Feb 6 - Sunburst Trip

Feb 10 - No School - Staff Development

Feb 10 - PTO Meeting 5pm RMS Commons

Feb 13 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4-7

Feb13 - Avid Family Information

Dear Riverside Middle School Families,

We have some exciting events coming up in the Month of February, and we want to make sure you’re in the know!

• Sunburst Sledding: Thursday, February 6th – 2nd Quarter Incentive; Dress for snow weather!

• PTO Meeting: Monday, February 10th- Join us to discuss ways to impact our student population! Join the Riverside Middle School PTO & Family for more information. Also, Thank you PTO for organizing and running last Friday’s school dance!

• Parent-Teacher Conferences: Tuesday, February 13th from 4:00 PM -7:00 PM – Meet with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress.

• AVID Family Information Meeting: Thursday, February 13th in LGI (4:15-4:45, 5:15-5:45, 6:15-6:45) AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

• AVID Applications Due: Monday, February 24th- If you are a 6th or 7th grader and hoping to be in AVID elective, applications are due this day!

• Anti-Bullying/Motivation Assembly: Thursday, February 28th – We’re excited to welcome BMX rider Matt Wilhelm as our special guest to inspire and motivate our students!

Warm regards,

Mr. Barnett

Dean of Students

Celebrating Black History Month and the Power of Reading

We are excited to celebrate Black History Month and the important contributions of Black individuals throughout history. This month offers a wonderful opportunity for our students to learn, reflect, and grow through stories of resilience, achievement, and community. Whether it’s through biographies, historical fiction, or poetry, these stories can spark meaningful conversations and broaden our understanding of the world.

Screens Down, Stories Up

Reasons to Read #1: Reduces Stress

Studies show that reading can reduce stress by as much as 68%, as it engages the mind and helps the body relax. Phones, on the other hand, can increase stress through constant notifications, information overload, and social media pressure.

Please encourage your student(s) to read at least 20 minutes a day to maintain and improve their reading skills.

Mr. Dziatkiewicz's class were making scale models of the solar system out of 100 sheets of toilet paper. The students first made predictions on where they thought the planets are located in our solar system, and then they measured out the distances, and checked to see if their predictions were correct.

Students working hard on their Art X projects for Mr. Heier's class.

Please remember to call your student in if they will be missing school, running late or have an appointment. That way we can make sure they are marked accordingly for attendance and we can have passes ready in advance for your student to leave on time. Let's have a great year!

The 2024 Free and Reduced Price School Meal form can be found on Skyward Family Access. Forms can be turned in to any of the district schools. A new form must be completed each school year.

Please remind your students to check the Lost & Found for anything they have lost. Currently the Lost & Found is overflowing from so much clothing that is lost. If the items do not get picked up, they will be donated. Thank you so much for help with keeping students responsible for their things.

On Tuesday, April 1, our community will vote on a recurring operational referendum question for the WUSD. If the referendum is approved by voters, the district would be able to exceed its state-imposed revenue limit by $7 million per year, starting in the 2025-26 school year.

We would use these funds to:

• Strengthen school safety
• Retain & attract top talent
• Protect high-quality programs & services
• Expand opportunities for students

Like many Wisconsin school districts, the WUSD is struggling with its budget because state education funding is not enough, state aid has decreased, and costs are rising due to inflation. Learn more at https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/page/spring-referendum.

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Bookkeeper - Ext 5802

Attendance - Ext 5811

Student Services - Ext 5821

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