Ridgewood School

Phone free spaces create something powerful: presence. Whether it’s the dinner table, classrooms, or car rides- these small boundaries open the door to real conversations and connection. Try it. You might be surprised.

Come create your own short story or comic book with Mrs. Groth! Sign up for Ridgewood School’s summer enrichment class at: https://www.ridgewoodschool.org/summer-enrichment-2026

Students presented a donation to the Fatherhood Initiative from the Ties and Tiaras event. The initiative works to build stronger relationships between fathers and their children.

Day 1 of our 8th grade trip to D.C. On Monday students visited the Smithsonian Air and Space National Museum, The Natural History Museum, and American History Museum. Later in the day they visited the Jefferson Memorial, FDR Memorial and the MLK Memorial.

Sleep is one of the first things screens take away. Late night scrolling and notifications can disrupt healthy sleep cycles- especially for kids and teens. And sleep impacts everything: mood, learning, behavior, and mental health. Better nights = better days.

In Science, 5th graders investigated how changing the size of a meteor affects the size of the crater it forms on impact. They discussed the Barringer Crater and made a lot of messes!

Childhood is short. Screens can wait. Every hour spent on a screen is an hour not spent: building forts, riding bikes, solving problems with friends, and learning independence. These moments shape resilient, confident kids.

Come learn how to play chess with Mr. Brunner! Sign up for Ridgewood School’s summer enrichment class at: https://www.ridgewoodschool.org/summer-enrichment-2026

The Ridgewood Walk raised money for our donation to the Health Fair. The Walk included a one lap race, corn hole tournament, frisbee golf challenge, and a baseball game!

Developing brains need more than screens. Excessive screen time has been linked to increased anxiety, sleep disruption, and difficulty focusing. What helps instead?
- Sleep
- Movement
- In-person connection
- Unstructured play

The basics still matter most. Join us this Friday to continue the conversation on how to create more opportunities for screen free play!

Learn how to sew and quilt this summer with Mr. Shell! Sign up for Ridgewood School’s summer enrichment class at: https://www.ridgewoodschool.org/summer-enrichment-2026