May 6, 2018
Dear Riverton Families,
Happy
Teacher Appreciation Week!
We love our teachers at Riverton School and this is the week we honor them for
all they do for our students. Please
join me in celebrating our wonderful staff, and letting them know how much you
appreciate the work they do for our students. Thank you to the PTO for the
special treats planned for this week. School Nurses Day is Thursday, May 8-
remember to show appreciation to Nurse Nancy, too!
Riverton Elementary School will
be hosting our Annual Art Gala and
Silent Auction on Thursday, May 9, to raise funds to continue work on our natural
play space for children of all abilities to enjoy. The event will take
place from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Riverton School and is open to students, families
and community members.
Morning Drop Off Reminder
We want to remind
parents and caregivers that students should not arrive to school 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 care coverage for your child
before 8:05, 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!
A Reminder about
Dismissal
Dismissal is at 2:50 p.m.
(1:50 p.m. on Wednesdays, through the end of May) and it is a very busy time of
day. For safety reasons, and to make dismissal an orderly process, we ask
that if your child has a change in plans from their usual dismissal routine
(for example, if they normally take the bus home, but you will be picking them
up that day instead), please contact the office no later than 1:00
p.m. to notify us of the change in plans. Additionally, you
may also send your child to school with a note for his or her teacher,
indicating any change in plans. If the office does not receive a phone
call with the change in plans, or the
teacher does not receive a note from you, we will insist that your child follow
their usual dismissal routine.
Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 6-Friday, May 10: Happy Staff Appreciation Week!
Monday,
May 6: Grade 4 working with Water Conservation Group
Monday,
May 6: Superintendent Botana visiting classrooms, 12:15-2:50
Monday,
May 6: Leadership Team, 3:00
Wednesday, May 8: School Nurse Appreciation
Day! Thank you Nurse Nancy!
Wednesday,
May 8: Early Release, 1:50
Wednesday,
May 8: Comedy Night Fundraiser
Thursday,
May 9: Art Gala, 5:00-6:30
Friday,
May 10: Spirit Day! Wear your Riverton Red/Gear
Friday,
May 10: Drama Club’s Performance of the Wizard of Oz
Sunday, May 12: Happy Mother’s Day!
Wednesday,
May 15: Early Release, 1:50
Thursday,
May 16: Day of Action
Friday,
May 17: Spring Garden Celebration/ Rain Garden Ribbon Cutting, 3:30
Thursday,
May 23: Volunteer Breakfast, 8:30
Thursday,
May 23: PTO Meeting, 5:30
Monday,
May 27: Memorial Day!
Tuesday,
May 28: Grade 4 to Augusta
Wednesday,
May 29: Early Release, 1:50
Thursday,
May 30: Kindergarten Information Night, 4:45-5:30
Friday,
May 31: Community Meeting, 8:45
Friday,
May 31: Grade 5 Step Up Day
Ann Hanna
Principal