Families,
Thank you to those of you that were able to make it out for conferences. Also, a HUGE thank you to our PTSA and all of you that were able to support our staff in feeding them yesterday while they had a long day of conferences. We really appreciate it and appreciate the generosity of our Raider community. You are the best!!
I cannot believe that you are already to the end of October. It has honestly felt like this month has flown by! We have got a great week coming up with our first spirit week of the year. I love seeing our students dress up and participate in showing their school spirit!
Looking forward to a great week ahead!
Shaun Takenouchi
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Spirit Week
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10/27: Adam Sandler Day
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10/28: Sports Day
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10/29: Western Day
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10/30: Pink Day
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10/31: Halloween
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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 work as a paraeducator in the general education setting.
If you had to eat the same thing for lunch for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- Carnitas, tortillas, rice, and beans
If you could have another career, what would it be and why?
- I love looking at real estate and studying the real estate market. I think it would be fun to be a realtor and help people find their new homes!
What is the best advice you've ever received?
- "If it takes less than a minute, do it now." I once saw this as a bit of home tidying advice, but it's become a favorite mantra of mine because it can apply to anything in life. It's really tempting to put little things off until later, but doing it now and getting it out of the way can make a big difference down the road. Little things add up to big things.
Tell us how you either LEARN, LEAD, or GROW in your life, in your personal life or as an educator.
- Over the past three and a half years, I have worked as a paraeducator, an experience that has allowed me to LEARN from an incredible range of teachers across diverse classes and settings. During this time, I have also been pursuing my master’s degree in education to prepare for my upcoming transition into a teaching role. I am excited to apply the knowledge, skills, and insights I’ve gained from these outstanding educators as I GROW into leading my own classroom next school year.
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What is your role at Ridgetop?
- 6th grade counselor!
If you had to eat the same thing for lunch for the rest of your life, what would it be?
- Chicken pad thai, sushi, or peanut butter toast :)
If you could have another career, what would it be and why?
- If I could choose another career, I would be a professional athlete. I have a passion for sports, especially playing basketball, soccer, and golf. I love pushing myself physically and mentally through activities like distance running and boxing. Challenging myself through these sports and workouts keeps me motivated and energized!
What is the best advice you've ever received?
- The best advice I received came from my dad. He always told me to work hard and give 110% in everything I do. He also reminded me to treat others the way I want to be treated.
Tell us how you either LEARN, LEAD, or GROW in your life, in your personal life or as an educator.
- As an educator, it is important for me to continuously learn best practices and explore new ways to help students grow and achieve their goals. As a new counselor, I grow each day by working closely with the counseling staff, administration, teachers, students, and families here at Ridgetop. Working well in a team is vital to support learning, growth, and success both personally and professionally!
Additionally, my 2 boys challenge me to lead by example, and encourage me to grow and stretch my capacity to be the best mom that I can be.
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Thank you again for those that were able to join us for conferences this week. We would love it if you could complete a quick 3 question survey about conferences. This will provide us with valuable feedback as we shift gears and prepare for Spring Conferences. Here is the link to the survey. Thank you! |
These weeks are always fun! We have dress up days, tardy competition, and lots of other fun things! Please take a look at the flyer about rules around Halloween costumes on Friday.
Dress-Up Days
Each day will feature a fun theme! Students can earn points by checking in at lunch when they dress up.
Tardies Competition
The grade level with the fewest tardies throughout the week will earn extra points. Let’s encourage on-time arrivals!
Library Craft: School Spirit Bracelets
Next week, the library will host a bracelet-making activity using school colors! Stay tuned for the exact day and details.
Friday – Pep Assembly!
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Do you (or someone you know) have a passion for wrestling and a heart for developing middle school athletes? Ridgetop Middle School is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach to lead our program during our Winter 2 season.
Season Dates: January 5 – March 6
Practices: Monday–Friday
Competitions: Begin January 21 (approximately two per week), including 9 regular-season meets, 1 “JV” tournament, and 1 championship meet
Role: Lead and oversee the RMS Wrestling program. This includes communicating proactively with families, upholding our CKSD athletic policies, and supporting and mentoring student-athletes in both skill development and character growth alongside a team of two assistant coaches.
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, integrity, and a passion for helping students grow, on and off the mat! 🏆
Interested? Apply on the district website ( linked here). Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
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Weekend Challenge Alert
Hello Raider Families!
Our fundraiser ends Monday, November 3rd. Thank you so much to everyone who has shared our fundraiser with family and friends. It’s not too late to register online and support our students. We’ve almost reached our goal of 50% participation, so your support would be very much appreciated! Visit www.shopfund.com to register your student(s) and share. It’s super EASY!
Everyone who registers online or sells 2 items online over the weekend, Friday – Sunday, will go into a drawing to win a 5LB bag of gummy bears or free box of Otis Spunkmeyer Chocolate Chip Cookies! The winner will be announced at school on Monday. We hope you’ll take the Weekend Challenge!
As a reminder, students who have qualified for the Week-to-Win prizes may turn in their coupons all next week to Ms. Lauth at the ASB window to receive their prize. Also, the advocacy class that sells the most items will win an ice cream party!
Thank you so much for supporting our school, students, and community!
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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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Do you have a veteran in your family or friend circle that you would like to recognize during our annual Veterans Day slideshow?
A photo of your servicemember (preferably in uniform)
Name and Rank and/or Rate of the servicemember
Your relationship to the servicemember
Branch of service
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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.
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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
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- 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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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.
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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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