Call for Ideas & Connections;

Plus Riley Need to Knows, Updates, & More!

Procedure change for early pick up of students.. any child who needs to be picked up early must be dismissed through the office. If the pick up will be at the time of a class change, the child can be waiting in the office . However, if it is midway through a class period, parents must retrieve them directly from class before signing them out. 

Classes run 8:45-9:45; 10-11; 11-12; 12-1:30; 1:30-2:30; 2:30-3:30. For example: a child getting picked up at 11:45 or 2:15 or would have to be collected from class. If you want your child waiting for you in the office, we will hold them there from the start of class.

Riley's search continues for a MATH facilitator for the Upper School beginning in December.. please reach out if you have a candidate in mind!

The Board of Trustees looking to expand - would welcome recommendations!

ANY insights, questions, concerns about anything … please always come directly to Becky, either by catching her in the office, emailing director@rileyschool.org or calling 596-6405 to set up an appointment. No concern is too small.. Also, know anyone that you would love to be a part of the Riley Community? From prospective families to guest speakers or demonstrations and beyond, your connections and ideas are eagerly welcomed! Just let Becky know.

In addition, if it you need to get in touch and it is related directly to your child, please always feel free to connect with Becky, with Lindsay if it is a Wade Acres child, with Hattie for Lower School children, Anna for Middle School children, and Kyle for Upper School children. In addition, you always have access to your child’s Reflection leader at their Riley email… or by doing a quick check in at pick up. Please know that faculty are expected to reply within 24 hours.. but it may not be sooner as their focus during the day is on the children! 

CMCA Saturday ArtLab for All: Articulated Animals with Tori!

Saturday November 4th, 2-4 pm

Articulated Animals

Inspired by the recent work of Jeane Cohen, and to “awaken the part of us that is nature itself”, artists will create our own painted articulated animals. Artists can create any kind of animal they wish, real or imagined. The goal of this project is to think about how animals move and in part how we observe animals in nature.

Drop-in | Free and open to all!

Congratulations, Anna!

The National Rowing Foundation has inducted Anna into the 2023 National Rowing Hall of Fame.

Anna joins  all of the gold medal rowers in the US women's eights from 2009 to 2012, which includes a total of 18 different athletes over the four years.

Anna is pictured here as a member of the 2009 World Champion crew. 

We don’t need an outside authority to tell us what a true winner she is! Her leadership at Art Week certainly earned her another gold medal! 

Thank you Anna- we are proud of you!

Women's Art Night:

Beeswax Reusable Food Wraps

Tuesday, November 14th, 4:30

Join Anna in the Art Room to make some reusable food wraps to cover up all the upcoming holiday season's leftovers! Big thanks to Kristin Read who suggested this awesome Art Night project!

Art Room opens at 4:30 but folks are more than welcome to trickle in. No experience needed! There will be a small activity fee associated with this art night as we'll be bringing in a lot of new materials. We'll have those specifics available in next week's WHIMS but in the meantime mark your calendars!

If you plan to attend, send a quick RSVP to julieletowski@gmail.com so that we can ensure there are enough supplies on hand. Thank you!

Please remember to send your children to school with their blaze orange!

Hunting season is here and it's time to make sure our children have some blaze orange to wear while they're in the woods. Outgrown last year's blaze orange gear? Grab some Riley gear in blaze orange to keep them safe!

Fall Fundraiser for

Girl Scout Troop 1562

Are you a fan of CHOCOLATE and/or NUTS? Do you love to relax with a nice magazine? Check out the links below and TREAT YOURSELF - all while supporting local Girl Scouts! 

Lilou and Stella are proud to be Brownies in Troop 1562. Please consider supporting their fall fundraiser by using the links below and they will bring your order to school in November.

Deadline to order is 10/31. 

The girls also look forward to helping you with your Girl Scout cookie needs over the winter. 

Thanks for supporting our fun activities and helping us give back to our community.