Ridgeline eNews

Mark your calendars—Tuesday, October 15 is going to be a pizza-packed day! Flyers are coming home in backpacks on Thursday, October 10, so keep an eye out! 👀

Our first all-school restaurant fundraiser is happening from 11am to midnight, and guess what? 50% of the proceeds will go straight to Ridgeline! 🎉

Bring the family, invite friends, and meet new Ridgeline folks while enjoying some seriously delicious pizza! 🍕😋

Don’t have time to hang out? No worries! You can call ahead and grab your order to-go. Whether you dine in or take out, we’d love to have you join in and order any time between 11am and midnight.

It’s a perfect way to enjoy awesome pizza while supporting our school! See you at Track Town Pizza! 👏

If you would prefer your child not participate in the All-School Dental or Vision Screening on October 30, you can opt-out using this form by tomorrow, Friday, October 11 at 4 pm.

Full details for the All-School Health Screening is available in the Continuing News Section Below.

We are excited to kick off OBOB this year with almost 7 teams! 🎉 We’re looking for one more student to complete a 3-5 grade team. The team's coach, Yumi, will be hosting meetings in the Willamette Street area (South Eugene) on Wednesdays after school. 🗓️ If this fits your student’s schedule and they’re curious about OBOB, now is the perfect time to join, as most teams will be meeting for the first time next week. 🤩

For more information or to sign up, contact Coach Yumi at 📧 ruggerkio@hotmail.com or text Amie Chaudoir at 📱 541-393-7054.

New Leif Photography will be returning to Ridgeline on Wednesday, October 23 for Picture Retake Day in the gym. Picture retakes were scheduled for October 25, so please change this date on your calendars. Pictures can be ordered online at https://newleifphoto.inter-state.com/. Ridgeline's order code is 87844QB.

Pictures will be distributed before picture retake day. If you wish to get retakes, your student will need to bring their initial set of pictures to exchange on that day. Any students who were absent on the September 20 picture day, will automatically be placed in line to get their picture taken.

Ridgeline parents & families, especially those new to our program, you’re in for a treat! 🎉 Curriculum Sharing is an exciting chance for your child to guide you through the classroom and show off their favorite work. This is an informal, student-led event where kids get to shine and share the confidence and independence they’ve built since the start of the school year! 🌟

Join us on Thursday, October 24 for this special experience. Classrooms will be open for two sessions:
1️⃣ 3:05 - 4:05 pm
2️⃣ 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Pick the time that works best for your family and come see what your child has been up to! 🏫

Parent Education Night Volunteers

A huge shout-out to our amazing Parent Ed Night Team, including Bethany Steiner and Amber Bell, for their warm welcome and delicious treats! 🎉 We also want to thank Ayelet Amittay and Madison McEwen for contributing to those tasty snacks! 🍪

For those who couldn’t attend, Bethany has put together a short questionnaire for families to share their thoughts on future parent education events at Ridgeline. If you have a topic or area of interest you'd like the team to consider, please email Bethany at bethany.steiner@ridgeline.org. ✉️

🌿 Ridgeline's First Outdoor Work Party - Let’s Get Our Hands Dirty! 🌿 - NEW

Join us on Saturday, November 2, from 10 am - 1 pm, for Ridgeline’s first outdoor work party of the season! This is a fantastic way to volunteer as a family, have fun, and rack up those volunteer hours!

✨ Whether you can stay for an hour or the whole morning, your help is super appreciated! 💪

Here’s what we’ll be tackling:

1️⃣ Weeding Warriors 🧤

2️⃣ Mulch Masters 🌱 (front beds, totem bed, Upper El street beds)

3️⃣ Dirt Movers 🚜 (out to bare grass areas, rock chucking included!)

4️⃣ Cobweb Crushers 🕸️

🎉 Bonus: Bring the whole fam and multiply those volunteer hours! For example, if your family of 4 weeds from 10am to noon, that's a whopping 8 volunteer hours earned! 🙌

🌼 What to bring: Gardening gloves, weeding tools, buckets, pruners, and your best teamwork spirit!

We can’t wait to see you there – many hands make light work! Sign up here and let’s make Ridgeline shine! 🌟

*** The second outdoor work party will be held on an upcoming Sunday. Date is TBD.

Building A Laundry Helper -NEW

In the Building A kitchenette, we have a basket for dirty rags, which are used to clean up slippery spots on the floor, spilled milk, and other occasional food spills. If throwing in an extra load of laundry is an easy task for you, sign up to help here!

