Riverside School PTA Newsletter


Friday, March 17th, 2017
CALENDAR


WEEK OF 3/20- 3/24

Tuesday, March 21
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal PT. 1
8:00a Riverside Reporters
6:00-7:30p Stem Fair: Viewing Times
6:00p Gr K - 2
6:45p Gr 3 - 5


Wednesday, March 22
Stem Fair
8:50a ROPES Photos

Thursday, March 23
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal PT. 2


Friday, March 24
Report Cards Distributed
8:00a Advanced Band - Gr. 5 Only
5:30p Pizza Bingo - GHS



WEEK OF 3/27- 3/31

Monday, March 27
8:00a Student Council

Tuesday, March 28
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal PT. 1

Thursday, March 30
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal PT. 2

Friday, March 31
Red  Shirt Day
Lockdown Drill
8:00a Advanced Band - Gr. 5 Only


QUICK LINKS

Click here to view the lunch menu

Sign up for lunch duty  here

Sign up for safety duty  here

Join the PTA  here

Volunteer for the PTA here

View the Rules of the Road  here

Click here for the Early Morning Program information

PEEK AT THE WEEK

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SUBMISSIONS
Have something to add? Email us at: peekweekriv@gmail.com

Deadline for submissions is 3pm
on Wednesday of the school week
COMMUNITY NEWS

Register for Town of Greenwich's Spring Youth Programs here.

March 22nd at 4pm Grades 2 and up are invited to Make It! Salt Painting at the Perrot Library.

March 28th, 6-9pm, Greenwich Community Gardens presents a special screening of Seed: The Untold Story.  Click here to see the flyer.

March is national nutritional month! Click here for more information

Click  here   to view the community calendar.
 From the Office
Dear Parents,
 
We  continue to offer free open lab times in our Innovation Space for parents and their children to sign up for specific  dates in March  from 3:15 - 4:15pm.  If interested,  see  here.
 
Parents of 5th grade students - please note that the 5th grade CMT Science assessment will be held on Wednesday, March 29 and the 5th grade SBA assessments will be held May 2-5, and May 9. 
 
Parents of 3rd-4th grade students - please note that the 3rd-4th grade SBA assessments will be held April 25-28.  
 
These assessment dates (and other events) are listed in the school calendar listed here.
 
Last evening the district recognized the outstanding community service happening through all of our schools. Two of our 5th grade students, Lily and Rohan N. represented our school community's work at the district awards ceremony. You can read about the event and see photos here.

Sincerely,
Christopher Weiss
Riverside School Principal
 School News
MRS. MOZER'S NEW NOVEL
Mrs. Mozer's new novel, The Perfect Trip , releases on Friday, March 24th ! Join her at the Cos Cob Library on Saturday, April 1st , from 3-4pm for a book reading, games, and a writing activity that will get you in the mood for summer. Books will be available for sale and signing. 

On Sunday, June 4th , Mrs. Mozer will also be signing books at the Stamford Barnes & Noble. Some of the proceeds from that event will be donated to Riverside School. More details to follow.
FROM THE PE OFFICE
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All students in K-5 will be participating in the Greenwich Public School's Substance Abuse Curriculum during the week of the Stem Fair.  Please remember to send your child(ren) to school prepared for Physical Education.   All students are required to wear sneakers and appropriate active-wear.

 PTA News
STEM FAIR MARCH 21st
View all STEM Fair projects on Tuesday, March 21st 
from 6-7:30pm. There will be s taggered admission with K-2 viewing 6-6:45pm and grades3-5 viewing  6:45 - 7:30pm.  

If your child is participating in the STEM FAIR, display and s
et up will take place Tuesday, March 21st between 3:15 and 4pm in the gym.  Students should pick up their displays Wednesday, March 22nd between 3:15 and 4pm.  Any displays that have not been claimed by Friday, March 24th after school will be disposed.  

See you at the Fair!
PIZZA BINGO NEXT FRIDAY!
Pizza Bingo is next Friday (March 24th)!   Click here to purchase tickets and prepaid raffle tickets. 

The committee is busy organizing and in need of parent volunteers for the big event.  Please sign up by clicking here.  
VOLUNTEER FOR THE PTA NEXT YEAR!
PTA
The Riverside PTA has a number of open positions for next year! We are a vibrant, active organization that ensures that our children receive all the enrichment programs and social events that we can provide.  Every position on our roster has a direct benefit to the children and our school and there is something for everyone!  Please consider investing some of your time to benefit your child's elementary school experience.
 
Click here to view our openings and nominate yourself or someone you know.  Questions? Email dinamurphy73@gmail.com

FRUIT & VEGGIE CHALLENGE:  HOW TO EAT A RAINBOW
The Wellness Committee had a great time serving up healthy fruits and veggies at lunch time this week. Try doing it at home! Make it fun and aim for at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. For some tips on how to do so, take a look at Whole Foods', one of our sponsors, "Better Bites" newsletter.   And to save a little money on the healthy foods you may be purchasing to eat a rainbow at home, you can download their coupon here  (for Riverside School families only).  

Finally,  DON'T FORGET  to have your children complete their Fruit & Veggie Challenge charts and bring them into school on MONDAY, MARCH  20th  to be entered into the raffle to win a prize!
RIVERSIDE RUN -- REGISTER NOW!
Spring is almost here! Time to swap your snow boots for your running shoes and start training for the 34th annual Riverside Run!

Saturday, May 13th
8:30am for the 3-mile run ($20 registration fee)
9:30 am for the Kids Fun Run ($10 registration fee)

Click here to register.
ARTS IN ED
During PE this week, the students were treated to a dance workshop. Under the instruction of Brian and Paul Herman from Double Up Dance Studio in Fairfield, the students learned and practiced hip-hop routines. Each grade level then performed their routine during an all-school assembly on Friday  afternoon. The students' energy and enthusiasm for dancing and performing was electric! Be sure to ask your student(s) to show you their routine!

This exciting program was funded by your generous PTA contributions.
RIVERSIDE GEAR
Didn't get a chance to buy your favorite Riverside Gear?  The full Riverside Apparel Line can now be viewed online by clicking here. Just print and fill out the order form and return with payment to the apparel bin under the Bird House.  All orders will be delivered to your child's classroom the Friday following the order. Thanks for supporting our school!
GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK
The three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
The concept behind the first R is that you cut back on amount of stuff you use and throw away. Here are just a few ideas to help you REDUCE this week: 
  • Use reusable shopping bags
  • Avoid disposable dishes, utensils and napkins
  • Pack your kids lunch in reusable containers
  • Buy used clothes, toys and other goods instead of buying new
  • Think before you buy, "Do I really need this?"
  • Turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email us at riversideschoolpta@gmail.com.

Sincerely,
Dina Murphy and Jenn Wolfe
Co-Presidents Riverside School PTA

 Office: 203-637-1440   -   www.greenwichschools.org/rs