Timber Talks

Hello Timber Families,

We’re just one week away from Spring Break! This week, there will be no school on Friday to allow teachers dedicated time to assess student progress on Essential Learning Targets and enter grades in preparation for our upcoming Student-Led Conferences on Monday, March 31st, and Tuesday, April 1st. 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!

Child Abuse Awareness Month is observed annually in the United States during the month of April. During this month, our amazing school counselors will be working in classrooms to teach our required lessons on child abuse awareness and promote prevention efforts. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Rhonda Harris or Kelly Jo Bohrer.

Thank you for your continued support—we appreciate our River Mill families!

Lindsey Fullenwider, Principal
Trevor Syring, Vice Principal
RMEOffice@estacada.k12.or.us

In order to help you all know what the week looks like, we will list it out clearly for you each week. REID days are for invited students and will change each week. Students are invited to REID days for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it's to extend or challenge a student, and other times it might be to provide extra help on a particular skill. On those days, our doors open at 7:50 and dismissal is at 10:00am. If you have questions about this week's schedule, please let us know!

This Week:

• March 17th: Regular School Day--Sports Challenge
  
• March 18th: Regular School Day--Sports Challenge
• March 19th: Regular School Day--Sports Challenge
• March 20th: Regular School Day--Sports Challenge
• March 21st: No School for All Students

Upcoming Events:

• March 24th - 28th: Spring Break
• March 31st - April 1st: Student Let Conferences
• March 31st - April 4th: Book Fair
• April 3rd - Spring Pictures
• April 17th - Art and Science Fair
• April 24th - Kindergarden Connect

We are excited to invite you to Student-Led Conferences on Monday, March 31st, from 12:00–7:30 PM, and Tuesday, April 1st, from 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. These conferences are a valuable opportunity for students to take ownership of their learning by sharing their progress, achievements, and goals with you. It’s a great way to celebrate their hard work and discuss next steps for continued growth. We encourage all families to attend and support their child’s learning journey. Please use the sign-up link below to schedule a time that works best for you. We look forward to seeing you there!

At a recent assembly, we had the privilege of honoring students who received an award for the Standards of Excellence in Innovation award. These students demonstrated creativity, problem-solving, and a willingness to think outside the box in their learning. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and dedication to innovation, and we look forward to seeing how they continue to grow and inspire others!

Congratulations to our Read Across America Bookmark Contest winners! These students showcased their creativity and love for reading through beautifully designed bookmarks. Their hard work and artistic talent truly shined, and we are so proud of their efforts. Thank you to ALL the students that entered! As a reward for their outstanding designs, each winner received a book to continue their reading journey. Great job, everyone! Keep up the amazing work and keep reading!

Picture packets were sent home yesterday in students' green Thursday folders. For those ordering online, please place your order by the morning of Thursday, April 3rd, which is picture day. Please reach out if you have any questions!

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!

Did you know that many of our youngest students miss about 10% of the school year—around 14 days, or just two days a month? This level of chronic absenteeism in elementary school can predict lower test scores and challenges with retention in later grades. Every day and every minute of school matters, contributing to your child's growth and success! Please help us support your child's learning by ensuring they attend school every day and arrive on time. Thank you for partnering with us to build strong habits for lifelong learning!

Please take a minute to view the Early Learning Newsletter from our partners, Todos Juntos. Click the green link below to view the newsletter!

If you plan to order a yearbook for your student this year, you can purchase those at buytheyearbook.com or with exact cash or check in the office.