Principal Perspective - We're back!
We are so happy to have students back in our building! Thank you for your support, patience and flexibility as we create systems and protocols to allow us to be together and be safe.
Important dismissal reminder: Please ensure that you have clearly communicated to us and whoever is picking your child up how you are meeting, as we have a new option this year:
- Curbside - to reduce the number of people under cover, students waiting for someone to drive to the curb and pick them up will go out the front door and wait on the porch. Drivers will pull all the way forward and we will have students walk to cars once they have stopped. This is also the door students who are walking/biking on their own will use.
- Undercover walk-up - This is for adults who walk or park and walk up to the undercover area. Thank you for waiting on our spacing spots.
If your go-home plans change, please call the offie by 10:15 and let us know who will be picking your child up and at which station, curbside or undercover. Please make sure whoever you are sending to pickup knows where to go. If you have questions, please call the office.
Counselor Corner
Hello Ridgewood families! I am so excited to see students in-person for hybrid learning, while also staying connected to those in CDL. This is a time of transition for all, and I am here to support if you need it!
~Mrs. Mason :)
Office Hours Update
Ms. Shearer and I have updated our virtual office hours for the spring. New hours: Mondays and Fridays from 3:00-3:30. Use the link below to pop in and chat!
Password: wellness
Wellness Lesson Update
All Wellness lessons will now be delivered asynchronously via Seesaw on Wednesday mornings. We may still occasionally join classrooms for additional SEL support. Our next lesson will focus on the theme of adapting to change. Thanks for reminding and encouraging your child to complete their lessons!
Autism Acceptance Month
The Autism Society of America is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month throughout April, seeking to promote acceptance and inclusion of people with autism. The campaign overlapped with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd. Check out this read aloud of “Uniquely Wired,” by Julia Cook, a book that helps children understand autism and its many gifts.
School Counselor Role
To spread awareness about the comprehensive role of school counselors, I am including short facts and statistics in each Counselor Corner. Today, I am introducing information about the ASCA National Model!
School counselors use the ASCA National Model as a framework for program design and implementation. This system ensures counseling programs are data-driven and centered around student mindsets and behaviors. Stay tuned for more info next time!
Helpful Resources for Families
NEW: Headspace Breathers - A weekly YouTube video series led by children's mindfulness expert Samantha Snowden, leads viewers through "practical and creative exercises and tips" for teaching children and parents how to recognize, communicate, and manage emotions.
BSD Return to School - Preparing Your Student for Return to School During COVID-19
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.
Free tax preparation and filing through Metropolitan Family Services and CASH Oregon! Household income must be below $57,000 a year. See the website for scheduling and other qualifications.
CDC Checklist: Planning for In-Person Classes
Racism Explained to Kids: Short illustration with simple and straightforward language for kids.
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 is offered to all families in need at Ridgewood. Every other Wednesday, Ridgewood supplies families in need with nutritious food. Apply here, or simply contact me with your interest and I'll sign you up.
Ridgewood Clothes Closet
Ridgewood’s clothes closet is stocked with a large supply of coats, shoes, and clothing for ages 5 - 14. Please contact me if your family needs assistance with clothing.
Ridgewood Library News
NEW: The Library has a new Google site. It will be updated regularly so keep checking back! https://sites.google.com/beaverton.k12.or.us/ridgewoodlibrary/home
OBOB: Battles will be April 7th 1:30pm
Kindergarten- 3rd grade Author Visit: April 22nd
Topic: Graphic Novelist Aron Nels Steinke- Author Visit
Time: Apr 22, 2021 10:00 AM Join Zoom Meeting
https://beavertonk12.zoom.us/j/84749173942?pwd=MWMwa3N4N2dQaS9CSkdtVXFSWmVUQT09 Meeting ID: 847 4917 3942 Passcode: Books
How to borrow a book from the Ridgewood Library:
NEW: Curbside Library Wednesdays 10:45am - 12:00pm
Through the Ridgewood Library Catalog (Destiny)
Here is how. Destiny-Catalog Instructions. You will receive an email when they are ready for pick up.
Poetry Contest: Every year we join with Young American Poetry Digest here in the library. Kids write poems and I submit them. This year they may be submitted online individually. Things you need to know:
You may submit as many poems as you like but they must all be 80 words or less and under one submission form.
The Digest does feature haiku Poems although they accept many types of poetry.
Make sure all words are spelled correctly or your poem will not be accepted.
Be sure to put my name in the Teacher/librarian spot not your teachers.
To Submit Poetry: Students - EXPRESSIVE EDUCATION
Browse the website for more details.
Submission due date is April 23, 2021
KEEP CALM and READ ON!
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