Eagle Flyer
Soaring to New Heights in 2024-2025
August 15, 2024
Important Dates
August 16
PBIS Pep Rally and Parade 1:30pm *new time!
August 20
PTA General Meeting with Popsicle & Play Social
5:15pm beginning in The Nest
August 22
TAG Parent Teacher Meeting 5pm in Media Center
Scouting Parent Sign Up in the cafeteria 5:30 pm
August 27
PTA Spirit Night @ Sky Zone 5-7pm
August 29
PreK, KDG & Grade 1 Parent Teacher Night 5:30pm
August 30
PTA Class Membership Drive Deadline for Ice Cream Party
September 2
Labor Day - No School for Students
September 3
Teacher Work Day - No School for Students
September 4
District Professional Development Day - No School for Students
September 5
2nd & 3rd Grade Parent Teacher Night 5:30pm
September 10
Fall Picture Day
September 12
4th & 5th Grade Parent Teacher Night 5:30pm
September 18
PTA Spirit Night @ Whit's 4-9pm
School Policy Reminders
Morning Drop-Off - Daily drop-off begins at 7:10 AM. For the safety of our students, there are no drop-offs allowed in the parking lot. All car drop-offs must be made in the carpool area, or parents must park in a visitor’s or unspecified parking space and walk students to the front door. Please do not park in Handicap spots.
Arrival and Dismissal
Walkers At Dismissal - For student safety, adult supervision is required for students dismissed as walkers.
Bus riders - Bus assignments are based on the student’s home residence and may not be changed to accommodate after school play/visit plans.
Carpool Pickup - Please park in the pickup or dismissal area along the front curb. This allows for a safe and speedy carpool. Carpool students should be picked up by 2:45 PM. Please note that REES staff are not authorized to buckle or secure children in their seats at carpool. If your child needs assistance buckling into their car seat, please slowly drive over to an available visitor parking spot to finish securing them in their seat.
Early check-out must occur before 2:00 PM.
Dismissal Change Policy- For the security of our students, all Dismissal Changes must be in writing and received by 10:00am. Changes may be faxed to 470-254-4557. No changes may be made by phone or e-mail.
PBIS Pep Rally & Parade is Tomorrow!
This year River Eves Elementary will be hosting a PBIS Pep Rally on Friday, August 16th at 1:30pm*. Please come and celebrate the 2024-2025 school year with us! Parents may line up outside the building to cheer on our students. We are also requesting that parents do not come into the building to check out their child after the parade. *Please note that this is a new time.
PTA News
The River Eves PTA is excited to kick off the 2024-2025 school year!
- Click HERE to visit and create a free account. Once you complete the form you will receive an email with a link you need to click and verify within 2 hours. If you don’t receive it right away, check your Spam/Junk folders.
- Once your account is verified you can login. There is a “Quick Link” to Join on the home page. (Become a Member/ Families). For more information you can see the “Membership” page under “Our PTA”.
- The PTA website also has an app! Download “Membership Toolkit” from the App Store or Google Play. (After registering on the website, use your same login information on the app.)
- Does your employer offer corporate matching or an employee flex fund? River Eves PTA is a 501(c)(3) organization and you could double your donation! Click HERE for more information on corporate matching.
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Follow us on Instagram: @riverevespta and Facebook: River Eves PTA
Contact us: riverevespta@gmail.com
Membership Link : https://riverevespta.membershiptoolkit.com/membership
River Eves Education Foundation (REEF) News
Help us fill the STEM Stop Room by purchasing an item from the school's Amazon WIshlist HERE
Or Make a tax-deductible donation to support our 2024-2025 efforts HERE
- Educational In-House Field Trips
- STEM Stop Room
- Aquaponics Lab Supplies
- Curriculum Support Software
- Professional Development
www.riverevesfoundation.org
Mark Your Calendars for Parent-Teacher Night
Thursday, August 22 at 5pm : TAG
Thursday, August 29 at 5:30pm : Pre-K, KDG and 1st Grade
Thursday, September 5 at 5:30pm : 2nd and 3rd Grade
Thursday, September 12 at 5:30pm : 4th and 5th Grade
Thank you for planning to attend! Please note that Parent Teacher Night is geared toward an adult audience. If you need to bring your child to the event, we will kindly request they stay in the media center with our amazing specials team. The option to stay in the media center will only be offered to current students at River Eves. Older or younger siblings will have to remain with parents and/or guardians. Thank you for understanding.
