Riverside School Newsletter

CALENDAR

 

WEEK OF 9/22 - 9/26

Monday, Sept. 22

 

Tuesday, Sept. 23

GHS Open House

PICTURE DAY

7:55am Chorus Rehearsal - PT. 1

 

Wednesday, Sept. 24

5th Grade Volunteer Fair

 

Thursday, Sept. 25

NO SCHOOL - ROSH HASHANAH


Friday, Sept. 26

7:45am Advanced Band & Gr. 4

 

WEEK OF 9/29 - 10/3 
 
Monday, Sept. 29

Henry Jones - Gr. 1

Gr K - New Canaan Nature Center  KC & KF)

 

Tuesday, Sept. 30

Henry Jones - Gr. 1

7:50am Chorus Rehearsal - PT. 1

 

Wednesday, Oct. 1

ROPES PHOTOS

7:45am Orchestra Rehearsal

8:30am Fluoride Rinse Meeting

 

Thursday, Oct. 2

OPEN HOUSE

7:55am Chorus Rehearsal - PT. 2


 Friday, Oct. 3

7:45am Adv. Band & Gr. 4

Gr K - New Canaan Nature Center

(KK & KL)

From the Front Office 

Weekly Column by Mr. Weiss 
September 19, 2014

World Maker Faire - in NYC this weekend 

September 20-21st

 

As part of our focus this year on Innovation we are letting parents know about an exciting event happening at the New York Hall of Science.  Some teachers and I will be attending the World Maker Faire  on Saturday and we want to encourage any families that are interested to find our more about the event and consider attending this weekend. We hope to hold a Maker Faire here at Riverside this year and we are looking for some great ideas on the project when we visit. You can read more about it here and look up ticket information at Maker Faire  

Special pricing ends online at midnight tonight. 

 

You are invited to Riverside School's Open House

 

To accommodate parents with multiple children at Riverside, we will offer two open house meeting times on Thursday, October 2.

 

Grade K-2  6:30-7-15 pm in the classrooms

 

Grades 3-5  7:30-8:15 pm in the classrooms

 

Specialists (Music, Art, PE, ESOL, ALP, Reading, Media, etc.) 

will be available to meet with any interested parents 

from 7- 7:45 pm that evening.

 

 Parking Lot Reminder

 

Please note that the driveway at the front of the school is the only area allowed for drop off or pick up (remember to remain in your car if waiting in the pick up lane). The main parking lot (by the gym) is for parking only. It is not for drop off or pick up at any time. Also, please remember to not block a parking spot or parked car at any time. Thank you for helping keep all of our students safe. 

No sharing of food at lunch

Please be aware that if on a special occasion you are bringing in a lunch for your child, this should only include one child-sized portion, since sharing of any food or drinks is not allowed in the cafeteria due to known or unknown allergies that other children might have. 

PTA Membership Drive

 

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The Riverside School PTA's goal is to enhance our children's educational experience. The majority of funds we raise support enrichment programs for our children. We also devote a large portion on support for the classrooms, teachers, and school. We are constantly looking for ways to improve the student experience at Riverside.

  

Please consider joining the PTA. Simply print, fill out and return the form to the "PTA Membership" drawer by the birdhouse in the front hall of the school. Click here for form

 

As a bonus, you will receive a copy of the Riverside School Directory. This directory is only available for Riverside School PTA members. 

 

Thank you!

 

PTA FUNDRAISER

 

Let's Grow Riverside  

 

 

Riverside PTA Fundraiser


 

Please join us for cocktails & hors d'oeuvres as we celebrate our school in a fun, casual and festive setting.


 

October 18, 2014 ~ 7-9pm  

 

JHouse - 1114 E. Putnam Avenue, Riverside

 

SCHOOL PHOTOS

 

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PICTURE DAY

School Picture day is September 23rd.  Class and individual photos will be taken outside, weather permitting.   Please send in your order form or online confirmation and drop it in the basket marked "School Photos" near the PTA birdhouse. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact Tami Lopez at [email protected] or Paige Shockley at [email protected]

 

Save the Date...BOO BASH

 

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"Save the Date"

Calling all pirates, princesses and superheroes...

