Timber Talks
River Mill Elementary - March 20, 2026
Dear River Mill Families,
Happy Spring Break! We hope you enjoy this time with your students and at home this week! Before we head into the break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible job our 5th grade students did during our annual Sports Challenge event! Their teamwork, camaraderie, and displays of positivity and sportsmanship were truly inspiring. We are so proud of them! (Pictures coming soon!). This event is such a success thanks to Mr. Frank’s leadership, dedication, and organization. A huge thank you to him for all the hard work he puts in each year to make this event happen, and for making this one the best yet! We also want to give a big shoutout to all the coaches for their time, effort, and for being such positive role models for our students, as well as to everyone who helped judge or worked behind the scenes. This is yet another great example of what makes River Mill the best place to be!
This week’s newsletter includes lots of new flyers and important information! Please take a few minutes to review it all the way to the end so you don’t miss anything. Thank you!
📕 Student-Led Conferences 📝
Student-Led Conferences are on Monday, March 30th, and Tuesday, March 31st. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning and share their progress with you. Please use the link below to sign up for a time that works best for your family: https://ptcfast.com/schools/River_Mill_Elementary_1. We look forward to seeing you there!
📕 Scholastic Book Fair 📘
After Spring Break, our librarian, Mrs. Tubbergen, will be hosting our Scholastic Book Fair in the library! Families are welcome to visit the Book Fair during conferences, and students will also have opportunities to shop during the school day throughout the week. This is a wonderful way to build your home library and get affordable, engaging books for your child. We hope to see you there! You can also preview and shop online at : https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rivermillelementaryschool
Chrome Book Collection 💻
We are ready to have your child return their Chromebook, Chromebook case, and charger to school during conferences. We will now have the device kept at school for the remainder of the year, unless you hear from us otherwise. Thank you for your support in getting these back to school!
Thank you for your continued support! We appreciate our River Mill families!
Lindsey Fullenwider, Principal
Trevor Syring, Vice Principal
RMEOffice@estacada.k12.or.us
Flamingo Aura
Fighting Honey Bees
Red Alert
Purple Panthers
Tasmanian Tigers
Pioneers
Easy Access at Your Fingertips!
Spring picture day information, online-ordering, and Dorian customer service team are all at your fingertips. Scan the QR code or click the button below. Search for our school, and click on the green Order Button or yellow Help button associated with our spring picture day: April 2nd
All orders for spring pictures must be placed before 9:00 AM on picture day, April 2nd. Only students with an order will be photographed individually.
Presenters Needed!
River Mill Elementary is excited to offer our seventh annual school-wide career fair. The career fair is scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, June nd from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
We are looking for presenters who are eager to share their career paths with students. As you know, one of our priorities at River Mill Elementary School is to equip every student with the skills necessary to become competent, resourceful, and successful. In order to support this goal we are requesting that our presenters share the following information:
How do you use reading, writing, and math skills (or other school subjects) on your job?
How do you use technology in your career field?
What type of education and training is needed for advancement into the career area?
Describe your job duties.
Describe a typical work day.
What talents and skills are necessary for success in your career field?
What personal traits are helpful in your career?
Each presenter will deliver 4-7 presentations for approximately 20 minutes each as they rotate to different classrooms. If you are willing to be a presenter, use the link below to complete the form.
- SIGN UP HERE: RME English form - https://forms.gle/LqJ8DGMNzmdowGnL8
- SIGN UP HERE: RME Spanish form - https://forms.gle/WMcgbV411kiAqnhWA
If you have any questions, please contact one of the school counselors:
Rhonda Harris, School Counselor, harrisr@estacada.k12.or.us, 503-630-6871 Ext. 2416
At River Mill, we want to ensure every student has the best opportunity to learn and grow each day. Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in tardies and early pick-ups, and we want to remind families how important it is for students to be at school on time and stay for the full day. Arriving late can cause students to miss important instruction, while leaving early means they may not get the full benefit of their learning time. Every minute in the classroom matters! We understand that occasional appointments and emergencies happen, but whenever possible, please schedule these outside of school hours. Thank you for your support in making sure your child gets the most out of their school day!
FOR ALL FAMILIES: TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
To ensure the safety of all our students, we ask that all families use the PickUp Patrol app to inform us of their child's daily transportation plans. Please make sure you have set up your child's plans for the first day of school and for the rest of the school year. This is an essential step for the first day of school. You can update these plans at any time! Registration emails were sent earlier this week.
If you need any help or support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here and happy to assist!
Meal Prices for the 2025-2026 School Year
Great news! This year, ALL students will receive free breakfast and lunch — and that includes meals on REID days too!
Hello Families!
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Cell phones and personal electronic devices need to be put in student’s backpack bell to bell. A personal electronic device—commonly referred to as a ‘cell phone’—is any device capable of making and receiving calls, sending text messages, or accessing the internet independently from the school’s network. This includes, but is not limited to, smartphones, flip phones, tablets, e-readers, smartwatches, smart glasses, and other web-capable devices, as well as the headphones or earbuds connected to them. In alignment with Executive Order 25-09 from the Oregon Governor’s Office (and ESD policy JFCEB), we will be following the guidance that electronic devices not be used during the school day. Students who disobey this rule or are in noncompliance with this rule, will have a conversation with the staff member to be reminded of the expectations on their first offense. For a second offense, the cell phone will be taken to the office until the end of the day. Parents will be notified and a meeting with school administration will be set up. If there is a third offense, the device will again be temporarily held, parents will be informed, and another meeting will be set up. Beyond a third instance of noncompliance, the school will determine appropriate consequences, always prioritizing keeping students in class and engaged in learning. The Elementary Schools will not be responsible for loss or damage to students’ cell phones or personal electronic devices brought to school.
