Alexa, Teagan, Cliona, and Maren practiced programming stories and animations in Girls Who Code club. They will use these skills as they build a website to educate the public about ocean pollution, a topic they chose collaboratively.
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Greetings!
Here is this week's Memo. The weather may impact our schedules and plans again this week, please stay tuned for updates!
Happy Monday,
Nelia
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RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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Themed Basket Raffle
- Come check out the baskets and their fabulous contents in the solarium. Tickets are $1/ea or $5/6 now through the night of the auction. You do not need to be present at the drawing to win.
Head for a Day
- The chance for a 5-8th grader to be Head of School on June 1, and plan all the activities is raffled off at the auction. Tickets are just $1 now, but the price will rise over the next two weeks. You do not need to be present to win.
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Science Club will meet today from 3:45-5:00 pm.
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There will be no Chess Club this week because of a faculty meeting.
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Crazy 8s Club will meet on Tuesday from 4:00-5:00 pm.
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Each year our 8th graders are asked to plan and present to their peers on a topic of their choosing. Last week we heard about the joys and challenges of being on "The Fence" of differing opinions from Aurora Gilbert. This Thursday morning in assembly, James will present about ****. All are encouraged to attend.
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DI will meet Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 pm.
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Karate for purple belts and higher will meet Wednesday from 3:45-5:00. Younger intermediate and older beginner students are welcome to Thursday's class, also from 3:45-5:00. Contact Mr. G directly with questions.
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Girls Who Code will meet this Wednesday from 3:45-5:00.
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Latin Club will meet Thursday from 3:45-4:45.
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Thanks to organization by Catamount Arts, equipment from parent Jamie Yerkes and SOCAPA, and funding from our own students who won the film slam last year, our Film Making Club for 3-8th graders will
begin this Thursday, January 25
, from 3:45-4:45. With apologies for the confusion last week, we are excited to get the club running this week!
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SKIING & SNOWBOARDING AT BURKE MOUNTAIN
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We plan to be at Burke Mountain on Friday afternoon
as well as on the following Fridays: February 2, 9, 16, and March 9. (We will not be skiing on February 23 because of our half day.)
Please remember to leave carseats at Riverside on Friday morning
, and to pick up students on those dates at 3:30, inside the lower entrance of the Burke Mountain base lodge.
Thank you to the
Butler and McMullen families for providing snacks this week.
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CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AT KINGDOM TRAILS
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We plan to be out on the Kingdom Trails on Friday afternoon
as well as on the following Fridays: February 2, 9, 16, and March 9. (We will not be skiing on February 23 because of our half day.)
Please remember to leave carseats at Riverside on Friday morning
, and to pick up students on those dates at 3:30, at the parking lot on Darling Hill between the Wildflower Inn and the KT Nordic Center yurt.
If you are a chaperone, please let Joel know in advance if there are weeks you cannot attend, as it impacts groupings and carpools directly.
If any families are willing to donate snacks for us to share in the yurt during a break, please let Nelia know soon.
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All donations must be submitted to Krystal by this Wednesday. Late donations are a real burden on the planning committee.
Who have you invited to join you on Saturday, February 3? We'd love to see fresh faces who will bring more excitement to the bidding action!
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Erin and the 4th grade class would like to collect 10
cereal boxes
for a book report project, please share any that you have this week with her classroom.
Pam and the 1st grade class would appreciate
toilet paper and paper towel tubes
for a STEM project they're doing later this week, please send any you have into their classroom.
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PUBLIC FORUM: LEARNING CHALLENGES
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Michelle has invited three presenters to speak on the topic of learning challenges at our next Public Forum event on March 15. This is an important topic for us,
in light of recent State Board claims that independent schools do not meet the needs of children who have learning difficulties. We look forward to hearing from Riverside parent and psychologist Judith Markey on mindfulness and the growth mindset; co-founder of the NH Chapter of Decoding Dyslexia Michelle Stinson on writing programs that support students with dyslexia; and ECSU Special Educator Renee Davis on accommodating learning disabilities, particularly executive functioning. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us to learn from these experts.
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OPEN HOUSE FOR INTERESTED FAMILIES
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If you have friends, neighbors, or colleagues who have expressed interest in Riverside, please let them know about our first,
informal open house event: February 8 at 6:00 pm.
We will be having a more formal event with presentations about our program on April 5.
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FEBRUARY VACATION CLASSES AT CATAMOUNT ARTS
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Catamount Arts will be offering classes in painting, drawing, and printmaking/mixed media with Heidi Lyons on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of the February school vacation week. Morning classes (10am-noon) are for ages 5-8 and afternoon classes (1-3pm) are for ages 9 and up.
Advance registration is strongly encouraged;
10% discount when you sign up for 3 or more classes in total. Scholarships are also available.
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30 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851
phone: 802.626.8552
fax: 802.626.4156
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