Riverside Elementary

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Happy Friday, Riverside Families,

We wrapped up our week with a little practice getting out of the building! Today, students and staff participated in an evacuation drill, including our walk to our secondary safe location.

We always tell students that we practice these drills so we know what to do if we ever need to leave the building quickly. You never know… maybe someday we’ll need to escape a real emergency, or maybe just a family of skunks making themselves at home in our pipes and stinking up the school! 😂

All joking aside, our students did a wonderful job following directions, staying together, and keeping calm. These opportunities help build confidence and make sure everyone knows what to do when it matters.

We know drills can sometimes bring up questions or big feelings for children. If your child has questions or seems unsettled, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Our Resilience Coach, Ms. Emily Bartlett (Ms. B. to the kids), is always happy to partner with families and offer support.

Wishing you all a wonderful three-day weekend! Enjoy the extra time together.

Mrs. Tara Rice

Stay Connected with Riverside Elementary

Our Facebook page is an additional resource for important school information, updates, reminders, and celebrations! We welcome all of our Riverside families to join the Riverside Elementary Facebook page and stay connected with everything happening at our school.

At Riverside, we strive to communicate openly with our families and build a strong school community. Together, we can create a positive foundation where our students, families, and staff feel connected, supported, and valued.

We are so thankful to have you as part of our Riverside family!!

Children are welcome to enter the building each day at 8:00 a.m. to enjoy breakfast and begin their day in a calm, structured environment, ready for learning.

Please note that all students who arrive between 8:00 and 8:20 a.m. will remain in the cafeteria and enjoy breakfast during this time. Students will not be permitted to go to their lockers or access other areas of the building until breakfast time has ended.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us create a calm and successful start to each school day!

We have some attendance information that we would like to bring to your attention:

• If your student will be absent, please call the absence line @ 565-4701 and leave a detailed message.
• If your student is late for school or needs to leave early, please make sure that you sign your student in or out on our computer.
• If your student has been absent and has a doctor's note, please bring that into the office, as soon as possible.
• If your student is going to be absent for any length of time, please come into the office and fill out an extended absence form.

November 13th~half day; end of trimester 1

November 23rd-27th~No School Thanksgiving Break

December 3rd~PTO meeting @3:45

December 14~Holiday Music Program @10:00

Election Day in Kindergarten!

Today we learned all about Election Day and the importance of voting! We discussed what candidates are, compared our candidates, and cast our votes for the next principal of Riverside Elementary!

The votes are in, and the results are official… RIVER WON BY A LANDSLIDE!

Our kindergarteners had so much fun learning about the voting process and seeing democracy in action!

🎃 A BIG thank-you to all of our Riverside families and staff who participated in our annual Trunk or Treat!!

It was so much fun seeing so many of our kiddos dressed up, showing off their costumes, and enjoying an evening filled with fun, laughter, and LOTS of candy! 🍬

A HUGE shout-out to our amazing PTO for organizing this special event and bringing our Riverside community together! We appreciate all of the time and hard work that went into making it such a success!

Thank you for making it such a fun night! ❤️🖤

A HUGE thank-you to all of our Riverside families who took the time to complete the parent survey we promoted during conferences! We truly appreciate your feedback and participation!

A special thank-you to our amazing PTO for helping facilitate the survey and encouraging so much participation from our families!

We also want to give a big shout-out to the Ackley Family for generously donating the $50 gas card!

We are excited to announce that we have a winner... CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GORHAM FAMILY!! 🎉

Thank you again to everyone who participated. Your feedback helps us continue to make Riverside an amazing place for our kiddos and families! 💜

Together we make a difference!!

Great news!! 🎉

Our Riverside PTO now has both a Facebook page and an Instagram page! 📱💜

Please take a few minutes to follow them and stay connected with all the wonderful things happening with our PTO. They would also love to hear from you! Your ideas, input, and suggestions are always welcome.

Let’s show our Riverside PTO some love and support! 💜🙌

🎨 Art Update: Original Works Fundraiser! 🎨

We’re excited to announce our partnership with Original Works, an art-based fundraiser that turns your child’s one-of-a-kind artwork into special keepsakes!

From magnets and mugs to tote bags and more, there are so many fun products to choose from! With many items priced under $15, it’s a great opportunity to create meaningful keepsakes and even get a head start on holiday shopping! 🎁

📅 Artwork Projects Coming Home: October 28

Please note that projects may be sent home later if your child is absent.

✅ Order Deadline: November 11

Please refer to the attached pricing list for available products and pricing.

💰 Supporting Our Artists: All proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward purchasing additional art supplies for Riverside Elementary students!

Want a sneak peek at the possibilities? Visit www.originalworks.com to learn more about this creative program!

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us bring their amazing artwork to life in a whole new way! ❤️

Ms. Bankhead

The link below is the official Multicultural Parent Network Facebook page. This will be one of the primary ways that Lakeview’s Community Liaisons share videos, flyers, and updates to keep our community engaged and informed.

Please take a moment to check out this amazing resource for our families! The goal of the Multicultural Parent Network is to strengthen communication with families throughout our district, provide support, and ensure that all parents feel connected, informed, and supported. Thank you for helping us spread the word and continue building strong partnerships with our families and school community!