Riverfront School

November 2026

From the Principal

We are two months into the school year, and it has been wonderful to see our students learning, growing, and demonstrating Riverfront’s Core 4 values of being Kind, Responsible, Respectful, and Safe!

We recently held our first PBIS winner event, and it was a great success! A total of 439 students earned enough points to participate in or watch the event. Congratulations to our students for their hard work and positive choices!

As we look ahead, please keep an eye out for an email from your child’s teacher to schedule your parent - teacher conference in November. We look forward to connecting with you to discuss your child’s progress and celebrate their successes.

Thank you for your continued support of Riverfront School!

Flashes Show Up & Shine!

Way to go Riverfront! Our overall attendance rate for the month of October reached an impressive 96.2%, with over 350 students earning perfect attendance for their dedication to showing up every day. A huge congratulations goes out to our grade-level class winners: Ms. Bell's 4th grade class at 97.7%, Ms. Springsteen's 5th grade class at 98.5%, Ms. Koernig's 6th grade class at 98.0%, Mr. Willis's 7th grade class—a two-time winner—at 97.6%, and Mr. Privitera's 8th grade class at 98.4%. Special recognition goes to Madelyn Purcarea who won a gift card for perfect attendnace, as well as Ms. Springsteen's class for taking home the title of overall class winner for the month. Keep up the fantastic work, and go Flashes!

SHOW UP & SHINE BRIGHT. EVERY DAY COUNTS!

Congratulations to Madelyn !

What's Happening?

Parent Teacher Conferenes 11/19 & 11/20

Parent Teacher Conferenes are Thursday 11/19 from 12:30-2:40 and 6-8, there will also be conferences from 12:30-2:40on 11/20. Please look out for a Sign Up Genius from your students teachers.

Late Bus Information

The late bus will start running on September 15th. The late bus runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with limited stops. Students are picked up at the school at 3:25pm.

Late Bus Stops-

Broad St. & 3rd St.
Roebling School
Hornberger Ave. and Amboy Ave
Regular stop across RT. 130 (student must let driver know their stop)

Parents can now save a phone call and enter their child's attendance directly into Genesis

Parents can now save a phone call and enter their child's attendance directly into Genesis on the morning the child will be absent through the Genesis Parent Portal! To access this feature, simply log into Genesis and:

Click on "Attendance" in the left hand toolbar.
Select "Notify Our Office."
On the page, you can specify the student's absence, choose a date range and if you have multiple children in the district, you can indicate which one will be absent.
A space is also provided for your to leave a brief explanation for the absence.

We would like to remind you that while you can still call the school's Main Office number and press #1 for the attendance line by 8 am or text the Attendance Officer at 609.374.4838, we encourage you to take advantage of this new "Notify Attendance Office" feature for more direct and immediate response!

Please remember to call them out each time they will be absent so we know they are safe & sound!

Attendance Incentives

Daily attendance continues to be a priority at Riverfront. We share our attendance numbers during daily announcements to help students stay focused on being in school each day.

Students who have perfect attendance for the month are automatically entered into a gift card raffle. Each month, the class with the highest attendance will receive a Popcorn & Movie Party, a feature in our newsletter, and a morning shoutout.

We will also continue our year-long “Pie This Guy!” challenge. Students have opportunities throughout the year to earn a chance to pie Mr. Pascal at our end-of-year assembly through perfect attendance and other attendance incentives.

PBIS & Character Education

Our PBIS program recognizes students for making positive choices and demonstrating our Core 4 Values: Kind, Responsible, Respectful, and Safe. Teachers award PBIS points when students demonstrate these expectations.

Each month, the class in each grade level with the highest average points will receive a Championship Trophy.

Every two months, students will have opportunities to participate in school-wide activities based on the points they have earned. Activities may include dodgeball, relay races, and staff-vs.-student games. Students will have different opportunities to participate based on their point totals.

We will also highlight a character trait each month, such as kindness, honesty, or perseverance. Students who demonstrate these traits and serve as positive examples to others will be recognized.

Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application

Please take a few minutes to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application for your family. Even if your child does not eat school meals regularly, completing the application is important because it helps our district determine eligibility for meal benefits and can provide additional support and resources for our schools.

Applications are confidential and should be completed as soon as possible. If you have already completed an application for this school year, no further action is needed.

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact the school office.

Application for Free and Reduced Lunch ( English)

Application for Free and Reduced Lunch (Spainsh)

Student Dismissal & Parking Safety Notice

To keep our students safe and traffic moving, please follow these Pine Street pick-up procedures

Follow Traffic Cones: Stay in marked pick-up zones. Do not drive over, move, or pull between cones.
Keep Hydrants Clear: Pull up all the way to the designated sign. Do not block the fire hydrant.
No Double Parking: Double parking blocks visibility and creates severe safety hazards.
Curbside Loading Only: Students must enter vehicles directly from the curb—never through active traffic lanes.

