Maroons Online Vol. 1… No. 40
Acta non verba
Observer: A Better World
Macky’s New York: Third Avenue Sun Flowers
William Peay: Tales From The Wood…
Saturday Night Concert Series: Summer ‘21
Citizens Park: The Rock
Original RHS: Cottage Place
Later School Start Time (LSST): May is Mental Health Awareness Month
RHS Maroon Men: ICHSA Mid-Atlantic Quarter Finals 3
RHS Acabellas: Performance Videos
Observer
A Better World
We have arrived at the first long weekend of the Summer. During Memorial Day Weekend here in the Northeastern US, the weather is usually temperate and the mood is subdued. Nothing like the 4th of July holiday where the weather is usually hot and the mood is boundless or Labor Day Weekend which is usually hot and the mood is one of excitement or dread about the return to school.
On this weekend we honor those members of the military who died in the performance of their duties. It makes for a sober day with tasteful remembrances, some in the form of people hoisting flags in front of their homes. If you stay inside or sleep late this weekend you might find that your neighbors have already put out their flags and paid their own silent respects to those who dreamed of a better world but didn’t live to see it.
Macky’s World
Matthew Cortellesi Photography
May 26, 2021 - Gramercy
Third Avenue Sun Flowers
Sometimes you see the light and the light last night directed me to Joe Juniors for a cheeseburger medium rare on a toasted english muffin with raw onion only.
Shot on 3rd Ave at 16th street looking east into plastic cover of outdoor flower shop with westerly reflection and Joe Junior diner.
Time 6pm.
#mackysnewyork
William Peay
Tales From The Wood…
Graydon Pool’s Iconic Sycamore Tree. In early 2018 the Sycamore Tree at Graydon had to be taken down due to an illness.
Saturday Night Concert Series
Summer ‘21
A Music & Laughter In The Park Summer Series (June–September 7:30–10:00PM)!
This series kicks off June 5th in Van Neste Sq. Park. Bring a chair and a blanket, BYO food and drink or frequent one of the many fine local Ridgewood establishments before, during, or after the show!
Citizens Park
The Rock
Original RHS
Cottage Place
Later School Start Time (LSST)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month to highlight the importance of mental wellness. The number of adolescents reporting poor mental health is increasing; about 17% of young people ages 6 to 17 experience mental health issues. Schools across the country are working to create healthy relationships with students. They are taking proactive steps to help students manage their mental health and grow into healthy adults.
The Ridgewood school district is among those working to promote social and emotional competency and build resilience. At a recent Board of Education meeting, Lauen DePinto, the District Coordinator of School-Based Mental Health Services and a Crisis Intervention Counselor, and Basil Pizzuto, Ridgewood High School Assistant Principal for Administration and Student Services, gave a presentation on mental health initiatives in the Ridgewood public schools. In the presentation, Ms. DePinto and Mr. Pizzuto highlighted programs and initiatives designed to support students’ social and emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs.
We are grateful that our schools provide mental and behavioral health programming and offer accessible services for families. We were also glad to hear that Ms. DePinto and Mr. Pizzuto consider a Later School Start Time (LSST) an essential measure to safeguard a student’s overall health and social development. There is clear evidence that a change in policy regarding school start times at the middle and high schools would have a direct and immediate positive impact on almost 3,000 adolescents in our district.
RHS Maroon Men
ICHSA Mid-Atlantic Quarter Finals
RHS Acabellas
Performance Videos
2019-20
The RHS Acabellas are the all female competitive a cappella group at Ridgewood High School. We were founded in 2011 and annually compete in the International Championship of High School A Cappella (ICHSA). In addition to that, we perform at school functions including sporting events, a cappella concerts, and more!
Peace