Timber Talks
River Mill Elementary - March 13, 2026
Dear River Mill Families,
We’re just one week away from Spring Break! This week, there will be no school on Friday so that teachers have dedicated time to assess student progress on our Essential Learning Targets and enter grades in preparation for our upcoming Student-Led Conferences on Monday, March 30th, and Tuesday, March 31st, which is right after break.
Student-Led Conferences are a special opportunity for students to take an active role in sharing their learning. During the conference, your child will guide you through their work, reflect on their progress, celebrate their successes, and talk about areas they are continuing to work on. Teachers will be present to support the conversation, answer questions, and provide additional information about your child’s progress and next steps in their learning.
We truly value the partnership between home and school, and these conferences are an important way for us to work together to support your child’s growth. Please use the link below to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family:
https://ptcfast.com/schools/River_Mill_Elementary_1
Thank you for your continued support! We appreciate our River Mill families!
Lindsey Fullenwider, Principal
Trevor Syring, Vice Principal
RMEOffice@estacada.k12.or.us
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.
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.
