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CALENDAR
HOLIDAY RECESS
WEEK OF 1/2 - 1/7
Monday, January 2
NO SCHOOL - Holiday Recess
Tuesday, January 3
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 4
8:50a ROPES Photos
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Thursday, January 5
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Friday, January 6
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Saturday, January 7
8:00a Play Rehearsal
WEEK OF 1/9 - 1/13
Monday, January 9
8:00a Student Council
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Tuesday, January 10
8:00a Riverside Reporters
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal PT. 1
9:00a PTA Executive Meeting
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Wednesday, January 11
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Thursday, January 12
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal PT. 2
3:15p Play Rehearsal
Friday, January 13
7:00p Play Performance
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COMMUNITY NEWS
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Dear Parents,
I would like to wish each of you a very special holiday season. Have a wonderful break as you spend time together with family and friends. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy New Year!
As was mentioned last week, the Riverside School Improvement Plan (SIP) is now available. Our SIP focus is on strengthening the instruction provided to students to further develop their problem solving skills. Math problem solving is the specific focus for teachers who instruct in that area. This leveraged strategy is in line with the district's strategic plan and the "Vision of the Graduate". The details of our SIP and the district plan are available
here.
Again, have a wonderful break and Happy New Year to all!
Sincerely,
Christopher Weiss
Riverside School Principal
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GEOGRAPHY BEE
Calling all Riverside 4th and 5th graders! Do you love Geography? The National Geographic Bee is a nationwide contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Our Riverside Geography Bee will be held on January 24th and 31st from 3:20-4:20pm. Click
here for more information and a permission slip, which should be returned to Mrs. Anstey by Friday, January 13th.
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STUDENT COUNCIL HELPING TO SPREAD CHEER
Riverside Student Council members led all classes across the school in making colorful seasonal decorations to give to kids in local hospitals. It's tough having to spend the holidays away from home, so we hope these cheerful messages of the season with brighten their days.
In January, the Council will be collecting new jackets, hats, scarves, and mittens to help keep our neighbors warm. Stay tuned for more information.
We wish everyone a Happy New Year!
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SCHOOL START TIMES UPDATE
The Greenwich Public Schools administration has released the monthly Bell Times Update to address the current status of implementing changing bell timers for the 2017-2018 school year. Please look for a "ParentLink" email from kim_eves@greenwich.k12.ct.us in your inbox (check your SPAM folders, too!), or visit the
GPS website.
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APPLE WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS
Do you want to learn more about using an iPad so that you can keep up with your child? GPS has arranged four upcoming workshops at the Greenwich Avenue Apple Store with you in mind! Dates, topics and registration information is available
here. Bring an iPad if you are able. These workshops are led by Apple store staff. GPS DLE workshops on topics relating to how devices are used in the schools are in the works and will be shared as soon as they are announced.
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ARTS IN ED
This Tuesday, local artist and teacher Michele Mozian visited all 5th graders fora demonstration of Chinese brush painting. She explained the trust strokes, colors, and customs related to this traditional art form and other aspects of Chinese culture. Each student had the opportunity to paint over rice paper using this technique. This program was organized but the Arts in Education Committee thanks to your generous donations to the PTA.
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SAFETY DUTY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
The days are getting colder and more kids are being driven to school. Jackets, hats and gloves are getting more numerous! They really need our help at drop-off to manage it all. Please click
here to sign up and help.
The commitment is just 15 minutes as often as your schedule allows (once a week, once a month...whatever you can give). The payoff is big! Lots of heartfelt smiles and thank yous from kids and parents to start your day.
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