Ridgeline eNews
September 24, 2026
RIDGELINE CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
SEPTEMBER
Wednesday 9/30 Picture Day
OCTOBER
Friday 10/2 Volunteer Power Hour, Ridgeline Library, 8:45-9:45 a.m.
Friday 10/2 Last day of Monthly Donor Drive
Wednesday 10/7 Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day 7:45-8:15 a.m.
Thursday 10/8 Board Meeting 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Friday 10/9 No School
Friday 10/16 Fundraising Committee, Ridgeline Library, 8:45-10:15 a.m.
Wednesday 10/21 End of Normalization
Thursday 10/22 Curriculum Sharing, in Ridgeline classrooms, 3:05 - 4:05 p.m. or 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Monday 10/26 Spirit Week starts
Wednesday 10/28 Jog-a-thon, on Rexius Trail from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Friday 10/30 Last day of Spirit Week
Click here to view the full calendar as some dates may change.
***NOTE: Ridgeline’s calendar differs slightly from 4J elementary and middle school calendars.
FOR QUICK ACCESS:
ATTENDANCE:
To report an absence email: attendance@ridgeline.org
Planned Absence Form (complete at least 3 days in advance)
Monthly Donor Campaign: Half Way Update!
The Joy of Growing: Double your Impact By – October 2
We need your help! Ridgeline’s Monthly Donor Challenge is underway — and we need a little momentum!
- So far, 2 new families have joined and 1 current donor has increased their gift. That means we’ve unlocked $200 of our $1,000 challenge gift, with $800 still on the table!
- Let’s do this Ridgeline: We need 8 more families to join at $25/month (or more) by October 2 to unlock the rest!
Your monthly gift supports the people, programs, and experiences that make joyful learning possible at Ridgeline. Plus, monthly donors have a chance to receive our exclusive Red-tailed Hawk swag!
Click here to sign up to be one of the 8 new monthly donors.
Ridgeline Gear! - Order by Friday, October 2
T-SHIRT TIME! 👉 Place your order here!
👕 This year, Ridgeline is offering t-shirts, pull-over hoodie sweatshirts, and fleece zip-ups.
- Gear comes in: sand, sage, & gray
💙 Every student should be able to show Ridgeline pride! Families who qualify for financial assistance and have completed the Benefit Program Eligibility Survey can request a FREE t-shirt.
- E-mail Cynthia.friedman@ridgeline.org for more information.
Show your spirit and order today! 🎉
Volunteer Power Hour - October 2 - 8:45 am
You are invited to the upcoming Volunteer Power Hour meeting! 🎉
📅 Date: Friday, October 2
⏰ Time: 8:45-10:00 am
📍 Where: Ridgeline Library
We’re starting to build our 2026-2027 volunteer teams!!! During this hour, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with team leads, ask questions, and meet other folks with similar interests.
Parent volunteers and school staff will share ways you can get involved—from community engagement and hospitality to helping with special events like the Jog-a-thon, Stone Soup, and the Spring Silent Auction.
There's a place at Ridgeline for everyone to get involved and volunteer. Come learn more and find the team for you. We can't wait to see you there!
🚴♀️🚶 Ridgeline’s Fall Bike, Walk & Roll Challenge - October 7
Did you know kids need one hour of physical activity each day to stay healthy? Walking, biking, and rolling to school is a fun way to get moving—and connect with friends! Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs bring together community members, school staff, and public health professionals to support student well-being and encourage safe, active commuting.
📅 Date: Wednesday, Oct 7 – 7:45 - 8:15 a.m.
🚴 Bike Route
Meet at Amazon Park/Pool (by the restrooms) at 7:45 a.m.
Ride is 1.8 miles along the bike path, crossing at the Hilyard and West Amazon cycle light (intersection) to access the two-way cycle track.
A parent volunteer will lead the ride, with others biking alongside for safety.
Parents are encouraged to ride with their child!
🚶 Walk Route
Meet at Kincaid Park at 7:45 a.m. for the .5-mile walk.
The group will leave at 8:00 a.m.
Students who walk, bike, or roll to school will have a chance to win prizes and make new connections!
📚 Library Cards for Ridgeline Students!
We’re excited to share a partnership between Eugene Public Library and Ridgeline Montessori Public Charter School that makes library access available to Ridgeline students who live outside Eugene!
Through this partnership, non-Eugene resident students can receive a special Eugene Public Library student card at no cost to their families.
With a student card, students can:
📖 Check out up to 5 physical items at any Eugene Public Library location.
🔄 Receive up to 7 automatic renewals on eligible items.
🎉 Access Eugene Public Library’s services without paying a library fee.
A few things to know:
These student cards have different limitations than standard Eugene Public Library cards.
Eugene residents should not apply. If your student lives within the City of Eugene and already has a library card—or is eligible for a free standard card—they should use that card instead.
Families are responsible for replacement costs for lost or damaged items.
Accounts with fees over $100 will be blocked from borrowing until the balance is reduced below that amount. Accounts with fees over $100 may also be referred to a collection agency.
Ready to get a card?
Complete the form below to request a Eugene Public Library student card for your Ridgeline student:
🏃 Save the Date! The Jog-a-thon is Wednesday, October 28, from 10-11AM
🎉 Ways to Volunteer Before the Event:
- 🍂 Help with donations
- 📄 Put together flyers and pledge packets (take home)
- 🎈Assemble a fun balloon arch (day before, at school)
Event-day volunteer roles will include:
🏁 Course setup
💧 Water station support
🔵 Lap bracelet support
🎨 Sign making
☕ Hospitality table
❤️ First aid
…and more!
Click here to view the list of pre-event and day-of volunteer sign-ups. These volunteer spots will be first come, first served so grab your favorite jobs now!
You won’t want to miss this one! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💚
Questions?
Email bethany.dilla@ridgeline.org for more information.
🏃♀️🎉 Want to Put Your Business in the Spotlight?
Do you own a local business—or know someone who does? Consider becoming a Ridgeline Jog-a-thon Finish Line Sponsor! 🌟
Our all-school Jog-a-thon is Wednesday, October 28 on the Rexius Trail, right across the street from Ridgeline. Hundreds of students, families, staff, and community members will come together to run, walk, cheer, and celebrate! 💚
📣 Get Seen. Give Back. Get Involved.
Sponsoring the finish line is a fun way to:
✨ Showcase your business to the Ridgeline community
👋 Connect with local families and neighbors
🏃 Reach runners and walkers who use the public trail every day
💚 Support Ridgeline students and an event that brings our community together
It’s a win-win: great community exposure + a great cause! 🙌
Interested in learning more? We’d love to hear from you! 📧 giving@ridgeline.org
Ophelia's Place - Fall Flyer below
Ophelia's Place is excited to offer a variety of programs for girls in the community. All of these programs are offered to give girls a positive, and supportive space to be themselves.
Ophelia's Place offers programs on a sliding scale, and they have scholarships so that cost isn't a barrier, and they can be a youth-centered place for girls to rely on.
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