February 23, 2021
Please drop off students' drawings for the Montefiore Nyack Hospital by Friday, Feb 26. They will be displayed on the ICU walls to lift the spirits of staff and patients. Thank you.
Super Science Saturday
Reading Marathon Spotlight: Mrs. A
Reading Marathon Events
Bookmark Contest
Winterfest
HSA is recruiting for next year's Board
Girls Lacrosse Clinic
Youth Ice Hockey registration
Recreational Softball Program
Recreational Baseball Program
Pre-Kindergarten Kickball Program
Coaches vs. Cancer
February 19, 2021
Super Science Saturday
February 18, 2021
Hello Travell Families,
Please follow the attached schedule for tomorrow's remote learning day.
February 17, 2021
Dear Travell Families,
Due to the inclement weather, all Ridgewood Public Schools will pivot to remote learning tomorrow, Thursday, February 18. All afterschool activities are canceled.
Be safe and have fun playing in the snow!
Warm regards,
Brian Ross
Thank you Travell!
Reading Marathon Spotlight with Ms. Lauro
Reading Marathon Bookmark Contest
Last Call for Science Fair Signups
5th Grade Drama Club
Winterfest
5th Grade TICTOC Art Contest
Super Science Saturday
Sign up for the KIDS HEART CHALLENGE! (the grade level that has the most sign ups will win an Amazon gift card for their classroom!)
Track your miles: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIHXvjxpmu7D0qANuI8ak4vBzNwtuLPzI1jDKA6omEH0HswA/viewform
February 11, 2021
Hello Travell Families,
Dr. Besher Kabak, the ICU Medical Director at the Montefiore Nyack Hospital, and a current Travell parent, has reached out to the Travell community with a special request. The hospital would like to post children's drawings on the ICU walls to lift the spirits of staff and patients.
If you wish to participate and have your own personal drawings of anything you enjoy drawing included in their exhibits, please drop them off in the Main Office by FRIDAY, Feb 19th.
Thank you!
Mrs. Mead and Mrs. James
February 10, 2021
Travell's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee wish to share the attached DEI deck as a parent resource to our community. They have worked hard during the past several months to provide many opportunities in the Arts, Sports, Reading and Music.
DEI Educational Resources
February 9, 2021
From the Health Office:
If you plan on traveling outside of the immediate area (NJ, NY, CT, DE, PA), you will be required
to quarantine for 14 days. Per our local health department, a negative test is not a substitute for
a full 14 day quarantine . Please let the nurse know of your plans for traveling over the break and
your return date by Thursday February 11th.
If you are quarantining, a neighbor or friend must pick up any supplies for you from school.
If you have been notified that your child had possible exposure to someone who was COVID
positive, please contact Ms. Grabinski.
Please call the absence line and give detailed symptom information if your child is ill and will not
be attending school or signing on to their virtual classes. Call 201.444.8225 any time day or
night to leave a message.
Please note, if anyone in your household is symptomatic, all children must remain out of school
until a negative test result is received.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and healthy!
Attention KINDERGARTEN parents
5th grade Drama Club
Science Fair sign up
Chocolate Etc Fundraiser Feb 11
Reading Marathon Spotlight: Travell Tiger
REF Winterfest
TICTOC 5th grade Art Contest
Care Plus Parent Workshop Series
https://forms.gle/7Eu5ik39sVn3F7Uq7 -- TRACK YOUR MILES to help Travell travel across America for heart health!!
https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageNavi... -- SIGN UP FOR THE KIDS HEART CHALLENGE! Choose MOVE MORE as your challenge!
February 4, 2021
Tomorrow is FOOTBALL FRIDAY! Wear your favorite football jersey at home or in school to celebrate the big Super Bowl Game coming up on Sunday!!
February 2, 2021
January 26, 2021
Dear Travell Families,
We're almost through January! Half the school year has flown by, and we've been successful thanks to the efforts of our students, parents, and staff. Thank you all for being so committed to making our remote and hybrid experiences so positive. Additionally, thank you for continuing to follow our safety protocols and procedures.
Please continue to wear masks, wash hands, and practice social distancing. There is light at the end of the tunnel, but we must stay strong and focused on keeping ourselves and our community healthy.
Stay warm. Stay safe.
Sincerely,
Brian Ross
From the Health Office:
If you have been notified that your child had possible exposure to someone who was COVID positive, please contact Ms. Grabinski.
Please call the absence line and give detailed symptom information if your child is ill and will not
be attending school or signing on to their virtual classes. Call 201.444.8225 any time day or
night to leave a message.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and healthy!
Kindergarten Registration 2021
TRAVELL is TRAVELING ACROSS AMERICA!
Last call to sign up for EXPO
Reading Marathon starts February 1
Send Valentines with the Girl Scouts
Best of Everything Fundraiser
Chocolate Fundraiser
Friends of Music Concert - NEW DATE
JAMBOREE next week
RHS Band Citrus Sale
Food Drive for local pantries
Dr. Graham Erwin program on Wednesday
January 19, 2021
Dear Travell Families,
Welcome back to the building!
