FEBRUARY NEWS & UPDATES

And so much more! Check it out HERE.

Got some sewing skills?

We need your help with costumes for the upcoming performance of "The "Wizard of Oz" this spring.

Contact Deb if you can help at: deborah.fournier@rileyschool.org.fournier@rileyschool.org

Re-enrollment forms will be sent out soon and due back March 1st with the re-enrollment fee of $150. This is a non refundable fee to give preliminary intentions prior to contracting. The Board has not announced rates, but expect a slight in crease.

If you have thoughts or questions about your plans for next year, reach out directly to Becky. This is also a good time to request and setup individual meetings with any facilitators.

Masks, Tests, & Covid Considerations

The wonderful news of last week was that our pooled PCR testing came back all negative. Our hard work is really paying off. Thank you all so much for your tireless commitment to keeping the Riley community safe. It is incredibly heartening.

PLEASE LET BECKY KNOW IMMEDIATELY

if you have had any close contacts or currently have any positive cases of Covid in your household. Be vigilant.  

REDUCING OPPORTUNITY FOR EXPOSURE

Positive cases will still be asked to stay home for 10 days and a rapid on day of return, 0r at least 5 days and provide TWO negative tests. Unvaccinated,“Close contacts” will still be asked to stay off campus for 5 days and test before return. If you travel please check in about your back to campus plan.

PLEASE

Continue to limit social gatherings and exposure. We each must do our best to maintain a healthy campus. We ALL want to stay open, but we need to be vigilant to make that happen. Also remember to stock up on rapid home tests whenever you can!

OUTDOORS

It has always been our policy to allow for mask breaks outdoors. As the warmer weather approaches, we will be encouraging these mask breaks, OUTDOORS only of course.

It is all a moving target.. but we must not underestimate our ability to cope with it! 

This Spring 2022 season, Girls on the Run will once again create a safe and fun place for girls of all abilities to make new friends, new healthy habits and new memories. With many changes in our community, you can count on Girls on the Run to support and encourage girls who need us. 

Now, with so many challenging unknowns, one thing is certain – girls deserve better! At Girls on the Run, we remain dedicated to creating a world where every girl can thrive. Give your girl the fun, friendship and movement she needs by registering her for a team in your community!

Click here for our confirmed Spring 2022 Site List!

If you no longer have a potential participant in your household, please spread the word to those who do by sharing this email! 

REGISTER

SPRING PROGRAM DATES:

February 7: Registration Opens

March 1: Site Registration Deadline

Week of April 4: Spring Season Begins

Week of May 30: Final week of Practice

Sunday, June 5: Celebratory 5k!

Volunteer to Coach

More sites may be added in the next few weeks. If you do not see a site in your community but can coach and help get one started, please reach out!

It's not too late to START A SITE!

Bring GOTR to your community! While we would prefer to meet at schools, for some teams, school grounds may not be an option, so we are welcoming teams at alternative sites such as parks, community spaces, and rec centers. Register by March 1. 

Do you want to start a site? Let us know!

Learn more about starting a

spring or fall site!

NEW SITE DETAILS

VOLUNTEER TO COACH

While most of our teams have the coaches they need, we still need a couple of community members in Greater Portland to help. And we are already looking for coaches for the Fall 2022 season! As a volunteer coach for Girls on the Run, you will have all the tools you need to make a lasting impact. 

You do not need to be runner, a teacher or a parent to be a GOTR Coach; you simply need a passion for inspiring girls in grades 3-5 to be joyful, healthy and confident! Our dedicated staff will provide you everything you need to make a real difference in the lives of girls in our community. 

Already a trained GOTR coach? Let us know you want to coach again! 

Want to become a first time coach and help start a team? Email Allison at allison.ayan@grilsontherun.org

Learn More About Coaching

Volunteer Interest Form

SUPPORT OUR GIRLS

Going to be late? You MUST call the office to let us know!

Can't reach the office? CALL OR TEXT 207-691-4005

Did you know that YOU can use the Whims to announce events (a child's performance!), plans (a sledding party!), or ideas (a solo trip across the Atlantic in a hollowed out gourd!) to the whole school? Whether it's a new business venture or a family walk, if you want to share it we want to hear it. Send all announcements for the next Whims to Andi or Julie:

maxwellblood77@gmail.com // julieletowski@gmail.com

Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)

Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!