It's hard to believe that we have made it to the last week of the 2020-21 school year, as amazing as it has been. I am grateful that we have been able to spend these last two months with hybrid students in our building while continuing to connect with our CDL students online. I look forward to a full return to school next year.

We have much to celebrate this week! On Wednesday, we will spend time saying goodbye to our fifth graders, on Thursday we will say goodbye as a school in an all school assembly and Friday we will clap out our fifth graders at the end of the hybrid school day.

We are collecting all library and classroom books, ipads (with cords & bricks), Chromebooks (with cords & styluses) for the summer. Please plan to either send these to school with your child on the last day (if you can access the asynchronous afternoon work on another device) or drop them off Monday the 21st between 11:00-1:00 on our front porch. We will use summer to prep all these materials for use at school next year. Thanks for getting them returned.

Finally, we'll share another newsletter next week with details on how to read your child's progress report, summer learning resources, and ParentSquare, a new communication tool launching at the end of the month.

Enjoy this last week and congratulations to our fifth graders!

Dear Ridgewood families,

I am so impressed by your students’ resilience and adaptability throughout this unusual school year. Kids are truly amazing! It has been my honor and pleasure to work at Ridgewood this year. I hope you all have a great summer… see you in the Fall!

-Mrs. Mason

Pandemic EBT Funds

Great news! Oregon has been approved to issue retroactive Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) funds for the 2020-2021 school year. This will provide more than $550 million in food assistance for approximately 572,000 children in Oregon. Funds will begin going out in the US Mail in July 2021. Apply now for Meal Benefits at www.schoolcafe.com to be sure you are eligible for P-EBT funds! Click here for more details.

Fondos retroactivos EBT por la pandemia (P-EBT)

¡Buenas noticias! Oregón ha sido aprobado para enviar fondos retroactivos EBT por la pandemia (P-EBT) para el año escolar 2020-2021. Esto proporcionará más de $ 550 millones en asistencia alimentaria para aproximadamente 572,000 niños en Oregón. Los fondos comenzarán a enviarse al correo postal de los Estados Unidos en julio de 2021. ¡Solicite ahora los beneficios de comidas en www.schoolcafe.com para asegurarse de que es elegible para los fondos P-EBT! Haz click aquí para más detalles.

Summer Camp Scholarship Opportunity

Pedalheads is bike, swim, and sport summer camp based in Portland, with a Cedar Mill location. Families in need can apply for a scholarship by June 30.

Helpful Resources for Families

NEW: Beaverton Resource Center

The Beaverton Resource Center connects those in our community struggling with hunger, housing insecurity, and poverty to local resources. Physical drop-in center located at 13565 Southwest Walker Road, Beaverton, Oregon. https://beavertonresourcecenter.org/

NEW: Counseling for Adolescent Boys

Nick DeMayo, LMFT, has opened up a new office in Multnomah Village. He is a therapist who specializes in working with adolescent boys, ages 11-15. Please visit his site for more information. http://counselorforteens.com/

NEW: Digital Citizenship Resources

Some great resources from BSD and Google to help guide and protect your child’s online activity.

• BSD Digital Citizenship site

• BSD Lightspeed Parent Portal

• National PTA’s “The Smart Talk”

Clothes for Kids (formerly BSD Clothes Closet) is well-stocked and open for appointments. Click here to learn more.

Headspace Breathers - A weekly YouTube video series leads viewers through "practical and creative exercises and tips" for teaching children and parents how to recognize, communicate, and manage emotions.

Pandemic Parenting Resources: Washington County library has curated great resources to help parents support their kids during the pandemic.

• 2020-2021 Parent Information Series: Virtual parenting series on a variety of topics. Registration required.

The Conscious Kid is a wonderful resource for families, educators, and organizations to take action in disrupting racism in young children.

Ridgewood Food Backpack Program

The Food Backpack program has concluded for the 2020-2021 school year. In Fall 2021 we will resume offering free and nutritious supplemental food to families in need. Please contact me for more information if you are interested in applying.

Ridgewood Clothes Closet

Ridgewood’s clothes closet is stocked with a large supply of shoes and clothing for ages 5 - 14. Please contact me if your family needs assistance with clothing.

“TryLax” is a 60 minute introductory lacrosse experience for boys and girls, ages 7-12, who have never played before and are curious about the sport!

Current Tualatin Valley Lacrosse League represents all high schools in the Beaverton School district. Existing players and Titans boys and girls youth lacrosse players are encouraged to attend as well! Try to bring a friend, sibling, or neighbor who hasn't played before!

In an effort to connect you with a program in your area, the clinic will be conducted by coaches from the Aloha, (Paul Voas current 4th Grade teacher at Chehalem ES) , Mountainside, Tigard, and Southridge high school boys and girls programs.

Come out, run around, play Hungry Hippos, and experience something new, connect with your community, and have some fun!

For More information you can contact Paul Voas at: paul_voas@beaverton.k12.or.us Find Titans (TVYLL) on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TVLAXTitans

Online: https://www.tvlaxtitans.com/

See the full year calendar here. You can also subscribe to get our calendar added to yours!

June

• Wednesday, June 16, 10:00-3:00 - Fifth grade party
  
• Friday, June 18 - Last Day of School, Class Parties, Fifth grade clap out @11:00-11:30
• Monday, June 21 - Drive-up Chromebook/iPad collection, 11:00-1:00

July

• Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 29 - Camp Achieve
• Friday, July 23 - Kindergarten playdate, Foothills Park, 11:00

• Wednesday, August 11 - Kindergarten playdate, Forest Hills Park, 5:00
• Monday, August 23 - Kindergarten playdate, Ridgewood View Park, 5:00
• Monday, August 30 - Teachers Return

September

• Wednesday, Sept. 8 - First day for grades 1-5, Kinders by appointment
• Thursday, Sept. 9 - 2nd day for grades 1-5, Kinders by appointment
• Friday, Sept. 10 - 3rd day for grades 1-5, first day for Kinders with last names A-L
• Monday, Sept. 13 - 4th day for grades 1-5, first day for Kinders with last names M-Z
• Tuesday, Sept. 14 - all students attend

• Friday, Oct. 15 - Jogathon
• Wednesday, Oct. 20 - Thursday, October 21 - Fall Parent Conferences
• Thursday, Oct. 21 - Friday, October 22 - NO SCHOOL

• Wednesday, April 27 - Thursday, April 28 - Spring Parent Conferences
• Thursday, April 28 - Friday, April 29 - NO SCHOOL