5th grader Victor Stahler won the 1st place in the Grade 4-6 category in the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest for Vermont, with this painting of a Chain Pickerel. The contest is sponsored by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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Hello {First Name},
Check out the information below about feedback for Roy, culmination of two years of self reflection, contracts and calendars for next year, Spirit Week, and celebrations of recent student success... read all about it!
Happy Monday,
Nelia
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HEAD OF SCHOOL CONSTITUENT SURVEY |
Every year the Board of Trustees is responsible for evaluating the Head of School. In order to broaden our understanding of the Head’s performance during the school year, we are asking parents, staff, and students to complete this survey.
The questions are related to the Head of School's specific areas of responsibility--general duties, curriculum and program development, interpersonal relations, communication and management style, and lastly, loyalty to and support of the Riverside community. At the end of each section there will be an opportunity to add comments related to that section and additional comments may be provided at the end of the survey. Parents/guardians of younger children, if your child was not sent a link directly and you wish to include their feedback you are encouraged to do so in the space provided
Please take a few minutes to reflect on and answer the questions within, and provide as much information as you wish in the comments. Your responses will go directly to the President of the Board of Trustees and individual responses will be kept confidential.
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SELF STUDY FOR ACCREDITATION UPDATE |
After almost two years, the work of all of our self study committees is now complete. We are extremely grateful for the teachers, parents, trustees, and friends who served on these committees to reflect on our strengths and challenges on a variety of topics (governance, mission, student supports, professional development, long term viability, and more). If you'd like to read a summary of the major themes of our findings, you can find it here.
The reports are now being shared with a team of peer educators and administrators from other small schools in northern New England. They will read them and reflect on them when they visit Riverside: Monday, May 1 - Wednesday May 3. The purpose of their visit will be to learn about Riverside in practice, and validate our self study work from their objective perspective.
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Contracts for returning students were mailed out today, please look for them in your postal mailbox and make it a priority to sign and return them ASAP. The state was very late in releasing tuition information, and we are now rushed to get them back so we can make the other admissions decisions. Contracts must be returned with deposit by April 21 to secure a spot for the 23-24 school year.
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We are excited to announce that Carrie Albritton has accepted the 2nd grade teacher position for next year, and Will Albritton has accepted the middle school English/history position. Thank you to all the faculty, students, and parents who assisted in the search and interview process! |
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ACADEMIC ADVENTURES & CELEBRATIONS |
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Technology Student Association Spring Leadership Conference: On Thursday, 13 students competed in various events based on problem solving with Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics in Manchester, NH. Moxie Stahler (8th), Gabe Adams (7th) and Kellan Bristol (7th) participated in a digital photography competition. Two Riverside teams placed in the top 5 at a Technology Quiz Bowl, Conall Kennedy (6th) took 2nd place in Career Preparations, Julian Garvin (7th) and Ignacio Montague (7th) got 3rd place in Video Game Design, Patrick Tester (8th) and Henry Jolliffe (7th) took home a 1st place trophy for their Mass Production Project. Zora Kane-Tornquist (6th) and Louisa Linehan (6th), Savannah Loder (7th) and Phoebe Donn (8th) and Beatrice Garvin (7th) all wrote and illustrated Children's stories that had a theme of perseverance. Savannah and Phoebe got 2nd place for their entry and Beatrice brought home the 1st place trophy in this competition. All 3 of their books will be on the mantle in the library for the next few weeks so stop by and take a look at them, they're beautiful.
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Dover Certamen: 12 students from Riverside competed against teams from Exeter High School, Phillips Exeter Academy, St. Pauls School, Moultonborough Academy, Dover High School, and Pinkerton Academy, answering questions about the Latin language, Roman history, culture, and mythology. Phoebe Donn (8th), Ignacio Motague (7th), Julian Garvin (7th), and Sawyer Daffinrud (7th) worked together to take 2nd place in the Novice category.
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Student Council is planning a K-8th grade spirit week for April 17-21:
- Monday: PJ Day
- Tuesday: Twin Day
- Wednesday: Whacky Wednesday
- Thursday: Character Day
- Friday: Riverside Day
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ANNUAL STATE STANDARDIZED TESTING |
6-8th graders will begin the Vermont Common Assessment Program computer-based tests in English/Language Arts and Math next week, and 3-5th graders will begin them in mid May. While we recognize these assessments only provide a snapshot of data, we do find them to be one helpful tool in determining how best to celebrate and support students.
For that reason, we ask students to do their best work, with genuine effort, so that we are accurately informed about what they are able to show about their skills and knowledge in these content areas. Parents, you can support them at home be being sure they are on a healthy schedule of eating, resting, and playing, and reminding students that their best work is what's most helpful to us as teachers.
We have designed the schedule and testing environment to be most comfortable and least disruptive to the students' school day. We will provide snacks, movement breaks, and a quiet, focused mood. Next week we will share the middle school testing schedule here in the Memo.
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Please remember to pick up K-2nd graders at the back door of the SJA pool at 3:30 this Thursday, and again on April 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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Parents, please think through your own resources and connections! Who do you know who has talents, business, or connections, and could donate an item or service as a raffle prize?
- products from local businesses? (check with Krystal to be sure they haven't already been asked)
- gift certificates for experiences, meals, or services?
- hand crafted items or artwork?
- time shares or airline miles?
- unopened/undesired gifts?
- hours of babysitting from your older child?
- an event hosted at your home?
How are ticket sales going? Remember that we need all tickets returned (contact info half if sold, whole if unsold) by April 17.
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2nd ANNUAL RIVERSIDE AGAINST CANCER RECESS RELAY |
Plans are starting to come together for this year's Recess Relay on Friday, May 26th. We would love it if families and friends could join us at Riverside for this fun afternoon. Mark your calendars now. Stay tuned for more details. Contact Caroline with any questions.
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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 be meeting this Wednesday, but will have a final team celebration next Wednesday, April 19th from 3:30 - 4:30.
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6-8 Latin Club will meet this Thursday from 3:45-4:30.
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3-8 Chess Club will meet this Thursday from 3:30-5:00, and once more on April 20 before wrapping up for the year. This Saturday, April 15 will be the middle school state scholastic chess tournament in Berlin, VT. The elementary tournament is the following weekend. More information and registration can be found here. Nathan will attend, and possibly Mr. G as well, please email them with questions.
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30 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851
phone: 802.626.8552
fax: 802.626.4156
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