Additionally, parking is not permitted on East Front Street in front of the school.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

Cell Phone and Yondr Pouches

Cell Phone and Yondr Pouch Expectations

To help students stay focused and engaged throughout the school day:
- Grades 4–5: Students will place their cell phones in a designated bin on the teacher’s desk upon entering the classroom.
- Grades 6–8: Students are required to secure their cell phones in their assigned Yondr pouches during school hours.
This school-wide expectation is designed to reduce distractions, increase student engagement, and support a safe, respectful learning environment. Students should not use or access their cell phones during the school day.

Reminders about Procedures

Genesis Forms- Please be sure to fill out medical forms in Genesis! This needs to completed on a desktop computer or laptop you will not be able to complete the forms on your phone.

Arrival/Dismissal - Doors open at 7:45am (no sooner) and close at 7:55am. Students are dismissed at 2:28pm. Please follow the arrival and dismissal locations below on the map for drop off and pick up.Latest time to pick up students for early dismissalis 1:45pm , this helps us keep dismissal time flowing without blocking our busses

Student Chromebook Login - Student's will use their school email address (found in Genesis) as their username. Student password is the number zero (0) followed by their Student ID (found in Genesis)

Outside Food/Drinks - Students are only allowed to drink water throughout the day. All outside beverages must be in a plastic container and unopened. Any food coming into school should be left in the student's lockers until lunchtime. Students should not come into school with Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks drinks, open cans of energy drinks, etc...

School Clubs, Climate & Culture

Title 1 School Home Compact

Title 1 Presentation

i-Ready Information Letter Fall 2026

2026 Burlington County Red Ribbon Poster Contest

This year’s theme is: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug-Free.”

The contest is open to all Burlington County students in grades K–12. Students are encouraged to create an original poster demonstrating their interpretation of the theme and how making positive, drug-free choices can make a difference in their homes, schools, and communities.

Important dates:

· Submission deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM

· Poster display/voting: November 11–12, 2026, at Rowan College at Burlington County

· Winners will be selected in two age groups: K–5 and 6–12

The Jump into Reading Challenge will invite students in grades 1-4 in the qualifying public, private, and charter schools in the 7th Legislative District to read as many books as possible during the time period of October 5th-November 13th. Students must turn in signed logs into the school on November 16th.

The top student from grades 1-2 and 3-4 that read the most books in each of the schools will receive a certificate from my office and a gift certificate for a family bowling experience for up to six people at Laurel Lanes. In addition to that, the top reader from each grade from across the district will receive a special plaque.

Jump Into Reading Letter & Reading Log

Annual Giving Drive

The holiday season is a wonderful time to come together as a community and help our neighbors in need. We are excited to kick off our Annual Giving Drive on Monday, October 19th, combining our Thanksgiving and Holiday Food Drives to support more than 100 families right here in the Florence Township School District.

Donating is easy! Simply send your designated food item to school with your child. Donate one item or several — every contribution makes a difference!

Donation Deadlines:

Thanksgiving Drive: Thursday, November 19
Holiday Drive: Wednesday, December 9

We are especially in need of donated turkeys for our Thanksgiving baskets. We also gratefully accept monetary donations and gift cards to help us purchase turkeys, fresh foods, and any additional items needed to complete each family's holiday package. See the attached flyer for more details!

Together, we can make the holidays a little brighter for our Florence families!

Character Education Award Winners

Congratulations to all of our incredible October Character Trait winners for Respect! Throughout the month, these students have set a wonderful example for our school community by showing kindness, listening thoughtfully, and treating their peers and teachers with dignity every single day. A huge round of applause goes out to all of our homeroom winners for their everyday leadership in making our school a welcoming place.

We would also like to give a special shout-out to our grade-level winners for taking this character trait above and beyond:

4th Grade: Marcella Christopher
5th Grade: Riya Patel
6th Grade: Colette Buddenbaum
7th Grade: Emma Nicosia
8th Grade: Julian Suarez ( Not Pictured )

Thank you for your fantastic leadership, positivity, and commitment to building a respectful school culture. Keep shining bright!

High Five Staff!

Know a Staff Member Who Deserves a High Five✋?

Show your appreciation by recognizing their hard work and positive impact! A personalized certificate will be emailed to them, ready to print and proudly display wherever they'd like.

Let’s celebrate the amazing work happening every day!

High Five Staff