Families,
This week there has been a huge focus around getting ready for conferences. We are reintroducing a student led part to conferences this year. Students have been working on a document in their Advocacy helping them to reflect on the year so far, their classes, and their grades. We are asking that students join their parents at conferences and to bring their charged Chromebook with them. When you come to conferences, you will spend some time with your student in the library while they go through the Student Led document with you.
Speaking of conferences, we are looking forward to welcoming you all into the building next week for this event. More info on conferences and the link to sign up for a time slot are below. We look forward to seeing you there.
For now, have a great weekend, and GO M's!!!
Shaun Takenouchi |
- 10/22: Fall Conferences (4:00 - 7:30pm)
- 10/23: Fall Conferences (11am - 2:30pm, 3:30 - 7:00pm)
- 10/23 and 10/24: NO SCHOOL
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Each week we will feature two staff members at Ridgetop so that families get to know OUR Raider family better. |
What is your role at Ridgetop? - I am a paraeducator and I have the honor of working one to one with students, along with other students inside and outside of our classrooms.
What is your favorite thing about working at Ridgetop? - My favorite thing about working at Ridgetop is ALL the things I get the opportunity to do with our students. Hanging out with our morning "Door Holders" is a GREAT way to start my day. Helping kids learn and connecting with them on a daily basis. Even a simple greeting in the hallway can make a HUGE difference in someone's life. Every moment matters.
What do you like to do for fun outside of school? - I love yard sales/thrift stores/crafting, and I am ALWAYS up for a snow day! Simply hanging out with my hubby and our 10 year old boy/girl twins means so very much to me.
If you could pick any superpower, what would it be and why? - I would love to be able to fly. Why? Because I could see things from another perspective other than on land. Plus, my son wants to fly with our chickens, so I could carry them on my back.
Tell us how you either LEARN, LEAD, or GROW in your life, in your personal life or as an educator. - As an educator, I learn from students. Kids teach me patience and tolerance on the daily. I think there is something very human and familiar to all of us for wanting to belong and to feel cared for and accepted. |
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What is your role at Ridgetop? - Student Assistance Professional
What is your favorite thing about working at Ridgetop? - I love the culture here at Ridgetop, everyone has been welcoming and very kind.
What do you like to do for fun outside of school? - I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family. Hiking, biking, and kayaking are some of my favorite activities.
If you could pick any super power, what would it be and why? - I would pick flying as my superpower to make traveling easier and more affordable.
Tell us how you either LEARN, LEAD, or GROW in your life, in your personal life or as an educator. - In my personal and professional life, I enjoy helping others grow and being a role model. Professionally, it is rewarding to see students make positive changes in their lives by setting goals and learning healthy coping strategies. In my personal life, I enjoy coaching soccer as it is a great way to give back to the community. |
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We are excited to welcome families into Ridgetop for Fall Conferences in a few weeks. Below are the details of the conference times.
Dates and Times: - 10/22: 4 - 7:30pm
- 10/23: 11:00am - 2:30pm AND 3:30pm - 7:00pm
We will be doing what is called an "arena style" conference. You will have the opportunity to go around to your student's teachers for a brief conversation on how things are going in the class and to ask any questions. Below you will see where each grade level will be stationed around the building.
- 7th and 8th Grade: Upper Gym
- 6th Grade: Cafeteria
- Electives: Hallway by Library
Before you go and talk with teachers, your student will present to you their part of what they have created for conferences. This student led piece will give you an opportunity to hear from your child about how they are doing in school and how they are feeling about school in general. For this part, we want our students to bring their Chromebook with them to conferences as they will have to access this document on their Chromebook.
Lastly, we are asking that families that are planning to attend to please reserve their date and time slot. A separate message to sign up for a date and time slot will be coming out shortly. |
We've got a lot of "stuff" in our Lost and Found area. Take a look at this video to see if you see anything that may belong to your student.
