September 11, 2022
Each month or so we will be focusing on different character themes. PRIDE stands for: Persistence, Respectfulness, Initiative, Dependability and Efficiency. This month we will be focused on Persistence. Here are some ideas for focusing on Persistence at home.
K-2 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CE2kxj4VBDMFFGWTfLVMN8ordM5gYptP/view?usp=sharing
3-5 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lPAtERXJ9SZVBwqpacNCZ5QoPHCowxpR/view?usp=sharing
DOT DAY
Thursday, September 15 will be International Dot day. Mrs. Povey, our Art teacher, will be heading up an activity for students to contribute dots. We invite all our students and staff to wear their poke-a-dots on Thursday to celebrate Dot Day! Here’s a little bit about Dot Day!
International Dot Day is staged to encourage people of all ages to harness their creativity. The inspiration behind the event is the children’s book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. The story behind this book relates the tale of a teacher who challenges one of his female pupils, Vashti (who thinks she cannot draw), to take courage in her abilities. As the story progresses, from a simple dot on a page, the youngster goes on to make her mark. Published in 2003 by Candlewick Press in the United States, The Dot has now been translated into at least twenty languages and read by delighted children and adults in various countries all over the world. Real-life teacher Terry Shay brought this book to his class in the late 2000s and it was this small gesture that sparked Dot Day to life. Since then, this day has grown from just one classroom to become a worldwide celebration each year. This is just one example that shows how a simple act can be like a spark that spreads joy and delight to people everywhere! So get ready to celebrate Dot Day!
Cross Country
Congratulations to all our cross country team members! Both the boys and girls teams came in 2nd place at the Northaven Regional meet. Our top 7 boys and girls will run at the Utica Corporation meet on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Runners arrive at Utica no later than 4:45. The races will begin at 5:00 sharp. The following boys will continue on to the meet next week at Utica: Carter Schweiman, Josh Toomer, Phoenix Ringer, Lucas Veras, Aedan O’Brian, Hunter Dimmitt, and Adam Zaboni. The following girls will continue on to the meet next week at Utica: Jade Perez, Lorelei Bingham, Brooke Roman, Serenity Robinson, Zaryah Pitman, Nadia Diaz, and Ashlynn Emling. These runners will also have practice on Tuesday, Sept 13 until 4:30.
PTO News-
The PTO will be hosting a Fall Festival on Sept. 22. They are asking for donations for auction basket items. Please contribute if you are able.
FF Silent Auction Flyer 2022.pdf. Some of our grade level baskets are very bare! The deadline to send in basket contributions has been extended to this coming Thursday, Sept. 15. The next PTO meeting will be 6:00 PM on Sept. 15 in the library.
Blessings in a Backpack
We are excited to announce that Riverside will again be participating in the ‘Blessings in a Backpack’ program. First Christian Church will be filling bags with non- perishable food items for students to take home on Fridays. This program is open to students who qualify for free/reduced lunch. If you would like to participate, please contact Mrs. Terri Stone at the Riverside office at 812-288-4868 ext 25110.
Shoe Drive
Clark County Service Clubs are sponsoring a shoe drive Sept 11-17. Community clubs are collecting gently used shoes, glasses and hearing aids. If you have a donation, please send it in and your student can deposit in the collection box in the lobby.
Student Handbook–RES – APPROVED Version 22-23.pdf
Paper copies of our student handbook will not be distributed this year. It is also posted on our website: https://riversideeleme.wpenginepowered.com/.
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 13- Top 7 CC practice til 4:30
Sept. 14- Student Ambassador training field trip; 5PM GCCS CC meet at Utica Elementary
Sept. 15- 6:00 PTO meeting