Please remember that every Friday is a Travell/Ridgewood Spirit Day. Whether your child is in the building, at home for the day, or on the remote model, we want to see those Travell or Ridgewood colors!
Let's continue to have a great January!
Sincerely,
Brian Ross
From the Health Office:
Please communicate with Ms. Grabinski about illness or exposure in the household or travel plans.
Travel still requires a 14 day quarantine. If you have traveled outside the immediate area (NY, CT, PA, DE) please let us know the date you returned home.
Please call the absence line and give detailed symptom information if your child is ill and will not
be attending school or signing on to their virtual classes. Call 201.444.8225 any time day or
night to leave a message.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and healthy!
Kindergarten Registration 2021
LAST CHANCE to order from Rod Bolton!
Register for International Expo
Expo Video Editing Workshop
Science Fair Brainstorming meeting tonight
Best of Everything fundraiser
Raise Right January update
Chocolate Etc. fundraiser
Friends of Music Concert
Jamboree 2021
January 12, 2021
Dear Travell Families,
Please remember that students on the hybrid model will return to Travell on Tuesday, January 19,
beginning with the L-Z cohort. You can find the schedule for January and February on our website. Hybrid model teachers will remind students of the specifics of their daily schedules. Students on the remote model will continue with their normal schedules. Please note that district schools are closed on Monday, January 18, to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Stay warm!
Sincerely,
Brian Ross
Kindergarten Registration 2021
Does your child need extra help in math? Check out helpinghandsrw.com. Registration: https://forms.gle/LkVZs1nBfkcXQAGo8
From the Health Office:
Please continue to communicate with Ms. Grabinski about illness or exposure in the household or travel plans while we are on the remote learning schedule.
Travel still requires a 14 day quarantine. If you have traveled outside the immediate area (NY, CT, PA, DE) please let us know the date you returned home.
Please also continue to call the absence line and give detailed symptom information if your child is ill and will not be signing in for class. Call 201.444.8225 any time day or night to leave a message.
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe and healthy!
Cookie Fundraiser
Last call for Wine & Cheese Event
No Cook Night w/ Best of Everything
General HSA meeting: Zoom and agenda
Raise Right January Update
Science Fair Brainstorming meeting
Jamboree Raffle
Friends of Music Concert
MLK Service Weekend
Ridgewood Lacrosse
January 6, 2021
Message From Mr. Ross About His Absence During the Month of February
January 5, 2021
Dear Travell Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday season. Please note the following reminders:
--Travell will reopen for in-person learning on Tuesday, January 19. Until then, all hybrid classes will be taught remotely. You can view the January 4-15 hybrid remote schedule here.
--Please remember to call the absence verification number any time your children will miss school or sign in late. Even though students are learning from home, we continue to take attendance each morning. Additionally, we will follow up with families during the day if students are not visible during lessons.
Thank you for your continued diligence in following safety protocols. We look forward to seeing you in person soon!
Sincerely,
December 22, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
Happy holidays! Thank you for all you have done for your children, our staff, and our school community. Have a safe, healthy, happy vacation. All the best to you in 2021!
Sincerely,
Brian Ross
Santa on the Firetruck
Helping Hands Ridgewood
Catchy Fundraiser
Girl Scouts Shoe Drive
Raise Right E-cards
Grand Finale for The Wild Robot
December 21, 2020
Safety Reminders regarding Winter Break:
Nonessential travel is strongly discouraged at this time. The safest way to celebrate is with members of your household only. If anyone in your home is showing symptoms, all members of the household must remain home until the symptomatic individual receives either a negative COVID-19 test or an alternative diagnosis from a healthcare provider.
If you do plan to travel, you must quarantine for 14 days upon your return. (You should also quarantine for 14 days upon arrival at your destination per CDC). The incubation period of the coronavirus remains 14 days, and our local Health Department has advised our school district to continue this important practice for the safety of our community. A negative test result does not reduce the required quarantine time period.
Please inform the school nurse of your intent to travel by 12/23 and specify the date you will be returning. You will be given a date for your return to school after the quarantine period has been met (as long as no one in the home develops symptoms during that time).
Please note:
Individuals who are quarantining either due to travel or possible exposure may not pick up/drop off supplies from school.
Please continue to communicate information about symptoms, testing, and possible exposure to your school nurse via email over the winter break. Time sensitive emails will be periodically reviewed and responded to as needed. Stay safe and have a wonderful winter break!
December 16, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
Please see this updated link for Friday's schedule. Note that the 1:30 check-ins are cancelled. Instead, all students and families are invited to join Mr. Polanin's holiday sing-along at 2:00!
Best,
Brian Ross
Please note:
The Travell International Expo zoom meeting scheduled for Thursday morning has been CANCELED due to the snowstorm.
December 15, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
Please join our awesome music teacher, Mr. Steve Polanin, for a holiday sing along this Friday afternoon!
Travell Virtual Holiday Sing-Along!
Tune in on YouTube, Friday Dec 18 @ 2pm
Additionally, please note that Wednesday, December 23, is a minimum day (12:45 p.m. dismissal). There will be no afternoon meetings or check-ins. Attendance for the at-home hybrid group (L-Z) will be taken during the live stream session.
