Ridgeline eNews

SEPTEMBER

Thursday 9/10 - Fri 9/11 ½ Kindergarten class in morning; ½ in afternoon

Thursday 9/10 Ridgeline Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Friday 9/11 Supply fees due

Tuesday 9/15 Back-to-School Picnic 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Friday 9/18 Jog-a-thon Committee Meeting 8:45 a.m.-9:45 a.m.

Friday 9/18 Student Profile updates due

Wednesday 9/23 Restaurant Fundraiser at Track Town Pizza- all day

Wednesday 9/30 Picture Day

OCTOBER

Friday 10/2 Volunteer Power Hour, Ridgeline Library, 8:45-9:45 am

Friday 10/2 Last day of Monthly Donor Drive

Wednesday 10/7 Walk, Bike, & Roll to School Day 7:45-8:15 am

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:

• One Page School Calendar

• Ridgeline Events Calendar

• Ridgeline's YouTube Channel

ATTENDANCE:

• To report an absence email: attendance@ridgeline.org

• Planned Absence Form (complete at least 3 days in advance)

📅 A New Menu Every Day!

This year, our meal menu will vary from day to day and week to week, rather than following the same menu each day as it did last year.

Each Thursday, the eNews will highlight the following week’s snack and lunch entrées to help families plan ahead. Fruits, vegetables, and side dishes will vary.

🥣 Week of 9/14-9/18 Snack Menu

• Monday: Chocolate Muffin / Cinnamon Toast Crunch

• Tuesday: Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Cookie / Cocoa Puffs

• Wednesday: Pumpkin Spice Scones / Lucky Charms

• Thursday: Blueberry Waffle / Honey Cheerios

• Friday: Rotating cereal variety

🍔 Week of 9/14-9/18 Lunch Menu

• Monday: Chicken Burger (regular or spicy) / Veggie Burger

• Tuesday: Cheeseburger / Hamburger / Veggie Burger

• Wednesday: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza

• Thursday: Macaroni & Cheese

• Friday: Hot Dog / Veggie Burger

💙 Want to learn more?

Visit the Ridgeline Family Resources page for additional information about our meal program.

Join us for a fun and casual evening on the front lawn! Bring your family, a picnic dinner, and a blanket or lawn chairs. New families are especially encouraged to join us—we’d love to connect with you!

📅 Tuesday, September 15 | 5:30–7:00 p.m.

📍 Ridgeline Front Lawn | 4500 West Amazon Drive

🏸 Lawn games encouraged: Sign up to bring a game (we need more!)

👕 T-Shirt Swap: Bring gently used Ridgeline gear and find a new-to-you size!

♻️ Blue Bags: Pick up a few Blue Bags to participate in the Bottle Drop recycling fundraiser and support Ridgeline!

Student & Family Expectations

We’re excited to welcome our community to enjoy the front field and Upper El playground during this event with parental/guardian supervision. While staff are on-site to meet and converse with families, they are not participating in a supervisory role.

🔒 Please follow all posted gate and pathway closures. If an area is locked or closed, that space is off-limits during the event.

Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and respecting these boundaries! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

On Friday, September 11, your student will bring home their Synergy Student Profile. Please review and return it by Friday, September 18, even if no changes are needed.

What you need to do:

1. Review the profile carefully and follow the instructions on the attached front page.

2. Make any updates directly on the profile using a RED pen.

3. Sign and date the profile.

Important:

• Address changes: These require two proofs of address and cannot be updated in Synergy without them. If your address has changed, please contact cynthia.friedman@ridgeline.org to make arrangements.

• Return the profile: Place it in the basket on the front steps or have your student return it to their classroom teacher by Friday, September 18.

We're kick off the school year with our first fundraising + community event of the year! Gather your favorite Ridgeline friends, classmates, and families, grab some delicious pizza, and help support our school while you eat!

📍 Where: Track Town Pizza — 1809 Franklin Blvd. This fundraiser is only at the Franklin Blvd. location.

📅 When: Wednesday, September 23
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. — ALL DAY!

🍕 How It Works

1. Look for your flyer! Flyers will go home in student backpacks on Friday, September 18.

2. Bring your flyer to Track Town Pizza on September 23. Ridgeline will receive 50% of the value of the food purchased! 🙌

3. Can’t make it that day? We’ve got you covered! You can also purchase gift certificates for future visits, and Ridgeline will receive 25% of the gift certificate purchase. 🎁

💙 Make It a Ridgeline Meet-Up!

Our community has a great track record with restaurant fundraisers—and they’re about more than just raising money! It’s a fun chance to grab a meal, catch up with school friends, connect with classmates, and meet other Ridgeline families.

🎉Bring the whole crew, come hungry, and let’s make our first fundraiser of the year a delicious success! We can’t wait to see you there!

👏 KUDOS!

• A special shoutout to our families for arriving on time and aiming for around 8:15 a.m. in the mornings! Your punctuality helps keep traffic moving, gives students a calm start to their day, and makes the morning routine easier for everyone. Thank you!

🏡Let's Be A Good Neighbor!

• Mornings can be especially busy along W. Amazon Drive. A little patience and kindness go a long way!
• Keep fire hydrants clear
• Do not block driveways, mailboxes, or the bus stop
• Be kind to our neighbors and crossing guards—they’re out there helping keep our community safe, rain or shine!

