Ravenswood School

09/04/2026

You are invited to the first Bilingual Advisory Committee meeting of the year. Details on the flyers below!

09/02/2026

Join us for our annual Back-to-School Block Party on Friday, September 11th from 4pm-7pm! This annual welcome back event is a great way to connect with other families and get to know our community. We’ll have a bounce house and pop-a-shot for the kids, Byron’s Hot Dogs and Melody Ice Cream for purchase, and plenty of beverages and other activities as well! Interested in helping with this event? Check out this week’s newsletter for details: https://app.smore.com/n/sg13k6-ravenswood-rambler?ref=email

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08/31/2026

Join the Ravenswood Bike Bus on Tuesday, September 1! If you would like to sign up for this safe and supervised bike ride. All participants should meet at Belle Plaine and Greenview Ave at 8:10am; you will arrive at school about 8:30am. This is a great way for students to ride in a group, making it a fun and social way to start the day. See you there!

Details in this week’s newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/sg13k6-ravenswood-rambler?ref=email

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08/30/2026

Update! Coaches say the run is on this morning! Hoping for friendly rain or for rain to slow down. The run will only be cancelled for lightning. See you at Montrose Harbor/the lakefront!

08/28/2026

Signing up for i9 Sports? Don’t forget to use discount code “FoRavenswood” to get $5 off your registration—and $10 goes back to our school for every child who signs up. Win-win! As an added bonus, this coupon code can be used multiple times a year!

Details in this week's newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/k7ybg-ravenswood-rambler?ref=email

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08/27/2026

Hey, Ravenswood! Don't forget to check out these amazing experience parties coming up THIS SATURDAY!

Cubs Watch Party and Trivia: 1:00-3:30
Hosted by some of our beloved RJMS teachers (and open to students in 3rd through 8th grades) this is sure to be a fun-filled afternoon, with snacks, trivia, games, and more!

Immediately following that is the inaugural...
Volleyball Tournament: 3:00 pm
We know Ravenswood has some incredible volleyball players - come show off your skills in this tournament hosted by Mr. Jose! It's open to parents, students, teachers, and community members. Gather your friends for a great competition - the more the merrier!

Check out these events and more at our Experience Party Givebutter site. Click the blue "Donate & Tickets" button to signup - spots are going fast!

https://givebutter.com/experience-party-sign-up-sf2026

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By Friends of Ravenswood School

08/26/2026

Bad Coffee is running a supply drive to support Ravenswood's essentials classes! Until early September, you can bring in any listed supplies and receive the teacher discount on your coffee.

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08/24/2026

Welcome to all our new students and staff, and welcome back to all our returning students and staff.

Happy First Day of School!

08/21/2026

Need before- or after-school childcare? BASA offers quality on-site, supervised before- and after-school child care, plus the opportunity to enroll in an ever-expanding variety of classes and workshops for students of all ages!

Details in this week’s newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/71zxek-ravenswood-rambler?ref=email

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08/19/2026

Karin Kane was a Ravenswood parent, passionate community volunteer, track coach and loving friend to many. Her track and cross country co-coaches are organizing this race to honor Karin’s memory at our first annual Karin5Kane Community Run along the lakefront.

Who: Anyone & Everyone! If you don’t want to walk or run, sign up to volunteer.
When: Sunday, August 30 8:00a
Where: Start & Finish just north of the Montrose Track

Details in this week’s newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/71zxek-ravenswood-rambler?ref=email

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