Dear Parents and Guardians,
The school year is flying by! It is hard to believe that Friday, February 8 will be the 100th day of school! In fact, it’s just about time to start enrolling your Kindergarten and/or Pre-K student for the 2019-2020 school year. The Kindergarten registration can be completed online from February 25 thru March 8, 2019. Children must be five years of age on or before October 15, 2019 in order to attend Kindergarten. To enroll your child online, login to the PPS website at www.portlandschools.org, click on families and then “School Enrollment.” This will give you the link to the online enrollment portal. You may also come in to Riverton and use our online registration kiosk. Please call the school at 874-8210 for an appointment if you plan to come in to enroll. For families who need assistance completing the application in English, please call the Multilingual & Multicultural Center at 874-8135 for translation/interpretation services.
Once your online registration is complete, you will need to come into Riverton’s main office to show an original proof of birth (will be reviewed, not kept), the child’s immunization record, and proof of residency in the city of Portland (electricity, cable, internet bill or lease agreement).
Kindergarten Information Night will take place at Riverton on May 30. This event will give incoming Kindergarteners and their parents the chance to tour the school, visit classrooms, meet the Kindergarten teachers and other staff members, and attend a brief information session.
Portland Public School’s Pre-Kindergarten pre-registration period is from February 25-March 8. Children must be 4 years old by October 15, 2019 to be eligible for Portland’s Pre-K program. Registration for Portland’s Pre-K program is a four-step process. To begin the registration for Pre-K you must first fill out a Pre-Registration application which is available from our office, Central Office, Multilingual Center, or online at www.portlandschools.org. Return completed Pre-registration forms to Riverton by March 9th. If more than 32 students register, a lottery will be held. Students who receive a slot will be notified by mail after the lottery the week of March 11, 2019. Transportation is not provided for the Pre-K program. Parents must provide transportation to and from school.
Mid-Year
Attendance Reminders
Attendance matters and every day counts! Building a habit
of good attendance is your child’s ticket to success in school and eventually
on the job. Some absences
are unavoidable. We understand that children will get sick and need to stay
home occasionally. The important thing is to
support your children’s good attendance to school, and to
communicate with the school when your child will be absent. As we prepare to take a short break
from school over February vacation, we want to express our gratitude for
everyone who makes it possible for our students to come to school every day, on
time, and ready to learn. We thank:
· Our
students and families for making daily attendance a priority.
· Our
wonderful teachers who make each classroom an exciting place for exploration
and knowledge for children.
· Our
support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and
attention our children need.
Morning
Drop Off Reminder
We
want to remind parents and guardians that morning drop off should not occur
earlier than 8:05 am. There is no supervision before this time.
Students must not be dropped off at school in the morning before 8:05am, unless
they are attending the Morning Rec Program. If you need before school care for
your child please call Rec at 874-8455. Also, please remember that our drop off
and pick up spot is the area near the community entrance of the building. The front half circle is intended as a
parking area for visitors coming in to volunteer or attend a meeting. Only busses are permitted in the bus loop. Mr.
Turner and I offer a sincere thank you for working with us at morning drop off and
dismissal by following the posted signage, keeping traffic flowing smoothly,
and, most of all, creating safer conditions for our students. Your patience and
efforts are deeply appreciated!
Upcoming Events
February 8, Spirit
Day
February 8, Family
Dance, 5:30
February 13,
Early Release, 1:50
February 13, PTO
Meeting, 5:30, Media Center
February 14, Show
your love for Riverton! Wear Red
February
18-February 22- NO SCHOOL, February Vacation
March 1, READ
ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Cordially,
Principal
