OWL NEWS
Owl Families,
We are incredibly proud of our scholars for successfully completing their state testing—what an amazing accomplishment! This important milestone reflects the dedication and perseverance of our scholars, the commitment of our educators, and the unwavering support of our families. Thank you all for your partnership and hard work!
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we are looking forward to several exciting upcoming events and celebrations. Please be sure to read carefully for important dates and details. We are truly grateful for your continued support and can’t wait to finish the year strong together!
In Partnership,
Heather Kama-Starr & Kyle Cohen
5/20 - Family First (BWW in Fairview)
5/22 - Field Day
5/25 - No School (Memorial Day)
5/27 - Pre-K Promotion @ 10:00AM
5/27 - Kindergarten Promotion @ 1:30PM
5/27 - 8th Grade Promotion & Dance @ 6:30PM
5/28 - Last Day of School
We’re excited to announce that Field Day is just around the corner! This fun-filled school tradition will take place on Friday, May 22nd for PreK through 7th grade, and it’s always a highlight of the year for our scholars.
To help make the day a success, we are looking for enthusiastic family volunteers. Here’s what to know if you’re able to join us:
- 🕘 Arrival Time: 9:45 AM at Riverside
- 🕒 End Time: 3:00 PM
- 🍱 Please Bring: Your own lunch, sunscreen, water, and—of course—a great attitude and lots of fun!
Field Day wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing families. If you’re available to volunteer, please sign up by Friday, May 15th.
We’re gearing up for an unforgettable summer of creativity, learning, and fun for students in grades K–3. Also, new this year will be a Pre-Algebra track for students who will be taking Algebra I in the fall.
From June 9 to July 10, 2026, students can stay engaged, make new friends, and keep their skills sharp through exciting summer experiences.
Hello 8th Grade Families!
Believe it or not, 8th Grade Promotion is less than a month away. I am also shedding a few tears as I have known many of your children since they were in Preschool! On that note, promotion tickets are now available for pickup.
Here are a few key things to note:
- Each scholar will receive FIVE tickets.
- Tickets MUST be picked up and signed for by an adult. NO tickets will be given to students.
- IF we have additional tickets available, there will be another post on or around May 26th. These will be given out on a first come, first serve basis-with 2 being the maximum number of tickets able to be picked up.
What's Inside:
Content Creator Camp
Summer EBT
Free learn to swim with dad
Summer programs
Free produce
If you have any questions/concerns, please text, call or message me here on Dojo!
May is Asthma Awareness Month. For more information go to the following website--https://allergyasthmanetwork.org/
Please pick up your child's meds before the end of the year, as they will be thrown out on 05/29/2026, unless you make arrangements with Mrs. Upperman. We have another nurse coming to our school for Summer School, so she needs room for the summertime medications.
Don't forget about immunizations this summer as it is a good time to get all caught up on the State required immunizations for school. Help keep our community safe and healthy!
Summertime is also a good time to get those medication orders done , so when next school year rolls around, you are ready to hand Mrs. Upperman your child's medication and his/her medication sheet. Meds are not given without a Provider's order. The medication sheet is located on CMSD website. The link is below.
Also, for next year we will have he Cleveland Clinic Mobile Health Van here. PLEASE consider making sure you have an Integrated Health Form completed and you can have things like immunizations, allergy medication, asthma action plans, etc. taken care by the Provider on the van. You don't have to give up your regular physician to be seen by the Cleveland Clinic SBHC Van. Pleases call Mrs. Upperman at 216-838-6714 for any questions or suggestions.
- Please call the office (216-838-6700) if your child will not be at school or forward all attendance concerns to Ms. Khayla Smith.
- Scholars are tardy after 9:35AM.
- Scholars will not be released early from school without the office receiving communication and consent from a family member by 3:30PM. We also ask that scholars are not picked up between 3:00PM - 4:05PM. This is to support our preparations for dismissal.
- All daily transportation changes need to be communicated via note, call, or ClassDojo message to the main office by 3:30PM. Word of mouth changes from scholars will not be accepted.
In partnership with our families and communities, Riverside will develop responsible scholars, who think critically and creatively while becoming lifelong learners who make positive contributions to our diverse society. Riverside is committed to providing student-centered, inclusion-based educational practices that seamlessly incorporate technology, the arts, health, and fitness.
Riverside, we overcome, we evolve, we grow - today, tomorrow, and always!