3rd graders Josiah, Alex, Cedric, and Peregrine watched a video in class to learn about the humidity component of the incubator they'll be using to hatch chickens in their class this spring. |
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Greetings!
It's Play Week! While it only involves the 6-8th graders, the energy and focus can be felt all over campus. The younger students are aware of the collaboration and problem solving involved, how hard the actors and tech crew are working, and that they are actively developing on the skills in communication, cooperation, time management, self-regulation, and problem solving they'll need to when it's their time.
Happy Monday,
Nelia
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Despite the snowy forecast, spring is just around the corner and that means seedlings should get started soon! Thanks to all those who have participated in our High Mowing Seed Fundraiser so far! If you forgot, there's still time! Please don't forget to turn in your Seed Order forms this afternoon or tomorrow! All checks should be made to The Riverside School. We will try to get the seeds to you by the beginning of April to give you plenty of time to plant. If you have any questions please email Cornelia (8th grader Leo's mom) or call her at 802-592-3093. Lost your form? You can order on-line through this link: Riverside School High Mowing Seeds Fundraiser Sale
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SCHOOL CHOICE LEGISLATION UPDATE |
A new draft bill was started in the House Committee on Education (NEK Choice parents got a summary of this from Nathan Freeman). This bill is much more favorable toward independent schools like Riverside. As soon as this new draft bill gets a number, we will ask families to write to committee members in support of the new bill and in opposition to the earlier bills (S.66 and H.258). At that time, we will be providing a list of emails, talking points, etc. We anticipate this any day, please stay tuned.
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LION KING & PLAY WEEK (K-5 INCLUDED FRIDAY)
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Play Week, a tradition developed by the faculty, embraces our mission to learn actively, lead patiently, and build community. If you stop by school this week you’ll see 6-8th grade students working together on a huge project. As teachers we remind them to use their time well, to stay focused on the tasks at hand, to strategize and solve problems, to help and encourage each other, and to be ready to show off their efforts, all important life skills. A somewhat loosely scheduled week like this would not be as successful in the fall, but after building skills in similar, smaller tasks all year, we think departing from academic classes to engage in them on a deeper level this entire week is well worth it. And come Friday night, we’ll all be impressed with how much pride and ownership our students have in the process and its result. Like so many of our special events, Play Week requires a lot of communication, flexibility, and help from parents.
COSTUME & MAKE-UP NOTES
Each actor should:
- bring in his/her own mascara and eye liner in a labeled ziplock bag and turn it in to Nelia before Friday;
- plan to wear black/brown tank top and black/brown bike shorts or leggings unless otherwise planned with the costumers
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we are also looking for multiple black leather vests/jackets to borrow, please email Caroline if you have one to lend!
PARENT HELP
Please email Nelia if you can lend a hand with any of the tasks below.
- We are also looking for multiple black leather vests/jackets to borrow, let us know if you have one to lend!
- We welcome baked goods for the bake sale during intermission and after each show, if you can donate a plate of items to sell, please send them in to school or bring them to one of the shows.
- Thank you to those who volunteered to help with hair and make up, we need to identify a master organizer of hair and make-up, to follow the direction of former organizer Ellen Moore.
DAILY SCHEDULE
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: Run-Through Rehearsals, Tech Work, Electives, Scene Rehearsals
THURSDAY: Electives, Scene Rehearsals, 6-8 Bus to LI, Tech Rehearsal
*Note*
- 6-8 Pick up at LI auditorium at 3:30
- No Extended Day Program for 6-8th graders
FRIDAY: PreK-8 Pancake Breakfast mid morning at school, 6-8 Bus to LI, Scene Work, K-5 Bus to LI, Full Dress Rehearsal
*Note*
- 6-8 lunch hosted by LI
- K-5 will go to LI by bus at 1:00 pm to watch the dress rehearsal
- K-5 Pick Up at LI at 3:00
- 6-8 (and younger sibling) pick up at LI at 3:30
- no Extended Day Program for K-8th graders
PERFORMANCES
FRIDAY: 6-8th grade students should be at LI at 5:00 pm to get in to costume and warm up. Performance is at 7:00 pm. There will be no supervision for students between 3:30-5:00, we expect them to get a much needed break from each other and a bit of early dinner during that time.
SATURDAY: 6-8th grade students should be at LI at 12:00 pm; performance is at 2:00 pm. We hope families can plan to stay and lend a hand with clean up and loading trucks with costumes, props, and sets.
Admission is by donation; this will be an engaging show for young people of all ages; please encourage your friends and neighbors to attend!
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- PreK-5th grade students will be invited to our pancake breakfast this Friday, March 17.
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K-5th graders will go to LI on the afternoon to see the dress rehearsal of Shrek!
- Preschool Parents are welcome to pick up your students early (around 1:00 pm) on Friday to take them to the dress rehearsal (1:30, Lyndon Institute Auditorium) if you'd like.
