Our preschool class tried to give McKenna their attention as they got organized for a walk with their grandparents this morning. |
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Greetings!
Welcome back everyone, we hope you enjoyed a restful and fun holiday. We loved having so many grandparents and special friends with us at school today, and we hope everyone is ready for the three busy weeks ahead before the next seasonal vacation.
Happy Monday,
Nelia
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Thank you to everyone who shared and participated in the Pampered Chef Fundraiser! Your purchases, and Robyn's donation of her commission, helped to raise xxx for Riverside. Stay tuned for information about additional parent-led fundraising events that help to bridge the gap between program expenses and tuition income.
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We are so proud of the learning accomplishments of our middle school students that were on spectacular display at Biography Fair earlier this month. Thank you to parents for all the support, encouragement, and feedback you gave students at home, together we are one in this learning adventure! Stay tuned for pictures which will be shared soon. |
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It's that time of year when students are wearing multiple layers, our lost and found is full of fleeces, sweatshirts, hats, mittens, gloves, and (as always) water bottles. If you can please take the time to label clothing with your family's name, we would be so grateful and have an easier time returning it. |
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EAST BURKE TREE DECORATING |
Parent organizers have entered Riverside in the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce Tree Decorating Competition, on the green in East Burke village, with extra thanks to Tim Scott Realty for teaming with us to provide decoration materials. This is a friendly competition and all winning funds go to the charity of our choice: the H.O.P.E. backpack program.
Please bring your family to come join some fun this week so we have our tree decorated in time for the judging next week! Come join any of the festive activities listed below:
- Thursday, Dec 1, 3:00-5:00, students and families are welcome to create ornaments with Katie Desjardins (4th grader Audrey, 6th grader Russell), Kim Adams (6th grader Cora, 7th grader Gabe), and Linda Pakus (7th grader Maya) after school in the barn.
- Friday, December 9, 4:00-5:00pm: Let's gather around the tree, decorate and get in the spirit of the season. We will bring the ornaments made at school this week, but feel free to add any you make at home! Dress warmly and feel free to bring something warm to drink! This is meant to be a family event - no childcare offered.
- Sunday December 11th, 3:00-5:00pm: Feel free to attend the Burke Chamber of Commerce Holiday party and tree lighting ceremony. They'll have cider, donuts, a choral performance, and an announcement of the winners.
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SKATING & GYMNASTICS FRIDAY |
This Friday afternoon K-8 students in:
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Ignis, Caelum, and Aqua houses will go ice skating at Fenton Chester Arena, next to the main building at Lyndon Institute. Please pick those students up there at 3:15.
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Terra house will go to Kingdom Gymnastics at the Green Mountain Mall on Route 5 in St. Johnsbury. Please pick those students up there at 3:15.
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A NOTE FROM ROY ABOUT GIVING |
You have probably received your annual fund letter by now. In that letter, I tried to show how we as a school seek to fulfill our mission by providing the best possible environment for our students to learn and thrive, even when it costs us extra to do. Many of these “extras” are central to who we are, such as outings like field trips and skiing to better build community, small class sizes, or extensive extra supports and enrichment for students. We could not do these things for the cost of tuition alone. In essence, we seek to provide a top-tier private school experience for your child(ren) with an income model that is not even on par with a local public school. We can’t do that without your support.
Our families support our school in very many ways, and we are grateful for all of them; whether it is helping with the yard sale, buying (or selling) raffle tickets, volunteering, or giving. Strong community support has enabled us to thrive during some difficult times over the last few years. If you have not given to the annual fund yet, please consider doing so today- no gift is too small! Any donation you make is a gesture of support for the model of education you have chosen for your child(ren) and is greatly appreciated! You can give online by going here. Thanks so much!
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Yet another event we're thrilled to enjoy for the first time since 2019... our PK-8th grade Winter Concert & Art Show will be on Wednesday, December 14 at 5:30 pm at the Lyndon Institute Auditorium. Marie and Elly have been working hard with each class and some combined groups to show off student learning with music and studio arts, we hope you will be there to see it. Student art work created this trimester will be on display in the hallway outside the auditorium.
Some details:
- We will be taking K-8 students by bus to rehearse at the auditorium that Wednesday afternoon, and pick up will be at 3:00/3:30 there.
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All students should arrive at 5:00 pm, dressed in attractive, concert attire (suggested no jeans, t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sneakers).
- Please plan to pick up art work and take it home after the performance.
- There will be two halves, with elementary students performing in the first half and welcome to leave at intermission if that's best for their evening routines.
- During the half that students are not performing, they should sit with their families in the audience.
- Marie expects the whole performance to conclude around 7:00 pm.
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TEACHER APPRECIATION MEALS |
If you are inspired to present your child(ren)'s teacher(s) with a gift this season, instead of purchasing something, please join in the PAG's tradition of providing breakfast, lunch, and leftovers for all our staff during the final week of school in December. If you don't want to cook and your schedule allows, you can help by setting- and cleaning-up a meal.
PAG Leader Deandra Early (kindergartener June and 2nd grader Henry) has set up a Meal Train to facilitate sign ups. We are feeding 22 people, so it takes a village to pull this off and we encourage everyone to sign up for a slot. Dietary restrictions and specifications are listed next to each meal. Thank you so much for your contribution - Riverside faculty & staff look forward to this every year! If you have any questions please reach out to Deandra.
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Students in the service elective have formed a clothing drive committee, our goal is to work with local organizations (HOPE and Salvation Army) to provide winter gear to those who don't have access. We would like outerwear clothing such as warm jackets, long sleeve shirts, hats, gloves, mittens, pants, snow pants, and winter boots. We have bins to drop clothes into on the porch of the house and the barn entrance. Thank you in advance for all of your donations.
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Students in the service elective are trying to raise funds for local animal shelters, and the cocoa is offered every other week to elementary/middle school students. This week it will be for middle school students on Thursday, and they do not need to order in advance, just bring money that day. There will be no "IOUs." Cups of cocoa are $1 and toppings are 50 cents each.
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If we have to close school early, have a delayed start, or cancel for the day (usually due to weather), families will get an automated voice message to the number you requested, as well as an email. We also always notify WCAX. |
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5-8th grade Mathcounts club will meet today from 3:30-4:30 pm upstairs in the house. |
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K-2 Recorder Club will meet on Wednesday this week from 3:15-4:00. |
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3-5th grade Crazy 8s club will meet this Wednesday from 3:40-4:30. Please remember to pick up your child when the session ends and not expect them to return to the Extended Day Program. Note: our last meeting date will be December 7. |
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K-8th grade Chess Club will meet this Thursday beginning at 3:30 for all grade and ability levels. Kids may be picked up whenever. Ideally, most of the elementary students would be picked up after 45 minutes to an hour of chess (4:15 - 4:30) as it is a long time to concentrate on things after a long day of school. Nathan will stay until 5:00 for those that want the extra time. If any parents want to contribute snacks to share, it would be appreciated.
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Parent Madeleine Balcom (4th grader Azro, 8th grader Sylvan) is helping to organize a holiday benefit for H.O.P.E. of four yoga classes at 6:30 on December 1, 8, 15, and 22. Cost is donation of money or a toy. The classes will take place at Creative Healing and Fitness at 518 Main St., Lyndonville. |
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30 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851
phone: 802.626.8552
fax: 802.626.4156
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