February Redmond Reporter

Posted Date: 02/16/24 (11:55 AM)

Hello Redmond Families,

We hope everyone had a safe winter day today. In this month's newsletter, Superintendent Cline talks to Redmond High's legendary Agriculture Teacher, Lance Hill, highlighting one of our many valuable Career Technology Education (CTE) programs in the district.

THRIVING STUDENTS

Ask anyone who works in the school community, and we all agree that students are the best part of our jobs. Watching students grow and reach their potential is something the community can share and take pride in together. Here are some highlights from this month.

Students at Hugh Hartman learn about the solar system during a family engagement event.

Ridgeview High Senior Garrison Yeaman works on the production set of the Ravens Report.

Students and families gather for a reading event at Tom McCall Elementary.

Redmond High students set up holiday themed tables to recruit supporters for their Sparrow Clubs fundraiser.

Tumalo students and families gather for Donuts with GrownUps and families share how proud they are of their kiddo.

The Ridgeview Ravens Cheerleading Squad put on a stunning performance at a school assembly before earning 2nd place at the State Championship.

UPCOMING EVENTS

No School Monday, February 19, 2024

Reminder there is no school on Monday, February 19, 2024 in observance of Presidents' Day.

Chess for Success

Ridgeview High School is hosting the upcoming Chess for Success regional tournament Saturday, March 2nd at 9 a.m. The top two teams and qualifying individuals will be invited to the 2024 State Championship on April 12, 2024, at the Portland Expo Center. To register for the regional tournament, click here.

Upcoming Parent Learning/Support Events

Please join us!

Free, Virtual Support for all Caregivers of Students K-12

Feb 20 – 7-8 pm - Middle/High School Caregiver Focus - Sign Up/Join HERE

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Feb 27 – 7-8 pm BIPOC Caregiver Focus - Sign Up/Join HERE

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Mar 5 - 4-5 pm - The Well Sibling Syndrome Learning Event - Supporting Your Child When Their Sibling Has Mental Health Issues - Sign Up/Join HERE

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Mar 12 - 7-8 pm - Elementary School Caregiver Focus - Sign UP/Join HERE

Questions? Reach out to Julie Patton at brytfamilyengagement.com

Open to the Redmond Community!

Find more local events and resources at our Community Organizations, Events & Resources page.

READY GRADUATES

Last month we highlighted our partnership with Youth Career Connect, an organization which helps connect students with local businesses for hand selected internships.

From our partner, Daniel Seddiqui, at Youth Career Connect:

"I would like to highlight Earp's Auto. They are a first-time participant of hosting students and found that this would be a great opportunity for them to engage with the youth in the community and attract students to potentially pursue a career in auto mechanics. They have a handful of employees that have shown two students from Ridgeview High the ins and outs of the business, including customer relations.

Both of the students knew that this was a career they wanted to pursue, but had no working experience. They are grateful to have signed up for Youth Career Connect and learn how to repair and install car parts. One student even mentioned that they worked on her car for practice. All parties have been thrilled, and I'm sure they will be sad once the internship program has ended, but that's when they can either apply for a part-time job and/or we send them another set of students."

Daniel is available to meet with students at both Redmond and Ridgeview High Schools. Students can contact their Career Center to schedule an appointment and learn more about finding the right fit for their career aspirations.