

Riverton School Newsletter
1/21/2025 - Issue 10- #RivPride
®️ January SEL Trait - Growth Mindset ®️
Good afternoon Riverton families!
Embracing a growth mindset on Martin Luther King Day offers a powerful lens through which to view Dr. King's enduring legacy of equality, service, and compassion. This perspective, combined with mindfulness, encourages us to see societal challenges as opportunities for learning and progress, much as Dr. King did during the civil rights movement. By adopting this approach, we can engage more deeply with ongoing social issues, recognizing that our efforts to address them are part of a continuous journey of improvement and understanding.
In educational settings and beyond, the combination of mindfulness and a growth mindset equips individuals with tools for success, mirroring Dr. King's vision of a more inclusive society. This approach enables students and adults alike to manage stress, enhance concentration, and develop greater self-awareness, leading to improved decision-making and a more positive, collaborative environment. As we reflect on these principles in our various roles within the School community and beyond, we honor Dr. King's legacy by committing to ongoing personal growth and contributing to the creation of a more equitable and compassionate society.
With gratitude,
Joshua Zagorski
Superintendent/Principal
Riverton School
Important Dates to Remember:
- 1/21/25 - Family Math Night for 3rd Grade in the STEM Lab. 6:00PM - 7:00PM
- 1/23/25 HOME game vs. Cinnaminson. Boys 3:30 and Girls 4:45
- 1/23/25 Chorus 3:00-3:45
- 1/24/25 AWAY game vs. Benjamin Banneker Prep Charter School (Westampton Campus) Boys 3:45 and Girls 5:00
- 1/27/25 HOME game vs. Maple Shade Boys 3:45 and Girls 5:00
- 1/28/25 AWAY game vs. STEMCivics Trenton Boys 3:45 and Girls 5:00
- 1/28/25 Family Math Night for 3rd Grade in the STEM Lab. 6:00PM - 7:00PM
- 1/28/25 BOE Meeting @ 6:30PM.
- 1/29/25 Second Marking Period Ends
- 1/30/25 Courier 3:00-3:45 (Click for meeting dates)
- 1/31/25 HOME Game (8th Grade being honored) vs. Doane Academy Boys 3:45 and Girls 5:00
- 2/3/25 AWAY vs. Palmyra Charles Street School Girls 3:45 Boys 5:00PM
- 2/4/25 Family Math Night for 3rd Grade in the STEM Lab. 6:00PM - 7:00PM
- 2/9/25 - 2/14/25 Random Acts of Kindness Week (Spirit Week Info to Follow)
- ***LOOKING AHEAD*** 8th Grade Graduation will be 6/16/2025 & 8th Grade Dance/Celebration will be 6/17/2025
What's New at Riverton School?
Looking ahead - 6/16/25 - 8th Grade Graduation
6/17/25 - 8th Grade Dance/Celebration
Shout out to our Riverton Cheerleaders!
Shout out to our Riverton Cheerleaders. Coach Miller & Coach Bryant have been working with our cheerleaders on both in game and halftime routines. Our next home game is Thursday 1/23/25, come on out to support our cheerleaders and basketball teams!
Shout out to the Riverton PTO!
Shout out to the Riverton PTO for setting up sweet treats for our staff each month. Members of our PTO and community supporters have signed up for a Friday each month to offer sweet treats to our staff in the faculty lounge. The Riverton School staff appreciates the support from the community, thank you for all that you do for our students and staff! Check out this month's picture, yum!
Unplugged Club Launches at Calvary
If your student is interested please complete the electronic registration form that will be forwarded to Calvary. This is a great opportunity for students to socialize, play games, complete homework etc while being unplugged!
Riverton PTO Corner
Please come out to our PTO meeting in February. The meeting will be held Wednesday, February 19th at 7:00 pm. Thank you for your support!
***Riverton PTO - 2024-2025 STAR FAMILY PROGRAM***
Variety Show News and Updates:
We are so excited to be getting into Variety Show season and have heard from many classes about their involvement but still need to hear from a few more classes. Please email
rivertonschoolvarietyshow@gmail.com as soon as possible to let the producers know who will be coordinating an act for your class and your song choice. The show will be March 14th & 15th! The “holiday/celebration” assignments again are below:
K: Thanksgiving
1: St. Patrick's Day
2: Winter
3: Valentines Day
4: Birthday
5: Halloween
6: Spring
7: Summer
If you have already emailed the producers look for an availability of practice times and spaces today as well as a google form link for permission slips for participants.
Any clarifying questions can be emailed to the address above as well!
Looking forward to seeing what 2025 Riverton Students bring to this incredible tradition!!
Have fun,
Variety Show Producers
Community Events, Resources & Items to Explore
The below events are not directly affiliated with the Riverton School District. These events and activities are happening in and around our community.
Camden Catholic - Admissions Info Session /27/25
Give Kids a Smile Day - 2/7/2025
Date: Friday, February 7, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: RCBC Dental Hygiene Clinic, 1000 Briggs Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.
Appointments: Please call 856-291-4215 or email gkas@rcbc.edu (email preferred if language barriers are a concern, we will use google translate to help).
Give Kids a Smile Day - Spanish Flyer
Click the image to see the full size flyer with details.
Phone 856-829-0087 Fax 856-829-5317
Email jzagorski@riverton.k12.nj.us
600 Fifth Street, Riverton, NJ, 08077