Hello Ridgeline Families-- I feel like you shouldn’t spend too much time reading your email when the weather is so amazing today and this weekend coming up… So, I think I’ll keep it short today!
It was Teacher Appreciation Week so we celebrated all our amazing Ridgeline Teachers. Probably, the most powerful activity that happens this week are the Thank You letters every teacher receives from the students. English teacher, Kacie Hoard, started this activity the first year we opened. Now it has become something every teacher looks forward to! Students take some time during their classes and write personal notes of appreciation to teachers they have this year or had in the past. Often, you don’t know the subtle ways you can positively impact students. When these letters come in, it often moves you to tears to read what the students are saying. We really thank Mrs. Hoard, all the student who participated, and the entire English department for devoting this time!
We completed a successful week of AP testing for hundreds of students, and will continue every day next week as well. It’s quite a spectacle when we have 160 students spread out in the main gym to settle in for a four-hour test. The kids were great and took it very serious, and worked very diligently!
This weeks highlight was inviting all our feeder school 5th graders to a special matinee performance of Tuck Everlasting. What a great experience for them, and opportunity for our kids to perform for Future Falcons! Tonight is closing night for Tuck Everlasting, the musical. Special thanks to Mrs. Peterson who has elevated the culture of our school and the opportunities for our students to perform and work behind the scenes. Congratulations to them, and thank you for all of their hard work and dedication to their craft!
You can see more great news, and stay informed by skimming the Flyer every week!
Now get out there and enjoy the sun. Make it a great weekend! –Mr. Hardt
Attention AP Students and Parents
Test Date, Location, and Arrival Time:
What To Bring For Paper Exams:
-2 pencils (with erasers) for completing multiple-choice answer sheets.
-2 pens, with black or dark blue ink only, for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.
-Calculators with the necessary capabilities if they're taking an AP Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, or Statistics Exam. Instruct students to visit apstudents.org/courses and go to the calculator policy section within their course page for the specific calculator policy. Bring extra batteries or a charger.
What to Bring For Digital Exams:
-Fully Charged School Issued Chromebook with Charger for emergencies ONLY (any broken devices or chargers need to be taken to the library and fixed at minimum 1 week prior to exam)
**Limited access to outlets. FULLY CHARGED CHROMEBOOK IS MANDATORY
-College Board Username and Password – Please inform your students to have their College Board username and password written down on a scratch piece of paper/sticky note. Students will not have access to their phones to look at stored information such as username/password. Any username/password issues need to be resolved prior to test day. The student must call the College Board Help Line - 866-630-9305.
-Pen or Pencil to use on scratch paper that is provided.
IMPORTANT: What NOT to Bring:
NO Electronic equipment of any kind:
- Phones or Headphones/Earbuds/AirPods
- Smartwatches or wearable technology of any kind
- Cameras or photographic equipment
- Devices that can access the internet, separate timers of any type, and any other electronic or communication devices.
- If possible, BACKPACKS SHOULD BE LEFT IN YOUR CAR, LOCKER, OR AT HOME.
Snacks will be provided; however, if you choose to bring your own snack this will be stored under your chair and you will not have access to them until break and must be consumed outside of the testing room.
Please remember to pay your test fees prior to the exam day. This can be done on line at https://www.cvsd.org/apps/pages/payments or in the Business Office.
Summer 2024 CVVL High School Registration is now OPEN.
Registration Link: CVVL HS 2024 Summer School Registration Link
CVVL HS SUMMER Course Information
- CVVL summer school is for credit advancement. If you failed a course and need to make up credits, please wait for information regarding credit retrieval summer school.
- You may register for only ONE summer school course.
Come support Ridgeline Baseball- May 11th at 1pm
Come out this Saturday, May 11th at 1:00 pm to Mt. Spokane HS to watch and support Ridgeline Baseball as they compete for a spot in the State playoffs!
Congratulations to the following for being selected to the All-GSL Baseball Team. Nate Fitzpatrick (1st Team), Easton Amend (1st Team), Caden Andreas (1st Team), Ben Wartinger (1st Team), Brennan Stevenson (2nd Team), Kole LeGrant (Honorable Mention), Mikey Macall (Honorable Mention), and Coach Maupin (Coach of the Year).
Eyrié Vol. 3 is complete!
Surrounded by student staff members, Senior Max O'Brien submitted the final pages of the 32-page Spring Bonus section of the yearbook.
The remaining extra books will be available for purchase, online or in the business office, on a first come, first served basis, starting May 14th.