- K-5 Pick up on Friday will be at 3:00 pm at the back of the LI Auditorium. There will be no Extended Day Program on Friday, since students are dismissed from off-campus.
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6-8 YOUTH RISK BEHAVIOR SURVEY |
During 6-8th gr Advisory classes on Monday, March 20th, middle schoolers will be participating in an online Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The YRBS was developed by the CDC and is co-sponsored by the Vermont Department of Health and Agency of Education. The YRBS has been administered
every other year in Vermont since 1993. Separate versions of the survey ask middle or high school students about health behaviors and assets or protective factors. Topics include personal safety and injury prevention, mental health, nutrition, physical activity, sexual health, substance use, and protective factors. Results from this survey help determine the extent to which adolescents engage in or experience health risk behaviors and help us to build on and increase positive supports in our area. The results support public health officials, educators, and community organizations to assess and improve efforts to reduce health risk behaviors among adolescents throughout the state and nation. They help develop and evaluate health-related programs and secure future funding.
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Our youngest students will begin their weekly swim program on Thursday, March 23 at St. Johnsbury Academy. Those students will be getting lessons from a combination of Riverside and St. Johnsbury Academy staff as well as free time to explore the shallow water. Pick up for those students will be at the back door of the SJA pool at 3:30 on March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20, May 4, and 11.
If you have to pick up a middle school student at Riverside as well, siblings can stay in the EDP at no charge until 3:45.
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The middle school Spring Field Trip (May 17-19) will be to Boston this year. (We had hoped to cross the northern border, but our usual accommodations there were already booked by December, fingers crossed for 2024!) We will depart in carpools from school at 8:00 am that Wednesday and return by 4:00 pm that Friday. We will be staying at a hotel in Lexington and going into the city on the Metro.
Parent Chaperones: thank you to those who signed up in the fall, you should have received in email today to confirm your availability. We may need a few more parents to help out, if you'd like to join the trip please email Nelia. Beware also that we may get more interest than we can afford, and won't necessarily be able to use all volunteers. Thank you for your willingness!
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2nd ANNUAL RIVERSIDE AGAINST CANCER RECESS RELAY |
Save the date of Friday, May 26th for the Riverside Against Cancer Recess Relay. All friends of Riverside could plan to be at school for this event, with your walking shoes on, when we come together as a supportive community in the fight against cancer. The event will be from 12 noon to 2:30. Keep a close eye on your Monday Memos for more information as we get closer to this important event. Email Caroline with any questions or if you want to be a volunteer at this year's event.
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CLUBS THIS WEEK AND NEXT: |
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6-8 Mathcounts Club will not this next week, because of the energy focused on Play Week.
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6-8 Hip Hop Club will not this next week, because of the energy focused on Play Week. We have two more sessions, our last meeting will be March 28
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3-5 Coding Club will meet Wednesday from 3:00-4:00.
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6-8 STEM Club will not meet this week, because of the energy focused on Play Week. Caroline strongly encourages you to keep working on your projects at home so you'll be ready for the conference on April 6th. E-mail Caroline with any questions.
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6-8 Latin Club will not meet this week, because of the energy focused on Play Week.
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K-8 Chess Club will not meet this week, because of the energy focused on Play Week.
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6-8 Indoor Soccer Club will not meet this week, because of the energy focused on Play Week. We will continue meeting until warmer weather in late April.
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Uphill Club will will not meet this week, because of the energy focused on Play Week. We anticipate meeting next week, and after that will keep an eye on weather and conditions.
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BURKLYN ARTS LOGO CONTEST |
Burklyn Arts is a local non-profit organization that supports arts education in our schools and in the community, including art projects, music & art supplies, visiting artists, community events and more. They fund these projects largely through revenue from two major annual craft fairs. Their funding has supported numerous elements of Riverside's program, including seeing professional performances, hosting guest artists in our classes, and supporting our play productions. Burklyn is asking for submissions for a new logo design! For more information about how to enter, read here.
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The Kingdom East Afterschool Program is collaborating with SheJumps and Burke Mountain to hold a Jr. Ski Patrol Event on March 19th. Girls in grades 3-8th will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. The event is free to KESD (including Riverside) students and $40 for other students, and includes a lift ticket, lunch, and snacks. Click here for more information and to register. Space is limited, once you register on this form you will receive a confirmation code to register for free through SheJumps as a KESD student. Scholarships are available for non-KESD students and can be requested by clicking here. Girls must have their own skis/snowboards to participate and should be intermediate/advanced skiers comfortable riding the chairlift (no lessons will be provided).
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1st ANNUAL YOUTH CHESS DAY |
On April 1, from 11:00am-4:00pm in Randolph Center, VT, Sen. Bernie Sanders invites all Vermont students to learn how to play chess and compete in a recreational tournament. The “Learn-To-Play” session is for students who are new to chess, while the tournament is for experienced players. Lunch is free for all participants. Students with all levels of experience are welcome and highly encouraged to attend. More information and registration is here.
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phone: 802.626.8552
fax: 802.626.4156
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