Ridgeline eNews
April 16, 2026
RIDGELINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
APRIL
Friday 4/17 Fundraising Meeting 1:30-3 p.m.
Friday 4/17 Class Placement Input forms due
Friday 4/24 Volunteer Appreciation Tea, 2:15-3:00 p.m. - Ridgeline Library
Sunday 4/26 Last day of Earth Week Give (turn in bags to Bottle Drop)
MAY 1
Friday 5/1 No School
Monday 5/4 Fundraising Committee Meeting 9-10:30 a.m.
Wednesday 5/6 Spring Bike & Walk to School Day
Thursday 5/7 Equity Committee Meeting 4-5 p.m. via Zoom
Thursday 5/7 Board Meeting 6-8 p.m.
Monday 5/11 Staff Appreciation Week starts
Friday 5/15 Last day of Staff Appreciation Week
For Quick Access:
Attendance:
Report an absence: attendance@ridgeline.org
- Planned Absence Form (at least 3 days in advance)
Click here to view the full calendar as some dates may change. Please note that Ridgeline’s calendar differs slightly from 4J elementary and middle school calendars.
Class Placement Input Form - Complete by Monday, April 20
As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to share some important information about class placements. You can read about the full process here.
Why it matters
Classroom placement at Ridgeline shapes student growth, classroom balance, and community dynamics. It’s a thoughtful, data-informed process that considers academic, social, and developmental needs—not specific teacher requests.
Who should complete the input form
Families of:
student moving to a new level next year. If your student is transitioning within our 3-year classroom bands.
students who may benefit from previous relationships with a student who will be moving levels.
middle school students who would benefit from the placement team know about social dynamics.
- Submit your input here. Your insight is valued!
What you need to know
The Class Placement Input Form is open through Monday, April 20.
You’re invited to share your student’s learning style, strengths, and needs—not teacher preferences.
The placement process is collaborative and multi-layered; final decisions rest with the principal.
Info shared will be reviewed alongside staff insights to support whole-child placement.
Middle school update: Each year, student cohorts are reshuffled to ensure balanced, diverse, and supportive learning environments. Returning 8th graders should expect to be placed in a different cohort than last year, alongside incoming 7th graders.
Questions & feedback
- Direct emails with questions or comments to placement@ridgeline.org.
Kindly note: The Ridgeline Board is not responsible for class placement or the appropriate place to submit feedback.
🌎♻️ BottleDrop Earth Week Match – Let’s Maximize It!
Have full Blue Bags at home? Now’s the perfect time to turn them in! Ridgeline Montessori is part of BottleDrop’s Earth Week Give, and we’ll receive a 20% match on funds raised April 15–26. 🙌 You can also donate through your BottleDrop Green Bag account—no blue bag needed!
💙 Not planning to use your blue bag? Consider sharing it with coworkers, neighbors, or family—or return it to the office so another Ridgeline family can use it. Remember, Blue Bags can be dropped off at any BottleDrop location in Oregon!
📦 Each bag includes simple instructions. Just scan the QR code on the bag at the drop site to open the door and leave your bag inside—quick and easy!
Every bag makes a difference—thank you for supporting Ridgeline! 💛
You're Invited to Ridgeline’s Volunteer Appreciation Tea - April 24 at 2:15pm
Ridgeline simply wouldn’t be the vibrant, thriving community it is without your support. Whether you’ve helped in the classroom, on field trips, at a school event, or behind the scenes—we see you, and we are so grateful.💙
To show our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has volunteered at Ridgeline this year, we’re hosting a Volunteer Appreciation Tea on Friday, April 24, from 2:15–3:00pm in the Ridgeline Library.
No need to RSVP—just drop by, sip some tea, enjoy a sweet treat, and let us celebrate you!
This is our way of saying thank you to the many parents, family members, and community members who have generously given their time, energy, and heart to support Ridgeline students.
Don’t forget to log your volunteer hours in Track it Forward so we can recognize the incredible impact you’ve made.
We can’t wait to celebrate you next Thursday!
Student Marketplace - Sign your student up (below) by May 8! 💛
The Ridgeline Student Marketplace student arts and crafts fair is coming up on Saturday, May 16, from 10 am - 12:00 pm at Ridgeline. Students are invited to make items to sell, and to support Ridgeline with a portion (at least 20%) of their profits.
Not sure what to make? Need some ideas?
- Students can sell items like jewelry, art, keychains stationary, candles, plant starts, wind chimes, rice bags, kinetic sand, etc (just no human food). Adults can help, students just need to be part of the creative and crafting process.
Ready to Sign Up? Submit proposals here!
- Proposals will be considered approved unless you hear otherwise within 2 business days.
- The last day to register is May 8
Want to volunteer? Click here to sign-up.
- We will need lots of help at the event!
🙌 Please invite your friends and neighbors to come support Ridgeline students' creations!
- Flyers are going home in students' backpacks on Friday 5/8.
Questions?
- Email Jenny Noyce, member of the Marketplace leadership team at jenny.noyce@ridgeline.org.
Volunteer Thank Yous
Thanks to Angela Zallen, Mimsy Sadofsky, and Lana Gee-Gott for reading to Lower El students this week!
Papa’s Pizza Update!
- Thanks to our community support, we raised a total of $650.53 at the April Papa’s Pizza fundraiser! THANK YOU to all the families who came out to support Ridgeline at that restaurant fundraiser—every amount helps us get closer to our overarching annual goal! 🍕🎉
Current Ridgeline Families - No Action Needed for Enrollment Next Year
Contact enrollment@ridgeline.org if you have any questions. We look forward to a great rest of the school year!
Ridgeline’s Recommended Reading Articles
Ridgeline Revealed is a monthly article series that offers behind-the-scenes insights into the school, providing families with information on key aspects they may not typically see. Our goal is to share timely topics and increase transparency about day-to-day operations in a short, easily digestible format.
Check out the NEW March 2026 article:
Previous articles can be found here
If you want to know more about a Ridgeline or Montessori-related topic, please let us know. Simply email your question or suggestion to ridgelineoffice@ridgeline.org with 'Ridgeline Revealed' in the subject line.
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