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CALENDAR
WEEK OF 10/14 - 10/19
Monday, October 14
8:00a Student Council
Tuesday, October 15
7:50a Chorus Rehearsal - PT 1
9:00a Parent Coffee - Gr K
2:00p Apps and iPad Parent Meeting
Wednesday, October 16
8:45a ROPES Photos
8:30a Fluoride Rinse
Thursday, October 17
7:50a Chorus Rehearsal - PT 2
Friday, October 18
7:50a Band Rehearsal - Gr 4 & 5
Saturday, October 19
Fall Fundraiser
WEEK OF 10/21 - 10/25
Tuesday, October 22
7:50a Chorus Rehearsal - PT 1
9:00a Parent Coffee - Gr 1 & 2
3:15p ESOL Pumpkin Carving
Wednesday, October 23
Bridgeport Discovery Museum - Gr 1
Stamford Nature Center - Gr K
8:30a Fluoride Rinse
Thursday, October 24
7:50a Chorus Rehearsal - PT 2
Friday, October 25
Boo Bash
Spirit Wear Day
7:50a Band Rehearsal - Gr 4 & 5
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PEEK AT THE WEEK
MISSED AN ISSUE?
If you are not receiving an issue every Friday please email
constantcontactriv@gmail.com
SUBMISSIONS
Deadline for submissions is 3pm
on Wednesday of the school week
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Oct 19, 11am-4pm
OGS Pumpkin Patch at Old Greenwich School features games for all ages, bounce houses, the famous 'spook-tacular' haunted house, hay maze, crafts, live band and raffle with fabulous prizes, and of course loads of pumpkins and great food.
Oct 19, 4-7pm
Greenwich Botanical Center "
Ghouls in the Garden
",
SPOOK-tacular Evening of Frightful Family Fun! O
ur annual Halloween-themed celebration in Greenwich's own spooky forest, the Montgomery Pinetum.
Nov 16 & 17 The Nutcracker at Greenwich High School Performing Art Center. Kate S. and Noa L. are two students from Riverside School that will be performing in it. Buy your tickets early for best seating.
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Dear Riverside Parents,
We are very proud of Riverside School for ranking third in the state for elementary schools in 2019 according to
updated rankings from SchoolDigger
. This is an achievement made possible by our students, parents, teachers and staff and we congratulate everyone!
Our "Riverside U" Fall Fundraiser is just over a week away on Saturday, October 19th (adults only) and we can't wait to relive our college days with all of you so don't forget to buy tickets! The PTA Fall Fundraiser committee has organized a fun night out with incredible food and drinks! Please come support the school as the funds raised will go towards
our many PTA initiatives.
We also have many other important events and reminders for the next two weeks:
- Monday, October 14th - Math Marathon Begins (Ends November 15th)
- Tuesday, October 15 - Grade level coffee for Kindergarten parents hosted by Mr. Weiss and Ms. Key
- Tuesday, October 15th - Teacher Presentations on Apps and iPads for Parent Grades 3rd-5th
- Friday, October 18th - Deadline for Mascot Design Contest
- Saturday, October 19th - Riverside U Fall Fundraiser at Innis Arden
- Tuesday, October 22 - Grade level coffee for 1st and 2nd Grade parents hosted by Mr. Weiss and Ms. Key
- Friday, October 25th - School Spirit Day
- Friday, October 25th - Boo Bash Evening Party
We are thrilled by the submissions we've received so far by students for the Mascot Design Contest so please keep the creativity flowing and submit entries by next Friday, October 18th.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Kristin Duda & Heeyoon Slater
PTA Co-Presidents
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MATH MARATHON COMPETITION
Riverside School will be hosting its annual Math Marathon from Monday, October 14th to Monday, November 11th. Classes will go head-to-head, with each student completing grade-level appropriate math activities (outside of school time). The first two weeks, students must log in to their IXL school account and complete as many problems as they can. In the third and fourth week, students will turn in a math handout (look in Friday folder for handout).
Results will be shown by grade on the bulletin board in the entry foyer and will be updated each Monday until we announce the winner.
Students received their IXL login information from their classroom teachers. If parents are unfamiliar with IXL or if a student is not sure of their log in, please reach out to your student's teacher.
The winning class will get to "run" around during their own extra recess as well as other surprises. So get ready to divide (or add, subtract or multiply) and conquer math!
Please contact Justine Pearson
j
ustine.z.pearson@gmail.com
or Lizzie Parker lizziebparker@gmail.com for any questions.
