Calendar

Sept 3 6th Grade Orientation - 3:00-4:00 pm RIS Gymnasium
Sept 3
6 th Grade Parent Welcome - 3:00-4:00 pm RIS Auditorium

Sept 5 First Day of School
Sept 12 Back to School Night - 7:00 pm RIS
Sept 13
PTSO Parent Coffee - 9:00 am RIS Cafeteria

Sept 17
RIS Picture Day


ROOSEVELT ROUNDUP
An Important New Tool for RIS Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians,
 
We hope you are as excited about transitioning to MobileArq as we are!
 
What is MobileArq?
MobileArq is our new PTSO/PTO tool where parents can view their school directory, pay dues, make donations, and purchase items. MobileArq will replace PTO Bay (aka My Food Days) and the printed directory.
 
How do I get started?
·            Click  here  and then click 'Parent Sign Up'
·            Enter your email, name and the code: westfield
·            Once you sign up, a link will be sent immediately to your email. If you do not see an email from MobileArq, please check your spam/junk folder.
·            Click the link, enter a new password and you're done!
 
Be sure to download the MobileArq App on your mobile device so you always have your directory with you!   App Store  OR  Google Play

What if I don't want to publish my contact information?
If you prefer some of your contact information not be shared, please follow the below instructions:
1.         Click the gear in the upper right corner and 'Edit Profile'
2.         Under 'Contact Details', choose 'None' for any information you do NOT want shared
3.         Scroll down and click 'Submit'
4.         Contact information designated as 'None' will no longer be shown in any of your directories.

Note to  Edison and Roosevelt families  :  The faculty directory is not yet available, but will be provided later this month.

Volunteer with the PTSO
Do you want to get involved or learn more about RIS?  Consider helping out on one of the many PTSO committees.  We have many opportunities to be involved that require little commitment and /or can be done at night or from home. We are currently updating our online volunteer sign up program but if you are interested in volunteering at RIS please email risptso@westfieldnjk12.org and we will add you to the contact list when our committee list is complete. Thank you!
RIS Annual Fundraising Appeal
At the start of each school year, the PTSO asks families to consider making a single donation for the school year to our Direct Appeal Campaign. No other major fundraisers are held during the course of the school year. 

Enhancements that your donations will help fund this year include:

School beautification 
Landscaping
Replacing old air conditioners
Updating the Counselors' office 

Please log onto your Mobile Arq  account to make a donation by September 20.

On behalf of our students, thank you for your generosity!

The RIS Parent-Teacher-Student Organization is a registered 501(c) 3 charity; donations are tax deductible as allowed by law (tax exempt #900-910-975). Questions regarding the deductibility of your donation should be addressed to your tax advisor.
6th Grade Orientation
The RIS Student Council (SC) invites our incoming sixth grade students to our 6 th  grade orientation. This orientation will consist of ice breaker activities, games, and a brief tour of the students' homerooms.  

When: Tuesday, September 3, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Where: RIS Gymnasium

Looking forward to seeing you!
6th Grade Parent Welcome
Mark your calendar to attend our New Parent Welcome in the RIS Auditorium while your 6th grader is at the RIS orientation on September 3th at 3 pm. 
IN IN THE DISTRICT
Special Education Committee Calendar and Scholarship Information
Click here for the 2019-2020 Special Education Committee year-at-a-glance with donation form for our annual scholarship awards to eligible high school seniors.
 
Save the dates and we hope to see you at one of our meetings or our annual Awareness Expo!

Donate to the PTC Scholarship
Established in 1957, the PTC Scholarship Fund benefits graduating Westfield High School seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic perseverance and community involvement.  Click  HERE  to find how to contribute to the 2020 PTC Scholarship Fund.
IN IN THE COMMUNITY
The Rotary Club of Westfield is holding a community-wide sandwich-making evening on Monday, September 16 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Assembly Hall at the Presbyterian Church at 140 Mountain Avenue in Westfield.   Read more  HERE .
The Westfield Basketball Association (WBA) is holding tryouts for Westfield residents in grades 4 through 8 who are interested in playing Travel Basketball. All players who wish to participate in the Boys or Girls Travel Basketball tryouts MUST REGISTER by visiting the WBA website at www.westfieldnjbasketball.com and click on the link that says "2019 Travel Tryout Registration".  More information can be found in this  WBA Flyer .
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Editor: Josephine Stack
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