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CALENDAR
WEEK OF 10/17-10/21
Monday, October 17
Stamford Nature Center - Gr K
8:00a Student Council
Tuesday, October 18
Van Cortlandt Manor - Gr 5
Stamford Nature Center - Gr 1
Stamford Nature Center - Gr K
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal - PT. 1
2:00p PTA General Meeting
Wednesday, October 19
EARLY RELEASE
8:50a ROPES Photos
Thursday, October 20
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal - PT. 2
3:00p Apparel Sale
Friday, October 21
LOCKDOWN DRILL
8:00a Advanced Band - Gr. 5 ONLY
WEEK OF 10/24-10/28
Monday, October 24
8:00a Student Council
9:00a Feeling Safe Parent Meeting
Tuesday, October 25
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal - PT 1
Thursday, October 27
8:00a Chorus Rehearsal - PT 2
3:15p ELL Pumpkin Carving
Friday, October 28
RED SHIRT DAY
8:00a Advanced Band - Gr 5 Only
9:30a Halloween Parade - Gr K
5:00p Boo Bash - Gr K-2
6:45p Boo Bash - Gr 3-5
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QUICK LINKS
Sign up for lunch duty
here
Sign up for safety duty
here
Volunteer for the PTA
here
View the Rules of the Road
here
Click
here for the Early Morning Program information
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PEEK AT THE WEEK
MISSED AN ISSUE?
SUBMISSIONS
Deadline for submissions is 3pm
on Wednesday of the school week
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COMMUNITY
Old Greenwich School's Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, Oct. 15th, 11am-4pm.
Town-Wide Clean Up Day - Saturday, Oct. 15th, 9am-12pm. More information
here.
"Flora and Fauna: Drawings by Francesca Anderson" display at the Bruce Museum through Sunday, Oct. 16th.
Coastal Cleanup in Cove Island Park (1281 Cove Road),Oct. 16th, 12-2pm. All ages welcome.
Twice exceptional
lecture October 19th, 6:30pm Cos Cob School.
Volunteer to plant at the Second Congregational Church. Contact the Greenwich Garden Club for more info
Click
here
to view the community calendar
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D
ear Parents,
We are so thankful for the tremendous turn out of parents for our open house yesterday. Your involvement in our school and in your child's education helps us to be successful as we work together as partners in our learning community. We look forward to a great school year together.
Today, as part of our school's continued theme of Innovation, we reintroduced to students "Genius Hour". Genius Hour is a movement that allows students to explore their passions and interests and encourages creativity in the classroom. It provides students a choice in what they learn. The work is primarily student directed. For most classes, Genius Hour will be held every other Friday in the afternoon for an hour. You can see our goals and resources
here.
As per district requirements, Riverside School will hold a practice "
lockdown
" Friday, October 21 between 10-11 am. This is a practice
drill
where public safety officers (a police officer, a fire department representative, and the central office security coordinator) will participate with us in the
drill
. We want to make you aware of this event
since we will not be answering the phones or letting any parents into the building during that time. The students will be prepared by their teachers for the drill
and they will understand that it is just a practice to keep them safe.
Christopher Weiss
Riverside School Principal
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COSTUME REMINDER
As you prepare your child and adult costumes for the Boo Bash, please remember no weapons of any kind, real or fake, including martial arts type weapons (or any types of swords) are allowed at school events, including the Boo Bash and the K parade. Scary costumes, masks that cover the face, and/or simulated blood, etc. on a child or adult costume are also not permitted at any time. Also as per the superintendent's letter to parents, clown costumes are not allowed this year.
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AUTHOR'S VISIT
Riverside School 3rd grade teacher and published author, Mrs.
Stacy Mozer, will be holding a free Author's Visit for children at
the Cos Cob library.
You can find out more
here
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NOTE FROM THE NURSE
Hearing and Screenings for grades 1, 4 and 5 are currently being conducted by the Nurse. This is a state requirement. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ruth Holz, Riverside School Nurse.
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The fluoride rinse program will begin on Wednesday, October 19th at 8:
30am.
Please remember to submit the fluoride rinse permission forms if you have not already done so.
Questions? Contact Jeannie Schnakenberg, RDH, at 203-622-3779.
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GREEN TIP OF THE WEEK: START COMPOSTING!
October is the perfect month to begin composting! Simply pile up all your leaves, yard clippings and select food waste, and microbes will naturally break down the organic matter to create a nutrient-rich soil additive. The decomposition process takes a few months, so start your pile today and by springtime you'll have heaps of so-called "black gold" to nourish your shrubs and garden plants -- for free!
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The PTA will be having its first general meeting on Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 from 2:15-3:15pm in the Riverside Media Center.
Katherine Firestone of the Fireborne Institute will be presenting on
"Executive Function in elementary school children - strategies to help you teach your children how to plan, organize and manage their time."
Don't miss this great lecture! Refreshments and snacks will be served.
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Join us this Saturday, October 15th from 7:30- 9:30pm at the J House for our school fundraiser Paint the Town Red!
Kindergarten parents and new families are invited for early cocktails starting at 6:30pm.
If you haven't already done so, but your tickets here! Tickets can also be purchased at the door for an additional $15 per person. Online ticket sales will close at noon tomorrow. Our auction is now live!. Check out our amazing packages here.
All proceeds will benefit the incredible Arts & Science programs at Riverside School. Thank you for helping to support Riverside School! We are looking forward to a great night!
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BOO BASH TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
It's not too late to purchase tickets to Boo Bash! The early party is
almost sold out! This magical, spooky evening will take place on Friday, October 28th. Go the the Riverside School homepage for more details and to purchase tickets. If you prefer not to pay online, please contact Lauren Cuneo 917-543-2008 or Bea Lattuada 646-244-0683. We look forward to seeing everyone's Halloween best!
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SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FROM THE GREEN COMMITTEE
Join the Green Committee for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Stone Barns Center on November 3rd at 10am. Take a walk around this incredible property as the staff discusses the mission to build a healthy and sustainable food system. After the tour, stop by the Blue Hill Cafe for a farm-fresh latte and other locally grown goodies! Space is limited to 10 guests so secure your spot today by emailing [email protected].
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Last Friday, Riverside Rhythms (our lunchtime music program) hosted its first performance with Rick Reyes, a local singer-songwriter and guitar player who plays a mix of Latin and Caribbean rhythms blended with rock. Rick sang several songs in Spanish in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month. The concert was a big success!
Our next performance, a Japanese group called Duo Yumeno, is scheduled during lunch periods on November 7th. The Riverside Rhythms concerts are funded through your participation in our school PTA.
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The Math Marathon has kicked off! Classes will compete to solve as many grade level IXL problems as possible outside of school time Results will be updated on the front bulletin board every Monday
until we
announce
the winner. The winning class will get an
extra recess on Monday
November
7th, as well as other surprises. Good luck to everyone!
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HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH
 On Monday and Tuesday this week, first graders had their first High Touch High Tech program sponsored by the PTA Science in Education Committee. Students got to "push and pull their way through the natural forces of gravity, friction, and magnetism." They also got to "feel how these start, stop, and accelerate everything around us."
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