Roadrunner News
Riverside Elementary School
Principal Message
We are off to a wonderful start at Riverside! As we begin our second week of school, students are settling into routines, building relationships, and getting back into the rhythm of learning. It has been great to see our classrooms filled with smiles, hard work, and excitement for the year ahead.
These first few weeks are so important as we establish expectations, practice routines, and create strong classroom communities. Thank you, families, for your support at home and for helping your child arrive each day ready to learn. Your partnership makes such a difference!
Special shoutout to all the families that walked in the homecoming parade! It was a fun night as our small school had one of the largest groups from the westside. Even though it was a HOT night, you stepped up to make it a memorable one. Thank you for representing Riverside!
As we continue Growing Together, we look forward to celebrating the progress that our students make each day. We are grateful to have you as part of our Riverside family and are excited for another great week!
Parent Check-In
Just a reminder that any parents/guardians have to enter through the OFFICE when entering the building. Please refrain from entering the side door while students go to breakfast. It is essential for safety purposes. Kindly ring the bell at the front door to check in. ALL visitors must receive a visitor pass prior to entering the building.
The students are in the swing of routines, so we ask parents to drop off at the gate and let the students individually participate in walk-n-talk. Thank you for your help!
Eating with Student
If you would like to eat lunch/breakfast with your student, please call the school to give Kim, a heads up in advance. 712-279-6811. Check in with the office when you arrive and get a visitor badge!
Behavior Bootcamp
Students participated in a schoolwide bootcamp to practice expectations in common areas such as hallways, lunch, bathroom, recess, arrival and walk-n-talk. We practice these so students understand these expectations are consistent throughout the building with all students/classes. We will continue to monitor and reteach as needed. We're proud of students effort to practice and make positive choices!
Students practice walk-n-talk as a part of behavior bootcamp!
Miss Marsh's class matching on TWIN day!
Tropical Dress Up day!
Mr. Wurth welcoming students to PE!
Homecoming parade crew!
A great time at the parade!
Packing a Healthy Cold Lunch
We want all of our students to have the energy they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the school day! If your child brings a cold lunch from home, we encourage families to pack a balanced lunch that will help keep them fueled for the afternoon. We see some lunch consist of mostly sugar, which can make it difficult to stay focused throughout the day.
A healthy cold lunch might include a protein (such as a sandwich, cheese, yogurt, or meat), fruit or vegetables, a grain, and water or milk. A small treat is perfectly okay, too! We simply encourage families to balance treats with foods that provide the nutrition and energy students need during their busy school day.
We appreciate your help in making lunchtime a healthy and positive part of the day. When our students feel their best, they are ready to do their best!
Thank you for your help as we continue Growing Together!
Update Your Contact Information
Make sure you receive important messages from our school by updating your contact information in the Parent Portal. This will ensure you do not miss calls, texts, and emails about school closings and cancellations, announcements, and other information. Visit the Parent Portal today!
Cell Phone Protocols are in Place
The District has cell phone protocols in place to ensure an engaging and distraction-free environment for our students. The protocols restrict the use of electronic devices during the school day.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please contact our school office. Alternatively, if your student needs to contact you, they should come to the office.
For more information on our protocols for electronic devices, please review the 2026-2027 Parent/Guardian & Student Handbook on the District website.
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