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STUDENT MASCOT DESIGN CONTEST
Make Riverside School History!
Submit your drawing or art work to enter the Riverside School Mascot Contest!
Art work should be submitted
in any of the 3 following ways:
- Email to RiversideMascotContest@gmail.com
- Drop off at the PTA Birdhouse
- Drop off in Mrs. Roth's art room
All entries are due by Friday, October 18th at 4:30 pm.
Visit RIVPTA.ORG for ideas, background on the Red Hawk and rules. Entry forms were sent home and can also be downloaded and printed.
Good Luck!
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ANNUAL FALL FUNDRAISER - OCTOBER 19TH 
Get ready to relive your college days while raising money for your child's future! Tickets are on sale now for the annual Fall Fundraiser on
Saturday, October 19th at Innis Arden Golf Club from 7-10pm.
If you have any questions please contact Caroline Higginbotham at
cbhigg@gmail.com
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Get excited for this year's annual BOO BASH Halloween party!
There are a limited number of tickets available for each party. You can purchase tickets online at RIVPTA.ORG. Due to capacity restraints we ask that you please limit ONE adult ticket PER one child, please see further details on the webpage. This is a really fun event the kids look forward to every year!
We are looking for volunteers to help with set up and take down the day before and day of the event. Please consider signing up for a time slot online. If you know any high schoolers interested in community service hours as well please sign them up on the portal as well!
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APPAREL UPDATE - ADULT 1/4 ZIP FLEECES BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
Place orders now for delivery before Thanksgiving!
Find the fleece and other great Riverside Apparel at our
online spirit store
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AFTERS MINI SESSION SNEAK PEEK - DATE CLARIFICATION REGISTRATION OPENS WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16
Registration Opens:
Wednesday, October 16th at 7:00am to Wednesday, October 23rd at 5:00pm
Classes start Monday, November 4th. We are looking forward to an exciting mini
session with lots of new and returning programs that your child(ren) will love!
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RIVERSIDE RHYTHMS PERFORMANCE
On
Friday, October 4, students enjoyed their first Riverside Rhythms performance of the year. Eden Lane, a jazz duo from Brooklyn, performed classic jazz for students during their lunch periods (from 11am - 2pm). Students were an enthusiastic audience. The highlight may have been when a table of 5th graders started singing along to "Mr. Sandman." The musicians of Eden Lane were certainly impressed!
Riverside Rhythms is generously supported by the PTA. Thank you!
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UPCOMING PTA PROGRAMS - 2019
Oct 10 & 11: Power of Light HTHT (5th)
Oct 14: Force of Habit HTHT (1st)
Oct 14: Math Marathon Kick Off Week! (All grades)
Oct 21: Government Presentation (3rd)
Oct 21:
Shanda McCloskey Author Visit (1st & 2nd)
Oct 23: Bridgeport Discovery Museum Field Trip (1st)
Oct 23: Stamford Nature Center Field Trip (K)
Ask your children about what they learned! These programs are all run thanks to the generous donations and sponsored by the Riverside School PTA.
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GET US 100% CHARGED!
We've reached 88% participation to date - we need your help to get to 100%!!
Joining the PTA is essential to funding and supporting the many programs we bring to Riverside School each year. It also provides you with access to the online and app family directory! We hope for 100% participation by families in the PTA membership and directory, so join now and help us power up our school together!
Visit the website for more information.
And thank you to everyone who has contributed a donation to join the PTA so far.
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SIGN UP FOR SAFETY DUTY
We encourage you to sign up for Safety Duty, which is the coverage to help kids get out of cars safely in the drop-off lane in front of school from 8:30-8:45am (only 15 minutes). You can sign-up through this safety duty link on the Riverside School PTA Volunteer Homepage.
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RIVERSIDE EARLY MORNING PROGRAM
The
Early Morning Program at Riverside School provides a childcare option for Riverside students prior to the start of the regular school day. The program runs Monday through Friday from 7:15am until school opens at 8:30am. Any questions, contact Kristine Redlien at
kristine.redlien@gmail.com
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PARENT COFFEES WITH MR. WEISS AND MS.KEY
We hope many of you will be able to join us for some sharing about the school, the school's leadership team, and some time for Q&A.
Please see the dates by grade below for 9am in the Cafe:
- Kindergarten: October 15th
- 1st and 2nd Grades: October 22nd
- 3rd and 4th Grades: October 29th
- 5th Grade: November 6th
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TEACHER PRESENTATION: KEY APPS USED IN SCHOOL AND FOR HOMEWORK
Join us Tuesday, October 15th at 2:00pm in the Media Center to learn from teachers in Grades 3-5 and specials classes! Learn more about how your children are using their iPads in school and for homework. How do teachers use these apps to monitor student learning progress? Teachers for each grade level will give insight and in-depth information about key iPad applications that they use regularly.
