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Also, don't miss Orpheus Club Men's Chorus of Ridgewood on the Ridgewood Patch calendar

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Hi Ridgewood! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could new AI labs and phone rules change Ridgewood classrooms?
  • How Ridgewood's flooded fields and new phone rules affect students
  • How a Ridgewood homeroom changed Willie Geist's life forever

Also on today's calendar: Orpheus Club Men's Chorus of Ridgewood and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a shower, with a high of 74 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gottheimer unveils bipartisan AI education agenda for K-12 schools (wrnjradio.com) — Ridgewood families should know that Rep. Josh Gottheimer launched a bipartisan push for AI labs, teacher training, and tighter cellphone rules while speaking at George Washington Middle School. His plan would steer federal grants, support New Jersey's phone-free school efforts, and press for better broadband so local students can safely learn AI skills without excessive screen time.
   

2. Back To School In Glen Rock, Ridgewood: See Calendar And What's New (patch.com) — Ridgewood students are already back in class, but their ball fields remain unusable after flooding, while Glen Rock kids return to school this Tuesday. Both districts share key fall days off, including Yom Kippur, Election Day, and the November teachers' convention, plus a Thanksgiving half day. Families are urged to double-check district websites for any calendar updates.
   

3. Willie Geist Thanks 6th Grade Teacher for Introducing Him to His Wife 40 Years Ago (inspiremore.com) — Ridgewood gets a sweet national shout-out as "Today Show" host Willie Geist celebrates meeting his future wife in Mr. Kaplan's 6th-grade homeroom at George Washington Middle School exactly 40 years ago. He credits that Ridgewood classroom, and his teacher, with changing his life. Former classmates and fans chimed in online, fondly remembering both Kaplan and the couple's long-running love story.
   

4. Gymnastics preview, 2026: Major storylines to follow this season (nj.com subscription) — Ridgewood sports fans will see top gymnasts in action when the North Jersey Gymnastics League A Championships return to Ridgewood High School, highlighting Mount Olive standout Avery Schroeder. The statewide season preview also spotlights powerhouse programs like St. Thomas Aquinas, Middletown South, Hillsborough, and St. John Vianney as they chase new records and titles.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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