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Riverside School PTA Newsletter
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Friday, December 7th
, 2018
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CALENDAR
Monday, December 10
7:50a Chorus - Mandatory Dress Rehearsal PT 1 & 2
7:00p Winter Concert
Tuesday, December 11
EARLY RELEASE - Conferences
Wednesday, December 12
9:00a PTA Exec. Board Meeting
Thursday, December 13
Evening Conferences
Friday, December14
3:15p Holiday Sing
Monday, December 17
8:00a Rangers Meeting
Tuesday, December 18
9:00a Holidays Around the World Celebration - KC
9:00a Holiday Craft - KK
9:45a Winter Celebration - Gr 1
Wednesday, December 19
10:00a Holiday Scrapbooking - 3C
1:00p Holiday Traditions Celebration - KS
2:00p Holiday Traditions Celebration - KL
Friday, December 21
RED SHIRT DAY
1:00p Holiday Craft & Writing - 3F, 3G & 3M
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PEEK AT THE WEEK
MISSED AN ISSUE?
SUBMISSIONS
Deadline for submissions is 3pm
on Wednesday of the school week
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Dec 12,13,14, 7pm, Auditions for upcoming Spring 2019 production,
Annie, Jr.
, Open Arts Alliance at the YMCA of Greenwich at Hound Hill Community Center, 395 Round Hill Road, Greenwich. Children ages 8-18. Registration can be completed at
www.OpenArtsAlliance.com.
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Dear Parents,
As we approach the end of the year, the strong giving spirit continues at Riverside. We heard from GHS student Hannah about her visit to the school in Kenya with over 200 school supply items donated by our school. The school staff was so appreciative and they look forward to putting the supplies to use when the kids return from break. We've attached a few pictures at the very bottom of the peek of the school staff, the supplies and the slum that the school serves. We've made a positive difference for this school!
The two holiday toy drives we are supporting organized by local GHS students are in full swing and run through Monday, December 17th (details below). Also, please watch for a communication next week from our Community Service committee about providing meals in January for Kids in Crisis.
And finally, our Student Council is mobilizing into action to kick off their "Pennies for Patients" with the goal of finding a cure for Leukemia. They are aiming to raise $3,000 over 4 weeks starting on Monday, December 10th - when the collection boxes will be sent home. More details are below in the school news section including information about the theme days coming up next week.
Please note the following date reminders (including the Pennies for Patients Theme Days):
- Mon, Dec 10 - Holiday Concert (All Chorus, 5th Grade Orchestra, & Advanced 5th Grade Band)
- Tues, Dec 11 - Early Release & Teacher Conferences
- Wed, Dec 12
- Thurs, Dec 13 - Evening Conferences
- Fri, Dec 14 - Holiday Sing
- Mon, Dec 17 - Deadline for the Toy Drive collections!
Sarah Morris & Kristin Duda
PTA Co- Presidents
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TWO HOLIDAY TOY DRIVES RUN BY LOCAL STUDENTS: DEC 3-17
Greenwich High School Senior Sydney Noble and friends are helping support kids of all ages through a toy drive for the
Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital
"Toy Closet" which gives out toys 365 days a year to children being treated or discharged.
Feel free to review the
Toy and Gift suggestions
provided and you can order directly online through the
Amazon Wish List
or bring in your donation to school.
Eastern Middle School Student and brain cancer survivor Luke McQuillan is hosting his 2nd Annual Fundraiser/ Toy Drive focused on 10-18 year olds who are being treated at Yale New Haven Hospital, Greenwich Hospital and the brand new Yale Pediatric Specialty Center in Greenwich. Please review his
Information Flyer for more information.
We will have a labeled plastic bin for each of the above two holiday toy drives at the front entrance of school from December 3-17. Only new, unwrapped toys please! And please note that these efforts are being supported by our PTA communications, but are completely optional.
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HOLIDAY SING ALONG - NEXT FRIDAY DECEMBER 14TH 
Join us Friday, December 14th for a fun-filled sing along to kick off the holiday season!
