Ranger Report

What an incredible first week we’ve had at River Mill! It has been a joy to see our hallways filled with the energy and excitement of your children as they settle into their new routines. Our dedicated teachers and staff have worked tirelessly to create a welcoming and engaging environment, and it’s been wonderful to see students diving into classroom activities with curiosity and enthusiasm. This week has been filled with smiles, laughter, and a true sense of community, from reconnecting with old friends to making new ones. We look forward to building on this positive start as we continue our journey together this school year. Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Enjoy the Labor Day holiday on Monday, and take advantage of the day off from school! Since there will be no school on Monday, we will have a regular, full school day on Friday, September 11th, with all students in attendance. Please see the district calendar at the bottom of this Smore with all of our school dates.

For all families: During morning drop off, we ask that if you choose to walk your child toward the building that you give a hug and well wishes at the door and let our staff take it from there. Families will not be walking their child into the building next week. We know it can be emotional and hard to walk away, but your child is in good hands! If your child has a hard time, we still ask that you not linger because sometimes that can make it even trickier. If your child does continue to struggle, we will be in communication with you.

Safety & Security: Your child's safety is our top priority! In order to make sure we know what to do with your child at the end of the school day, it is imperative that you access and utilize PickUp Patrol. You can find information below about how to do that, or you are welcome to call our office for assistance. Here you can indicate if your child should ride the bus, walk, or be picked up by someone, including who. If your child's dismissal plans change, you can make edits right within that system. All changes must be made in PickUp Patrol, or via the office. If you are planning to pick your child up from school, please have your ID ready. We want to ensure we get to know you and exactly who is allowed to pick up your child after school.

Thank you again for a great first week together! If you ever have a question, please call or email us!

Lindsey Fullenwider, Principal

Trevor Syring, Vice Principal

RMEOfiice@estacada.k12.or.us

There is also information about arrival and dismissal procedures for our Kindergarten Soft Start!

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.

PickUp Patrol in NOT for our PreK Students.

If you need any help or support, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here and happy to assist!

For safety, Kindergarten and First Grade students will not be released from the bus unless an approved adult is present at the bus stop with identification. The adult must be listed on the student’s approved pick-up list.

Kindergarten and First Grade students may be released with an older sibling, but families must complete the required transportation paperwork in advance to give permission for this.

• Please allow some extra time for buses during the first few days of school as drivers, students, and families adjust to new routes and routines.
• If you have questions about your child’s bus route, approved pick-up procedures, or the required paperwork, please contact our Transportation Department at 503-630-8606.

Thank you for partnering with us to make arrival and dismissal safe and smooth for all of our Rangers! We are so excited to welcome our students back to school! 💚🚌

We want to take a moment to stress how important it is for students to be at school—on time—every day. Consistent attendance builds strong learning habits, helps students keep up with important instruction, and supports both their academic and social growth. Thank you for partnering with us to make sure your child is present and ready to learn each day!

Research shows that when students miss just one day of school each month, it can add up to weeks of lost learning over the course of a year, which makes a significant impact. Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of student achievement, as it ensures children don’t miss key lessons, group activities, and opportunities to practice new skills with their peers.

We know mornings can be busy, and sometimes life throws curveballs, but your efforts to get your child to school on time each day make a big difference. Thank you for partnering with us to build strong routines and support your child’s success—we are here to help every step of the way!

Great news! This year, ALL students will receive free breakfast and lunch — and that includes meals on REID days too!

Link to the Nutrition Services Webpage

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Todos Juntos is proud to make a positive difference in the lives of many families — and we are proud to partner with them here at River Mill!

Please take a moment to check out their Early Learning Newsletter — it’s filled with helpful information and great resources for families! Just click the green link below to view it.