Timber Talks
River Mill Elementary - February 20, 2026
Dear River Mill Families,
We had another great week of learning at River Mill this week! As we move further into the semester, we continue to focus on strong instruction, student engagement, and supporting every student in reaching their goals! This time of year is an important stretch for building and strengthening foundational skills, and we are being intentional about helping students master essential learning standards while staying motivated and connected to their learning. We are proud of the effort our students are showing each day and appreciate the continued partnership with families in supporting student success both at school and at home!
Next week is the final week of our PTO Coin Wars fundraiser! This is always a fun and exciting opportunity for students to support their classrooms and our school while showing their school spirit. Students are encouraged to bring in coins to help their classroom earn a popcorn and pajama party while raising funds that directly support student activities and opportunities at River Mill. Thank you to our PTO and families for supporting this fun tradition!
We also hope you will join us for our Family Bingo Night on Thursday, February 26th from 6:00–7:00 PM. This is always a wonderful opportunity for families to come together for a night of fun and community connection. Bingo cards will be $2 each, and pizza, chips, cookies, and water will be available for purchase. Please note this is a cash-only event. We hope to see many of our River Mill families there!
Lindsey Fullenwider, Principal
Trevor Syring, Vice Principal
RMEOffice@estacada.k12.or.us
During morning drop-off, we’ve noticed several cars letting students out before reaching the crosswalk area. Please remember that students should only exit their cars when your vehicle is stopped either just in front of or just behind the crosswalk. These areas are clearly marked with a line indicating where to stop.
This procedure ensures that our staff stationed at the crosswalk can see all students and help them cross safely. When students exit cars a few vehicles back, it becomes difficult for staff to see them while directing traffic, which creates a potential safety risk.
Thank you for your attention to this and for helping us keep all of our students safe during arrival each morning!
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.
