Roadrunner News

It was fun seeing all the creative dress up days throughout the week and a perfect ending with the homecoming parade! Shout out to all the families that walked and made our section to place to be. Riverside ROCKS!

The first month of school flew by! It is wild to think we are in October and the weather has been beautiful! Learning is in full swing as classes have implemented small groups and instruction is in a routine. Most classrooms have taken an assessment or two already.

Something new this year is that many assessments will be completed online through Canvas. Teachers are working to model this for students, so we expect this to take time. In the past students have had booklets to use for assessments, but due to funding prices the district put together online formats. Teachers will explain more about this at upcoming conferences!

We do encourage consistent attenance for students as every bit of the day matters. All learning and building relationships are crucial to students' achievement. I will be working on weekly attendance calls for those that have missed school consistently. Reminder to collect doctor's notes anytime you can and turn into the school.

Please reach out if you have any questions! We love seeing those little faces each day at school!

Our fundraiser has kicked off!!! Your child brought home a fundraiser form as we are selling mini bundlets to raise money for supplies and activities at school! Please turn in forms and money by October 15th. If you need another form, let your child's teacher know or call the school and we can send home. Pickup will be on November 3rd. Thank you for all your support!

The end of 1st quarter is near! Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:00-8:00pm and then on Thursdsay, October 30th from 8:00am to 4:00pm. We will be sending a sign up link home soon to schedule your child's time with their teacher. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on October 30 and 31st.

Our Fall Picture day is on Wednesday, October 8th! All students will have their picture taken even if you do not wish to purchase. Retake Day will be on November 13th. Bring those smiles!

We will be recognizing Red Ribbon Week the week of October 27-29th.

Dress Up Days:

Monday: October 27th: Red-y to Be Drug FREE! Wear RED

Tuesday: October 28th: Sock-it to Drugs (Wear fun socks!)

Wednesday: October 29th: Confidence is Cool; Drugs are NOT! (Dress as favorite emotion from "Inside Out!")

We will celebrate Halloween on Wednesday, October 29th (due to no school on the 30th or 31st). Students will be able to bring in their Halloween costume to change in before their class parties. Teachers will hold a celebration in their classroom and then we will have a costume parade out on the playground for parents to come watch (indoors if weather doesn't cooperate) at 3:10pm. Parents can walk in on the playground and stand around the black top as students walk out with their class. Classes will walk back inside and dismiss at regular time. Please refrain from costumes that have weapons or are inappropriate to school. Reach out to Mrs. Felts if you have any questions.

Teachers will send out their own information about classroom celebrations. Some might need extra help and ask for volunteers, but it is not required. You will not be able to join your child's celebration without permission from the teacher and filled out a background check document prior to that day. Watch for more information to come home!

Our new and revised apparel store is up and running! Sales will come and go so keep watching throughout the year! Shipping is directly to your house.

https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/iowa/siouxcity/riverside-elementary-school

The District is committed to providing all students with a safe learning environment in which everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The District’s Anti-Bullying, Harassment, and Hazing policy defines bullying and harassment as well as the procedures for reporting and investigating bullying or harassment complaints.

If your student feels they are being bullied or harassed, encourage your student to visit with the student involved and tell them to stop. They should also tell a teacher, principal, or trusted adult at their school. An online discrimination, bullying, harassment, and hazing complaint form is also available on the District’s website and may be completed by the student, parent, or school employee.

Fall Conferences – No School Days

Parent/teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 30. There will be no school for students on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education.

Parent volunteers are needed to join the District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education and be asked to contact our legislators to advocate for our schools. Tips are provided to help volunteers connect with legislators. Volunteer today and let your voice be heard! Contact Communications@live.siouxcityschools.com to volunteer.

Stay connected with family-friendly activities, programs, and clubs in the community through Virtual Backpack. The e-newsletter, which includes information from various Siouxland organizations, is sent out monthly to all district families. Or, view the most up-to-date lists of events and activities on the Virtual Backpack website.

October 1-15th: Fall Fundraiser Kick-Off "Nothin Bundt Cakes" sales

October 8: Fall Picture Day

October 28th: Conferences from 4:00-8:00pm

October 29th: Halloween Festivities; Costume Parade @ 3:10 on the playground (weather permitting)

October 30th: NO School; Conferences 8:00am-4:00pm

October 31st: NO School; teacher comp day for conferences

November 4th: NO School; election day; Teachers Professional Development

November 13th: Picture Retakes