Want to help plan Middle School dances, the end-of-year Adventure Trip, or assist with 8th grade graduation? If so, email Parent Organizer Nancy Willcox-Trent at nancy.willcoxtrent@gmail.com to get involved.

In the meantime, head to Track It Forward to sign up and bring snacks for the fall Middle School Dance on October 25—there are still plenty of items left to claim! Stay tuned for more info coming soon!

Crossing Guards - STILL NEEDED

Help Ridgeline students safely cross W. Amazon to access the Amazon Trail and the creek bridge by volunteering as a crossing guard. Your support is needed daily from 8-8:30 am and 3-3:20 pm (1-1:20 pm on Wednesdays). There are shifts still some unclaimed shifts!

We provide safety vests, stop signs, and all the good vibes you need! Just make sure to check in with the front office at ridgelineoffice@ridgeline.org to ensure you have a current background check.

Sign up for a morning or afternoon shift (or two!) by visiting Track it Forward, and make a difference in our community!

More Volunteer Jobs!

To learn more about additional volunteer jobs, check out Track It Forward.

1. Volunteers are an integral part of the Ridgeline Community and there are many different ways to get involved. Volunteers serve on committees, prepare materials at home, assist with grounds work, act as crossing guards, help in classrooms, chaperone field trips and much more.

2. Families pledge to complete 40 hours of volunteer time per school year. To fully participate in most volunteer opportunities, volunteers must first complete a background check and volunteer code of conduct.

3. The School Community Coordinator will notify you via email when these 2 steps are complete and you are green badge approved!

4. We would love to get you connected in the ways that best fit your time and talents. Please visit our website for more information on volunteering. You can also reach out to Bethany Dilla, Ridgeline's School Community Coordinator at bethany.dilla@ridgeline.org for more information.

What’s Happening:

On Wednesday, October 30, we’re teaming up with the Community Health Centers of Lane County’s Dental Prevention Program and the Lions Club to provide free vision and dental screenings for all students!

Vision Screening Details:
The Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation (OLSHF), along with local Lions clubs, will conduct vision screenings in over 80% of Oregon school districts—including ours! Using the Welch Allyn SPOT Vision Screener, this screening measures your child’s eyes to detect potential vision issues. The device works like a digital camera with infrared light, identifying common vision problems. Screening results will be sent home within a few weeks, along with resources for eye exams if needed. Learn more about the vision screening program here.

Dental Screening Info:
All students will receive a dental screening as part of this all-school health event, along with their vision check. A Dental Screening is a quick look in the mouth to identify any visual oral problems, using a mirror and a flashlight. The child simply stands in front of the screener. If you would prefer your child not participate, you can opt-out using this form. Results from the screening will be shared with families.

Additional Dental Services:
If you'd like to enroll in more comprehensive dental services (hygiene exam, fluoride varnish, and dental sealants), make sure to return the yellow opt-in form that was sent home on September 27. Forms are due back to the office by Thursday, October 10. These additional services are offered twice a year, and the consent is valid for two years. Note: If your child already receives regular dental care, this service may not be necessary.

We’re excited to offer these free screenings to help keep our students healthy!

Special thanks to the volunteers who shared their experiences and passion for making Ridgeline a fantastic place to be! 🌟

Missed it? No worries! There's always room for more helping hands. We will be creating individual team sign ups in Track It Forward over the coming weeks. Stayed tuned for links in the Volunteer section of the eNews or email bethany.dilla@ridgeline.org if you want to get involved in one of the teams below: 💌

Event Teams

• Middle School Events

• Stone Soup

• Student Talent Show

• Parent Education Nights

• Jog-a-thon

• Walk, Bike, & Roll to School

• Student Marketplace

Ongoing Teams

• Library Team

• Community Engagement

• Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB)

• Hospitality (staff care and teacher appreciation)

• Office Support

• Crossing Guard

Hey Ridgeline families! We’ve got spots available in our 7th and 8th grades! 🎒 Now’s the perfect chance to invite your students' friends who might be looking for a close-knit, supportive middle school experience.

Know someone interested? Point them to our Ridgeline website under Enrollment and let’s grow our amazing community together! 🌟

Site Council is a table where all stakeholder groups of the school community are represented. Everyone is welcome to attend these meetings and share any comments. Meeting minutes from all past meetings can be found on the school's website.

Site Council reps look forward to connecting with Ridgeline families throughout the year!