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CALLING ALL VETERANS!
Please join us for the 15th Annual Riverside School Veteran's Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11th at 9:00 am in the Gym where will will honor those who have served in the US Armed Forces. We will recognize the family members of our Riverside School community in a slideshow.
Please email
riversideschoolcommunity@gmail.com
with the names of relatives who have served, their branch and/or rank and the student/s or teacher related to them. We will accept responses until November 1st. If you know a veteran who will join us that day, please email jennwolfe2004@gmail.com so we can properly recognize and thank them at the ceremony.
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The fluoride rinse program is to begin on Wednesday, October 16th. Those students participating should report to the cafeteria at 8:30-8:45 every WEDNESDAY morning to do their rinse. ** Don't Forget--NO EATING OR DRINKING FOR 30 MINUTES AFTER SWISHING ***
Happy Swishing!!
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LIONS KIDSIGHT PEDIATRIC EYE SCREENING
On Monday,
October 28
and Tuesday,
October 29
, we will be holding our Pediatric Eye Screening.
The Greenwich
Lions
KidSight community service program along with the school nurse provides a simple, non-invasive vision screening test performed on first, fourth and fifth graders. We ask that children
bring their glasses or wear their contacts
on the day of the test. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the school nurse, Melissa Luiso at 203-698-6096
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5TH GRADE BOO BASH BAKE SALE VOLUNTEER NEEDS
We currently have two volunteer needs at the 5th Grade Boo Bash Bake Sale:
- To bring in baked good donations for the Boo Bash Bake Sale on Friday, October 25th. Individually wrapped, NUT FREE donations can be dropped off outside the café doors after school dismissal on Friday, October 25th. There is a "Pirate" theme for Boo Bash this year so feel free to incorporate that theme into any baked good donations!
- To help on Friday, October 25th with running the 5th Grade Bake Sale at Boo Bash including set up, clean up, and coverage for both the early and late parties.
Please
sign up if you plan to bring a baked good donation or if you are able to cover a shift to help run the bake sale. Thank you in advance for helping with this important 5th Grade Fundraiser!
Any questions please contact Sharla Webster & Stephanie Ehrhart
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5TH GRADE CLASS COFFEE FOLLOW UP
Volunteers Needed: Anyone who is interested in volunteering for some of the 5th Grade committees and wasn't able to attend the coffee, please contact Sarah Morris (sarahhochmorris@yahoo.com), our 5th Grade Class Parent Coordinator Lead this year. Committee members/volunteers are needed for Yearbook, Fundraising (Boo Bash & Pizza Bingo Bake Sales), Community Service Project, Parent Party, and Winter Musical.
Your Child's T-Shirt Size: We are collecting T-Shirt sizes for your 5th Graders in preparation for our 5th Grade T-Shirt order. If you weren't able to submit your child's T-shirt size at the 5th Grade Coffee, please send your requested T-shirt size for your child to your class parents.
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UPCOMING BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS
The Green Committee encourages parent and student engagement to show the Board of Education that there is support in our community for reusables and dishwashers in our cafeteria. Our voices have turned the tide in the past with styrofoam trays and the plastic bag ordinance. Please attend if you are interested in supporting. The next two Board of Ed meetings are:
Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm at Eastern Middle School
Thursday, November 7 at 7 pm at Cos Cob School
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BOE CANDIDATE FORUM
Our upcoming BOE Candidate Forum will take place on Tuesday, October 15th at Central Middle School from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. We are co-hosting the Forum with the Greenwich League of Women Voters. The Forum will be moderated by Jara Burnett of the Greenwich League.
A non-partisan PTA Council panel will choose questions from written submissions by the PTA's and Council Committees.
Christina Downey (D), Gaetane Francis (D), and Karen Hirsh (D), Joe Kelly (R) and Karen Kowalski (R) will participate.
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GPS WEEKLY DISTRICT DIGEST
Greenwich Public School will be issuing a weekly
newsletter
"District Digest," an e-
newsletter
to share news, updates, announcements and more to parents, students, community members, and all others who are interested in staying up-to-date on Greenwich Public Schools. Subscribe
and receive the next
newsletter
directly to your email inbox.
The GPS District Digest
newsletter
is by opt-in only.
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