RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY NEWSLETTER

Happy December! As we embrace the holiday season, we’re filled with excitement and gratitude for all the learning, growth, and joy your children bring to our school community. This month, we’ll be celebrating with special activities, winter-themed lessons, and opportunities to give back to others. Please check your calendars for upcoming events, including our third grade holiday program and classroom celebrations. Let’s continue working together to make this season bright and meaningful for everyone. Wishing you a joyful month filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished memories!

Warm regards,

Kim Meyer, Riverside Principal

We encourage and welcome you to join your student for lunch throughout the school year. This is a great opportunity to spend time together and see a part of your student’s school day. It is helpful to contact your classroom teacher ahead of time if you plan to eat with your student, so food service can plan for extra meals. Please plan on paying for your meal with cash or check when you arrive at the office to check in. Unfortunately, we cannot make change. We look forward to seeing you!

Just a friendly reminder to please call the office to request a bus pass for your student if he or she needs to ride a different bus in the afternoon. The bus drivers will need a bus pass in order for students to switch buses.

If you have any "like new" stuffed animals or small toys that you would like to donate for our Husky Prize Room, they would be greatly appreciated!

This is a friendly reminder regarding our Simply Sweet Cheesecake Fundraiser for the One School, One Book program.

Fundraiser Deadline: Monday, December 2nd

Pick-Up Information: Friday, December 13th at Simply Sweet Cheesecake 206 S Hwy 86 Lakefield, MN, 12 - 6pm

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or Nicole Kapplinger, Riverside Librarian, at Nicole.Kapplinger@jccschools.net.

December 2

• Last Day for OSOB Fundraiser

December 4

• Early 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Dismissal

December 11

• Early 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Dismissal

• Third Grade Music Program, "The Greatest Snowman"
• 9:30 Dress Rehearsal for Riverside Students in the HS Auditorium
• 1:00 p.m. Parent Program in the HS Auditorium

December 13

• One School, One Book Pick Up Day

December 16

• P.E. - Swimming at HS
• Third grade Reed and Gumto Classes: 9:40-10:40 a.m.
• Second grade Garry and Mitchell Classes: 10:45-11:45 a.m.
• School Board Meeting 5:30 p.m.

December 17

• P.E. - Swimming at HS
• Third grade Miller and Orpen Classes: 9:40-10:40 a.m.
• Second grade DiBrito Classe: 10:45-11:45 a.m.

December 18

• Early 2:00 p.m. Wednesday Dismissal

December 19

• One School, One Book Fundraiser Reward Day at Movie Theater
• PK-K Morning
• 1-3 Afternoon
• PTO Meeting 3:15 p.m. in the Music Room

December 20

• Terrific Kids Program 2:20-2:50 p.m.in the Main Gym
• Last day before Winter Break

December 21-January 1

• Winter Break

Congratulations to our November Terrific Kids for showing their B.A.R.K. traits throughout the month! Way to go Huskies!

REMEMBER SAFETY

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We know how important regular school attendance is for your child’s learning and growth. Being in school every day helps them stay on track with their lessons, build skills, and connect with friends and teachers. We also understand that things come up, and we really appreciate everything you do to make sure your child is here and ready to learn.

Thank you for your support—it makes a big difference!

So far this year we have had 🤩 98% Average Daily Attendance at Riverside.

Congratulations to our K-3 students who have had perfect attendance throughout the first quarter of the school year!

Kindergarten:

Malakai Ayers

Katelyn Dean

Everett Dixon

Scarlett Kazemba

Emma Knips

Timothy Larsen

Owen Oeltjenbruns

Adelyn Rasmussen

Whitney Schreiber

First Grade:

Kobie Hansen

Ellie Honnette

Noah Johnson

Jackson Lucht

Owen Mitchell

Laylah Pyan

Hunter Pell

Nyla Pigman

Harvey Pohlman

Adelind Swanson

William Woizeschke

Second Grade:

Oliver Chonko

Landrey Hansen

Reese Hummel

Douglas Iverson

Nora Knips

Ryker Olson

Xavier Rehnelt

Julie Vongsavanh

Archer Welp

Third Grade:

James Beranek

Mason Clark

Cooper Hanson

Joan Munoz Mazariegos

Lillie Pohlman

Braylon Polz

Selene Ramos

Brinley Schultz

Sophia Thoreson

Brysen Urqula

Ethan Withers

Every week a staff member is chosen as a Riverside All-Star for various ways they promote our Positive Purpose at Riverside!

Each month staff are nominated for a Shout-Out Award by going above and beyond each day as they teach and model our B.A.R.K. traits!

During our morning meeting time everyday we welcome students with various activities, sharing time and greetings to build a sense of community in the classroom and school.

December SEL Calendar focuses on Celebrations, Traditions, and Togetherness, with engaging activities designed to:

• Foster social awareness and empathy through storytelling and cultural exploration.

• Encourage creativity with holiday crafts and classroom celebrations.

• Inspire responsibility by motivating students to make a positive impact on their communities and the planet.

Winter weather has definitely arrived! Please see the cold weather guidelines below. Students will need their winter gear at school every day.

Take a final moment to thank families for their many contributions, including making sure their children arrive at school on time & ready to learn.

And don't forget the Christmas cookies!! 🎄