Discovery Weeks

Join us Thursday March 9th at 3:30 for a Discovery Weeks Expo & Potluck!

As we head into our second week of discovery the classrooms at Riley are alive with nitty gritty details, fabulous factoids, and a million moments of hands on, child-led learning! We (and of course the kids!) can't wait to share all of it on Thursday, potluck to follow! Please allow for time to visit all the children's projects- they've worked so hard and would love to share their special interests. We will have a "Treasure Hunt "check list for you - be sure to pick your up as you arrive.

Wade Acres Families

Have a few minutes to spare at pickup? We would love you to join us! Take a tour through the Special Interest projects and see what our "big kids" are up to!

Check out the Discovery Week blurb in the Riley Handbook in the Family Portal to learn more!

Completed Tuition

Assistance Applications Due

Wednesday March 8th

( pool opens to new applicants on the 15th - early priority given to you, our returning families)

At Riley we strive to stretch ourselves to meet the requests made for Tuition Assistance; similarly we ask that as Tuition Assistance forms are filled out, families include what they believe to be their best "stretch" payment. Even full tuition doesn't cover the true cost of a child attending Riley so these efforts to stretch ourselves towards one another really do have a huge impact. Thank you!

As always, please call Becky with any questions. 

Spring Equinox Dance

Friday March 17th

5 pm: Potluck

5:30: Dance

Mark your calendars for a

spring fling of a thing!

Wear your green for St. Patrick's Day and adorn yourself in all the flowers for the Spring Equinox: warmer days are coming and we're going to dance in celebration!

Susanna will provide the tunes while you serve all the spring looks and dance moves- so join us for a party sure to be remembered!

Spring Equinox Celebration

Monday, March 20th at 5pm in the art room

Riley Moms! 

Join Anna for a women, adult only, art event. 

Let’s bring in the spring season and let our creativity flow. We’ll do a craft or two (think Ukrainian Eggs), chat, and share a some yummy food. 

Please bring something yummy to share. 

RSVP to anna.goodale@rileyschool.org

Suggested donation for materials TBD. 

BYOB.

Riley Community

Book Club & Discussion Group

March 30th, 4 p.m.

March's Topic

Screens, Social and Scroll:

How our devices affect kids and adults

This month we will focus on screen time and focus, for kids and adults alike, with two books recommended; Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World by Devorah Heitner, and Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again by Johann Hari. FYI Audible listeners: Screenwise is currently available as a free download!

Please contact Caroline Saxe-Cobaugh at caroline.saxe.cobaugh@gmail.com with any questions. 

The link below has been updated- all links should be clickable this time! Additionally, parents are encouraged to add their own relevant links to podcasts, articles, etc., to the document.

Ways to Get Involved

with Sugaring

Sign up to help collect sap…

Donate MASON JARS- 8oz and 16 oz- used and clean are fine! 

Borrow a tap and a bucket to collect sap from home and we will boil it down for you! 

Watch for Maple Sunday Volunteer sign up..

Summer Camp 2023

Registration is open!

On these wintry February days it's hard to imagine running through green fields with the warm sun on our skin, but those days are just around the bend and we can't wait to enjoy them with your family!

The Riley School is once again offering a fun filled summer camp option for children 5 and up. Starting Wednesday July 5th and running through Thursday July 27th, camp will be in session Tuesdays . Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9-3 and will cost $1100 per child.

Reach out to Tammy to secure a spot today!

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Riley's Summer Camp is looking for one more set of hands - know anyone who would be a good fit?

A Call for Donations!

In celebration of Riley’s 50th year we will be holding an online spring auction with items donated by Riley community members and local businesses.

Are you an artist, maker or craftsperson? Do you own or work for a local business that might be interested in donating? Do you have a skill you could use or teach someone to do? A lakeside cottage or camp? Great baking or charcuterie skills?

Get creative and reach out, all ideas are welcome and no donation is too small. We want the auction to be inclusive and community led!

Contact Caroline Saxe-Cobaugh at caroline.saxe.cobaugh@gmail.com with questions, donations or if you want to volunteer.

Steel Band Classes for Beginners

Wednesdays 5:45-7:30

Starting March 1st in The Riley Theater

Anyone interested in joining us can RSVP by messaging Kyle von Neumann, the director of Pen Bay Pan at Kyle.vonneumann@rileyschool.org

There is no registration fee but there will be a collection basket for those who want to donate to Pen Bay Pan. The suggested donation is $10 for those that are able to contribute; all who are interested in joining are encouraged to come regardless of their ability to donate.