👋 Helpful Reminders

• Hug & Release Zone: Want to walk your student up to say goodbye? Park and walk your student to the Hug & Release sign by the fence.

• Drop-off line: Drivers, please pull all the way forward in the line. Do not drop students off in front of Building B.

• Traffic flow: When exiting the parking lot, RIGHT turns only.

• Pick-up timing: The drive-thru opens at 3:05 p.m. Please do not enter the fire lane (pull-through circle) before 3:05 p.m. unless you are picking up for an appointment before 2:45 p.m. (12:45 p.m. on Wednesdays).

• Safety first: Please watch carefully for students using the crosswalk near Building B and those crossing W. Amazon Drive.

🌟Thank you for doing your part to keep drop-off and pick-up safe, efficient, and welcoming for everyone!

💚 Special Thanks!

A big Ridgeline thank you to these amazing volunteers for helping make the start of the school year extra special! 🌟

📚 Mia & John Sims — Thank you for covering all of our new OBOB books (and more!) for this year! The gift of your time and attention to detail will help get our students excited about reading and ready for another great OBOB season. 📖✨

📓 Jill Hoy & Jennifer Weaver — Thank you for putting together our Middle School planners! Your behind-the-scenes work helps our students stay organized and ready to take on the year. 🙌

We’re so grateful for the many ways our Ridgeline families show up and support our students! 💙

Volunteers are an essential part of the Ridgeline community, and there are many ways to get involved! Each family is asked to contribute 40 volunteer hours per school year, and we’d love to help you find opportunities that fit your schedule and interests.

✅ Getting Approved

To participate, all volunteers must first complete a background check and sign the Volunteer Code of Conduct. Once these two steps are complete, the School Community Coordinator will email you to let you know you are green badge approved and ready to volunteer!

🙋 Ways to Get Involved

From serving on committees, preparing materials at home, and helping with grounds work to assisting in classrooms, chaperoning field trips, serving as crossing guards, and more—your time and talents make a big difference.

Join us for Volunteer Power Hour on Friday, October 2, from 8:45–9:45 a.m. in the Ridgeline Library to learn more about our volunteer teams and opportunities.

📅 Classroom Volunteering

Classroom volunteer opportunities will open on October 23, six weeks into the school year, once the Normalization period is complete.

💚 Learn More

Visit our website or contact Ridgeline’s School Community Coordinator, Bethany Dilla, to learn more.

Hello Ridgeline Community!

The Ridgeline Board of Directors invites you to join us on Thursday, September 10th at 6:00 pm for our first regular meeting of the year. Community members are welcome to attend either in person in the Ridgeline Library or remotely via Zoom.

The agenda will cover reports from our administrators, board officers, and committee members. The remaining topics on the agenda are as follows: policy adoptions and updates, approval of our work calendar and annual goals, a quarterly financial review, budget revisions, bank changes, and PACE renewal.

You can find the full agenda here.

Our formal public comment period happens at the start of the meeting. We welcome anyone to come and speak at that time, whether you are joining us in person or via Zoom. If you cannot attend the meeting but would still like to share your thoughts, please send your comments to board@ridgeline.org.

The Assistance League of Eugene’s Operation School Bell offers shopping days at Fred Meyer for students whose families need assistance purchasing clothing for school.

Ridgeline has been awarded a limited number of spots for our students to participate. If your family would benefit from this assistance, please contact Cynthia by Friday, September 11.

If you are requesting this program, please make sure you have completed the Benefit Program Eligibility Survey.

Please note: Depending on the demand, we may not be able to accommodate every request—but we definitely want to hear from you!

Morning Arrival Times - What to Know:

• 8:15 a.m. - Classrooms open — We encourage all families to help their children arrive by 8:15 a.m.
• 8:30 a.m. - Classroom activities begin — Students should be in class and ready to begin.
• 8:30 a.m. and after - Tardy time— Students must check in at the front office and collect a tardy slip.
• 8:00–8:45 a.m.- Free snack cart — Available to all students in front of the school.

Day & Dismissal Times:

Are you—or someone you know—interested in joining our amazing substitute pool for the 2026–2027 school year?

At Ridgeline, classroom substitutes support our Montessori classrooms as classroom assistants, working alongside lead staff to help maintain a calm, productive learning environment.

Whether it’s a pre-planned absence or a same-day need, we count on our substitutes to step in with flexibility, reliability, and care.

If you enjoy working with children and want to be part of a supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Learn more and apply here.

All 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.

Looking for a fun way for your student to get active, make friends, and learn the game of ultimate frisbee? Emerald Valley Ultimate organizes local youth ultimate opportunities right here in the Eugene area!

Middle School League | Grades 5–8

Students in 5th–8th grade are invited to join the middle school league, starting next week!

See the flyer below for all the details. Ridgeline students will play with the local public school that is most convenient for their family, making it easy to connect with other students in the community.

Emerald Valley Ultimate will also offer three free clinics on Saturdays this fall!

These clinics are a great way for students to try ultimate, build skills, and have fun—no experience necessary! Check out the flyer below for dates, times, and registration information. 💚

Come throw, run, learn, and have some fun! 🥏✨