Dear Families,

Welcome new and returning Riverstone International School families. I am excited to start my second year as President of our Parents' Association (PA). We have an amazing group of Board members and Event Coordinators that have been busy planning fun events that will take place throughout the upcoming school year. We look forward to seeing you at these family-oriented school activities!

Every parent at Riverstone is a member of the Parents' Association. We are a volunteer group whose general purpose is to:

• Support our faculty, teachers, parents and students
• Promote and support volunteer programs and resources
• Develop a closer connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement. 

It is because of the strong volunteer efforts of our parents and the dedication to our Riverstone community that we are able to offer so many events throughout the school year.

Contributing to the Parents' Association Funds is the number one way you can help the PA. These funds allow us to do even more for students, teachers, and staff.  Funds donated last year allowed us to give the entire staff a holiday and end of the year thank you gift ($50 cash per gift!). Funds also benefit classroom and grade specific social gatherings, as well as support our Merci Program. Download the PA Funds Contribution Form here. You may return your form and your contribution to the Elementary School front desk.

A link to this year's Merci Lunch Schedule can be found at the bottom of the Weekly Newsletter in the "Important Links" section. These lunches that parents provide are just one of the ways that we say "Thank You" to our faculty and staff.

If you are interested in volunteering at any of our events throughout the year, feel free to check out our Community Opportunities Google Document, which can also be found in the "Important Links" section of the newsletter.

Parents' Association meetings will be held in the school library on the 2nd Thursday of each month (first meeting on Thursday, September 11). Our meetings start at 8:40 AM and run about an hour in length. Coffee, tea, and breakfast treats are provided.

A brief description of the Parents' Association sponsored events that take place throughout the year is below. I welcome your feedback. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments:  MLGNenov@gmail.com or 415-990-4138.

Cheers,

Michelle Nenov

Parents' Association President 

2014-15

Thank you to our 2014-15 room parents who have volunteered already! We appreciate you!

We are still seeking room parents for the grades listed below as "open." 

A brief summary of room parent responsibilities includes:

1. Communicate with your class (mainly via emails).
2. Assist the teacher in areas that are requested to improve the classroom atmosphere
3. Coordinate class parties with your teacher and parent volunteers
4. Contribute to the organization of Staff Appreciation week
5. Attend PA meetings and assist the PA throughout the year with volunteer staffing, etc.

Please contact the appropriate Divisional PA Representative listed below if you are interested in volunteering for open positions!

• Elementary School: Contact Rachel Bergmann
• Middle School: Contact Amy Duque

Enjoy having coffee and tea after the Convocation while having the opportunity to meet this year's PA Board and Event Chairs.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL: Friday, September 5

Join us for the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social as we wrap up the second week of school with a sweet treat compliments of the Parents' Association.

FALL CARNIVAL: Friday, October 10 

A fun-filled night of rides, games, and community amusement! The Riverstone Carnival is the annual PA fundraiser. The carnival is how we fun ALL of the fun PA events throughout the year.

Contact Julie Worthington or Kim Fall if you would like to help (we need lots of volunteers!). You may also sign up on the Community Opportunities sheet online.

PUMPKIN PATCH: Thursday & Friday, October 9 &10

Kids and parents love our annual Pumpkin Patch and Bake Sale!  

We set up our own "Mini-Patch" in the Elementary School Atrium with plenty of jack-o-lantern pumpkins, heirloom pumpkins and sugar pumpkins to go around. The kids have a blast guessing how many candies are in the jar and guessing the weight of the great pumpkin. 

Contact Barbara Henderson if you would to help with the Pumpkin Patch. You may also sign up on the Community Opportunities sheet to volunteer online.

VARIETY SHOW AND DINNER: Friday, December 5 

The Variety Show is not your typical talent show! Always a little zany and surprising, but always a great event showcasing the many talents of our community! Singing, dancing, music, drama, jump rump, karate, and more.

Join us before the show for a pizza dinner and "sneak preview" of the Scholastic Book Fair.  A great night for the entire family! We've got an amazingly talented community! 

Contact Aurelia Queste if you would like to help with the Variety Show Dinner.

Usually it's all about the kids, but occasionally it is fun to have an adult-only evening. The Fabulous Feasts have been a tradition at Riverstone where parents come together and share an evening to promote community building. Past Fabulous Feasts have included an Italian Wine Tasting and a Progressive Dinner. More information on this year's feast will be forthcoming. 

Contact Aurelia Queste if you would like to help with the Fabulous Feast.

MEET THE SENIORS: Tuesday, April 14

Come and meet our impressive Class of 2015. Listen as they share their favorite Riverstone memories and pass along advice to younger students. 

You will be very impressed with this group of kids!