PTA General Meeting with Popsicle + Play Social
- When: Tuesday, August 20 at 5:15pm
- What: Hear PTA's plans for the school year and vote to approve the 2024-2025 PTA Budget. Then head to the upper field playground for popsicles and to chat with new + old friends in our River Eves community!
- Where: The Nest (REES Media Center)
- Popsicle + Play Social following meeting on the new Upper Field Playground. Free King of Pops for River Eves students + siblings. Please RSVP for popsicles at the following link: https://riverevespta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/299148
River Eves / Fulton County Schools Dress Code
Parents, thank you for reviewing the below dress code policy. Students are expected to respect the school community by dressing appropriately for an elementary educational environment. Parents will be notified of any exceptions to the dress code (Spirit Days, etc.).
• Children’s clothing must be the appropriate size and provide adequate coverage. Please note that bare midriffs are not appropriate for school.
• Clothing must be in good taste with no suggestive wording nor contain illustrations or advertisements for drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products.
• Appropriate shoes must be worn to ensure student safety.
• Hats will only be permitted on designated days.
Student Success Skills (SSS)
Parents,
Please see the attachments below for important information about our Student Success Skills (SSS) program this year. This program is designed to help students develop essential skills for their overall success. If you prefer to opt out, the attachments include details on how to do so.
Look What's Happening With Our Safety Patrol Team!
Our safety patrol welcomed our local Veterans in a Flag Protocol Training Friday Morning.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success!
Coach Carrillo's Active Student Board
Coach Carrillo is building up her River Eves Active Student All Star board and would love to showcase your students. Please use this form to upload any sports team athletic photos, active photos from vacations, playing outside with friends, or any picture that showcases your child staying active outside of school! If you have students who are siblings and would like to showcase them in one photo, please indicate in the questions below. If they will have separate photos, please fill separate forms out for each student.
CLICK HERE TO POST or send email to Coach Carrillo carrilloam@fultonschools.org
Fifth Grade Showcase
Hello 5th Grade families! I can’t believe this is the final year of elementary school and then I will be seeing our Eagles fly the nest to their next adventure. I want to take the opportunity this year to showcase their athletic talents. Last year it brought so much joy to show the videos to the entire school and put a spotlight on our fifth graders. I would love to extend this opportunity to our fifth grade team and have you fill out the Google Forms in order to gather video clips and use them to create a showcase that would align to our units. Here are some upcoming units:
- Throwing and Catching (football, lacrosse, etc.)
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Jump Rope
- Dance
- Tennis
- Basketball
- Baseball/Softball/Hockey (striking with implement)
- Gymnastics
Not a part of our units but would still love to showcase is swimming or any other sport that your child is doing that is not on the list. You are welcome to send me short video clips and pictures to my email as well carrilloam@fultonschools.org or CLICK HERE FOR FORM.
Thank you for letting me celebrate them and make their 5th grade year memorable!
- Coach Carrillo
Student Breakfast/Lunch Accounts
- Add money to a lunch account online at MyPaymentsPlus
Transportation
Family Handbook
Family Handbook
Code of Conduct
If you would like a paper copy of the Handbook, you or your student can pick one up in your school's front office.
Volunteering at River Eves
At River Eves Elementary School, volunteers are vital to the success of PTA programs and many school-based programs. Please consider giving your time by registering as a volunteer with Fulton County Schools.