Stay safe!
Brian Ross
Need math help?
Helping Hands Ridgewood is a group of volunteer students who formed a club at the high school with a goal of providing extra help in math for elementary school students. Last school year, after the sudden switch from in-person to virtual learning, there was a growing concern of students falling behind in school. We understand that virtual safety is a concern, and we will do everything we can to ensure a friendly but mature environment. As of right now, we hope to launch our full Office Hours program on Monday, January 4. More details will be sent closer to the date. We look forward to working with you soon!
If you have any questions, please email: 05spatil@ridgewood.k12.nj.us
Rod Bolton Class Photos Sale
Tae Kwon Do virtual class
Catchy Fundraiser
International Expo meeting
Raise Right gift cards
Ridgewood Crew Winter Fundraiser
December 8, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
Please enjoy the latest installment in our Parent Academy series:
Parent Academy #6: Supporting Flexible Thinking in Your Child
Last week to donate...Social Services Holiday Gift Drive
Catchy Fundraiser
Virtual Tae Kwon Do
Raise Right gift card
Amazon Smile for Travell
Get set for International Expo!
New Players presents A Very Virtual Christmas Carol
Local PBA Toy Drive
WILD ROBOT FAMILY DANCE PARTY
December 4, 2020
High Risk Protocol Reminders
If anyone in your household is showing symptoms of COVID (as defined below),
everyone in the home must remain out of school until the symptomatic person receives
either a negative COVID test result or an alternative diagnosis from a healthcare provider.
Please let your school nurse know if anyone at home is showing symptoms.
Close contacts of symptomatic individuals are required to quarantine until the
symptomatic individual receives either a negative test result or an alternative diagnosis.
Please let your school nurse know if you are a close contact (as defined below).
Please let the school nurse know if you or anyone in your home is being tested for
COVID. If you are waiting for a test result, you must remain home until the results are
received.
Your communication and diligence are appreciated as we navigate through this together. If you
have any questions please reach out to Ms. Grabinski.
COVID-19 Symptoms :
TWO of the following symptoms:
● fever* (or feeling feverish)
● chills
● rigors (shivers)
● myalgia (muscle aches)
● headache
● sore throat
● nausea
● vomiting*
● diarrhea*
● fatigue
● congestion
Or ONE of the following symptoms:
● cough
● shortness of breath
● difficulty breathing
● new loss of sense of taste
● new loss of sense of smell
Close Contact : Someone who has been closer than 6 feet to a symptomatic individual for
a cumulative total of 15 minutes or more over a 24 hour period
*It is still RPS district policy that students with fever, vomiting, or diarrhea must remain home
from school until at least 24 hours since the last episode without the use of medications.
December 1, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Please enjoy the next installment in our Parent Academy series.
Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!
This is a reminder that anyone traveling to a state on Governor Murphy’s Travel Advisory List must quarantine for 14 days upon return. This list is constantly updating, so please be sure to check frequently. Most recently, VT was added.
Please let the nurse know if you plan on traveling and what your return date will be.
Stay safe and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
As you know, the International Expo is a cornerstone of the Travell experience. This year, due to necessary health and safety protocols, the HSA's International Expo Committee has designed a virtual expo that will honor this tradition and stay true to its spirit.
Please check eNews soon for more information about this exciting event!
Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Brian Ross
Rod Bolten's Thanksgiving Photo Sale
Social Services Holiday Gift Drive
Drama Club for 4th grade
Catchy's 'No Cook Tuesdays'
Dragons Roller Hockey
November 23, 2020
"High Risk Protocol & Thanksgiving Information"
November 17, 2020
Dear Travell Families,
Please enjoy the next two installments in our Parent Academy series.
Parent Academy #3 - The Qualities of a Good Work Space
Parent Academy #4 - What to Do When Your Child Says 'I'm Done'
Sincerely,
Brian Ross
FOOD DRIVE TOMORROW 🥧
Please send in non-perishable CRANBERRY SAUCE and GRAVY to donate to the Ridgewood SSA Thanksgiving Food Drive. Travell is only collecting those items for SSA this year. The last day to bring in items is Wednesday, Nov 18. Send them in with your child, or leave them at the front door on Wednesday by 12pm. Thank you for helping our community! ***REMEMBER THAT GROCERY GIFT CARDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME***
Celebrate Pajama Day
What is TicToc (hint: it's not the app) and how to sign up to an art docent
Thanking our Custodians
Clothing Drive Saturday
Donut fundraiser
Purchase face masks
LSHSA Chipotle Fundraiser
November 16, 2020
Reminder:
Travell's PHOTO RETAKE DAY is tomorrow, Nov. 17
November 10, 2020
One School, One Book
Drama Club workshop: grade 3
Photo Retake Day
Donuts Fundraiser
TicToc Art Docent
Clothing and Shoe Drive
Thank You Custodians
Face Masks for sale
RHS Boys LAX Wood Fundraiser
G.S. Troop 5913 needs your help
November 3, 2020
Dear Travell Families,