Ridley School District in partnership with Smart Social is hosting a live event tonight December 3rd @ 7pm on optimize parent controls: balancing safety & privacy for families. Register now and enjoy a $5 Starbucks gift card for attending! Click here to register: https://streamyard.com/watch/jH4nTiTsh6Fa?org=ridleysd

The Locker’s highly anticipated new apparel collection officially launches today: Monday, December 2nd! Visit www.thelocker.biz to shop and grab some early holiday gifts!

Happy Thanksgiving to our Ridley families! We hope you find time to connect with your family and friends as well as get time to relax and recharge. If you need support this break, Care Solace is here for you. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/ridley

In honor of celebrating American Education Week, DCIU has recognized Leedom Elementary for their incredible Autistic Support program! Congratulations to Leedom Elementary and thank you teachers/staff for your dedication to our students! Read More about Ridley School District's Autistic Support Program at Leedom Here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:b324ee7a-f4e2-4873-9c54-8683e6eef037

Smart Social Event!!
November 19th @ 7pm: Don’t miss your last chance to attend Disappearing Messages: Hidden Dangers Parents Need to Know. Learn how apps like Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp use features like vanishing messages—and the risks they pose to your kids. Register now and earn a $5 Starbucks gift card when you attend the event! Register at https://streamyard.com/watch/PwxD8hN33ZDC?org=ridleysd

Join SmartSocial' s online event tonight at 7pm to look at the hidden dangers of disappearing messages and how to protect your child online.
Event Details:
What: Live virtual event: “Disappearing Messages: Hidden Dangers Parents Need to Know”
When: Thursday, November 19
Time: 7 p.m.
Register Here: https://smartsocial.com/events?org=ridleysd?org=ridleysd. As a SmartSocial partner, we are able to provide access to this event—and the full SmartSocial site—for free to our parents.
Get a free $5 Starbucks Gift card at this event!

It’s World Kindness Day! Let’s reach out, share kindness, or take a moment for self-care. If you need support, #CareSolace24_7 is here to help you find a mental health provider. Contact 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/ridley

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th, is our opportunity to honor those who have served and the families who have supported them. For generations, the brave members of the U.S. military have defended our nation, embodying values greater than themselves. Today, we reflect on their sacrifices and celebrate the impact they’ve had on our country.

Smart Social is holding a live event about "Disappearing Messages: Hidden Dangers Parents Need to Know." The live parent Q&A is tonight November 7, 2024 @ 07:00 PM
Parents: Earn a $5 Starbucks gift card when you attend the live event*
This live virtual event is your opportunity to understand how and why disappearing messages are popular features for students to use and how you can help them navigate the digital world safely.
Register Here: https://streamyard.com/watch/dU4vhBiMVhnP?org=ridleysd

Smart Social Live Event Tonight @7:00pm!!! Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and At Home! Join this live parent night event and learn how to combat online bullying and keep your kids safe online. Click here to register: https://streamyard.com/watch/A7jxHVDKRRJX?org=ridleysd

Support Ridley Educational Foundation's Spirit Night!
5pm - 8pm, Wednesday, October 23rd
Chick-fil-A Ridley @405 MacDade Blvd Order and opt-in using the Chick-fil-A App.
Chick-fil-A will donate a percentage of eligible mobile order sales:
15% of dine-in and carryout orders through the Chick-fil-A App and 20% of mobile drive-thru orders

Smart Social Live Event Tonight @7:00pm!!! Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and At Home! Join this live parent night event and learn how to combat online bullying and keep your kids safe online.
Click here to register: https://streamyard.com/watch/JhjfKewuB67W?org=ridleysd

Approximately one in five children in the U.S. will experience mental illness at some point in their lives (source: CDC). World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, aims to raise awareness and mobilize support to improve mental health on a global scale.
To ensure that every member of Ridley School District has access to the mental health resources they need, we have partnered with Care Solace, a trusted care coordination organization that specializes in connecting individuals with mental health care providers. This partnership reflects our commitment to providing you with the support and resources necessary to navigate mental health challenges effectively and confidentially.
Please visit https://www.ridleysd.org/page/care-solace for more information

Smart Social Live Event Tonight @7:00pm!!! Combat Online Bullying: Supporting Positive Student Behaviors on Campus and At Home! Join this live parent night event and learn how to combat online bullying and keep your kids safe online.
Click here to register: https://streamyard.com/watch/eNYCYCgEgcyd?org=ridleysd

Attention Ridley: Be sure to SCORE your 'The Phil' t-shirt online now at www.thelocker.biz and show your Ridley pride while celebrating The Phil(lies) chase for October glory! Shirts are available in both youth and adult sizes. Visit https://thelocker.biz/collections/adult to get yours now!!

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Let's stand together to create a safe and supportive school community. Recognize the signs, speak up, and report bullying. Together, we can make a difference. 💪
In addition, Care Solace is available 24/7/365 to connect individuals to care. Call 888-515-0595.
#BullyingPrevention #StopBullying #SafeSchools

A few reminders for our homecoming football game this Friday:
All Ridley High School students must have their school ID to enter the game. If you do not have your school ID, you will not be permitted into the game.
All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult.
Bags along with outside food and drink are not permitted into the stadium.
Homecoming and Green Goes Gold (for CHOP) t-shirts are now available for purchase at The Locker!
You can grab your shirts online @ www.thelocker.biz
Bundle and Save
Get both shirts for $25 (originally $15 each), saving $5! Shirts are available in both youth and adult sizes.
Purchase with Purpose
Homecoming shirt proceeds benefit Pockets of Hope.
Green Goes Gold (for CHOP) shirt proceeds support CHOP through Ridley's R-Thon.
Thank you for your support in making a difference in our community. We hope to see you in your new shirts soon!

The Scott Arboretum is hosting an Autumn Equinox Celebration! This Sunday, September 22nd From 3pm - 7pm bring the family to celebrate the first day of fall at the Scott Arboretum! Enjoy live music and a picnic, make a nature-based craft, play games with family and friends, and learn from plant experts. The Autumn Equinox Celebration is a great outdoor event to celebrate the start of fall. This year’s event will be located in the iconic Scott Outdoor Amphitheater!
Learn more here: https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/autumn-equinox-celebration-3/

Smart social is holding another live event TONIGHT at 7 P.M. for “Sneaky Ways Video Apps Keep Teens Watching." Find out how these apps are keeping your teens glued to the screen. Plus, gain insights from digital behavior experts and students who will share the latest research and trends concerning these addictive apps.
https://streamyard.com/watch/uQP8VhMVWpey?utm_source=Smart+Social+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=5eac43b802-Sneaky1_September102024_v1_COPY_02&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_40b34a3ccb-5eac43b802-196372932