Its the perfect way to get in the holiday spirit!
The holiday sing will take place right outside the school and will start promptly at 3:25 (weather permitting). All students must be accompanied by an adult, and please have the entire family participate fully in the sing if you plan on attending. We will be handing out song booklets for everyone to follow along with,
and they are yours to keep after the Holiday Sing! (
Limit
one per family).
We hope to see you there!
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GREEN TIP - IDLING IS FUELISH
Turning Off Your Engine Helps Save Fuel, Lives and the Environment!
As the temperatures are dropping and it's getting cold outside, please be mindful not to leave your car running while you wait in the pickup line. Instead, put on a warm winter sweater, jacket and warm socks. Let's keep our children and the environment healthy!
* Breathing in exhaust can aggravate asthma, allergies, and cardiovascular disease.
* Every gallon of gas burned produces more than 20 pounds of greenhouse gases!
To read more about the no idling law in CT, click
here!
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ARE YOU PLANNING TO SEND HOLIDAY CARDS? - LAST CHANCE!
Consider using this promotion code (
FUNDRAISERVSCT)
for Minted Holiday Cards to support Riverside school! You'll receive 15% off Holiday card and gift purchases - and 15% will be donated back to our
Riverside
School PTA. Deadline is Sunday, December 9th!
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UPCOMING PTA ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Dec 17-18
: Science Enrichment - Mixed Up Matter HTHT (3rd Grade)
Dec 18: Arts Enrichment - Riverside Rhythms
Dec 19: Arts Enrichment - Chinese Painting (5th Grade)
These programs are sponsored and run by the Riverside School PTA. Check out the full PTA calendar on RIVPTA.ORG.
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UPCOMING ROTATION SCHEDULE
WEEK OF DECEMBER 10th
Mon, Dec 10 -
B
Tues, Dec 11 -
C - Early release
Wed, Dec12 - D
Thurs, Dec 13 - E
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL - PENNIES FOR PATIENTS 
Ever wanted to have superhuman power? Flying agility like Superman? NOW
is your chance to become a hero and join OUR Riverside squad to fight childhood cancer!
Student Leadership Council has accepted the challenge of helping to find a cure for Leukemia. Riverside School is joining over
27,000 schools across the nation. Our
goal is to raise $3,000 in the next 4 weeks
collecting pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters in your personal
Pennies for Patients box. Together WE can make a difference!
Special Theme Days dedicated to Pennies for Patients:
- Tuesday 12/11:
PJ Penny Day! 1/2 Day
Wear your PJs: Bring in your Pennies
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Wednesday 12/12: Neon Nickel Day:
Wear your brightest and bring in nickels!
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Thursday 12/13:
Dazzling
Dime Day:
Donate
Dimes
and wear something shiny
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Friday 12/14: Quiet Quarter Day:
Walk through the hallways all day ON YOUR TIP TOES, as quiet AS A Mouse
Collection boxes will be coming home on Monday, December 10th with your child to kick off this initiative!
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YOUR CHILD'S DIGITAL LIFE
Mrs. Browning will continue leading her series of sessions for parents about digital citizenship, research tools, and the key apps used in school in the new year. Please mark your calendars:
All sessions will be held from 2:00-3:00pm in the Media Center.
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DISTINGUISHED
TEACHERS AWARDS 2019
Nominate a Greenwich Public Schools Distinguished Teacher!
Nomination Submission Deadline:
March 7, 2019
The Greenwich Distinguished Teachers Awards Committee, Inc. (DTAC) encourages parents, students, colleagues and community members to nominate a Greenwich Public Schools teacher to receive a 2019 Distinguished Teachers Award. Nomination packets are available at each of the schools and on the
Greenwich Public Schools website.
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PICTURES - school supplies collected, school staff and Hannah, and slum where school is located
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Sincerely,
Sarah Morris and Kristin Duda
Co-Presidents Riverside School PTA
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Office: 203-637-1440 - www.greenwichschools.org/rs
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