Sean huddled a team of 2nd and 3rd graders together, including Landen, Paul, Max, Aurora, Olivia, and Riley, during their flag football game. 6th grader Zoe was on the team as part of her elective work as an "elementary partner" twice a week with the class. |
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Greetings!
Halloween, PK-5 half days for conferences, 6-8 Bio Fair, and Skating/Gymnastics... what a week!
Happy Monday,
Nelia
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As always, we are in need of names to add to our list of potential substitutes. You can express a preference for age or subject area, and let us know if you prefer only dates known in advance vs an early morning call. Please email Krystal if you can help.
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PK-8 Students are encouraged to wear costumes tomorrow to school. We will have an all school assembly where they can introduce themselves and show off their costumes, followed by our traditional search for the giant jack-o-lantern. There will likely be sugary treats around school on Tuesday, and again on Wednesday.
Later in the week we hope you'll support us in returning to the expectation that candy is not brought or shared at school. We find that among children, candy becomes a kind of currency and affects social dynamics, as well as adding extra sugar to their diets. As explained in the Family Handbook: We encourage families not to include candy, chewing gum, soda, or caffeinated beverages in student lunches and snacks. The school asks parents to support these guidelines when students are eating at school or on field trips. ... We ask that students not share candy at school out of respect for other families’ habits and expectations. The exception to this is in celebration of certain holidays, which will be forewarned in the Monday Memo.
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DAY OF THE DEAD (DIA DE LOS MUERTOS) |
K-8 students will continue learning about the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) in their Spanish classes this week. The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico and other Spanish speaking countries on November 1st and 2nd. As part of this celebration, families build ofrendas (offerings) to honor their deceased loved ones and visit their graves.
In order for students to further their knowledge and understanding of the Day of the Dead and experience part of this cultural celebration, we will be creating and decorating an ofrenda at Riverside. Students and staff who would like to participate are invited to bring in a photo of a family member, friend, or pet that has passed away. These people/pets will then be recognized and celebrated on our ofrenda. Please remember to send in any photos by Tuesday, October 31st. Photos may either be brought in and given to Karin or emailed to her. In order to ensure that your photo is returned to you, please write your family's name on the back of it. Thank you for supporting this opportunity for students to develop their intercultural skills!
We also invite you to visit the ofrenda with your family. The ofrenda will be set up in the solarium of the house starting Tuesday afternoon through the beginning of next week. Check out the students' work.and take a moment to remember your deceased loved ones.
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SKI & SNOWBOARD RENTAL FITTINGS |
Staff from both Burke Mountain (for the $10-16 weekly rentals) and Village Sport Shop (for the more expensive season leases) will be here on Wednesday right at 12:00 to fit students for their equipment. For those families who are renting or leasing equipment, please be sure you've filled out the appropriate forms in advance.
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PK-5th graders will have half day this Wednesday, November 1 with an early dismissal at 12:30, and only K-5th will have a half day on Thursday, November 2. Conferences will happen during 20-25 minute appointments in the classroom. Please sign up for appointments with classroom teachers.
The K-5th Extended Day Program will run that day from 12:30 until 5:00, and the PreK After School from 12:30-4:15. Please email Sean or email McKenna directly if your elementary school child will be joining at 12:30 so that they can plan the long afternoon accordingly.
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Middle school students have been researching impactful people from ancient history (6th grade), America (7th grade), or around the world (8th grade). They are beginning to outline and draft research papers now, as well as plan oral presentations and visual displays.
We encourage parents, grandparents, and friends to join us on Bio Fair day (Friday, November 3) to celebrate their hard work as part of their audience. At 9:00 am 6th graders will present in the yurt and 8th graders will present in the pavilion (dress warmly, we will have propane heaters and fire). At 10:30 7th graders will present in the barn.
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THIS FRIDAY - SKATING AND GYMNASTICS |
On Friday Aqua, Terra, and Caelum houses will be skating at Fenton Chester Arena on the LI campus. Ignis house will be at Kingdom Gymnastics at the Green Mountain Mall on Route 5. Please pick up at those locations at 3:15 on Friday. There is no EDP when students are dismissed from off campus programs.
Skates are available to rent and the small fee will be charged to your School Store Account/monthly bill. Please be sure your child(ren) know their shoe size. We encourage students to wear helmets if they have them, unfortunately they are not available to rent.
Mark your calendar for future Fridays:
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Nov. 10: Ignis, Caelum, Terra at skating, Aqua at gymnastics
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Nov. 17 *at 1:30*: all K-5th graders skating, 6-8th graders on campus
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Dec. 1: Caelum, Aqua, Ignis at skating, Terra at gymnastics
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Dec. 8: Ignis, Terra, Aqua at skating, Caelum at gymnastics
- Dec. 15: all 6-8th graders skating, K-5th graders on campus
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PARENT ADVISORY GROUP MEETING |
The next meeting of the Parent Advisory Group is planned for next Wednesday, November 8 at 5:00 in the kitchen. If you have suggestions for the agenda, please email them to PAG leaders Molly and Kim. All parents are welcome to attend. Thanks to Ben Reed (2nd grader Emily), Dee Royer (3rd grader Max), and Stephanie Smith (3rd grader Addy and 5th grader Sophia) for bringing dinner for us to share!
