Greetings everyone!

I hope you are all having a terrific school year so far. I can’t believe it is already September. I have finally wrapped up all of my “Meet the School Counselor” lessons and now we will go into the real fun work.

For September, I will be reading Clark the Shark with the K-2 groups and talking about self-control and how to “Stay cool in school”. I hope they enjoy the book as much as I do and we will be doing some fun activities to go along with it. For the older groups (3-6), we will start talking about mindfulness and being aware of our bodies, breath and feelings. We will also talk about self-control and how we can respond positively to others’ actions and being good role models.

Girls on the Run starts this month (see flier below for more information). I am excited to be the head coach and get to know these girls better. I have to admit I am a bit nervous as well, but look forward to the challenge. We start on September 19. 

Please reach out to me if you have any concerns or questions regarding my lessons and/or your student. Also let me know if you would like me to include your student in any of my small groups and the topic you feel your student needs the most help with.

I love input from all of you.Have a terrific week.

Hugs,

Mrs. Carr 

Hello PRIDE!! 

We have had yet another great week in middle school and ninth grade. It is hard to believe it is close to the middle of the first quarter already!! Will Durant stated "We are what we repeatedly do; Therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit". All staff at Riverwalk Academy  recognize that our students are capable of excellence and we are working to build these habits. You can assist us in this process by working with your student to develop the habit of keeping up with assignments to complete work in a timely manner. Please look in the Parent Portal for PowerSchool and encourage your student to get any work done that needs to be completed. 

We want our students to be successful and this is one of the best ways to support your student and us in this process. Progress reports will come home on September 7, please reach out to your student's teachers if there are any concerns. 

As always, I am here if you have any questions or concerns. Have an amazing long weekend and we look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday.

Warmly,

Dr. Christy Dempsey

Hello Everyone!

What a busy week filled with planning and looking forward to things we have scheduled for the school year. We have started to think about the Fall and all that our school wants to do to continue creating a community of togetherness as a school. I am so glad that I get to be a part of this family and love these students each day. Let's have a great week!

Things to know:

-8th Graders received a PSAT permission form on Thursday of last week. Please read the form thoroughly with your student and return it before September 12th. 

-All students, please know that I am here for you with any social or emotional needs you may have. If you need me, please reach out!

Quote of the Week: 

"Not every day is good, but there is something good in every day."

-Alice Morse Earl

Love Mrs. Menges

Hello PRIDE.

It’s hard to believe we are almost at the halfway mark of the first grading period. The students and teachers have been working hard. Please make sure your child is keeping up with their assignments. If they are have questions about their work it is important for them to reach out to their teacher. One of our top priorities is your chins success.

College Application Session

Here is your reminder that the College Application Session is Friday, Sept. 16th!  Questions should be directed to Ms. Born.