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Why Meadow Ridge Elementary School?

Meadow Ridge Elementary School, the newest of our Re-3J schools, opened its doors to the Lochbuie community in August 2018. Meadow Ridge focuses on early learning as a PK-2nd grade school with a current enrollment of just over 400 students. Our focus is on the foundational skills all students need as they begin their education.

What's new at the Meadowridge post-secondary counsellors?

The Meadowridge Post-Secondary Counsellors will be hosting three university information sessions in the new year. These sessions are aimed at Grade 10 and 11 students and their families as they plan their applications for university. Students and parents from other grades are also welcome to attend.

What's new at the Meadowridge Library this winter break?

This year the Meadowridge Library is starting a Winter Break Reading Challenge. We have designed two challenges: A Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 challenge and a Grade 4 to Grade 12 challenge. The winter season is off at to an amazing start with many exciting competitions. Highlights of the first nine games can be viewed here.

What is Meadowridge Academy?

Meadowridge Academy is a comprehensive therapeutic residential school located on 6.2 acres in rural MA. Students range from low to average and high cognitive functioning, and may have learning disabilities as well as medical fragility. Meadowridge Academy strives to make a positive difference in the lives of our students through individualized care and strengths based, trauma informed treatment. We use the ARC model to help students build positive relationships, learn and practice self regulation skills, and transform their individual interests into sources of strength, resiliency and success. We partner with families and communities to meet each student's individual needs while providing endless opportunities for exploration, growth and independence. We provide comprehensive treatment through a multidisciplinary team approach that includes clinical, educational, vocational, residential, psychiatric and nursing services. Our unique focus on sensory regulation, vocational training and animal assisted interventions are integral in the success of our students.

What is educational services?

Educational Services. Students attend school on campus, year round and have a full day of academic and vocational training. While the curriculum is challenging, modifications are made to meet the individual needs of each student and classrooms are designed to be small with additional academic support and assistance.

Who is Margaret Maiato?

Margaret Maiato joined JRI as the Director of Education in April 2018. She has spent her professional career working in special education in both the public and private school settings. She sought a position at Meadowridge Academy out of her desire to make a difference in the lives of students who have experienced trauma and empathy for adolescents with invisible disabilities.