OWL NEWS

We’re off to an incredible start at Riverside! Our scholars are diving into learning with enthusiasm as we launch our curriculum across all grade levels. In our K–2 classrooms, students are engaging with Structured Literacy, while grades K–5 are exploring Into Reading. Middle school scholars in grades 6–8 are delving into Into Literature, and Into Math is underway building strong mathematical foundations across the building. We also spent the week taking our Math i-Ready benchmarking assessments.

We’re also excited to introduce our new Social Emotional Learning curriculum, Second Step. This week’s lessons have focused on goal setting and classroom expectations, helping students build the skills they need to thrive both academically and socially.

To reinforce our shared values, Ms. Kama-Starr and Mr. Cohen visited classrooms to discuss our school-wide expectations: being safe, respectful, and responsible—the Riverside Way!

It’s truly been a fantastic beginning to the academic year. Thank you for your continued partnership and support!

9/1 - No School [Labor Day]

9/2 - Pre-K First Day

9/9 - PTC Meeting in Cafe

9/10 - Book Fair Begins

9/11 - Early Release and Open House from 6-8PM

9/16 - Book Fair Ends

9/18 - Donuts w/ Dudes at 8:30AM on Playground

9/19 - No School Kindergarten

9/24 - Family First Night at Raising Canes

9/26 - No School Pre-K

9/30 - Picture Day

It's time for soccer tryouts! Here are the details:

WHO

Girls and boys in 6th-8th grade can tryout for the soccer team.

WHEN

Tryouts will be held this Tuesday (9/2), Wednesday (9/3), and Thursday (9/4) from 4:05PM to 5:30PM.

GAMES

Games begin on Monday, September 8th.

HEALTH & SAFETY

If your child makes the team they will need a current physical.

QUESTIONS

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Conahan.

Go Owls!

What's Inside the Resource Round-up

• Say Yes Family Surveys - Complete your family survey to qualify for future raffle prizes!

• Med works Free Clinics

• Halle and Garfield Produce Markets

• Affordable Internet

• Legal Aid briefing and advice clinics

Access the Resource Round-up here: https://bit.ly/47LHipd

Hello Riverside Families,

Nurse Upperman here! I’m very excited to share some wonderful news—we’re partnering with Cleveland Clinic this school year to bring high-quality medical care directly to Riverside!

Each month, the Cleveland Clinic Mobile Health Van will be on-site to provide a variety of services for our students, including:

• Well visits and annual physicals
• Immunizations and updates to existing immunizations
• Mental health support and evaluations
• Care for chronic health conditions
• Adolescent reproductive health services

If you’re interested in having your child seen by the Cleveland Clinic team, please take a moment to fill out this form. Once completed, a member of the Cleveland Clinic staff will reach out to schedule your child’s appointment during the school day on a date when the van is here. Please note, this is to support your regular physician and this will not replace your regular provider.

https://forms.office.com/r/hRujaKbxeC

We’re thrilled to offer this opportunity to support the health and well-being of our Riverside students!

Warmly,

Nurse Upperman

The Parent Teacher Council (PTC) is thrilled to kick off another amazing school year! We invite all families to join us for our first PTC meeting on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:00 PM in the Riverside Cafeteria. Whether you're a returning member or new to our community, all are welcome!

📚 We’re also excited to announce the return of the Scholastic Book Fair, running from September 10th through September 16th. Scholars will have the opportunity to shop during their lunch/recess periods, so feel free to send them with money if they’d like to purchase books.

🙋‍♀️ Interested in volunteering at the Book Fair? Please check out the post on ClassDojo from Ms. Davis, PTC President, for more details.

• Please call the office (216-838-6700) if your child will not be at school.
• Scholars are tardy after 9:35AM.
• Scholars will not be released early from school without the office receiving communication and consent from a family member by 3:30PM. We also ask that scholars are not picked up between 3:00PM - 4:05PM. This is to support our preparations for dismissal.

DROP-OFF (Arrival)

• Drop-off begins at 9:15 AM.

• This is a rolling line: Pull up → Scholars hop out → Families drive off.

• Please ensure your child is ready to exit the vehicle quickly and safely when you reach the drop-off zone.

PICK-UP (Dismissal)

• Dismissal begins at 3:55 PM.

• Pick-up also follows a rolling line model: Pull up → Display your pick-up card on your dashboard → Wait for your child to be brought to you.

PICK-UP CARDS

• All families must complete [THIS FORM] to receive updated pick-up cards.

• All adults picking up scholars must have a pick-up card displayed.

  • If you don’t have a card, you will be asked to show ID.

  • If your child is riding with another Riverside family, that family must have a card for each child they are picking up.

• Cards from last year will not be accepted—all adults picking up will need newly printed cards for the 2025–2026 school year.

• NEW THIS YEAR -- Any family choosing to walk to Riverside to pick up their child, will need to pick them up, with a pick up card, from the cafeteria door. No families will be permitted to stand in front of the main entrance nor enter the main office from 3:30-4:05PM.

TRAFFIC FLOW & SAFETY

• Follow the traffic map carefully and enter the car line from Warren Road and Montrose Avenue.

• Do NOT enter from Glencliffe Road—this entrance is for bus riders only.

• Scholars will enter and exit only on the curbside of your vehicle.

• Do not block driveways, crosswalks, or park in our neighbors’ driveways.

• The school parking lot is closed to families during arrival and dismissal.

• The playground is closed to families and scholars during arrival and dismissal

In partnership with our families and communities, Riverside will develop responsible scholars, who think critically and creatively while becoming lifelong learners who make positive contributions to our diverse society. Riverside is committed to providing student-centered, inclusion-based educational practices that seamlessly incorporate technology, the arts, health, and fitness.

Riverside, we overcome, we evolve, we grow - today, tomorrow, and always!