Photo of the Week
Thank you to our Safety Patrol for braving the weather this past week!
Caliah (5th) and Tilly (5th) rocked their ponchos on Thursday during the stormy weather.
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Spirit Wear Sale
Are you looking for a way to show your Lions Pride? We have some new Riverwalk clothing items for sale. Click the link below to purchase hoodies, sweatshirts, long sleeve Ts or regular t-shirts. There are new Riverwalk Academy logos, basketball logos, cheer logos and athletic logos.The store is open until November 21.
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Attention Parents: Important Attendance Info
Parents: please be reminded that our school day starts at 8am. Any student arriving at school after 8am must have an adult sign them in tardy at the kiosk in the front office. There may be some occasions where you may see faculty still linger around outside or even walk in with your student, however your student must be signed in to be counted present for the school day.
This also applies if you are returning a student back to school after an appointment. It is imperative that we have accurate attendance throughout the day, every day.
If you have any questions regarding attendance and or tardies, please contact Ms. Robinson.
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School Lunches (K - 9th Grade)
The new menu for November has been uploaded to our website.
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COVID
Pride, we adjusted our COVID-related protocols to be more inline with the latest DHEC recommendations (which were updated on 8/15/22). The latest DHEC guidance can be found here.
If your child tests positive for COVID, please use this form to communicate this to Nurse Donna. If you have any COVDI-related questions, please contact Nurse Donna.
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Greetings,
I hope all of you had a fabulous week. Happy Veteran’s Day to all who have served our country.
It was another great week for me and the students. I love to see who they thank when we talk about gratitude and their reasons for thanking that person. It is especially wonderful when they thank a fellow classmate. Watching them exchange the letters to their classmates or the happiness to take it home is also a wonderful feeling. I hope all the Moms, Dads and families receive their thank you notes. The 5th graders worked on a list of things they were thankful for and I hope this made them realize how lucky they are and how much they have to appreciate.
I can’t believe we are only a week away from our week-long break. It is much needed by all our staff and students alike.
Please continue to remind your students to be positive, thankful and that if they need me, I am here for them.
Have a week full of blessings and gratitude.
Hugs,
Ms. Carr
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Elementary Yearbooks
Just wanted you to know that you can go ahead and purchase the yearbook for this school year if you want to get a head start.
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Happy Sunday PRIDE!!
It has been a great week. As we are moving to the mid-point of the nine weeks and closer to the Holidays, please assist your student by making sure they are keeping with their work and checking in Powerschool for any missing work or work that needs to be corrected.
We are so grateful for the honor and the privilege to work with your students. I hope you all have an amazing weekend and as always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.
Warmly,
Christy Dempsey
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Hi Guys!
I hope everyone had a good and restful weekend. The weekends are a great time to recharge and prepare for the upcoming week. Sundays are my day of resting, and also prepping some things for the week and this always helps me start Monday knowing what needs to get done and how I can make the best use of my time. Please make sure that you all are taking care of yourselves. There were many staff members and students coming down with illness that led to them having to stay home. When you go, go, go, sometimes this can lead to sickness taking over. Know when to rest and take it easy on yourself when you need to! Here's what we have going on for this week...
Things to note:
-8th and 9th grade parents, I will be sending out a sign up by the end of the semester for IGP (individualized graduation plan) meetings that will start in January.
-11th graders, you should have received a form to complete regarding the free SAT or ACT test that will be offered in the Spring. Please fill this out and return it by November 22nd to Mr. Ball or Mrs. Born. The form is also attached HERE.
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-11th and 12th graders, please check out our biweekly newsletter called "The Upperclassmen Tribune." This will give you great resources regarding college, scholarships, and careers.
Quote of the Week:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ―Aristotle
Sincerely,
Ms. Menges
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Dear Riverwalk Academy families,
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program of end-of-course tests for gateway courses awarded units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The EOCEP encourages instruction in the specific standards for the courses, encourages student achievement, and documents the level of students’ mastery of the academic standards.....
