Riverfront School

It is hard to believe we are already one month into the school year! We have had a great start at Riverfront, and I wanted to share a little about how we began the year.

On the first day of school, we held class meetings and talked with students about our four Core Values: Kind, Responsible, Respectful, and Safe. Students were asked to share what these values look like and sound like at Riverfront.

The students had some great responses and ideas. We want our Core 4 Values to be something students understand and use throughout the school year, not just words posted in the classroom.

Students will also have opportunities to earn points for making positive choices and demonstrating our Core 4 Values. These points can be used toward participation in school-wide activities and incentives throughout the year.

We look forward to continuing to build a positive school community with our students throughout the year.

Warmly,
Nancy
Riverfront School

Riverfront students have started the school year off strong, with an overall attendance rate of 96%! More than 200 students achieved perfect attendance for the month of September.

Our top-performing class was 4th grade’s Mr. McGowan/Ms. Daly class, with an impressive 99% attendance rate!

Congratulations to our other grade-level winners:

• 5th Grade: Ms. Hartigan’s class
  
  

• 6th Grade: Ms. Hertzberg’s class
  
  

• 7th Grade: Mr. Willis’s class
  
  

• 8th Grade: Ms. Kalup’s class
  
  

We are proud of all of our students for making attendance a priority. Our top performers will have tickets entered into the “Pie Mr. Pascal” Attendance Initiative!

Keep up the great work, Riverfront!

SHOW UP & SHINE BRIGHT. EVERY DAY COUNTS!

10/1-Future Flashes Night 6pm/ Club Permission Slips go out

10/2- Club Permission Slips due

10/5-10/8- Week of Respect

10/5- Marking Period 1 Progress Reports Via Genesis

10/7- Riverfront PTO meeting 7pm/ 4th Grade Dance permission slips and money due

10/8- Spirit Wear Day / 4th Grade Welcome Dance 6-8pm

10/9- Staff PD Day No School

10/12- Columbus Day No School

10/15- Riverfront Make Up Picture Day/ Riverfront PTO Boo Bingo in APR 6-7:30pm

10/19-10/23- School Violence Week

10/23- Red Ribbon Day/ Flash Friday - Twin Day (Match outfits with a friend)

10/26- Board of Education Meeting 6:30pm

The late bus will start running on September 15th. The late bus runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with limited stops. Students are picked up at the school at 3:25pm.

Late Bus Stops-

• Broad St. & 3rd St.
• Roebling School
• Hornberger Ave. and Amboy Ave
• Regular stop across RT. 130 (student must let driver know their stop)

Parents can now save a phone call and enter their child's attendance directly into Genesis on the morning the child will be absent through the Genesis Parent Portal! To access this feature, simply log into Genesis and:

1. Click on "Attendance" in the left hand toolbar.
2. Select "Notify Our Office."
3. On the page, you can specify the student's absence, choose a date range and if you have multiple children in the district, you can indicate which one will be absent.
4. A space is also provided for your to leave a brief explanation for the absence.

We would like to remind you that while you can still call the school's Main Office number and press #1 for the attendance line by 8 am or text the Attendance Officer at 609.374.4838, we encourage you to take advantage of this new "Notify Attendance Office" feature for more direct and immediate response!

Please remember to call them out each time they will be absent so we know they are safe & sound!

Daily attendance continues to be a priority at Riverfront. We share our attendance numbers during daily announcements to help students stay focused on being in school each day.

Students who have perfect attendance for the month are automatically entered into a gift card raffle. Each month, the class with the highest attendance will receive a Popcorn & Movie Party, a feature in our newsletter, and a morning shoutout.

We will also continue our year-long “Pie This Guy!” challenge. Students have opportunities throughout the year to earn a chance to pie Mr. Pascal at our end-of-year assembly through perfect attendance and other attendance incentives.

Our PBIS program recognizes students for making positive choices and demonstrating our Core 4 Values: Kind, Responsible, Respectful, and Safe. Teachers award PBIS points when students demonstrate these expectations.

Each month, the class in each grade level with the highest average points will receive a Championship Trophy.

Every two months, students will have opportunities to participate in school-wide activities based on the points they have earned. Activities may include dodgeball, relay races, and staff-vs.-student games. Students will have different opportunities to participate based on their point totals.

We will also highlight a character trait each month, such as kindness, honesty, or perseverance. Students who demonstrate these traits and serve as positive examples to others will be recognized.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application for your family. Even if your child does not eat school meals regularly, completing the application is important because it helps our district determine eligibility for meal benefits and can provide additional support and resources for our schools.

Applications are confidential and should be completed as soon as possible. If you have already completed an application for this school year, no further action is needed.

If you have questions or need assistance completing the application, please contact the school office.

To keep our students safe and traffic moving, please follow these Pine Street pick-up procedures

• Follow Traffic Cones: Stay in marked pick-up zones. Do not drive over, move, or pull between cones.

• Keep Hydrants Clear: Pull up all the way to the designated sign. Do not block the fire hydrant.

• No Double Parking: Double parking blocks visibility and creates severe safety hazards.

• Curbside Loading Only: Students must enter vehicles directly from the curb—never through active traffic lanes.