FYI, we will be donating what is leftover after conferences. |
Our amazing PTSA will be feeding our staff during conferences. We are SO appreciative of this and thank you in advance to all of our families that help with this. |
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Dear Ridgetop Middle School families, our ASB fall fundraiser starts TODAY and we need your help. We are raising funds to support all ASB sports and activities. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3! 2. Add participants to your Family Dashboard and share individual support links with family & friends. 3. Purchases, prize credits and coins will automatically divide evenly among all participants. *Online supporters only need to shop one time to support all participants in your family! REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: When you register and share, each participant will earn coins on their dashboard that unlock chances to win from over 1,000 prizes worth over $100,000 including Apple AirPods, MacBook Pros, Visa Gift Cards, and more! Earn 500 coins and receive a Glow Morph Fidget Worm and Glow Emoji!
Fundraiser Links: NOTE: family and friends can shop online or by cash & check. - Shop online with participants personal shopping link.
- Shop through the catalog using the paper order form. Pay by cash or check.
- Checks are to be written out to RMS ASB.
- Order forms WITH PAYMENT are DUE no later than Monday, November 3rd.
- Local orders should arrive for pick up the week of December 8th. We'll send notices in advance.
- Out of town family and friends can support your sale by ordering online and having non-frozen items shipped to their home!
REGISTER TONIGHT for a chance to win a 5 pound bag of Gummy Bears! Prize will be awarded at school on Monday. On behalf of myself and Ridgetop ASB, thank you for helping to make our fundraiser a success. |
We would like to invite any and all to our Veteran's Day assembly. We take great pride in honoring and celebrating the men and women who serve our country. Please join us in this special occasion. |
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This year, every month we are going to have a specific character focus that we are working on as a school. For the month of September, we are focusing on Professional Student. Each week, we will be focusing on different aspects of being a professional student.
For the month of October, it is all about Responsibility. We are asking students to focus on being responsible for themselves, their academics, and for their school. |
This is a great opportunity through Olympic College for those interested in STEM activities or just want a fun event to go to in October. RSVP not required, but appreciated so they can plan for enough supplies and candy. |
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Would your daughter benefit from a club about mentoring and service to others? Please take a look at this information to learn more about our GEMS club. GEMS meets during 3rd period on the 2nd Tuesday of each month Th
- In order to participate in GEMS, your child would need to return the parent/guardian permission form. This can be found in their grade-level Google Classroom. A paper copy can be picked up in the office. |
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Do you (or someone you know) have a passion for basketball and enjoy working with middle school students? We are looking for an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach to support our JV and Varsity teams this season. - Season dates: November 3 – December 17
- Practices: Monday–Friday
- Games: begin November 17; approximately two per week
- Role: Support JV & Varsity teams alongside the head coach
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, experience, and a heart for working with kids, someone who can help our athletes grow both on and off the court. Interested? Apply on our district website, linked here. We plan to hold interviews in October. Join us in building a great season for our Raider athletes! 🏀 |
If you haven't turned in your Impact Aid forms electronically, please do so as soon as possible. Here is a post about how to access this form online. Thank you!
Also, today, students who did NOT turn in their forms were given a paper copy of the Impact Aid form. Please either fill this out and turn in, or do it electronically. |
Mr. Booth will be taking a group of students to Japan in the summer of 2026 for an awesome educational trip. Please see this link for more info. There is a parent interest meeting coming up for this too. This is such a great opportunity for our students!
**This is NOT a CKSD sponsored trip |
Ridgetop is in need of adult mentors. All it takes is 1 hour per week to make a difference in a student's life. The goal of the mentoring program is to develop positive relationships between schools and students, parents, and community. All mentors receive training on how to support students with goal setting, and peer relationships.
Mentoring takes place on school property. Mentors may play board games, draw, practice flashcards, read, discuss grades and study habits, or just spend time talking. If this sounds like something you can do, please get in contact with our building coordinator Jeff Kahler@ jeffreyk@ckschools.org. Adult mentors make a huge difference in a youth's life. |
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