All parents, guardians, students, teachers, and staff are welcome. We want you there to hear about all of the great things going on at Ridgely, challenges facing our school, and how we are focused on enhancing the educational experience of each and every student in the classroom, through assemblies and a wide variety of extracurricular activities and school events.

We raise money to support our students and these activities in three ways: the Annual Craft Fair and Silent Auction (vendor fees, auction, food and admissions); PTA membership dues (which include state and national PTA dues); and direct contributions (100% towards student enrichment).

The Ridgely Middle School PTA provides parents and teachers with a way to share their experience and knowledge about children. PTA members support public education and work to improve childrens’ health and safety. Our PTA speaks on behalf of children and supports the important home-school relationship.

Our local PTA board works independently to promote the welfare of children in local schools and communities. We work together with principals, superindentdents, school boards, and other community leaders to make sure the concerns of parents and teachers are heard and their needs met. In order to be an effective PTA board, we need an active and robust PTA membership. Consider this you personal invitation to be a member of this empowering group. I want to thank each parent, guardian, grandparent, and friend who joins the Ridgely Middle PTA for making a difference.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with your ideas and concerns. We look forward to welcoming your students and the Ridgely Middle School community in September!

Sincerely,
Yara Cheikh
Ridgely Middle School PTA President
ycheikh@aol.com