcase yourbusiness or skill set to the school community?Advertise your business by purchasing alisting in the RCS Parent Business Directory!

The Business Directory will be published as a PDF on the RCS website for accessible viewing and printing inboth OCTOBER & FEBRUARY. Deadlines for each publishing are 20 SEPTEMBER & 20 JANUARY,respectively.

The ad price is only $25 per business listing per publishing,OR pay $45 up-front to be published in both issues.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Business Name: ____________________________________________________________________________Your Name & Title____________________________________________________________________________Contact Phone Number:  _______________ Email Address: __________________________Business Description (3-4 sentences, use the other side if necessary):____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Would you like to include a logo or your picture? Send it to Rose Long: rlong@ridgeviewclassical.org andit will be included with your listing.

This is a great opportunity for community members who owna small business or work for a large corporation, aretradesmen, consultants, photographers, seamstresses, reliablechild caregivers, etc.!

RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT TO THE FRONT OFFICE:

FOR OFFICE USE ONLYPaid by: Check # and amount: ________/ Cash: $ ________/ Credit Card $ ________Date Received: __/__/____   Initials of Person Who Received Payment: __________________

Spirit WeekSEPT 30 - OCT 7

Please be sure that your dress is not a distraction to theclass. If your dress is a distraction to your classmates theteacher may ask that you change. Hats will only beallowed on September 30 and October 3. .Denim mustbe in good condition and not overly tight. As always, finaldiscretion on dress code lies with the assistant principal.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Friday

Thursday

Decades DayCrazy Hair & Hat Day

Preparing fora Flood Day

FirstResponders' Day

Spirit Day

Bring your galoshes, high waderpants, and rain slicker. We areexpecting a flood today. Pleaseknow that any type of swimsuitis considered inappropriate for

school.

DRESS CODEREQUIRED

Wear your craziest hat, make your braidsstick out like Pippi Longstocking, or make

your hair stand up on your head. Justremember that it has to be back to normal

on Tuesday.

Today is the day to wear your blue andgold gear or RCS shirts. Only students

wearing blue and gold or RCS gear willbe allowed to wear denim.

Dress in the style ofyour favorite decade from 1900-2000.

Please remember thathats and denim will notbe allowed on this day.

Friday

Old West DayBust out your best boots, bolo tie, and cowboy hat

before you gallop on in to school for Old West Day.Please remember that denim is not allowed on this day.