Additionally, parking is not permitted on East Front Street in front of the school.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

• Cell Phone and Yondr Pouch Expectations

  To help students stay focused and engaged throughout the school day:

  • Grades 4–5: Students will place their cell phones in a designated bin on the teacher’s desk upon entering the classroom.
  • Grades 6–8: Students are required to secure their cell phones in their assigned Yondr pouches during school hours.

  This school-wide expectation is designed to reduce distractions, increase student engagement, and support a safe, respectful learning environment. Students should not use or access their cell phones during the school day.

Burlington County families are invited to participate in Camp Cardinal, a free one-day camp for children ages 7–14 and their family members or friends. The camp will focus on addressing family stressors, mental health, and substance use disorder through wellness and resilience activities, including canoeing, high ropes, candle making, and other recreational activities.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
YMCA of the Pines, 1303 Stokes Rd., Medford, NJ
️ Registration is required. Free transportation and meals are provided.

See the flyer for more information or contact Keira Logue at klogue@co.burlington.nj.us or 609-265-5794.

Genesis Forms- Please be sure to fill out medical forms in Genesis! This needs to completed on a desktop computer or laptop you will not be able to complete the forms on your phone.

Arrival/Dismissal - Doors open at 7:45am (no sooner) and close at 7:55am. Students are dismissed at 2:28pm. Please follow the arrival and dismissal locations below on the map for drop off and pick up.Latest time to pick up students for early dismissalis 1:45pm , this helps us keep dismissal time flowing without blocking our busses

Student Chromebook Login - Student's will use their school email address (found in Genesis) as their username. Student password is the number zero (0) followed by their Student ID (found in Genesis)

Outside Food/Drinks - Students are only allowed to drink water throughout the day. All outside beverages must be in a plastic container and unopened. Any food coming into school should be left in the student's lockers until lunchtime. Students should not come into school with Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks drinks, open cans of energy drinks, etc...

This year, Fall Clubs will be divided into two separate five-week sessions instead of one ten-week session. In previous years, the ten-week session limited participation to only 25 students. By offering two five-week sessions, we are able to provide more students with the opportunity to participate in our Fall Clubs. Each session will accommodate up to 25 students, allowing a total of 50 students to participate throughout the fall. We are excited to expand this opportunity and provide more of our students with the chance to get involved!

Permission Slips with be emailed on October 1st to the students & parents who have gotten into Fall Clubs. Please remember clubs are first come first serve, if permission slips are not completed by 10/2 we will move on to the next person in line on the wait list.

This year’s theme is: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug-Free.”

The contest is open to all Burlington County students in grades K–12. Students are encouraged to create an original poster demonstrating their interpretation of the theme and how making positive, drug-free choices can make a difference in their homes, schools, and communities.

Important dates:

· Submission deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026, by 5:00 PM

· Poster display/voting: November 11–12, 2026, at Rowan College at Burlington County

· Winners will be selected in two age groups: K–5 and 6–12

The Jump into Reading Challenge will invite students in grades 1-4 in the qualifying public, private, and charter schools in the 7th Legislative District to read as many books as possible during the time period of October 5th-November 13th. Students must turn in signed logs into the school on November 16th.

The top student from grades 1-2 and 3-4 that read the most books in each of the schools will receive a certificate from my office and a gift certificate for a family bowling experience for up to six people at Laurel Lanes. In addition to that, the top reader from each grade from across the district will receive a special plaque.

The holiday season is a wonderful time to come together as a community and help our neighbors in need. We are excited to kick off our Annual Giving Drive on Monday, October 19th, combining our Thanksgiving and Holiday Food Drives to support more than 100 families right here in the Florence Township School District.

Donating is easy! Simply send your designated food item to school with your child. Donate one item or several — every contribution makes a difference!

Donation Deadlines:

• Thanksgiving Drive: Thursday, November 19

• Holiday Drive: Wednesday, December 9

We are especially in need of donated turkeys for our Thanksgiving baskets. We also gratefully accept monetary donations and gift cards to help us purchase turkeys, fresh foods, and any additional items needed to complete each family's holiday package. See the attached flyer for more details!

Together, we can make the holidays a little brighter for our Florence families!

Congratulations to our September Winners for Friendliness!

Congratulations to Latif Williams

Know a Staff Member Who Deserves a High Five✋?

Show your appreciation by recognizing their hard work and positive impact! A personalized certificate will be emailed to them, ready to print and proudly display wherever they'd like.

Let’s celebrate the amazing work happening every day!

Congratulations to Mrs. Nicole Czepiel!

Meet our awesome Parent Teacher Organization

President- Brooke Roemer

VP/Fundraising Chair- Rachel Lester

Membership Chair- Ann Ragbeer

Secretary- Taylor Cipriani

Treasurer- Christine Hammell

Email- ftrspto@gmail.com

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*Please submit money and permission slip by 10/7*

We did a simulation in E and I for 8th grade learning about the electoral college. The kids were running against each other for presidency. They had to refer to a fact sheet about how many votes each state would give them. They also applied strategy to add up their votes and sabotage their opponent. There were situation cards that would impact their campaign in positive and negative ways.

They had a great time learning about the electoral college in this interactive way!

Register today : https://ezchildtrack.com/ftsd/parent