The Winter Plays

with Potluck, December 9th

The theater has been abuzz with dramatic energy as the children prepare for their upcoming winter plays. What a vibrant theater community we have on the Riley Campus!

The middle school play is called Greek Mythology Olympiaganza, and the 2 lower school plays are Spiderella and The Three Little Elephants. More info to follow!

Secret Santa Is Coming to Town!

The week prior to winter vacation, children choose a name from a hat and become that person’s “Secret Santa.” Throughout the week, small handmade gifts, treats or notes are left for the chosen person. The children are supported to create these themselves during the day. The emphasis is on the giving of joy and on creating surprise. The emphasis is on HAND MADE and SIMPLE. It is not a competition. 

Parents are encouraged to remind their child to deliver a little something.  On Friday morning, each person brings a handmade gift or treat, and each participant tries to guess who their Secret Santa gifts were from. Children often create elaborate delivery systems to disguise their identity. Participation is encouraged but is optional.  

Thank Yous, Requests,

& Warm Welcomes

Thank yous..

HUGE thank you to Bryce Harlow, Craig Letowski, and James Whitehouse for their cold wet efforts to clear pond in anticipation of our upcoming skating season! FYI: find your children's helmets now because they will be required!

Requests..

School starts at 8:30 and children are not marked late until 8:45. That said: coming closer to 8:30 would be a considerate gesture for our facilitators who are out braving the weather during morning check in. If you anticipate being late or absent, please text 691-4005 so facilitators are not left waiting!

On that note.. Tam is off this week and Becky will be solo in the office. Please be patient.

PLEASE refrain from phone use while in the drop off/pick up line. It is not only dangerous, but creates hold ups in the line when drivers become distracted.

Science Class Requests

from Kyle Amergian..

Kyle’s Science classes have been exploring renewable energy. They are beginning a study of solar power and planning to build their own vehicles. Please send in useful tinkering / building materials ex: wheels, rolls, dowels, bits of solid flat cardboard , hot glue sticks, etc.

Fall Play Requests from Michelle..

We have 27 togas needed for the middle school play alone so this is a call for bedsheets! Any and all bedsheets; any color or pattern aside from ones with cartoon characters would be immensely helpful as well as any old Barbie dolls that may or may not be returned in their original condition. 

Also, each middle school child will need an unpatterned set of base layer to wear under their togas. They will not be altered in any way.

The last item I'd like to put out a call for in this message is wigs and fake beards.Quite a few of those are needed as well and they do not need to look good, they are being used in a comedic way so being disheveled is not a bad thing. 

Welcome..

Welcome to Ginny Spivey who will be on campus for the next 2 weeks! Ginny is an experienced teacher new to the area and we're so grateful to have her around to sub and assist our trusted facilitators when needed.

Nutcracker Ballet Field Trip

Junipers & Lower School

Atlantic Ballet Company’s popular holiday show returns to the Camden Opera House for Camden's annual series of festive events, Christmas-by-the-Sea!

Our Junipers and Lower Schoolers will be headed to the Opera House to delight in this beloved classic. They might even spot some of their schoolmates!

Festive dress is encouraged!

Have you taken The Riley Board of Trustees survey? Please do!

The Riley Children's Fund

Annual Goal: $50,000

Raised to Date: $14,000

Every child, whether full pay or discounted, is supported by this fund as our tuition cost before aid is still $1200 less than what it actually costs for a child to attend Riley. Every gift makes a significant difference and sends a message of support to our faculty, to our Board, and to additional outside funders. These annually requested donations are essential dollars that help bridge the gap between what Riley charges and what Riley costs.

We ask each of you to consider ways you can bridge that- a tax deductible donation, a contribution of essential skills, or leadership in a fundraising event.

Thank you!