January 3, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year and welcome to 2020! 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 before the next break in February. This winter promises to be filled with plenty of engaging learning opportunities designed to support students’ learning and growth.
January is also a time for mid-year assessments. Across the district, teachers will be giving assessments that help us know whether students are keeping up with the class, or may need a little extra help. The tests will also determine new areas for teachers to work on with students between now and spring. Starting on January 13, 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.
Cromwell Center
Riverton Elementary School was happy to partner with The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness this year. Our students took part in some great conversations about abilities, respect and inclusion. This fit perfectly with our school’s own efforts to build kindness and respect for all students. To learn more about this Maine non-profit and their free disabilities awareness programs, visit www.cromwellcenter.org.
STEM NightJanuary 23 there will be a special Science-Technology- Engineering-Math or STEM family event at Riverton School from 5:00-6:00. Please join us to discover the fun of learning through hands-on family activities. There will be math games and challenges science activities, telescopes, and live animal presentation from Chewonki. This event is
free and dinner will be served. We hope to see you there!
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. Plus, not everyone has time to volunteer in classrooms, so here are some conversation starters that will help you stay involved with your child’s learning at school:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year and welcome to 2020! 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 before the next break in February. This winter promises to be filled with plenty of engaging learning opportunities designed to support students’ learning and growth.
January is also a time for mid-year assessments. Across the district, teachers will be giving assessments that help us know whether students are keeping up with the class, or may need a little extra help. The tests will also determine new areas for teachers to work on with students between now and spring. Starting on January 13, 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.
Cromwell Center
Riverton Elementary School was happy to partner with The Cromwell Center for Disabilities Awareness this year. Our students took part in some great conversations about abilities, respect and inclusion. This fit perfectly with our school’s own efforts to build kindness and respect for all students. To learn more about this Maine non-profit and their free disabilities awareness programs, visit www.cromwellcenter.org.
STEM NightJanuary 23 there will be a special Science-Technology- Engineering-Math or STEM family event at Riverton School from 5:00-6:00. Please join us to discover the fun of learning through hands-on family activities. There will be math games and challenges science activities, telescopes, and live animal presentation from Chewonki. This event is
free and dinner will be served. We hope to see you there!
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. Plus, not everyone has time to volunteer in classrooms, so 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.” - Take time to 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 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.
Special Reminder- Martin Luther King, Jr Day -There is no school on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Upcoming Dates
January 8: Early Release, 1:50
January 10: Spirit Day! Wear Riverton colors! January 13: ACCESS Testing begins
January 15: Early Release, 1:50
January 16: PTO meeting, 5:30 Media Center January 17: Play Me a Story-8:45, cafeteria
January 17: All Star Basketball Night
January 20: Martin Luther King Day, NO SCHOOL January 21: Math Meet, 9:00-12:00
January 22: Early Release, 1:50
January 23: Family Math/Science Night, 5:00-6:00 January 24: All Star Basketball Night 3 x3
“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 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.
Special Reminder- Martin Luther King, Jr Day -There is no school on Monday, January 20, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Upcoming Dates
January 8: Early Release, 1:50
January 10: Spirit Day! Wear Riverton colors! January 13: ACCESS Testing begins
January 15: Early Release, 1:50
January 16: PTO meeting, 5:30 Media Center January 17: Play Me a Story-8:45, cafeteria
January 17: All Star Basketball Night
January 20: Martin Luther King Day, NO SCHOOL January 21: Math Meet, 9:00-12:00
January 22: Early Release, 1:50
January 23: Family Math/Science Night, 5:00-6:00 January 24: All Star Basketball Night 3 x3
January 29: Early Release, 1:50
Please feel free to reach out to me, or Assistant Principal Kerri LeSieur if you ever have questions about how we can best support your student(s) at Riverton School (874-8210).
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ann Hanna Principal
Sincerely,
Mrs. Ann Hanna Principal