Falcon Artists
Congratulations to our Falcon painters and drawers who contributed artwork to the Spokane “Young Heroes of the Holocaust” art contest! Aubrey Root, Serenity Cline, Mikayla Clark, Jessalyn Thongdy-Sihabout, Abby Crowe, Matthew Oliver, Riley Lewis, Audrey White, Vi Quach, Bree-Anny Calvo, Quinn Troye, and Alex House all submitted fantastic artworks to the competition. They dedicated hours of time and effort researching young heroes of the Holocaust to create art pieces in honor of their inspiring stories.
Audrey White, Vi Quach, Bree-Anny Calvo, and Quinn Troye received Honorable Mention awards and Alex House won 3rd place and a scholarship award. These students were recognized for their incredible art pieces at a ceremony on Monday, May 6th at Temple Beth Shalom. You can see the honorable mention and winning artworks on display for the month of May at the Downtown Spokane Public Library. We are so proud of these artists for using their talents and hard work for such an important cause!
Get ready for an evening of glitz and glamour as we present the inaugural Mr. BIG gentleman’s pageant! Join us in celebrating our senior gentleman in style. Prepare to be dazzled by our spectacular opening dance, entertained by riveting on stage questions, and impressed by top-notch talent displays.
Date: Thursday, May 23rd
Time: 6-8pm
Ticket prices: $5 for students, $10 for adults
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Grab your tickets now and come to cheer on these remarkable gentlemen as they compete for the coveted title of Mr. BIG. See you there!
Tickets
Youth Leadership Spokane Applications due May 29th
Youth Leadership Spokane applications are open! Please share this information with your students. Youth Leadership Spokane develops the next generation of servant leaders by creating strong and healthy youth and empowering them for service to each other and to their community. Please share the below information with your students.
What is Youth Leadership Spokane? YLS is a 10-month civic leadership training program, based on the principles of servant leadership and cultural competence. Youth have the desire to serve their community and get to know teens from other schools. YLS provides skills and connections with area leaders. You can find the brochure here.
Who should apply for Leadership Spokane? Students who will be high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors are eligible to apply. Applicants should want to get involved, learn about their community, enhance their leadership skills, increase their self-knowledge, gain a deeper understanding of diversity, meet new friends, and/or prepare themselves for the future.
What is the tuition? Tuition of $150 includes all expenses for the retreat, materials and refreshments for class sessions, and graduation.
Are scholarships available? Yes, scholarships supported by generous sponsors are available. We welcome applications from those with financial need and are honored to assist in this way.
Find more information or apply on our website. The deadline to apply is May 29, 2024. Feel free to call me with any questions. I'm always happy to meet you at your school if you prefer to chat in person.
Elizabeth Mills
Development & Events Officer I Leadership Spokane
509-816-6026
The Royal Closet- FREE formal wear for high school students
The Royal Closet, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free formal wear to high school students in the community. With a vast collection of thousands of dresses, we offer appointments for students to find the perfect dress at no cost.
Please visit The Royal Closet items located at 13208 East Sprague Avenue, Spokane Valley 99216
We are seeking community donations of formal dresses and accessories to be dropped off at Ridgeline, Central Valley, and U-High, with the provision of prompt pick-up services.
Grad Night 2024 Tickets
This annual, all-night event, is a way for our graduating seniors to celebrate together one last time, in a safe, fun-filled place. It will happen on Saturday, June 8th 2024, from 9:00 pm - 3:30 am at Triple Play in Cda. Tickets are $100 and will include the cost of travel to and from, all activities at Triple Play Fun Park, pizza and end-less soda, plus other fun surprises! (**NOTE: if you purchased a Senior Bundle package in the Fall - parking spot/yard sign/GN ticket- Do NOT purchase a ticket again!!)
Please email rhsgradnight2024@gmail.com for any questions regarding the Grad Night or to confirm if you have paid.
Senior Parents: WE NEED YOUR HELP- Chaperones needed at Triple Play sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABA62DAAFBC43-49036921-rhsgrad
AMAZON WISH LIST
Students love PRIZES and we want to celebrate all their success with gifts and prizes at the Grad Night 2024 All-Nighter! Please consider purchasing a prize from the curated Amazon Wish List that will be awarded at the Grad Night 2024 Event. All seniors who attend Grad Night 2024 will have a chance to win these prizes or be given a gift from the RHS Falcon Boosters.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JICUH080WAH5?ref_=wl_share
Registration for Summer Youth Camps is now open!
Hey Falcons! Do you need a job? Check out our Jobs Board! It's updated regularly and there are some amazing opportunities!
There are flyers in the office to scan the QR code, too!
If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Demarest in E202 or email: kdemarest@cvsd.org