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We hope you received your invitation to the Board of Trustees' annual party, Volksfest. This is an adult event, . Please RSVP if you haven't already. We're looking forward to a fun evening of food, drink, and festivities.
If you're in need of child care, Molly Moghari (3rd grader Bryn, 5th grader Emmett, 8th grader Kellan) has offered to host children at her house near the town hall in Kirby during the event. Space will be limited, so email her now if you want to take advantage of her generous offer!
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Middle school students, Celia Faherty, Lucy Moriarty, Cora Adams, and Liam Albritton are organizing a food drive to help feed our greater community. All items collected will be donated to The Lyndon Area Food Shelf for Thanksgiving boxes. The Lyndon Area Food Shelf serves Lyndon, Lyndon Center, Lyndonville, Burke Hollow, East & West Burke, Kirby, Newark, Sutton, Sheffield, and Wheelock. They are seeing more need now than ever before and having a hard time keeping their shelves stocked. We need your help with donations of non-perishable items. You will find collection boxes on the porch of the house and barn at Riverside today and until the morning of Friday, November 17th. Thank you so much for your help. |
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We do not expect all families to participate in these kinds of fundraisers, but we invite you to consider it if the products appeal to you, or if you know someone who would like the link and the chance to support Riverside.
Parent Annie Patoine (3rd grader Paul, 6th grader Lily) has organized a catalogue sale with Rada Cutlery. 40% percent of each sale will be donated back to Riverside. Items from the catalogue make great upgrades to your own kitchen inventory or wonderful gifts for others during the holiday season.
- Catalogue (sent home with students last week) sales are open until November 10th, when forms should be returned to Krystal. If you place an order through the catalogue, then the order will be shipped directly to the school.
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Online orders are open until November 17th. Share the link with friends and family, and products can be shipped directly. If you have any questions, you can email Annie Patoine.
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PreK-8th grade students have been working hard in music class, band, chorus, and the drama elective to learn new skills and preparing for Riverside's Performing Arts Night on November 15th at 5:30 pm (students to arrive at 5:15, except band students at 5:00) at the Lyndon Institute Auditorium. All students will be participating in this performance and we hope families will make it a priority to attend and to celebrate their hard work. If your child will not be able to attend, please email Marie ASAP so she can plan for this absence.
Mark your calendar: that afternoon of November 15, K-8th grade students will be rehearsing at LI and pick up will be there at the auditorium door at 3:00 (for K-5th)/3:30 (for 6-8th). While Preschool students will be part of the performance, they will not be part of this off-campus rehearsal.
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On Friday, Novemer 17 PreK-8th grade students will be engaging in a variety of projects to support H.O.P.E., Lyndon Area Food Shelf, area rehabilitation centers, The Darling Inn Thanksgiving, The Riverside Life Enrichment Center, our local roadsides, and more. That's the last day before our Thanksgiving Vacation, with an early dismissal at:
- 1:15 from school for PK and 6-8th graders
- 1:30 from the skating rink for K-5th graders (no EDP option)
PK Afterschool and 6-8th grade EDP will be available that day. Please email McKenna or Sean if your child will be in attendance, so that they can plan the long afternoon accordingly.
Please look at your calendar and consider spending the mornign with us! We would love to have your help as many hands make light work; having more adults to work with students in smaller groups is more meaningful, we may need a couple extra drivers, and you get the reward of time spent giving back as well. Email Nelia if you'd like to join us on the morning of Friday, November 17.
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3-5th Crazy 8's Math Club will meet today from 3:45-4:30.
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4th Homework Club: will meet on Monday and Wednesday from 3:10-3:30. When they are finished, if needed, they may go sign in to the EDP program directly.
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5-8th D&D Club will be meet on Tuesday from 3:30-5:00, but not next week because it's Halloween. Any questions can be directed to 7th grade leader Russel DesJardins.
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6-8th Latin Club will meet Wednesday at lunchtime and afterschool from 3:45-4:30.
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Dance instructor and Riverside parent Arcelie Reyes (2nd grader Cassius and 6th grader Phoenix) is going to offer her classes here on campus after school on Thursdays at 4:00 pm for staff, parents, and 7-8th grade students. SHiNE Dance Fitness combines cardio and toning for a whole-body HIIT workout for ALL levels. Rooted in jazz, ballet, & hip-hop, SHiNE classes provide a creative outlet to escape from daily stress. The cost is $15/class or $60/5 classes, 10% of proceeds from each class will be donated to The Riverside School. The first class is a Demo Day next Thursday, November 2 and classes will continue on Thursdays, except for school holidays. |
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LI Senior Una Colby has been working hard to plan and implement this fun event for the community: Kicks for Kids, a fun run fundraiser. On Sunday, November 12 come walk, run, jog or cheer on 3k and 5k racers. Kingdom East athletes who wear their jerseys can skip the registration fees. Proceeds will support LI and KESD athletics, and both of those programs include Riversiders!
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30 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT 05851
phone: 802.626.8552
fax: 802.626.4156
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