January 10, 2019
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy
New Year and welcome to 2019! The onset of a new year is a time for
resolutions, and looking forward.
Teachers at Riverton are helping students do this by setting goals for
learning, as we dive deeper into rigorous instruction. This winter promises to
be filled with plenty of exciting learning opportunities designed to support
students’ gains in their academic progress.
January
is also the kick off to mid year assessments. Across the district, teachers
will be giving assessments that let us know whether students are keeping up
with the class, or need extra help. The tests will also determine new areas for
teachers to work on between now and spring. Starting on January 22, English
language learning students will be taking the yearly ACCESS test. This test
measures the domains of speaking, listening, reading, writing and comprehension
in English.
Working
Together for School Success
When
you think of parent involvement, do you picture parents and caregivers
volunteering in the classroom? That is one way to help- but research shows that
supporting your child’s education at home can make a big difference in your
child’s education. Here are some
conversation starters that will help you stay involved with your child’s
learning at school:
“Let me see what you brought home.”
- Look at completed work to find out what your child is learning and how well
he or she is doing. Comment on what you notice about their math work or
writing. (“You know a lot about subtracting two digit numbers!”) Also, be sure
to respond to notes from the teacher and sign any forms that are required.
“Show me what you have for homework.”-
It is your child’s responsibility to do homework,
but you can play a role, too. Make sure your child knows what they are supposed
to do by having them explain the assignment to you. After they finish the
homework, glance over the work to see that it is complete.
“Tell me about a book you enjoyed
today.”- This gives you an idea of what your child likes to read.
Build up your child’s daily reading habits by asking what they would like to
read at home. Encourage their reading
and listening skills by reading aloud to your child and letting them read to
you.
“Tell me what you learned that you’d
like to know more about.”- Use your child’s interests as
jumping-off points for activities to share together. If your child likes
geometry, you might hunt for shapes together. If they are fascinated by how
animals adapt to winter, take them to the library to research the subject or
look for informational videos on-line.
“Time to go to school!”-Helping
your child maintain good is attendance is key.
Being
in school every day means your child will not miss out on learning. It is
helpful if you can schedule appointments and family trips outside of school
hours. If your child asks to stay home
“just because,”remind them of what they will miss, such as a reading lesson or
PE class. Explain that children can only
be absent if they are sick or if there is a family emergency.
Math and Tech Night
January
23 there will be a special Math/Tech family event at Riverton School in the
Media Center from 5:00-6:00. Please join us to hear important information about
keeping children safe using technology, as well as how to support your child’s
math and technology learning at home. We hope to see you there!
Special Reminder- Martin Luther King, Jr Day -There
is no school on Monday, January 21, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Upcoming Dates
January 11: Spirit Day! Wear Riverton colors!
January 16: Early Release, 1:50
January 17: PTO meeting, 5:30 Media Center
January 18: Mad Science Presentation for students, 8:45
January 18-19: 5th Grade All Star Basketball Tournament
January 21: Martin Luther King Day, NO SCHOOL
January 21: Martin Luther King Day, NO SCHOOL
January 22: ACCESS Testing Begins
January 23: Early Release, 1:50
January 23: Family Math/Tech Night, 5:00-6:00
January 25: Play Me a Story-8:45, cafeteria
January 23: Math Meet, 9:00-12:00
January 24: Early Release, 1:50
January 25: Talent Show, 5:30, cafeteria
January 30: Early Release, 1:50
Please feel free to reach out to me, or Assistant Principal
David Turner if you ever have questions about how we can best support your
student(s) at Riverton School (874-8210).
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ann Hanna
Principal