Mark your calendar Boo Bash is coming Friday Oct. 24th

 Look for flyer with details and ticket form in next week's Friday Folders.


 

FROM THE NURSE

 

1.  Flu Season begins October 1st through March 31st.  The best  way to prevent flu outbreaks is to be for you and  your children to be vaccinated.  The CDC says everyone 6 months or older should get an annual vaccination. If you have any  questions or concerns please  contact your Health Care Provider.

2.  Please complete your child's Emergency Form & return to the office.  If  you have a Nanny or Sitter please include their names on this  form. Also  remember to alert the office of any changes on this form that occur during the year.  The Nurse uses this information to contact parents.

3.  There are many outstanding Grade 3 Physicals.  If you need another form please contact the Health Office. 

4.  For your information a respiratory illness, Enterovirus D 68 is causing  many children with a history of asthma in 12 states to become very ill & need hospital stays.  This illness starts as a common cold but then there is fever, difficulty breathing and sometimes a rash.  This virus is spread when an infected person coughs, sneezes or some one touches contaminated surfaces.  It is diagnosed by your Doctor swabbing nose or throat and sending these specimens to a special lab such as the CDC. The best preventive measure is  frequent hand washing.  Please click here for important information on the Enterovirus.

 

FLUORIDE RINSE

 

Our fluoride volunteer meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 1st 8:30 a.m. in the cafeteria.


We are still looking for Parent Volunteers to help with the fluoride rinse program. Please contact the school Dental Hygienist, Jeannie Schnakenberg @ 622-3779, or come to the meeting, if you have a small amount of time on Wednesday mornings that you could spare to help with the program !


 

BIRTHDAY BOOKS

 

If you would like your child to receive a Birthday Book this school year, don't forget to complete the form and drop it off in the metal drawer below the office birdhouse marked Birthday Books.  Forms can be found here or are located by the birdhouse.   

 

NOTE FROM YOUR P.E. TEACHERS

 

Please remember to send your child(ren) to school dressed appropriately for Physical Education, recess, as well as any outdoor lessons.  This would include sneakers and a sweatshirt or jacket. 
Additionally, please make sure his/her name is clearly written on all removable clothing, in the event of any lost items.

 

STRIKE UP THE BAND!

 

If you haven't already done so, please make rental arrangements at the music store of your choice. Advanced students (fifth graders) and students who already signed up last spring do not need to resubmit a form this fall. Enrollment forms will be available for any new students in the instrumental music room. Also band rehearsals for advanced students only will begin on Friday, September 26th at 7:45 A.M. on the gym stage. 


All students who were members of the band last year are encouraged to attend these Friday morning rehearsals in preparation for our winter concert.

 

Thank you!

Mr. Arezzini

[email protected]

 

ISD TAG SALE


 

 


 

HUGE TAG SALE at ISD


On Saturday, September 27th, the International School at Dundee will hold its 4th annual Tag Sale.


The school gymnasium will be full of sports equipment, Halloween costumes, household goods, jewelry, toys, electronics, clothing, accessories, handbags, books, DVD, holidays items, linens, tools, d�cor, collectibles and more!


The school is located at  55 Florence Rd, Riverside, CT  (exit 5 on 95).


Rain or shine.


No early birds, please.

PARENTS AS PARTNERS

Please click here for informational flyer in English.


 

Please click here for informational flyer in Spanish.

Community Calendar 

Don't forget to check the Community Calendar on the school website www.greenwichschools.org/rs


 Click here to go to the Community Calendar

If you have any questions or comments feel free to email us at [email protected].

 

Sincerely,

Lois Kelly & Sarah Fugelsang

Co-Presidents Riverside School PTA