March is in like a lion and spring is on the way! Thank you to all the families that attended the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast! We had a terrific turn out, and estimated over 350 people were served! Thank you to our amazing food service, custodians and staff for helping prepare and help with this fun event!

Our Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Tuesday, March 4 from 1:00-8:00 PM and Thursday, March 6 from 4:00-8:00 PM. We look forward to sharing your students' progress and accomplishments. The second grade students have been working hard to prepare for their music program on Thursday, March 6 at 1:00 PM in the HS auditorium, and are eager to share their songs with you.

On Monday, March 10 we will have our PBIS Clubs Choice Fundraiser Kick-Off. Students will receive packets to take home and more information will be shared. This fundraiser is specifically for our school-wide PBIS and helps support the cost of our data system, student activities, Husky Prize room, school-wide celebrations, and much more. Thank you in advance for your continued support of our school and students!

We are so excited for Kindergarten Round-Up on Wednesday, March 12. There will be no Kindergarten classes that day. There will be three sessions to choose from, and ask that parents/guardians call the school office at 507-847-5963 to schedule a time to visit. Kindergarten packets have been sent home to families and registration information is available on our school website, and can also be picked up in the school office.

Spring pictures will be held on Monday, March 17 and student packets have been sent home. Online picture information is also available in this newsletter and on our Riverside webpage.

We value your partnership in your child's education! If you have any questions about your student's progress or would like more information about upcoming events and activities, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are happy to connect and keep you informed. You can contact us by phone, email, or visit our school website for the latest updates. We look forward to working together to support your child’s success!

Dr. Kim Meyer

Riverside Principal

kim.meyer@jccschools.net

Congratulations to our February Terrific Kids for being nominated for showing their BARK traits throughout the month! We are so proud of our students and thank you to families for sharing your amazing students with us and joining us for our program!

March is Women's History Month, and International Women's Day is on March 8. It is a time to recognize the achievements of remarkable women from around the globe throughout history.

To support students in their personal and academic growth, we’ll concentrate on four key areas during March.

• Resilience – Developing the ability to recover from setbacks and persist through challenges.

• Growth Mindset – Encouraging students to see challenges as opportunities for learning rather than obstacles.

• Embracing Challenges – Teaching students to approach difficulties with curiosity and determination.

• Positive Attitude Towards Learning – Cultivating enthusiasm for new experiences and a willingness to try, fail, and grow.

March 1

National Pig Day
Peanut Butter Day

March 2:

• Dr. Seuss' Birthday
• Read Across America Day

March 4

• Early 1:00 PM Dismissal
• Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00 PM

March 5

• Early 2:00 PM Dismissal

March 6

• Second Grade Music Parent Program at HS Auditorium 1:00 PM
• Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 PM

March 9

• Daylight Savings Time Begins

March 10

• PBIS Clubs Choice Fundraiser Kick-Off

March 11

• Johnnie Appleseed Day

March 12

• National Girl Scout Day
• Early 2:00 PM Dismissal
• No Kindergarten classes
• Kindergarten Round-Up - Three sessions offered - please call the school office to sign-up for a time to visit and register your Kindergartner for the 2025-2026 school year!
• 8:30-9:30 AM
• 10:00-11:00 AM
• 12:30-1:30 PM

March 14

• Pi Day

March 17

• St. Patrick's Day
• Spring Picture Day

March 19

• Early 2:00 PM Dismissal

March 20

• Very Hungry Caterpillar Day

March 21

• Terrific Kids Program 2:20-2:50 PM

March 24

• PBIS Fundraiser Packets Due
• Kindergarten Field Trip to Nature Center

March 25

• End of Third Quarter

March 26

• No School/Professional Development Day

March 27

• No School/Flex PD

March 28

• No School/Comp Day

April 1

• Report Cards Sent Home

Looking for activities to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your classroom? We've got a pot of gold for you, right here.

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Taitneamh a bhaint as!

"May your troubles be less, and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door."

- Old Irish Blessing (Have students write their own! Click here)