To volunteer, you must complete the process at www.fultonschools.org/Volunteer
Once your registration is accepted, you will be cleared to volunteer for two years. Please note, after the initial registration is completed by you, it will take at least 48 hours to be approved. Additionally, the first time you visit the school to volunteer, we are required to scan your drivers license.
Student Accident Insurance
Annually, the Board of Education selects a private company to offer affordable group accident insurance to students. Details about the insurance are included in the attached document below. Any inquiries about the insurance can be directed to Fulton County’s Risk Management Department.
It is strongly recommended that parents consider this option since the school system does not provide any insurance coverage for students. Parents/Guardians of students involved in school activities are responsible for covering any medical expenses resulting from accidents or injuries to their child(ren).
District Calendar
Student and Staff Spotlight
At River Eves Elementary School, we believe in celebrating the achievements and positive contributions of our students and staff members. Whether it's a remarkable accomplishment, an act of kindness, or a demonstration of outstanding character, we want to hear about it!
We invite you to use the QR code below to shout out a student or staff member for a significant event or situation deserving recognition. This could include:
- Exceptional academic achievement
- Acts of kindness and compassion
- Demonstrations of leadership or perseverance
- Going above and beyond to help others
- Displaying outstanding character traits
Your words of appreciation and acknowledgment not only lift the spirits of the individual being recognized but also inspires others within our school community. By celebrating these moments, we foster a culture of positivity, encouragement, and support.
Please take a moment to fill out the form linked here and share your shout outs with us. Let's celebrate the wonderful accomplishments and contributions of our students and staff members together!
Fridays are Spirit Days!
Let's show our school spirit! Every Friday is Spirit Day! Students are welcome to wear school colors on Fridays and there are some awesome spirit wear options that can be purchased online. Just click on the following link! Go Eagles!
Little Scholars After School Enrichment Classes
North Fulton United Girls Lacrosse
Who Do I Contact for Questions/Concerns?
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team. The first point of contact will always be your child's teacher.
- Allyson Hewett - Instructional Support Teachers (IST) – Ms. Hewett coordinates programs and service delivery for special education students, as well as the coordination of educational testing for students who are referred for special education services. Parents with questions about the special education process should contact the IST for information. hewettad@fultonschools.org; iveyj@fultonschools.org
- Laura Lavoie - Assistant Principal - Ms. Lavoie oversees student information, grading, standardized testing & discipline. lavoiel@fultonschools.org
- Kiara Exum - School Counselor - Ms. Exum works with school personnel to foster a positive learning environment for children. She assists parents in understanding children and in developing positive attitudes, techniques, and strategies essential for constructive child rearing. exumk@fultonschools.org
- Ginny Long - Curriculum Support Teacher (CST) Ms. Long supports parents with questions involving curriculum, class placement, and diagnostic placement assessments. Ms. Long also supports teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning in science and math. longg@fultonschools.org
- Stacy Storr – Student Support Team and 504 Chair – Ms. Storr leads the Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) team in using the problem-solving model to identify appropriate interventions to ensure every learner has the opportunity to succeed. Ms. Storr also serves as the 504 chairperson. . storrSB@fultonschools.org
- Brittany Brewer – Humanities Coach – Ms. Brewer works with teachers to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in reading, language arts, and social studies. BrewerB3@fultonschools.org
- Ramona Fair – Data Clerk – Ms. Fair provides assistance and support in the maintenance structure and processing of data necessary to facilitate proper scheduling, updating, and monitoring of student records. She is responsible for ensuring attendance, scheduling, and student record data within infinite campus is accurate. She is also responsible for new registration and withdrawals. FairR1@fultonschools.org
- Kasey Vermilya – School Social Worker – Ms. Vermilya serves as the liaison between the school, home, and community to support attendance, social-emotional, and academic needs of students. She also conducts student/family assessments to determine barriers in accessing and engaging in the educational environment to help identify ways to best support students and families. vermilyak1@fultonschools.org
- If further assistance is still needed, contact the Principal, Susan Gowin. gowins@fultonschools.org