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Middle/High Yearbook
Just wanted you to know that you can go ahead and purchase the yearbook for this school year if you want to get a head start.
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RiverTech Students
(a catchy-name for our 10th-12th grade students)
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Hello PRIDE,
I hope everyone had a great weekend. There are a couple of opportunities you might want to take advantage of this week on the York Tech Campus.
We will host a FAFSA event for our seniors on the York Tech Campus on Monday at 3:30. The FAFSA opened up on October 1 and is the first step to scholarships, grants, and financial aid for your college student.
Also on Monday we will host a college and career night for our juniors at 5:00. York Tech is hosting an Apprenticeship Fair on Tuesday from 2:00 - 5:00. This is an opportunity for students to meet with local companies and learn about potential apprenticeship opportunities.
As always, reach out if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support,
Richard
803-981-7061
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Dear Riverwalk Academy families,
The End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) is a statewide assessment program of end-of-course tests for gateway courses awarded units of credit in English/language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The EOCEP encourages instruction in the specific standards for the courses, encourages student achievement, and documents the level of students’ mastery of the academic standards.....
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We are now halfway through the second 8 weeks of York Tech classes! Parents, please make sure you are checking with your student on their progress. They are able to see their grades through the D2L platform in each class. Students, if you're struggling in a course, remember to reach out to your professors and the tutoring center!
Students, I will be asking for a grade update at your meetings this week, so please come prepared. Dual enrollment students should have finalized their Spring semester courses with me- if you haven't or if you would like a change, please let me know! I will see each of you during your regularly scheduled weekly check-in.
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Please let us know if you're planning to attend our FAFSA Event on November 14th by clicking here. | |
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Seniors:
Senior families who are interested in purchasing a Senior Ad: please visit the Jostens Website HERE to begin your creation!Seniors!
The deadline to order your cap and gown for graduation is PAST DUE! If you have not completed your order, please reach out to Mrs. Born ASAP.
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Make-Up School Information
(Grades 10-12)
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- There is a charge of $20 per session payable in advance at the Riverwalk Academy Store..
- This must be paid in advance.
- Students must be on time.
- Students will not be admitted to make up school sessions late.
- Make up school is held in room D-20.
- Students must bring lunch with them when they enter the D-20 classroom. No deliveries will be allowed by family, friends, etc - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Students must be working on assignments or reading while in the make-up session. Students that are being disruptive, not on task, or not following directions will be asked to leave. They will not receive a refund nor credit for any missed time.
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PadLet
Don't forget to check the Riverwalk Academy Padlet daily for updates on scholarships. Opportunities are uploaded frequently, so don't miss your chance to earn some cash for college!
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Middle/ High Yearbook
Just wanted you to know that you can go ahead and purchase the yearbook for this school year if you want to get a head start.
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Fall Sports for all 7th - 12th Grade Students
If you have any questions about playing sports for Riverwalk, please contact the coach or contact our Athletic Director, Coach Ball.
Congratulations to our boys Cross Country team. They finished 8th in the 1A State Championship last Thursday. While only six runners were able to compete at the state competition, the effort and encouragement of all of our runners helped push our runners to do their best.
Thank you for coming out and supporting our athletes and their coaches.
Here is this weeks schedule:
November 19: Cheerleading in Columbia - TBA - State Championships
If you have any questions regarding athletics at Riverwalk Academy please contact Mr. Ball at rball@riverwalkacademy.com or 803-981-7061.
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Monday: 11/14/22
- Make Up Picture Day
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FAFSA Event - 3:30-4:30 pm (Born)
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College and Career Night at YTC - 5:00 pm (Born)
Tuesday: 11/15/22
Wednesday: 11/16/22
Thursday: 11/17/22
- Cross Country Banquet - 6:00 pm
Friday: 11/18/22
Saturday: 11/19/22
- SCHSL Competitive Cheerleading Sate Championships
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